Chevrolet Suburban SUV Review
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The 2011 Chevrolet Suburban is a definite must for those who want lots and lots of space for their passengers and all their gear. The original Chevrolet Suburban was considered the first real SUV, borne of a need for additional space more than 75 years ago. It's not loaded down with unnecessary fancy trimmings but it offers a full load capacity and 8 passenger seating, or 9 with the full bench seating. As a stand out in the crowd, it is known for its cavernous spaciousness over its appealing good looks.
With two or four wheel drive options, all of the Chevrolet Suburban models come with features like the tri zone climate control and side assisting steps. Naturally, as with any full size SUV that really packs a punch in the cargo and passenger seating options, the Suburban doesn't rate very well when it comes to saving at the pump. For most people, this can be the single biggest deterrent when it comes to choosing between the Suburban and another SUV. If it's not actually essential for you to move and haul a great deal of cargo regularly, you may consider that a smaller option with better fuel economy could suit your actual needs better.
The 2011 Chevrolet Suburban receives about 15 to 17 miles per gallon for city driving and 21 miles per gallon when you're on the highway. Four wheel drive models dwindle down to 10 miles per gallon in the city and a mere 12 miles per gallon on the highway. These numbers mean factoring the cost of gas when making a purchasing decision.
Of course, the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 offers a 5.3 liter V-8 engine that runs 320 horsepower and about 335 pounds of torque. The 2500 offers a 6.0 liter V-8 engine that offers 352 horsepower and 382 pounds of torque. Despite these higher end powerhouses under the hood, the towing ability of the Chevrolet Suburban is considered to be "sluggish."
Stability control, front seat airbag system which includes side airbags, and a side curtain airbag deployment that runs all 3 rows of seats provide improved safety. A rollover sensor is also available on some models. The LTZ model provides the blind spot warning features which helps to improve the safety of a vehicle that is this big.
The rear seats are split 50/50, which must be removed manually if you want the additional cargo space. With 137 cubic feet of cargo space the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban is able to provide some of the most generous cargo space behind the front passenger seats out of all SUVs. The problem is that the Chevrolet Suburban isn't as user friendly as the competition with less available cargo space.
The ride is surprisingly smooth, with an automatic transmission and a drive train that has been fine tuned to include a very responsive and smooth suspension. The features for the interior have been updated to include a smooth look, easy access controls, and great ride handling. The 2001 Chevrolet Suburban is a definite plus for true cargo haulers but can be a little overbearing for those who just want to get the basics from home to their vacation rental.
With two or four wheel drive options, all of the Chevrolet Suburban models come with features like the tri zone climate control and side assisting steps. Naturally, as with any full size SUV that really packs a punch in the cargo and passenger seating options, the Suburban doesn't rate very well when it comes to saving at the pump. For most people, this can be the single biggest deterrent when it comes to choosing between the Suburban and another SUV. If it's not actually essential for you to move and haul a great deal of cargo regularly, you may consider that a smaller option with better fuel economy could suit your actual needs better.
The 2011 Chevrolet Suburban receives about 15 to 17 miles per gallon for city driving and 21 miles per gallon when you're on the highway. Four wheel drive models dwindle down to 10 miles per gallon in the city and a mere 12 miles per gallon on the highway. These numbers mean factoring the cost of gas when making a purchasing decision.
Of course, the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 offers a 5.3 liter V-8 engine that runs 320 horsepower and about 335 pounds of torque. The 2500 offers a 6.0 liter V-8 engine that offers 352 horsepower and 382 pounds of torque. Despite these higher end powerhouses under the hood, the towing ability of the Chevrolet Suburban is considered to be "sluggish."
Stability control, front seat airbag system which includes side airbags, and a side curtain airbag deployment that runs all 3 rows of seats provide improved safety. A rollover sensor is also available on some models. The LTZ model provides the blind spot warning features which helps to improve the safety of a vehicle that is this big.
The rear seats are split 50/50, which must be removed manually if you want the additional cargo space. With 137 cubic feet of cargo space the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban is able to provide some of the most generous cargo space behind the front passenger seats out of all SUVs. The problem is that the Chevrolet Suburban isn't as user friendly as the competition with less available cargo space.
The ride is surprisingly smooth, with an automatic transmission and a drive train that has been fine tuned to include a very responsive and smooth suspension. The features for the interior have been updated to include a smooth look, easy access controls, and great ride handling. The 2001 Chevrolet Suburban is a definite plus for true cargo haulers but can be a little overbearing for those who just want to get the basics from home to their vacation rental.
Overall it has a very good rating. This car has multiple uses and not to mention its great performance for it. Pretty convenient car.
I am a previous owner of a 2010 Chevy Avalanche LS. Great family truck, until my family grew. Sad to give up my truck, and hesitant on getting an SUV (I didn't want to drive anything bulky). Hub & I looked at several SUVs. We narrowed it down to the Toyota Sequoia and the Chevy Suburban. Every other SUV we looked at did not provide enough cargo space for my family's needs. I gotta say, the Sequoia gave the Suburban some hard rubs, but in the end it was the simplicity of the Suburban's interior that won me over. The Sequoia had too much buttons for EVERYTHING. I didn't care for it. I prefer some things to stay manual & not automatic. I want to have some control, haha. I opted for captain seats in the second row. Very comfortable. Makes it so much more easier for my kids to maneuver in/out of the car. So my seating capacity is 7. Trunk space is superior compared to most SUVs. Cargo space after removing the third row and dropping the second row is huge! I've been able to load up furniture with no problem A couch+couple of chairs, a dresser w/space to spare. I even fit a 9-foot table into my Suburban. I also opted for the 20 inch rims. Very smooth ride. She drives well, although I have to admit, she feels heavier than my Avalanche, but that's expected since the Suburban is enclosed. It wasn't hard to get used to though since the Suburban and the Avalanche share the same frame. Gas mileage is a little less on the Suburban. I'm averaging 15.5, whereas the Avalanche gave me 17.8. Mostly city, rarely highway. Miss my truck, but love, love, love my Suburban. I made a good choice.