Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Large SUV
Infotainment: Apple CarPlay (since 2016) Android Auto (since 2016)
Production years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
The Chevrolet Suburban name was on the market since 1935. There are a lot of car brands that cannot claim a long history like that. In fact, the Suburban name was the oldest name in the automotive industry which was still in production.
The twelfth generation of the Chevrolet Suburban was introduced in September 2013. The body-on-frame architecture was kept, in order to keep the production costs low. The weight was not a problem as long as it could be moved by one of the large V8 engines available on the manufacturer's shelf.
The American design was plain and simple as a shape, but there were some details that were changed. On the front, the dual-headlight system with HID bulbs, projector-beam, and the DRL system was standard. The massive chromed grille hosted the bow-tie Chevrolet logo design in the middle. For the car's construction, some light materials were used. The hood and the liftgate were made out of aluminum to ease-up the vehicle. But it was still a 2.5-ton vehicle (5586 lbs).
Inside, the Suburban was able to be configured with seatings for up to 9 passengers, but options for 8 or 6 were available. The driver had a lot of buttons and controls, more than into a normal vehicle. Apart from the regular ones, it had controls for the retractable sideboards (entering steps) trailer assist, power tilt and telescoping column, and many more. The instrument cluster had six analog dials, including the voltage and the oil pressure.
As for the engines, the 2015 Suburban was made more fuel-efficient due to its cylinder deactivation system, which helped the big SUV run in 4 cylinder mode. The standard transmission was a 6-speed automatic.
ENGINE SPECS - 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 AWD 6AT (340 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5328 cm3 |
Power: | 250 KW @ 5600 RPM 340 HP @ 5600 RPM 335 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 383 lb-ft @ 4100 RPM 519 Nm @ 4100 RPM |
Fuel System: | direct fuel injection with Active Fuel Management |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 30.9 gallons (117.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 113 mph (182 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed auto |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | solid discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P275/55R20 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 203.9 in (5179 mm) |
Width: | 80.5 in (2045 mm) |
Height: | 74.4 in (1890 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 68.7/68.7 in (1,745/1,745 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 116 in (2946 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 51.7 cuFT (1464 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5896 lbs (2674 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 7500 lbs (3402 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 15 mpg US (15.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 RWD 6AT (340 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 5328 cm3 |
Power: | 250 KW @ 5600 RPM 340 HP @ 5600 RPM 335 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 383 lb-ft @ 4100 RPM 519 Nm @ 4100 RPM |
Fuel System: | direct fuel injection with Active Fuel Management |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 30.9 gallons (117.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 113 mph (182 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed auto |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | solid discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P275/55R20 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 203.9 in (5179 mm) |
Width: | 80.5 in (2045 mm) |
Height: | 74.4 in (1890 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 68.7/68.7 in (1,745/1,745 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 116 in (2946 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 51.7 cuFT (1464 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5664 lbs (2569 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 7300 lbs (3311 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 AWD 6AT (426 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 6200 cm3 |
Power: | 313 KW @ 5600 RPM 426 HP @ 5600 RPM 420 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 450 lb-ft @ 4100 RPM 610 Nm @ 4100 RPM |
Fuel System: | direct fuel injection with Active Fuel Management |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 30.9 gallons (117.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed auto |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | solid discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P275/55R20 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 203.9 in (5179 mm) |
Width: | 80.5 in (2045 mm) |
Height: | 74.4 in (1890 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 68.7/68.7 in (1,745/1,745 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 116 in (2946 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 51.7 cuFT (1464 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5745 lbs (2606 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 RWD 6AT (426 HL) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 6200 cm3 |
Power: | 313 KW @ 5600 RPM 426 HP @ 5600 RPM 420 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 450 lb-ft @ 4100 RPM 610 Nm @ 4100 RPM |
Fuel System: | direct fuel injection with Active Fuel Management |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 30.9 gallons (117.0 L) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Hydra-Matic 6L80 6-speed auto |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | solid discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P275/55R20 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 203.9 in (5179 mm) |
Width: | 80.5 in (2045 mm) |
Height: | 74.4 in (1890 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 6.9/68.7 in (175/1,745 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 116 in (2946 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 51.7 cuFT (1464 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5496 lbs (2493 kg) |