The Chevrolet Suburban is a exorbitant SUV built by General Motors; it's sold under the Chevrolet brand. The Suburban is the longest running nameplate used on any General Motors vehicle.
History
The two still share major components; they're also built in the same factory.
In 2007, the Suburban was redesigned for the 25th time.
Fuel Economy
The Suburban is often criticized for its poor fuel economy, which should come as no surprise because of its large dimensions, heavy curb weight and powerful engine. The 2007 to 2010 Suburban gets 14 MPG in the city and 20 on the highway, according to the EPA.
Powertrain
Many different engines have powered the Suburban over the years, most famously, the 5.7L V8 (350cc). The 2007 to 2010 Suburban is offered with a choice of two engines: a 5.3L V8 and a 6.0L V8.
Dimensions
The 2007 to 2010 Suburban weighs around 6300 lbs, depending on its equipment. Its overall length is 222 inches -- the longest non-commercial vehicle offered by General Motors.
Fun Fact
The Chevrolet Suburban has a twin. From its introduction in 1936 to 1999, the Chevrolet Suburban was identical to the GMC Suburban. In 2000, GMC dropped the Suburban name from the vehicle and renamed it the Yukon XL.The first Chevrolet Suburban rolled off the assembly line in 1936; although the original Suburban shared its major components with a commercial truck, it still had room for eight passengers.
