Chevrolet’s Suburban will turn 80 next year, and to celebrate, the company has unveiled its new breed.
The 2015 Chevrolet Suburban offers more functionality, greater refinement, advanced technology and additional new safety features.
The engine used is similar to those used in their Silverado line of trucks.
Specifications
| Vehicle Type: SUV | Base Price: NA |
| Fuel Tank Capacity: 31 gals (117 L) | MPG: 16 city / 23 hwy |
| Length: 222.4 in. (564.9 cm) | Wheel Base: 130 in. (330.2 cm) |
| Height: 76.8 in. (195 cm) | Width: 79.1 in. (200.9 cm) |
| Curb Weight: NA | Ground Clearance: 10.5 in. (26.7 cm) |
| Luggage Capacity: 45.8 cu ft** | Maximum Seating: 9 people |
| Engine: EcoTec V8 | Displacement: 5.3 Liter |
| Horsepower: 355 HP | Max RPM: 5600 |
| Torque: 383 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm | Transmission: 6-Speed Hydra-Matic |
* 2014 Suburban LS 2WD
** Behind 3rd row seats
Engine & Performance
The 2015 Suburban comes with a 5.3 liter, small block V-8 engine. The engine is part of the Ecotec 3 engine family based on the 5th generation GM small-block engine. This engine gets the same direct injection, variable valve timing, and Active Fuel Management cylinder-deactivation featured in the Silverado.
You get a total output is 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque. Power is routed to either the rear wheels or all 4 through a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Exterior
The exterior design of the SUV is more refined and precisely sculpted. The lines are smooth and part of this smoothness is attributed to the SUV’s doors, which are inlaid into the body resulting in a better sealing and reduced noise levels. Chevy has reduced the Suburban’s mass by utilizing aluminum for the hood and lift gate.
Other features include projector-beam headlamps, high-intensity discharge headlamps and light-emitting diode daytime running lamps.
Interior
Inside the Suburban, premium materials and enhanced ergonomics demonstrate the car’s blend of sophistication, craftsmanship and function.
An instrument panel houses an 8 inch color touch screen radio with a secured storage bin behind the motorized screen. The compartmentalized center console is big enough to store an iPad and a laptop.
Safety
Chevrolet has incorporated new safety technologies such as a radar that contributes to 360 degrees of crash avoidance and occupant protection. The standard features include front park assist, forward collision alert, lane departure warning, rear cross traffic alert, lane change assist movement sensors, alarm systems and adaptive cruise control.
The Chevrolet’s Safety Alert Seat is also available and gives directional vibrations to alert the driver about potential crash threats.
