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2009 Chevrolet Suburban Review
The quintessential full-size SUV.
2009 Suburban Review Summary & Specifications
The Suburban has always been a capable super-ute and big on practicality for peccary excursions or weekend wipeouts. With the addition of a six-speed automatic for 2009 it is now fully competitive in the powertrain department and altogether more user-friendly. Suburbans are designed with towing in mind and offer room to bring the big family and all the things that go with them.G.R. Whale reported to NewCarTestDrive.com from Southern California.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Chevy Suburban LS 1500 2WD ($40,370); LS 1500 4WD ($43,215); LT 1500 2WD ($41,380); LT 1500 4WD ($44,225); LTZ 1500 2WD ($50,615); LTZ 1500 4WD ($53,460); LS 2500 2WD ($41,980): LS 2500 4WD ($44,820); LT 2500 2WD ($42,970); LT 2500 4WD ($48,340) |
| Engines (standard) | 6.0-liter ohv V8 |
| Engines (optional) | 310-hp 5.3-liter ohv V8; 6.0-liter 366-hp ohv V8; 6.0-liter 352-hp ohv V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 6-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 6-speed automatic (two versions) |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | frontal airbags, side curtain airbags, electronic stability control, traction control, ABS with electronic proportioning, tire pressure monitor, OnStar 8.0 |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | rear park assist, rear-view camera, side Blind Zone Alert |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Arlington, Texas; Silao, Mexico |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-222-1020 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.chevrolet.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 40370 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Chevy Suburban LT 2500 4WD ($45,815) |
| Standard Equipment | leather upholstery, three-zone climate control, power front seats, 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 controls, AM/FM/CD/MP3 sound system, XM satellite radio, Bluetooth, power heated mirrors, 17-inch alloy wheels, OnStar 8.0 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Navigation ($2500); moonroof ($995); rear entertainment ($1295); locking differential ($295); Bose audio upgrade ($500); three-zone AC ($195); UDGO ($120) |
| Destination Charge | 950 |
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| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 52665 |
| Horse Power | 352 @ 5400 |
| Torque | 382 @ 4300 |
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| Wheelbase | 130.0 |
| Length/Width/Height | 222.4/79.1/76.8 |
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| Turning Radius | 45.3 |
| Seating Capacity | 8 |
| 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 | 2153 |
| Towing Capacity | 9300 |
| Front Suspension | independent, double-wishbone, torsion bars, antisway bar |
| Rear Suspension | live axle, leaf springs |
| Ground Clearance | 7.9 |
| Curb Weight | 6447 |
| Stock Tires | LT265/70R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/vented disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 39.0 |
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