Do You Regret: Short-Body vs Long-Body

[AZCreeker]

We got a 15 Suburban 4 months ago, here is some of the reasons:

-we have 3 young children and probably one more on the way soon, along with the neverending baby seats and gear, sports gear also demanding space wise.

-Our Garage can fit the suburban with room to walk in front and rear, even with garage door closed.

-Rear doors are bigger and make ingress easier.

-3rd row room is better in Suburban allowing for more people space, we Always have at least 2 in the third row and really often another of their friend and even adults

-Look Wise I do like the long block shape of the suburban espacially on our white color

-a bit easier to resale, as my experience here in AZ, there are less of them compared to tahoe, I think for every 1 long wheel base they sell 3 to 4 short wheel base truck.

here is a pic:

 

[TxChevyz71]

I have a Yukon Denali XL. I have 3 kids under 5yrs of age. With small kids, the Tahoe and Yukon were out because with the 3rd row in use, I could not fit the a double stroller (inline or tandem) in the cargo area of the Shorty. Muchless I could not fit a cooler back there either. I'm talking a cooler like the size of Yeti 65 or 75 in the back.

Also when I look at the amount of space between the 3rd row and the lift gate on a shorty I always thought that if something hits it (car accident) the people in the 3rd row are goners.... just not much room back there. I'm sure it's just me but....

Just my opinion

 

[AZCreeker]

I have a Yukon Denali XL. I have 3 kids under 5yrs of age. With small kids, the Tahoe and Yukon were out because with the 3rd row in use, I could not fit the a double stroller (inline or tandem) in the cargo area of the Shorty. Muchless I could not fit a cooler back there either. I'm talking a cooler like the size of Yeti 65 or 75 in the back.

Also when I look at the amount of space between the 3rd row and the lift gate on a shorty I always thought that if something hits it (car accident) the people in the 3rd row are goners.... just not much room back there. I'm sure it's just me but....

Just my opinion

this is basically my routine too, and we have the gm accessory rear cargo black rubber liner, its amazing at keeping still some low items that would otherwise shift.

 

[Miami-Dade]

. I do feel the LWB looks a little odd with the 18" base wheels but the 20's and 22's look awesome.

I agree..I think both the LWB and the SWB just look better with the 20's and 22's..Mine had the 20's on it when I bought it.

 

[Rdr854]

While I have driven a Tahoe at work, I found that it was too small to carry cargo/luggage if three rows of seating were required. Now that the kids are young adults and going off to college, I find that the Suburban is the right sized vehicle to pack a dorm room into without having to use a roof carrier or tow a trailer. For the extra $1,500 or so out the door, it is well worth it. As far as looks go, both vehicles look just fine. The ultimate question is . . . What best fulfills your needs, wants and desires.

 

[Blueinterceptor]

I am in a similar situation. I am torn between the 2 as well. I have experience with both an currently own one of each. The lwb lease is up soon. I ordered one of each with the features and color I want. I am leaning towards the swb tahoe. I don't need the extra room too often and can't reach all the way in anyway. I can tell you that you will appreciate the extra room when you move your 15 yo to college.
The Tahoe is easier to drive and park. I've had 4 suburbans and feel this will be the last. The ride is better in the burb but is slightly under powered compared to the Tahoe.

 

[Fifty]

My take is the swb is not a small vehicle. So you are not getting a more maneuverable or easier to park vehicle.

With the lwb, you get full sized rear doors AND a bigger "trunk". Both are pluses for adult entry and exit, and for me personally, it's easier for me to get the kid into and out of the baby seat.

The larger trunk allowed us to fit 5 adults and a baby in a baby seat PLUS luggage and drive to the airport. If we had the swb, Everyone would have a seat but there would be not nearly enough space for luggage.


Also, I tow a race car (or more recently a problem 4600 lb sedan back and forth to the dealer) etc on a 20ft aluminum trailer. The longer wheel base makes the tow that much more stable.

The only way I'd get a swb, is if gmc came out with a 2 door yukon. I'd get that in a heartbeat! Bring back the blazer!

 

[nj16yukon]

I have 3 kids under 5yrs of age. With small kids, the Tahoe and Yukon were out because with the 3rd row in use, I could not fit the a double stroller (inline or tandem) in the cargo area of the Shorty.

This. If 3rd row carseats are a part of your reality, the LWB makes much more sense.

That said, as an XL owner, I think the SWB looks a tad better. Just seems like a more proportioned SUV when I see them on the road.

