What is a crew cab vs double cab?
It feels like pickup trucks are everywhere. Long gone are the days where trucks were vehicles made for work and utility. Modern pickups can be upgraded to be as opulent as the most well-known names in luxury. There is a pickup for you, no matter if you want to cruise in style or require a workhorse. Once you decide if you must have 4WD (or if RWD will suffice), the next big decision is to decide which cab size works best for you and your needs.
As you might guess, a regular cab pickup features just one row of seats with a small amount of legroom and storage space. A regular cab was once the single way to buy trucks. In most regular cabs, the seats nearly touch the rear of the cab. This style is the more “work” version of a pickup truck and usually comes with manual windows and locks. A regular cab is made for work, not for hauling family and friends around.
As you might expect, an Extended Cab pickup (can also be called a Double Cab truck) is basically a Regular Cab with extra room behind the front-row seats. When first introduced, extended cab pickup trucks were only sold as 2-door models and only had small jump seats in the back. These days they may be called a Double Cab truck, these trucks now come with second-row doors for easy access to the cargo area. Despite having 2 rows of seating, an Extended Cab pickup would not be the best vehicle for road trips, even though it can carry more passengers.
While not as apparent as the other cab types, a Crew Cab pickup features 4 full-size doors and the room to transport your ‘crew.’ Crew Cab trucks are designed to transport more of the driver’s stuff and passengers. In some circles, these pickups have become the family vehicle. A Crew Cab pickup truck’s powerful engine options and larger size are not seen in the 4-door sedan world while still providing the comfort and legroom that families need.
Whether you’re hauling a trailer, taking equipment to a job site, or need room for the whole crew, Shamaley GMC has the selection of new and used trucks in El Paso that you need. With double cab, crew cab, and extended cab options our team is ready to help you find the truck you need. Visit us in person or browse our online inventory of new and used trucks today.
