Reportajes autos


Model Line Overview

Model lineup:	Chevy Suburban LS 1500 2WD ($38,085); LS 1500 4WD (($40,930); LT 1500 2WD ($39,025); LT 1500 4WD ($41,870); LTZ 1500 2WD ($47,560); LTZ 1500 4WD ($50,405); LS 2500 2WD ($39,495): LS 2500 4WD ($42,335); LT 2500 2WD ($40,415); LT 2500 4WD ($43,260)
Engines:	310-hp 5.3-liter ohv V8; 320-hp 5.3-liter ohv V8; 6.0-liter 366-hp ohv V8; 6.0-liter 352-hp ohv V8
Transmissions:	4-speed automatic (two versions), six-speed automatic
Safety equipment (standard):	frontal airbags, side curtain airbags, electronic stability control, traction control, ABS with electronic proportioning, tire pressure monitor
Safety equipment (optional):	Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist, rear-view camera
Basic warranty:	3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled in:	Arlington, Texas; Janesville, Wisconsin; Silao, Mexico


Specifications As Tested

Model tested (MSRP):	Chevy Suburban LT 1500 4WD ($41,870)
Standard equipment:	air conditioning, power steering, power disc brakes, power windows, power locks, cruise control, front bucket seats with floor console, message center, fog lamps, remote entry, stability control, driver information center, third row seating, rear audio and HVAC controls, AM/FM/CD/MP3 sound system, XM satellite radio, power heated mirrors, 17-inch wheels
Options as tested (MSRP):	LT3 equipment group ($3590) including leather upholstery, driver and passenger 10-way power heated bucket seats with driver's side memory, power adjustable pedals, remote starter, Bose sound system with 6-disc CD changer, power heated folding mirrors with auto-dim on driver's side plus integrated turn signals and curb tilt ground illumination, universal home remote, tri-zone climate control, Ultrasonic rear parking assist w/LED display and audible warning; Navigation radio ($2250); rearview camera with monitor ($250); rear-seat entertainment system ($1295); power sunroof ($995); second-row power release ($425); roof rack crossbars ($90)
Destination charge:	($900)
Gas guzzler tax:	N/A
Price as tested (MSRP):	$51665
Layout:	four-wheel drive
Engine:	5.3-liter ohv V8
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):	310 @ 5200
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):	335 @ 4400
Transmission:	4-speed automatic
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:	14/19 mpg
Wheelbase:	130.0 in.
Length/width/height:	222.4/79.1/76.8 in.
Track, f/r:	68.2/67.0 in.
Turning circle:	43.0 ft.
Seating capacity:	7
Head/hip/leg room, f:	41.1/64.4/41.3 in.
Head/hip/leg room, m:	38.5/61.8/39.5
Head/hip/leg room, r:	38.1/49.4/34.9 in.
Cargo volume:	137.4 cu. ft.
Payload:	1657
Towing capacity:	8000
Suspension, f:	independent, double-wishbone, coil-over-shock
Suspension, r:	live axle with five links (dual upper and lower trailing links plus track link)
Ground clearance:	9.2 in.
Curb weight:	5745 lbs.
Tires:	P265/70R17
Brakes, f/r:	disc/disc with ABS, electronic proportioning
Fuel capacity:	31.5 gal.