- suv 150,434
- Dundee, MI
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- autoshopper.com
2007 chevrolet suburban review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. All-new, the ultimate towing suv. introductionthe chevy suburban has been thoroughly redesigned for 2007, which means it might be called 'all new,' although it seems odd to apply those words to something that's been around for 70 years. This is the 11th generation of the venerable suburban. And despite the fact that the current times might be less friendly to the trusty old truck than before, with vehicles of its size being demonized for causing the melting of icecaps and whatnot, the suburban is no dinosaur. And it is loved by those who need it. It's available in light-duty 1500 or heavy-duty 2500 chassis. The latest generation of its 5. 3-liter vortec engine (downsized to 325 cubic inches from 350 in the old days) has an aluminum block and makes 310 horsepower with 355 pound-feet of torque. The optional engine is a new 6. 0-liter mill, with an aluminum block and heads and variable valve timing, making 366 horsepower and 380 pound-feet. the popular 5. 3-liter (1500, 4wd) is epa-rated at 15 city and 20 highway miles per gallon, on regular unleaded, and it can also run on ethanol); the same truck with the 6. 0-liter engine is rated at 14/18. Full length airbag curtains are optional, but front side airbags are not available. another 6. 0-liter engine, with an iron block, comes with the 2500 models. The 2500 also adds hydroboost to the brakes, a heavier suspension with leaf springs, and 16-inch truck tires. The 2500 4wd is rated to tow 9400 pounds, while the 1500 can tow 8000. the styling changes to the new suburban are subtle but significant, and handsome. The windshield is raked for better aerodynamics, and the chrome has been swept off the ls and lt. Inside, the dashboard has been lowered and instrument panel finally made tidy. The seats have been raised, giving a commanding view of the road with that lowered dashboard; with optional adjustable pedals, a driver of any size can achieve a comfortable and confident driving position. the suburban can seat from six to nine passengers, depending on the seats that are chosen. There are 137. 4 cubic feet of storage behind the front seats, with the second row folded and third row removed. Behind the raised third row, there are still 45. 8 cubic feet. This (and towing) is what the vehicle is all about: passengers and cargo. However, unlike a growing number of suvs, the seats don't fold flat into the floor, unfortunate for outdoorsmen who view the cargo compartment as an occasional sleeping area. Setting a nine-foot fly rod in there without having to break it down is still a real luxury, however, and the back of the 'burb will accept other long items that are awkward to load into smaller rigs. the all-new frame is stronger, stiffer and fully boxed (49 percent stiffer and 35 percent more resistant to twisting). The rigid new frame enabled the suspension to be redesigned, and a rack-and-pinion steering system is used, for the first time. The front track has been widened by three inches, and the rear by one inch. This suburban rides and handles much sweeter than any before it: less undulation and more precision. considering the vehicle weighs nearly three tons (5745 pounds), the acceleration is strong, and the powerful sound of the engine under full throttle is satisfying. The new generation of this engine has an aluminum block and makes 310 horsepower with 355 pound-feet of torque. The optional 6. 0-liter engine 1095) is all aluminum with variable valve timing, making 366 horsepower and 380 pound-feet. another 6. 0-liter engine, with an iron block, comes with the 2500 models. They all have a tow/haul mode, which reduces shifting and makes the shifts quicker, so the transmission doesn't work so hard when pulling a big load. Other options include a locking rear differential, engine block heater, transmission oil cooler, power adjustable pedals, remote starter, and audio upgrades. safety equipment on all models includes dual frontal airbags, anti-lock disc brakes with electronic proportioning, and stabilitrak, gm's electronic stability program with anti-rollover mitigation and traction control. Full length airbag curtains with rollover detection are optional, but front side airbags are not available. It's a twin to the shorter tahoe. The mesh grille is split by a gold chevy bowtie, and the headlights are all business, nothing fancy, just good-looking function: big near-rectangles at the corners. They're halogen and do an excellent job of lighting up the road. 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 an indication that gm is improving its build quality. rake has been added to the windshield, improving the aerodynamics and looks. The hood has two long bulges at its sides, extending from almost the windshield to almost the grille; chevy calls these twin bulges the power dome. the rear liftgate is still 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. Split doors are not available. the suburban lt looks clean and stylish from the side, without chrome trim. Too bad the thick five-spoke wheels are boring, costing the 'burb an opportunity to look real sharp. Seventeen-inchers are standard but 18-inchers are optional, as are 20-inchers that are too big for grown-ups and degrade the ride. interiorthe chevy suburban can seat six to nine passengers. Many other suvs can carry seven passengers without taking up so much space on the road, but the passengers are cramped (and these suvs can't ever carry nine). A motor drives the seatbacks down a. AM/FM✔ Bucket Seats✔ Power Locks✔ Cloth Interior✔ Cruise Control✔ Navigation System✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Air Conditioning✔ Aluminum Wheels
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