The latter allows the Suburban's ride height to be both automatically and manually lowered or raised. The Suburban also can be fitted with adaptive dampers and an adjustable air suspension. While the latter only pumps out 277 horses, its 460 pound-feet of torque ties that of the bigger V-8. It gets a standard 420-hp 6.2-liter V-8, but that trim also can be equipped with the optional diesel 3.0-liter six-cylinder. A 355-hp 5.3-liter V-8 is the default engine on all but the top-tier High Country model. All of them hook up to a 10-speed automatic transmission and either rear- or all-wheel drive.

Engine, Transmission, and PerformanceĪ pair of V-8s and a diesel six-cylinder complete the Suburban's engine lineup. Given the choice of all three engines, we'd choose the diesel engine for its fuel efficiency and effortless muscle. It also features desirable standard goodies such as a Bose stereo, leather-appointed first- and second-row seats, heated front seats with memory settings, and a power-operated liftgate. We'd recommend the RST for its sporty appearance, which includes blacked-out exterior trim and 22-inch wheels. The interior styling and materials are ho-hum, but at least the 10.2-inch touchscreen handles climate and navigation with speed and clarity. An available air suspension allows the Suburban to comfortably roll with the pavement’s punches. Suburban cargo space is massive, with a 20 cubic foot over the Jeep Wagoneer advantage with their third rows folded. All engines are lashed to a telepathic 10-speed automatic transmission and can be equipped with either rear- or four-wheel-drive-except for the four-wheel-drive-only off-road-focused Z71 trim.

A 355-hp V-8 is standard, while an optional 277-hp inline-six turbodiesel and a 420-hp gas V-8 are available. An abridged version of the ‘Burban, the slightly shorter Tahoe, is reviewed separately. Now in its 12th generation, this behemoth full-size, body-on-frame SUV continues to offer three rows, seating for up to eight passengers, and towing capacity aplenty. The Suburban name dates all the way back to 1935, and after 87 years it’s as well known as Coca-Cola.

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