Vehicles with GVWRs above 6,000 Pounds

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.