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Many issues have to be considered when buying a new SUV. Price is important, but it is not the only issue - especially for families such as the Jones'. Because they live an upper middle class existence, they are able to buy any one of the SUVs that have been compared here. However, will they want to spend more for the Cadillac? Should they spend the least and get a smaller, more mid-sized SUV like the Highlander? Would the Yukon be a good compromise between the alternatives? Those are all questions that they will have to answer on their own, but a recommendation as to which hybrid SUV they should buy will still be made here. It will be based on the pros and cons that were considered with all of the SUVs as well as the price, the gas mileage, and the overall package that the Jones' would be receiving for the money they are paying.
All things considered, it appears that the 2011 GMC Yukon Hybrid SUV would be the best choice for the Jones family. It does have a few complaints, but nothing too serious. Drivers generally are unsure about the feel of the brakes, but that is typical of many hybrids and not specific to the Yukon. There is plenty of power, however, and the large size of the SUV means that travel is comfortable, there is adequate towing capacity, and there is plenty of room in the back for children's gear, suitcases, or even cakes and other catering options. The other SUVs are also good choices, but they are not quite up to par with the Yukon and all it has to offer for the price.
The Highlander is smaller and less roomy, and it does not provide adequate cargo space for the needs of the Jones family. Even though it is less expensive and gets better gas mileage, the driver experience is not as good and there have been complaints about not feeling engaged with the vehicle. The brakes are another common area of discomfort, and the merits of the vehicle are not enough to outweigh those issues for many drivers who buy or test drive the Highlander. While it would be hard to turn down the lower price and impressive gas mileage, there are some things that are more important than that. Because of the number of miles that Mrs. Jones will put on the vehicle, it is very important that she have an SUV with which she can connect and feel comfortable.
The Cadillac Escalade is a different kind of hybrid altogether. It is well beyond its competitors in price, and the gas mileage is nothing to write home about - unless it is compared with the non-hybrid version of the Escalade. When compared with other hybrid SUVs, though, gas mileage is not that impressive, especially for the price that individuals are asked to pay for that particular SUV. Price is not the only thing that make the Escalade a poor choice for the Jones family. The level of "bling" on the Cadillac is impressive, and the SUV is truly opulent and luxurious. That does not necessarily mix well with three small...
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