- suv 88,509
- Huron, SD
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- autoshopper.com
2013 chevrolet suburban review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. The granddaddy of full-size suvs. introductionthe chevrolet suburban can tow a sizable trailer. It can safely transport up to nine passengers. Launched during the great depression in 1936, the suburban was last redesigned for the 2007 model year. changes for 2013 include three new paint shades, and the automatic's grade-braking is active all the time now, not just in tow/haul mode. the suburban can hold 137 cubic feet of cargo, or up to nine passengers and 45 cubic feet of cargo, or myriad combinations in between. Two weight classes are offered, the normal 1500 and the heavy-duty 2500. The 1500 and 2500 are available in ls and lt trim levels, and the 1500 is also available in a more luxury-oriented ltz trim level. suburban 1500 models come with a 5. 3-liter v8 engine of 320 horsepower, 335 pound-feet of torque and a 6-speed automatic transmission. Fuel economy for a suburban 1500 is an epa-estimated 15/21 mpg city/highway. suburban 2500 models get a 6. 0-liter v8 with aluminum block and heads and variable valve timing rated at 352 horsepower and 382 pound-feet of torque. It also comes with a 6-speed automatic. The minibus-size suburban 2500 4wd is rated at a bus-like 10/15 mpg. There are no optional gasoline or diesel engines. the suburban 2500 uses a different transmission, steering gear, brake parts, suspension, alternator, wheels, tires, axles and fuel tank than the 1500 series. The primary reasons for selecting the 2500 over the 1500 are its greater towing and weight-carrying capacity. A suburban 2500 4wd is rated to tow up to 9,400 pounds, or 9,600 pounds with 2wd, and carry at least 2450 and 2181 pounds, respectively. Comparable suburban 1500 values are 8100, 8200, 1528 and 1576 pounds. all 1500-series engines are e85-compatible, which means they will run on 85-percent ethanol fuel, and all have active fuel management (afm) which switches off half the cylinders when the additional power or idle smoothness isn't needed. Suburban 1500 ls 4wd 46,715) models add the autotrac system that has on-pavement all-wheel-drive ability (no two-speed transfer case with low range). A 40/20/40 split front bench seat with fold-down armrest and storage is available. options include a trailer package 230), which includes an active two-speed transfer case with 4wd 330); an integrated trailer brake controller 200); a convenience package with adjustable pedals, remote start, rear park assist, and rear camera display in the rearview mirror 1,060); locking differential 295); 3. 42:1 axle ratio; and engine block heater 75). the suburban 2500 comes with a 6-liter engine and completely upgraded running gear; ls 2wd 45,480) and ls 4wd 48,320). suburban lt 2wd 47,630) and lt 4wd 47,630) add leather seating, heated front seats, bose premium sound, automatic climate control, automatic locking rear differential, remote start, rear park assist, adjustable pedals, fog lamps, and two more 12-volt power outlets (for a total of five). Lt models offer the new hdd navigation system with am/fm/xm/cd stereo, usb port, time-shift recording capability, and siriusxm weather service 2,500); a rear-seat entertainment system 1,395); and other options not available on the ls. As 2500 2wd lt 49,220) and lt 4wd 52,065). suburban ltz 2wd 56,765) and ltz 4wd 59,765) come with perforated leather seating surfaces, the new hdd navigation described above with xm navtraffic and rearview camera, bose centerpoint surround sound, second-row bucket seats, heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, autoride suspension with rear air assist and self-leveling, side blind spot assist, and other features. the z71 off-road package is offered only on 1500 lt trim level, in 2wd 1,535) or 4wd 1,585). Safety-related options include rear park assist, and side blind zone alert. walkaroundsuburban's profile is elegant in its simplicity, no lines drawing the eye up or down, just a smooth clean surface from one end to the other like an aircraft. Big boxes are best carried in big boxes, not sloping hatchbacks. the suburban has a square-jawed face that's smooth and rugged at the same time, a twin to the shorter tahoe. The mesh grille (bright on 1500, black on 2500) is split by a gold chevy bowtie, and the daytime running lights use separate lamps and can be switched off for after-dark campground arrivals. The bumper fascia reveals a low license-plate holder sandwiched by openings for tow hooks, with small round fog lamps at the corners like single teardrops falling from the headlamp eyes. The seam between the fascia and fenders is very tight, and a good indication of gm's solid body quality on the current generation of trucks. the hood has two long bulges at its sides, reaching almost from windshield to grille; chevy calls these twin bulges the power dome; we call them a good way to keep such a large expanse of otherwise-flat steel from fluttering, just as long-cab pickups have grooves on the roof. For aesthetics we would prefer if the roof-mounted antenna were centered but then long, flat cargo on the roof might present a problem. the rear liftgate is vertical, and the rear window opens independently, with both the manual and power liftgate, which is aluminum, reducing the weight and thus the effort to raise and lower it. Rear wiper coverage is average at best. Some are nearly void of chrome while the z71 adds machismo with sizable fender flares and side steps so short drivers can get in and tall ones can mess up their pant legs. the standard wheels are five-spoke, 17-inch aluminum. Polished wheels are available. Also available are 20-inch wheels that look good, but we think they are too big for grown-ups. Taller tire sidewalls yield a better ride and in most consumer-magazine testing those large-diameter wheels don't go, stop or handle any better, they just ride harder so we prefer the 17-inch wheels. With all the seats in place and set for passengers, 45. 8 cubic feet of cargo space is available, with 90 behind the second row with the third row removed. But there is a nice compartment over the left wheel well, for light tools or flashlights. smart storage space abounds. The huge console has deep storage and a tray on top. There are two cup holders in a removable tray forward of the console, and one in each wide door pocket. The seats are designed for american comfort rather than european firmness, and can be ordered with heat and cooling. The front seats are bucket seats on most models, but a bench seat can be specified to allow three passengers in the front. the second row can be outfitted with a bench seat or a pair of buckets. The bench seat is split, so the right third of the. Cloth Interior✔ AM/FM✔ Bucket Seats✔ Power Locks✔ Climate Control✔ Air Conditioning✔ Bluetooth✔ Navigation System✔ Remote Start✔ Aluminum Wheels
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