If you need to move larger groups of people as well as cargo, and perhaps also tow a boat, another vehicle, or just a general-purpose trailer, then you’re hearing the siren song of the full-size SUV. A large crossover or traditional SUV can often do most of the work of a typical pickup truck, while also moving as many as eight or nine people in spacious comfort. For all of these reasons and many more, sometimes a large SUV is the only thing that will do.
Here are 10 of the best large SUVs you’ll find for less than $20,000.
1. 2010 Toyota Sequoia
The 2010 Toyota Sequoia can carry up to eight people, haul all of their gear, and also tow up to 10,000 pounds, thanks in part to its available 381-horsepower 5.7-liter V8. It’s also comfortable, reliable, and offers an adult-sized third row. See used 2010 Toyota Sequoia models for sale near you
2. 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
Few vehicles are as synonymous with their segment as the Chevrolet Suburban. The 2012 Suburban can tow more than 9,000 pounds in 3/4-ton 2500 form, but you’re more likely to find the half-ton 1500 within our $20,000 budget unless you go for higher miles. See used 2012 Chevrolet Suburban models for sale near you
3. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe
The 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe is essentially a shorter version of the Suburban, for those who don’t need quite as much interior space — or who need a slightly more maneuverable SUV. It’s still a towing and hauling monster, and it’s also available within our budget as a hybrid that’s rated at 20 mpg city and 23 mpg highway. See used 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe models for sale near you
4. 2013 Ford Expedition
The 2013 Ford Expedition is the Blue Oval’s answer to the Suburban/Tahoe siblings, offering its own 9,000-pound max tow rating, and even dips its toe into the realm of the luxurious with trims like the King Ranch, which should be available within our $20,000 budget with some careful shopping. See used 2013 Ford Expedition models for sale near you
5. 2012 GMC Yukon/Yukon XL
Sharing much of its mechanicals with the Suburban and Tahoe, the 2012 GMC Yukon (or long-wheelbase Yukon XL) matches them for ability and features, but also offers a luxurious Denali treatment that approaches the Cadillac Escalade’s level of indulgence. See used 2012 GMC Yukon models for sale near you
6. 2014 Nissan Armada
Our budget affords a somewhat newer 2014 Nissan Armada, which offers 7- or 8-passenger seating and towing capacity of up to 9,000 pounds as well as an adult-sized third row. See used 2014 Nissan Armada models for sale near you
7. 2011 Cadillac Escalade
Once again, GM’s full-size SUV dominance shows through, this time with the 2011 Cadillac Escalade, which is also essentially mechanically identical to the Suburban, Tahoe, and Yukon. Like the Yukon Denali, however, the Escalade is significantly more luxurious than the Suburban and Tahoe and is also available with a hybrid drivetrain. See used 2011 Cadillac Escalade models for sale near you
8. 2011 Infiniti QX56
The 2011 Infiniti QX56 might not be on your radar at all, but with up to 8,500 pounds of towing capacity and a stout 400-horsepower 5.6-liter V8 engine, it’s another capable full-sizer with an added dose of luxury. The QX56’s style, on the other hand, is an acquired taste. See used 2011 Infiniti QX56 models for sale near you
9. 2013 Lincoln Navigator/Navigator L
The 2013 Lincoln Navigator follows the Escalade formula, building on the Expedition’s foundation with more luxurious materials, more ostentatious exterior styling, and more standard equipment. It’s also a real full-size SUV, with the ability to tow up to 9,000 pounds. It’s also available in a long-wheelbase Navigator L variant. See used 2013 Lincoln Navigator models for sale near you
10. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover
Timelessly stylish despite being over a decade old, the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover might seem like a gamble to those wary of maintenance on a British vehicle that likely sold at retail for close to six figures, but if you can find a good example with a thorough maintenance history, the Range Rover’s mix of off-road competence and on-road style and luxury can’t be matched for less than $20,000. See used 2011 Land Rover Range Rover models for sale near you
10 Best Used Large SUVs Under $20,000
- 2010 Toyota Sequoia
- 2012 Chevrolet Suburban 1500
- 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2013 Ford Expedition
- 2012 GMC Yukon/Yukon XL
- 2014 Nissan Armada
- 2011 Cadillac Escalade
- 2011 Infiniti QX56
- 2013 Lincoln Navigator/Navigator L
- 2011 Land Rover Range Rover
