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Longest Wheelbase SUVs in 2021

The SUVs with the longest wheelbase in 2021 — longer wheelbase means smoother ride and more interior room.

A longer wheelbase typically means a smoother ride, more interior room, and better highway stability. Here are the 15 SUVs from 2021 with the longest wheelbases.

Segment Average 112.6" 393 SUVs from 2021
#1
2021 Nissan NV3500 HD Passenger SV, SL
170.1" Wheelbase

Powered by a 5.6L v8 producing 375 horsepower and 387 lb-ft of torque. It takes the top spot with the highest wheelbase of 170.1" — well above the segment average of 112.6". That's better than 99% of SUVs.

375 hp 387 lb-ft 7.8s 0-60 $40,210 RWD 5,025 lbs
Also available as: Regular Gasoline · 4.0L V6 · RWD · 261 hp · 170.1" wheelbase
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#2
2021 Nissan NV3500 HD Cargo S, SV, SL
170.1" Wheelbase

Powered by a 5.6L v8 producing 375 horsepower and 387 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 170.1" wheelbase. That's better than 99% of SUVs.

375 hp 387 lb-ft 7.4s 0-60 $35,860 RWD 5,025 lbs
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#3
2021 Nissan NV1500 Cargo S, SV
146.1" Wheelbase

Powered by a 4.0L v6 producing 261 horsepower and 281 lb-ft of torque. Wheelbase: 146.1" — 24.0" less than the #2 spot. That's better than 99% of SUVs.

261 hp 281 lb-ft 8.5s 0-60 $27,080 RWD 4,725 lbs
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#4
2021 Nissan NV2500 HD Cargo S, SV
146.1" Wheelbase

Powered by a 4.0L v6 producing 261 horsepower and 281 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 146.1" wheelbase. That's better than 99% of SUVs.

261 hp 281 lb-ft 8.8s 0-60 $29,630 RWD 5,025 lbs
Also available as: Regular Gasoline · 5.6L V8 · RWD · 375 hp · 146.1" wheelbase
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#5
2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV Luxury, Premium Luxury, Sport, Premium Luxury Platinum, Sport Platinum
134.9" Wheelbase

Powered by a 3.0L turbo inline-6 producing 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. Wheelbase: 134.9" — 11.2" less than the #4 spot. That's better than 99% of SUVs.

277 hp 460 lb-ft 8.5s 0-60 22 mpg $82,195 AWD
Also available as: Diesel · 3.0 L Turbo I6 · RWD · 277 hp · 134.9" wheelbase Premium Gasoline Recommended · 6.2 L V8 · AWD · 420 hp · 134.9" wheelbase Premium Gasoline Recommended · 6.2 L V8 · RWD · 420 hp · 134.9" wheelbase
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#6
2021 Chevrolet Suburban LS, LT, RST, Z71, Premier, High Country
134.1" Wheelbase

Powered by a 3.0L turbo inline-6 producing 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. Wheelbase: 134.1" — 0.8" less than the #5 spot. That's better than 98% of SUVs.

277 hp 460 lb-ft 8.4s 0-60 23 mpg $51,700 RWD
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#7
2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class GLS450 4MATIC
123.4" Wheelbase

Powered by a 3.0L turbo inline-6 producing 362 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. Wheelbase: 123.4" — 10.7" less than the #6 spot. That's better than 98% of SUVs.

362 hp 369 lb-ft 5.9s 0-60 21 mpg $76,000 AWD
Also available as: Mild Hybrid, Premium Gasoline · 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 · AWD · 483 hp · 123.4" wheelbase Mild Hybrid, Premium Gasoline · 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 · AWD · 603 hp · 123.4" wheelbase Mild Hybrid, Regular Gasoline · 4.0L Twin-Turbo V8 · AWD · 550 hp · 123.4" wheelbase
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#8
2021 Lincoln Navigator Reserve, Black Label
122.5" Wheelbase

Powered by a 3.5L twin-turbo v6 producing 450 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque. Wheelbase: 122.5" — 0.9" less than the #7 spot. That's better than 98% of SUVs.

450 hp 510 lb-ft 5.8s 0-60 18 mpg $73,785 RWD
Also available as: Premium Gasoline · 3.5 L twin-turbo V6 · AWD · 450 hp · 122.5" wheelbase
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#9
2021 Ford Expedition XL, XLT, Limited, King Ranch, Platinum
122.5" Wheelbase

Powered by a 3.5L twin-turbo v6 producing 375 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 122.5" wheelbase. That's better than 98% of SUVs.

