Chevrolet Suburban
What It Is
The new Suburban has an all-new interior, powertrain, and platform for two versions of the most iconic American vehicle soldonow with real seating for nine.
What You Should Know
The all-new frame allows for a lower, flatter floor, which lets GM use electric flip-and-fold second-row seating to make getting to the third row a snap. However, it kept the live rear axle, which means the third row is as removable as a large, heavy suitcase.
Bottom Line
By far the best Suburban ever made, with so many details and improvements (dash, storage, nav, stunning fuel economy), youill want to drive it more than you should.
| 2007 Chevrolet Suburban |
| Base price range | $37,365-$41,110 |
| Price As Tested | $51,740 (1500 LT 4WD) |
| Vehicle layout | Front engine, 4WD, 8-pass, 4-door SUV |
| Engine | 5.3L/310-hp*/335-lb-ft* OHV V-8 |
| Transmission | 4-speed auto |
| Curb Weight (dist f/r) | 5877 lb (51/49%) |
| Wheelbase | 130.0 in |
| Length X Width X Height | 222.4 x 79.1 x 76.8 in |
| Max Cargo Capacity | 137.4 cu ft |
| Max Towing Capacity | 8000-9700 lb |
| 0-60 mph | 8.1 sec |
| Quarter Mile | 16.1 sec @ 84.9 mph |
| Braking, 60-0 mph | 140 ft |
| Lateral Acceleration | 0.69 g (avg) |
| 600-foot slalom | 55.5 mph (avg) |
| MT Figure-Eight | 30.2 sec @ 0.52 g (avg) |
| EPA city/hwy fuel econ | 15/20 mpg |
| Bet You Didn't Know | Once a pejorative for someone lacking manners, "suburban" entered the automotive lexicon in the 1920s. |
| Sum Up | Most improved vehicle in this contest--without a compromise in utility. |