Vehicles with GVWRs above 6,000 Pounds

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Passenger vehicles with a Unloaded Gross Vehicle Weight of over 6,000 pounds, and trucks and vans, including SUVs, with a Loaded Gross Vehicle Weight greater than 6,000 pounds are not subject to the annual depreciation caps under the luxury car rules.  

For passenger vehicles the Unloaded Gross Vehicle Weight is the vehicle's curb weight.  For trucks, vans, and SUVs, the Loaded Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is the maximum allowable weight of a fully loaded vehicle, including the weight of the vehicle, options, passengers, cargo, gas, oil, etc.  Typically the GVWR is equal to the sum of the vehicle's curb weight and payload capacity.  The GVWR is usually located on the vehicle's Safety Compliance Certification Label, which is attached to the left front door lock facing or the door latch post pillar.Example from GMC Acadia

We have put together a list of vehicles that are over the 6000 GVW limit for luxury automobiles.  These vehicles are not subject to the luxury car limits which means that they qualify for the full amount of Section 179 expense and depreciation allowed by law.  Please note that several of the vehicles listed below may or may not qualify depending on how they are configured. These vehicles will be followed by "It Depends."  We have listed the specific make where possible for vehicles that may or may not qualify. 

This list does not necessarily include all qualifying vehicles.  Talk with your tax advisor to confirm eligibility of a specific vehicle.


Model Year 2010
20010 Audi Q7 3.0L TDI
20010 BMW X5 M
20010 BMW X5 XDRIVE30I
20010 BMW X6 M
20010 BMW X6 XDRIVE35I
20010 Buick ENCLAVE 2WD
20010 Buick ENCLAVE 4WD
20010 Cadillac ESCALADE 2WD
20010 Cadillac ESCALADE 2WD
20010 Cadillac ESCALADE 4WD
20010 Cadillac ESCALADE AWD
20010 Chevrolet Truck AVALANCHE 2WD
20010 Chevrolet Truck AVALANCHE 4WD
20010 Chevrolet Truck EXPRESS CARGO
20010 Chevrolet Truck EXPRESS CARGO
20010 Chevrolet Truck EXPRESS WAGON
20010 Chevrolet Truck EXPRESS WAGON
20010 Chevrolet Truck SILVERADO C1500
20010 Chevrolet Truck SILVERADO C1500
20010 Chevrolet Truck SILVERADO C2500
20010 Chevrolet Truck SILVERADO C3500
20010 Chevrolet Truck SILVERADO K1500
20010 Chevrolet Truck SILVERADO K1500
20010 Chevrolet Truck SILVERADO K2500
20010 Chevrolet Truck SILVERADO K3500
20010 Chevrolet Truck SUBURBAN C1500
20010 Chevrolet Truck SUBURBAN K1500
20010 Chevrolet Truck TAHOE 2WD
20010 Chevrolet Truck TAHOE 2WD
20010 Chevrolet Truck TAHOE 4WD
20010 Chevrolet Truck TAHOE 4WD
20010 Chevrolet Truck TRAVERSE 2WD
20010 Chevrolet Truck TRAVERSE 4WD
20010 Dodge Truck DAKOTA 2WD
20010 Dodge Truck DAKOTA 4WD
20010 Dodge Truck RAM 2WD 1500
20010 Dodge Truck RAM 2WD 2500
20010 Dodge Truck RAM 2WD 3500
20010 Dodge Truck RAM 4WD 1500
20010 Dodge Truck RAM 4WD 2500
20010 Dodge Truck RAM 4WD 3500
20010 Ford Truck ECONOLINE CARGO
20010 Ford Truck EXPEDITION 2WD
20010 Ford Truck F-150 2WD
20010 Ford Truck F-150 4WD
20010 Ford Truck F-250 2WD
20010 Ford Truck F-250 4WD
20010 Ford Truck F-350 2WD
20010 Ford Truck F-350 4WD
20010 Ford Truck FLEX 4WD
20010 GMC ACADIA 2WD
20010 GMC ACADIA 4WD
20010 GMC SAVANA CARGO
20010 GMC SAVANA CARGO
20010 GMC SAVANA WAGON
20010 GMC SAVANA WAGON
20010 GMC SIERRA C1500
20010 GMC SIERRA C1500
20010 GMC SIERRA C1500
20010 GMC SIERRA C2500 HD
20010 GMC SIERRA C3500 HD
20010 GMC SIERRA K1500
20010 GMC SIERRA K1500
20010 GMC SIERRA K1500
20010 GMC SIERRA K2500 HD
20010 GMC SIERRA K3500 HD
20010 GMC YUKON 2WD
20010 GMC YUKON 2WD
20010 GMC YUKON 4WD
20010 GMC YUKON 4WD
20010 GMC YUKON XL 2WD
20010 GMC YUKON XL 4WD
20010 Honda RIDGELINE RT
20010 Infiniti QX56 2WD
20010 Infiniti QX56 4WD
20010 Jeep COMMANDER 2WD
20010 Jeep COMMANDER 4WD
20010 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE
20010 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE
20010 Lexus LX570
20010 Lincoln MKT
20010 Lincoln MKT AWD
20010 Lincoln NAVIGATOR 2WD
20010 Lincoln NAVIGATOR 4WD
20010 Mazda CX-9 4WD
20010 Mercedes Benz G55 AMG
20010 Mercedes Benz GL350 BLUETEC
20010 Mercedes Benz ML320 BLUETEC
20010 Mercedes Benz R320 BLUETEC
20010 Mercury MOUNTAINEER 2WD
20010 Mercury MOUNTAINEER AWD
20010 Nissan ARMADA 2WD
20010 Nissan ARMADA 4WD
20010 Nissan PATHFINDER 4WD
20010 Nissan TITAN 2WD LE
20010 Nissan TITAN 4WD LE
20010 Porsche CAYENNE
20010 Toyota 4RUNNER 2WD LTD
20010 Toyota 4RUNNER 4WD LTD
20010 Toyota LANDCRUISER
20010 Toyota SEQUOIA 2WD LTD
20010 Toyota SEQUOIA 4WD LTD
20010 Toyota TUNDRA 2WD
20010 Toyota TUNDRA 4WD
20010 Volkswagen TOUAREG TDI
20010 Volvo XC90 3.2L - It depends
20010 Volvo XC90 3.2L AWD - It depends