Those of us who are willing to bite the bullet and pay today’s prices for new cars want to be sure that the vehicle we buy will stand the test of time. New models are generally more reliable than ever before, but a few names stand out as the most likely to last at least 250,000 miles. A new study by iSeeCars found that the 10 longest-lasting vehicles come primarily from one global automaker, and that company probably won't surprise you.
The company looked at data from more than 402 million vehicles and calculated average mileage to assess longevity. Toyota and Lexus dominated the list of projected longest-lasting vehicles, taking seven of the top 10 spots.
The 10 Longest Lasting Light Vehicles:
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Toyota Tundra: 36.6% Chance of Lasting 250,000+ Miles
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Toyota Sequoia: 36.4%
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Toyota 4Runner: 26.8%
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Toyota Tacoma: 26.7%
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Toyota Highlander Hybrid: 25.9%
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Honda Ridgeline: 25.8%
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Chevrolet Suburban: 22%
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Toyota Avalon: 22%
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Lexus GX: 20.7%
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Chevrolet Silverado 1500: 18.8%
iSeeCars Executive analyst Karl Brauer said: “Modern vehicles are becoming increasingly durable, with 30 models offering a 12 to 26 percent chance of reaching a quarter of a million miles. Many consumers still consider a car's useful life to end at 100,000 miles. But our latest, longest-running study confirms that even 200,000 miles isn't the end for many cars. The top nine cars on the list have a greater than 20 percent chance of reaching 250,000 miles.
Pickup trucks rank high on the list of longest-lasting vehicles, but break the category down to include heavy-duty trucks and you’ll find that the workhorse models may be among the most durable vehicles. The Ram 3500 had a 42.6 percent chance of reaching 250,000 miles, followed by the Tundra. The Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD came in third at 29.6 percent, with the GMC Sierra 2500HD following close behind at 29.1 percent.
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