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2008 Chevrolet Suburban Review
The quintessential full-size towing SUV.
2008 Suburban Review Summary & Specifications
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.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Sam Moses contributed to this report from the Columbia River Valley, with Mitch McCullough reporting from Los Angeles.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Chevy Suburban LS 1500 2WD ($38,085); LS 1500 4WD (($40,930); LT 1500 2WD ($39,025); LT 1500 4WD ($41,870); LTZ 1500 2WD ($47,560); LTZ 1500 4WD ($50,405); LS 2500 2WD ($39,495): LS 2500 4WD ($42,335); LT 2500 2WD ($40,415); LT 2500 4WD ($43,260) |
| Engines (standard) | 5.3-liter ohv V8 |
| Engines (optional) | 310-hp 5.3-liter ohv V8; 320-hp 5.3-liter ohv V8; 6.0-liter 366-hp ohv V8; 6.0-liter 352-hp ohv V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic (two versions), six-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | frontal airbags, side curtain airbags, electronic stability control, traction control, ABS with electronic proportioning, tire pressure monitor |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist, rear-view camera |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Arlington, Texas; Janesville, Wisconsin; Silao, Mexico |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-222-1020 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.chevrolet.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 38085 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Chevy Suburban LT 1500 4WD ($41,870) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning, power steering, power disc brakes, power windows, power locks, cruise control, front bucket seats with floor console, message center, fog lamps, remote entry, stability control, driver information center, third row seating, rear audio and HVAC controls, AM/FM/CD/MP3 sound system, XM satellite radio, power heated mirrors, 17-inch wheels |
| Destination Charge | 900 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | LT3 equipment group ($3590) including leather upholstery, driver and passenger 10-way power heated bucket seats with driver's side memory, power adjustable pedals, remote starter, Bose sound system with 6-disc CD changer, power heated folding mirrors with auto-dim on driver's side plus integrated turn signals and curb tilt ground illumination, universal home remote, tri-zone climate control, Ultrasonic rear parking assist w/LED display and audible warning; Navigation radio ($2250); rearview camera with monitor ($250); rear-seat entertainment system ($1295); power sunroof ($995); second-row power release ($425); roof rack crossbars ($90) |
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| Price as Tested | 51665 |
| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 310 @ 5200 |
| Torque | 335 @ 4400 |
| Fuel Economy | 14/19 |
| Wheelbase | 130.0 |
| Length/Width/Height | 222.4/79.1/76.8 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 43.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 41.1/64.4/41.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.5/61.8/39.5 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.1/49.4/34.9 |
| Trunk Volume | 137.4 |
| Payload | 1657 |
| Towing Capacity | 8000 |
| Front Suspension | independent, double-wishbone, coil-over-shock |
| Rear Suspension | live axle with five links (dual upper and lower trailing links plus track link) |
| Ground Clearance | 9.2 |
| Curb Weight | 5745 |
| Stock Tires | P265/70R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS, electronic proportioning |
| Fuel Capacity | 31.5 |
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