2012 Chevrolet Suburban LTZ Review

Chevrolet Suburban,Think of the words Full Size SUV in recent years for some has become a utopia, because the first thing that comes to mind is the volatile price of gasoline and the consequences it can bring to the pocket.

Sales of these vehicles were severely affected by the fuel crisis, prompting manufacturers to increase production of crossovers very versatile alternative for buyers who owned the Expedition, Tahoe, Durango, Yukon and Suburban quickly began to sacrifice space for economy However, the present of the traditional SUV indicates that the image of swallows fuel is changing, but slowly changes. The battery manufacturers were to find solutions that promote consumer and incidentally make a comfortable driving experience and to bring back to the buyer in this segment in bulk.

This time we had the opportunity to test the Chevrolet Suburban, which represents big words for several decades in the sport utility market.

Our test unit was the 2012 Suburban LTZ with four-wheel drive and really makes us a good concept of what it represents have one; I took to the mountains of North Carolina, a charming and cozy small town of Murphy.

Were approximately 45 hours of operation on board the Chevrolet Suburban, long enough to see his goodness and truth of the matter is that there are many points against him to find after many hours of moving into it.

There are not many trucks on the market with the interior space and versatility as the Suburban. Easily fits 9 passengers. So, if your family is the closest thing to a football team, this SUV Chevrolet would be the ideal vehicle to get to (almost) all members of the team.

Its cargo capacity is impressive with 137 cubic feet available behind the front seats. There's a lot more space to get an idea what the Nissan Armada provides 40 cubic feet with less space.

This generosity is supplemented with captain chairs suitable for second-row seat, where two passengers can travel comfortably in reclining chairs and watching your favorite movie on the DVD entertainment system. Now, as the space is so deep inside, passengers in the third row of seats will not have any problem in seeing the same movie with the advantage of a second monitor for DVD devoted solely to them.

Inside controls also enjoy heated to three different areas inside the vehicle. It also has useful attachments like Bluetooth system, audio controls embedded in his direction, controls for the second row of seats for the audio system with headset and a sound system with eight speakers auto, CD player, satellite radio and an interface for connecting your favorite MP3.

The controls of your board are very friendly as well as the navigation system. The driver also has a number of supplements that help considerably to know the condition of your vehicle and meters the air pressure of the wheels, gauge how much life is left to engine oil especially useful on long trips, average consumption gas and time management.

After driving for more than two thousand miles on board the Chevrolet Suburban, we realized that their ability to overcome difficult terrain is remarkable. Naturally in a mountainous area like North Carolina, meeting steep slopes is not uncommon, but if we add some snow, that's when the thing can be complicated depending on what car you drive. With the Suburban and impeccable four-wheel drive feels very safe driver.

In our test, as we climbed a hill activate the traction control in 4 HI just as a precaution, to increase the power of traction and prevent the slippery road we passed bill. The grip on the driving situation was impressive; making the ground conditions will not affect the stability of the heavy vehicle.

Speaking of weight, it is clear that the agility and precision are somewhat committed to driving a truck with 7,200 pounds as the Chevy Suburban, but despite its weight has good acceleration, handling is very comfortable for everyday traffic in the city and its cabin is fairly quiet.

The Chevrolet Suburban engine mounts a flex fuel 5.3-liter V8 that is attached to a six-speed automatic transmission. His machine produces an output of 320 horsepower and 335 pounds per linear foot of torque. Its towing capacity, another of his qualities, is 8.100 pounds. To get a clearer idea of its acceleration and power, the Suburban can exceed the mark of 0 to 60 mph in about 9 seconds.

As for fuel consumption, the average delivered during the entire trip was 14 miles per gallon, which I think is remarkable considering the variety of topography covered.