- suv 119,364
- 2,919 below average
- 21,975 good
- Central Point, OR
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- 2,919 below average suv 119,364 flex fuel white automatic
2012 chevrolet suburban review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. The granddaddy of 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 completely redesigned for the 2007 model year. 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. Suburban 2500 4wd is rated at a woeful 10/15 mpg. Sadly, a diesel engine is not available. 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 reason for selecting the 2500 over the 1500 is for its greater towing capacity. A suburban 2500 4wd is rated to tow up to 9,400 pounds, or 9,600 pounds with 2wd. A suburban 1500 4wd is rated to tow up to 8,000 pounds. all 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. Fuel economy with e85 is a dismal 11/16 mpg for the suburban 1500, however. The epa hasn't published e85 fuel economy for the suburban 2500, perhaps because it involves single-digit numbers. changes for 2012 are relatively minor. A new hard-drive navigation system, integrated into an am/fm/xm/cd stereo, includes a usb port, time-shift recording capability, and the hardware for siriusxm weather service. The standard stabilitrak stability control system now includes electronic trailer sway control and hill start assist. Suburban 1500 ls 4wd 45,065) 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). suburban lt 2wd 44,435) and lt 4wd 47,280) 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. suburban ltz 2wd 55,115) and ltz 4wd 58,115) 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 the 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 tools, flashlights, snow chains or the like. 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, b.
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