 

[hosseface]

My first one was a shorty Yukon - 2 kids. Its great for around town but any traveling = zero room. It gets worse, take in-laws or 2 extra people and need the 3rd row seating - you have absolutely zero storage. I carried one of those hitch extenders with a weatherproof luggage bag on a trip and it was a nightmare.

I traded that thing in for a Yukon XL last year and LOVE the extra room. HIGHLY RECOMMEND an XL or Suburban for anyone with kids.

If its just you and the wife, a shorty will do.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

I have one daughter and a second row bench in my Tahoe. I can put 2/3 of the bench down for plenty of extra cargo space, and she is still very comfy in the passenger side rear seat. Love the shorty for parking lots and garages. Never needed any extra cargo carriers even for 2 week trips.

 

[swathdiver]

Bring back the blazer!

K5 Jimmy! I think an uncle still has his '91 K5 Jimmy. Great truck! I also miss and liked the lines of the 7th Generation Suburbans. No SWB! Well, the Blazer and Jimmy were the SWB buth they were awesome. And they all look great with 15" rims! hehehe

 

[Denali132]

I bought the Suburban and before I had 2 SB Tahoe 2 SB Deanai's. -and SB Escalade. I have 2 kids and love my Suburban all blacks out and have enough room inky garage with space in front and behind it.


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[RED TAHOE LS]

In my case, the Tahoe is just right for my two car garage, any longer, the door would not close.
David g...............

 

[K Gizz L]

Hey guys, just curious: If you bought a Yukon or Tahoe, do you regret not getting the XL or Suburban? Conversely, if you bought an XL or Suburban, do you regret not getting the Yukon or Tahoe?

I'm still exploring my options. I initially thought I'd get a regular Yukon, but part of me thinks I should get the XL. We have a 4-month old and 15-year old with possibly one more to come... but by then the 15-year old will be in or near university and we even have his own wheels by then- short of family road trips, he probably won't be hanging out with us much . We don't "need" the extra length but I can see where it would come in handy. I also hate how crappy the 3rd row is in the short-body... like what was the point of even putting them in there? Lol. The first and second rows are amazing however. Other benefits of short-body are slightly better towing ratings and ability to fit in th garage. A long-body wouldn't leave much room lengthwise... if I can even fit that is.

Anyway- words of wisdom would be appreciated.

I love my Tahoe... just enough!

 

[BK76]

i previously owned a 2007 Yukon XL Denali and always had the 3rd row out of the rig until I needed them. So there was almost a truck bed of space in the rear. now I have the 2017 Tahoe LT and love it. I haven't used the 3rd row yet and they have stayed stowed away. As @crunchcity mentioned.... I would probably never use them if they were removable until I wanted to sell or trade it in. With that being said I would probably still love the Suburban or XL again in the future. Although they are not as easy to park in parking lots, especailly at my work, I just love the look.

I feel the same with my 2013 Dodge Ram Diesel. the NBS Crew Cab with the huge back doors was an awesome upgrade from my 2007 Ram Hemi, but I wish I would have bought the long bed. Although the long bed would have been a better purchase for towing the 36" trailer, it would have only been "needed" for 6-8 weekends a year. The other 44 weekends, the short bed is ideal, but again, it goes back to that look and feel of the long bed.

Best of luck in your decision.

 

[Burby]

The Tahoe looks gorgeous. If I was a single dude that or the 4Runner would be my ride. But the Tahoe is IMO just big looking and small inside. No usable space in the rear. Cramped ingress on rear doors, cramped 3rd row. I can put anything in the 'burban. I remember after getting my suburban walking along side of it and thinking it just keeps going and going and going. Hands down for our family it was go big. It is a monster.

 

[SDuncan2006]

Go big or go home. Suburban all the way. The swb look too short to me now. My NBS has removable 3rd row if needed...perfect!

 

[Shadow17]

I have a kneeboard, two large tubes and ropes, along with a cooler currently in the back of my truck. I may or may not take it out of my truck before picking the kids up from practice tonight. I like that flexibility.
And I feel the longer wheelbase handles better in poor conditions and definitely better towing.
JMO

 

[PNWMuseumman]

That is a dead sexy Denali...

Several people have now posted that they like the LWB better for towing. Why is this? I'm not trying to refute the point, I'm just curious.

 

[007matman]

That is a dead sexy Denali...

Several people have now posted that they like the LWB better for towing. Why is this? I'm not trying to refute the point, I'm just curious.

Longer wheelbase provides more stability as the trailer moves around behind it (because the wheels are further apart). The trailer will track better with a longer wheelbase.

Edit.. found this link about towing a horse trailer.. same applies here. https://www.transwest.com/kansas-ci...d-look-for-when-shopping-for-a-towing-vehicle

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