| Resale Range: |
$28,421 - $38,112 | More Details |
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 Excellent |
| Fuel Economy: |
11 MPG city / 14 MPG highway |
| Bodystyles: |
SUV |
| Engines: |
5.3L V8, 6.0L V8
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About the Chevrolet Suburban
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Last year, as gas topped $3 a gallon and more people expressed more concern over global climate change, Chevy introduced a thoroughly redesigned but unrepentantly monster-sized 2007 Suburban. The Suburban was demonized by SUV haters. The result: In the first quarter of 2007, Suburban sales surged 10 percent over the same period in 2006. Suburban sales may decline as it becomes a costly alternative to a car, but what was once true, remains true: The Chevy Suburban excels at towing heavy trailers, hauling loads of people and gear, and enduring hard use and rugged terrain. Observers who judge them negatively don't always understand the abuse these vehicles are called upon to withstand. A lightweight, fuel-efficient car designed to look like an SUV simply won't cut it when it's time to tow a heavy trailer or bounce over boulders along a river bank on a regular basis.Click here to read more
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EXPERT REVIEWS & RATINGS
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2008 Chevrolet Suburban Photo Gallery
All models receive standard head-curtain side impact air bags (they were previously optional on some models) and the Suburban 2500 receives significant and noteworthy changes, including a fuel-saving six-speed automatic transmission, standard StabiliTrak electronic stability control system and available 17-inch aluminum wheels. Additional changes for '08 reflect customer preferences and further refine Suburban's style. They include a change to a 40/20/40-split bench seat in LS models that provides convenient storage space in the center section; woodgrain trim added to the forward center console and brighter instrument pointers in the gauge cluster. There are also two new exterior colors: Blue Granite Metallic and Deep Ruby Metallic. |
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First Drive: 2008 Chevrolet Suburban 2500
There's no badge, no change in bodywork, not even an HD decal to visually separate the Suburban 2500 from its grocery-getter brethren. Only those clued in to such things will notice the higher rear ride height, smaller-diameter wheels with eight lugs or, if they're sitting low enough, the rear end of a working pickup truck. A 2500 Suburban weighs 400-800 pounds more than a similarly equipped 1500. It has a different engine, transmission, steering gear and cooler, brake booster, Z85 torsion-bar front and leaf-spring rear suspension, full-floating 10.5-inch rear axle with 3.73:1 gearset only, larger fuel tank, thicker rotors and bigger calipers, lower-output alternator, smaller wheels, and LT tires. Payload and GCWR are up about a half ton and towing by about 1500 pounds. It requires 2.5 feet more for a U-turn, a full Suburban-length extra to stop from 60, and accelerates a bit quicker. The quarter-ton upgrade adds just $1400. |
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2008 Chevrolet Suburban Review
Chevy Suburban remains the benchmark for full-size SUVs that can haul people and gear and tow heavy trailers. Built on a modern, stiff chassis, the Suburban rides smoothly and quietly. It's stable when towing and the engines are powerful and efficient. It looks sleek and aerodynamic by Suburban standards. The cabin is comfortable, convenient and roomy, with a clean design.
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