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Trucks that have a GVW of >6,000 lbs
The relevant number is the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) which is the maximum
operating weight of a vehicle as specified by the manufacturer including the vehicle's
chassis, body, engine, engine fluids, fuel, accessories, driver, passengers and cargo but
excluding that of any trailers
For example - the 2016 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD double cab with the EcoTec3 4.3L V6. The
gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) for this particular model is 7,100 lbs. The weight of
the actual vehicle, the Sierra itself, is 5,216 lbs. Subtract the weight from the GVWR and
you can determine this particular Sierra could carry about 1,884 pounds without
exceeding its maximum weight rating. So it is the loaded weight that counts (incl
passengers)
On vehicles designed for the United States market, the GVWR can be found alongside
other vehicle technical specifications on the Vehicle ID Plate that is usually located on the
interior of the B-pillar (inside driver door near door latch)
If you’re unsure, just ask the dealer. In the meantime here is a list of 2016-2017 model
cars with a gross VEHICLE weight over 6,000 lbs
Note: Only the vehicles that have a 6’ cargo space which is not readily accessible from the
drivers seat otherwise they are subject to the $25k limit
Audi Q7 3.0L TDI
BMW X5 XDRIVE35I
BMW X6 XDRIVE35I
Buick ENCLAVE
Cadillac ESCALADE AWD
Chevrolet Truck AVALANCHE 4WD
Chevrolet Truck SILVERADO
Chevrolet Truck SUBURBAN
Chevrolet Truck TAHOE 4WD
Chevrolet Truck TRAVERSE 4WD
Dodge Truck DURANGO 4WD
Ford Truck EXPEDITION 4WD
Ford Truck EXPLORER 4WD
Ford Truck F-150 4WD
Ford Truck FLEX AWD
GMC ACADIA 4WD
GMC SIERRA
GMC YUKON 4WD
GMC YUKON XL
Honda PILOT 4WD (Some Models - check this)
Infiniti QX56 4WD
Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE
Land Rover RANGE ROVER 4WD
Land Rover RANGE ROVER SPT
Land Rover LR4
Lexus GX460
Lexus LX570
Lincoln MKT AWD
Mercedes Benz G550
Mercedes Benz ML350
Nissan ARMADA 4WD
Nissan NV 1500 S V6
Nissan NVP 3500 S V6
Nissan TITAN 2WD S
Porsche CAYENNE
Toyota 4RUNNER 4WD LTD
Toyota LANDCRUISER
Toyota SEQUOIA 4WD LTD
Toyota TUNDRA 4WD
Volkswagen TOUAREG HYBRID
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