Best Car Models & All About Cars: 2012 Chevrolet Suburban

2012 Chevrolet Suburban

The 2012 Chevrolet Suburban is one in all the widest, longest sport-utes on sale these days. Closely connected to the GMC Yukon XL and Cadillac Escalade ESV, it's about 20 inches longer than the Chevy Tahoe. Most of the extra length (14 inches of it) goes to stretching the SUV's wheelbase, that gives the Suburban more space around its third-row seat and more cargo house in the rear, plus larger rear doors that offer passengers higher access to the third-row seat.

A heavy-duty Suburban 2500 will haul the heaviest of hundreds, at a penalty in ride quality and fuel economy, but most drivers who need a full-size ute will be fine with the Suburban 150zero. It's equipped with GM's 5.three-liter V-eight and a six-speed automatic tranmission, and is nice for 320 horsepower. Rear-wheel drive is commonplace, and four-wheel drive is an possibility. The engine is flex-fuel capable and has cylinder deactivation, that shuts off fuel delivery to four cylinders when full power isn't required. The Suburban's drivetrain is smooth and powerful, and delivers EPA-rated gas mileage of fifteen/twenty one mpg. It's additionally capable of towing up to eight,one hundred pounds.

It is not so much about handling during this size class--the Suburban merely keeps sensible management over its body motions, and will therefore quite well for its size, though its sheer mass and length will get in the method of maneuverability. One among its best options is its sophisticated, sleek ride.

Inside, the Suburban is almost the dimensions of some Japanese hotel rooms we've occupied, with 137.four cubic feet of cargo area behind the first row of seats. First- and second-row seats will be buckets or benches, whereas the third-row seat could be a folding bench that unfortunately does not go utterly flat when it isn't required, in contrast to the one within the Ford Expedition. It can be removed entirely, though it's bulky and significant, and very requires 2 people to try to to so. Not only that, the seat's mounting tabs stick up from the ground and can scratch cargo. Properly specified, the Suburban can seat up to 9 folks, even some smaller adults in back, though ideally the third row is reserved for kids.

Just like the Tahoe, the Suburban can be equipped in LS, LT, and LTZ trims, with either rear- or four-wheel drive—though no Hybrid model is offered. Luxury options on provide embody Bluetooth connectivity (currently standard); a DVD navigation system that is very straightforward to use and includes a clear, giant LCD screen; a rear-seat DVD entertainment system; real-time traffic; a rear air conditioner; leather upholstery; power-adjustable pedals; remote start; ventilated seats; heated second-row seats; up to twenty two-inch wheels; a towing package; bags racks; and an Autoride electronic suspension.

2012 Chevrolet Suburban Engine

2012 Chevrolet Suburban Interior