375 hp 470 lb-ft 6.3s 0-60 19 mpg $52,810 RWD
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#10
2021 BMW X7 Alpina XB7
122.2" Wheelbase

Powered by a 4.4L twin-turbocharged v8 producing 612 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. Wheelbase: 122.2" — 0.3" less than the #9 spot. That's better than 97% of SUVs.

612 hp 590 lb-ft 4s 0-60 17 mpg $141,300 AWD
Also available as: Premium Gasoline · 4.4L Twin-Turbocharged V8 · AWD · 523 hp · 122.2" wheelbase Mild Hybrid - Premium Gasoline · 3.0L Turbocharged I6 · AWD · 335 hp · 122.2" wheelbase
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#11
2021 Toyota Sequoia Limited
122.0" Wheelbase

Powered by a 5.7L v8 producing 381 horsepower and 401 lb-ft of torque. Wheelbase: 122.0" — 0.2" less than the #10 spot. That's better than 97% of SUVs.

381 hp 401 lb-ft 6.7s 0-60 14 mpg $63,500 4WD
Also available as: Gas · 5.7L V8 · 4WD · 381 hp · 122.0" wheelbase Gas · 5.7L V8 · 4WD · 381 hp · 122.0" wheelbase Gas · 5.7L V8 · 4WD · 381 hp · 122.0" wheelbase
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#12
2021 Land Rover Range Rover SVAutobiography (P565)
121.8" Wheelbase

Powered by a 5.0L supercharged v8 producing 557 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. Wheelbase: 121.8" — 0.2" less than the #11 spot. That's better than 97% of SUVs.

557 hp 516 lb-ft 4.9s 0-60 16 mpg $210,000 AWD
Also available as: Premium Gasoline · 5.0 L Supercharged V8 · AWD · 518 hp · 121.8" wheelbase
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#13
2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Laredo, Altitude, Limited, Overland, Summit
121.7" Wheelbase

Powered by a 3.6L v6 producing 293 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. Wheelbase: 121.7" — 0.1" less than the #12 spot. That's better than 97% of SUVs.

293 hp 260 lb-ft 7.9s 0-60 21 mpg $38,000 AWD
Also available as: Regular Gasoline · 3.6 L V6 · RWD · 293 hp · 121.7" wheelbase Regular Gasoline · 5.7 L V8 · AWD · 357 hp · 121.7" wheelbase
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#14
2021 Infiniti QX80 Luxe, Premium Select, Sensory
121.1" Wheelbase

Powered by a 5.6L v8 producing 400 horsepower and 413 lb-ft of torque. Wheelbase: 121.1" — 0.6" less than the #13 spot. That's better than 96% of SUVs.

400 hp 413 lb-ft 6.9s 0-60 15 mpg $70,600 AWD
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#15
2021 Nissan Armada SV, SL, Platinum
121.1" Wheelbase

Powered by a 5.6L v8 producing 400 horsepower and 413 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 121.1" wheelbase. That's better than 96% of SUVs.

400 hp 413 lb-ft 6.2s 0-60 15 mpg $48,500 AWD
Also available as: Regular Gasoline · 5.6L V8 · RWD · 400 hp · 121.1" wheelbase
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Full Comparison: Longest Wheelbase SUVs in 2021

# SUV Wheelbase PriceHP
1 2021 Nissan NV3500 HD Passenger 170.1" $40,210375 hp
2 2021 Nissan NV3500 HD Cargo 170.1" $35,860375 hp
3 2021 Nissan NV1500 Cargo 146.1" $27,080261 hp
4 2021 Nissan NV2500 HD Cargo 146.1" $29,630261 hp
5 2021 Cadillac Escalade ESV 134.9" $82,195277 hp
6 2021 Chevrolet Suburban 134.1" $51,700277 hp
7 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class 123.4" $76,000362 hp
8 2021 Lincoln Navigator 122.5" $73,785450 hp
9 2021 Ford Expedition 122.5" $52,810375 hp
10 2021 BMW X7 122.2" $141,300612 hp
11 2021 Toyota Sequoia 122.0" $63,500381 hp
12 2021 Land Rover Range Rover 121.8" $210,000557 hp
13 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L 121.7" $38,000293 hp
14 2021 Infiniti QX80 121.1" $70,600400 hp
15 2021 Nissan Armada 121.1" $48,500400 hp

The Bottom Line

The 2021 Nissan NV3500 HD Passenger takes the top spot with 170.1". The 2021 Nissan NV3500 HD Cargo is a close second. All 15 SUVs listed here exceed the 2021 segment average of 112.6".