Is a Power Liftgate Worth the Investment?

You can find many Chevrolet and GMC models with a power liftgate. Although there is debate over whether this feature is worth the extra cost, you can rest assured knowing that the investment makes sense. For convenience and ease, a power liftgate is an excellent choice when considering what vehicle to purchase and whether to upgrade to a different trim.

At Midpoint Chevrolet GMC, we’ll help you see the benefits that vehicles with a power liftgate provide. We’ll even let you take a vehicle with a liftgate for a test drive.

Consider the following advantages of having a power liftgate:

  1. Convenience and Ease: Accessing the trunk shouldn’t have to be a difficult task. Unfortunately, vehicles with manual liftgates can sometimes be difficult to open. This is especially true if you are trying to open it while holding something, such as a child or a heavy box or object. When you have a power liftgate, it’s simple to open the trunk and get into the back of your car. On many models, you can open the power liftgate by touching a button on the trunk. Other models have buttons on the bottom of the car that you can touch with your foot. The same actions can close the liftgate.
  2. Accessibility: If you have a vehicle with a power liftgate, you and your passengers can easily access the rear of the car. This feature helps people who may have mobility challenges. For instance, older family members or young children may not otherwise be able to open the liftgate. By using the touch of a button, it becomes easily manageable. Also, people who cannot open a manual liftgate for any other reason will be able to access a power liftgate.
  3. Increased Resale Value: Anyone who has ever owned a vehicle likely knows that the value drops quickly. From the moment you drive your car home from the dealership, it will decrease in value by as much as 20%. If you plan on reselling your car, this can put you in a difficult and disappointing position.

Fortunately, there are steps you can take to slow the depreciation and improve your car’s worth. Having a power liftgate is a feature that can accomplish this. Because so many drivers want this upgrade, they are willing to pay more for the vehicle to have this convenience. If you want to get the most out of your car when it’s time to sell, make sure you have a power liftgate.

Find Your Power Liftgate Feature at Midpoint Chevrolet GMC

When you have a power liftgate, it will be much easier to open the rear of the vehicle. You can load any gear you have inside simply by pushing a button.

At Midpoint Chevrolet GMC, we have a wide variety of Chevrolet and GMC vehicles. Start your search online for the vehicle that makes the most sense for you. Study each model’s features and look for those with power liftgates.

Some Chevrolet models, for example, have power liftgates as standard features, while others have them as options you can add as upgrades. For instance, the new Chevrolet Equinox SUV has a power liftgate as a standard feature on the middle trim, the RS.

Now that you can see how important this feature is, it’s time to shop at Midpoint Chevrolet GMC. We’ll answer any questions you have and why it makes sense for you to include a power liftgate in your car or to purchase one that has it as a standard feature. Stop by our showroom in Rocky Mount, VA, today and find out more about Chevrolet and GMC vehicles with a power liftgate and how this feature can help enhance your driving experience.