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The only reason the Acadia was designed and produced was because of the popularity of the SUV's.
That’s not true at all. Again, it’s a crossover. It was designed because of the growing popularity of the crossover. The Acadia replaced the Envoy because SUV sales are dwindling. The Acadia was following other successful crossovers but was the one of the first to do it with a third row.
That being stated, I test drove the new Durango and I didn't like it as much a my 2000 4X4. Where I live (in the country and at the top of a steep winding hill, sometimes I NEED a 4X4 just to get into town/work, the new Durango doesn't feel like it could cut it.) I'll keep my older truck over the new ones
The fact that a crossover is slightly less rugged off road and typically offers less towing capacity and payload is a minor downside in the general switch from body on frame to unibody. However, the vast majority of buyers do not need those things. An SUV is a better fit for YOUR needs based on your comment. Unfortunately for you, there isn’t much to choose from anymore unless you want to go full size (Tahoe, Suburban).
Well, maybe I can concede to the point about it being a crossover (at least I was right about the seating arrangement) but...
The only reason the Acadia was designed and produced was because of the popularity of the SUV's.
That being stated, I test drove the new Durango and I didn't like it as much a my 2000 4X4. Where I live (in the country and at the top of a steep winding hill, sometimes I NEED a 4X4 just to get into town/work, the new Durango doesn't feel like it could cut it.) I'll keep my older truck over the new ones for several reasons. One, it's paid off, I actually own it. Two, insurance is cheaper on a 12 year old truck (liability only on a 12 year old truck compared to full coverage on a new $42,000 Citadel). Three, taxes and tags on new truck, around here it would run about four grand the first year.
If I bought a newer truck I would have a truck payment, higher insurance premiums (not just because of the newer model year, but also because I would have to get full coverage on it since the truck would have a loan on it and banks are kind of picky that way), and taxes and tags would be outrageous the first couple of years, add in the fact that new vehicles depreciate so quick, I can't figure out who would want one. But that is what these shows are about, showcasing new tech, designs, etc. That, and trying to get people fired up for the new models. That's why I like going to these shows. I might not ever come off of the wallet to buy one, but I like looking. If I see something that I like I know that in a couple of years I'll be able to find a good, quality , used vehicle at a decent price.
