Looking for a rugged, stylish and luxurious large SUV that can seat 8-9 people? The Chevrolet Suburban SUV also has impressive towing and hauling capabilities. Despite its immense size, the Suburban offers excellent handling and fast acceleration. One drawback is that it consumes a large amount of fuel due to its size, weight and truck based platform. There are three trim levels available; the base model LS, LT and the upscale LTZ. Chevy Irvine offers a large selection of new and used vehicles.
Let’s take a look at the two engine choices available. The six cylinder with 352 hp and 382 lb feet of torque is more than enough for every day driving and provides for quite a burst of power when accelerating and merging on the freeway. For those who plan to tow often and like a strong engine there is the V8 6.0 Liter which puts put 320 hp and 382 lb feet of torque. The standard six cylinder engine gets a total of 10 mpg in the city and 16 mpg on the freeway. Not very good figures but keep in mind that the Suburban is a very large car.
Bluetooth integration is available which allows you to place calls while keeping your hands on the steering wheel. The front seats are power adjustable and a handy climate control system with dual zones is in place. Opt for the LT trim and your seats will be decked out in leather trim. You will also get a Bose system with nine speakers for your listening pleasure. If you’ve got the cash, the top of the LTZ comes with temperature controlled seats, twenty inch, a touch screen navigation radio and a rearview camera (which makes backing up a lot safer and easier). There is a liftgate available which is really handy when you have lots of heavy items to lift up or down.
Chevrolet has included a large number of safety systems. A tire pressure monitor system is in place which lets you know when pressure needs to be corrected for maximum safety. A vehicle anti theft system comes standard while Stabilitrak Electronic Stability Control adjusts the torque of the engine to keep the SUV stable during critical moments. Cargo space is impressive; a total of 45.8 cubic feet of cargo space is available which can be expanded to 137.4 cubic feet with the third row of seats removed and the second row folded down.
Due to its price and gas mileage this car is most suited to those who drive around a lot of people regularly. It’s probably not suitable if you have a smaller family or want to use it for car pooling. Pricing starts at around $41k.
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