The world's longest-running vehicle line was billed by the awesome writers on staff at Driving.com last week as similar to “a prehistoric fish”, happily trawling through the waters during its early stages of existence. The very first 1938 Suburban functioned a bit rough on the road, with a solid front axle that struggled a bit with bumps and low gearing designed for heavy pulls. The interior didn't boast a single element of comfort, and it remained on the side of the fence designated for the heavy truck duties.
Around the 1970s things began to change drastically for the Suburban, one of our longstanding best-sellers here at West Chevy of Knoxville. It saw the additions of independent front suspension, air-conditioning, and disc brakes so it could easier fulfill the duties designated for the all-American car. The current model now in its 12th generation has given up the solid rear axle for a softer, better handling version of the independent rear suspension. The Driving.com testing team got their hands on a High Country model with the larger 6.2-LIter V8 that makes 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque and was immediately impressed with its response and capability.
Declaring it quickly as “The best driving Suburban that has ever been made”, some of its best traits were how it handles rough pavement, sticks to corners, and displays excellence in the braking department. The onboard magnetic ride control allows the Suburban to corner tightly, still haul like a truck would, and easily handle the multiple bumps that come up in your path. The “automatic” setting for the 4WD is also a great feature, as you can just leave it situated right there and power will be sent to the forward wheels only when it is determined that it's needed most.
The upholstered leather pad directly under the central touch screen is a nice extra feature, and once inside the High Country model you'll be enjoying Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and the convenience of wireless charging. Here it is excitedly confirmed that full-size adults can definitely ride stowed away in all three rows of seats, with even the third row offering a massive amount of comfort. After a few test drives, this particular team proclaimed that the Suburban has absolutely the best body-on-frame construction and powerful V8 in the model's long history, and is completely flawless and massively useful as a luxury wagon.
When the final verdict rolls out and the various test drives were completed in their entirety, the Suburban has the capabilities and practicality that are fit for a large family or business, with the top trims providing the most applicable value. Numerous useful infotainment features and driver assists make you safer and better connected during each new time out, and there are plenty of ways to customize it and brand it as your own. Don't forget to check out the sporty RST model, where you get to step in excitedly to the benefits of a 420 horsepower, 460 lb-ft of torque 6.2-Liter V8, and the magnetic ride control that offers a one-of-a-kind breed of raw power, memorably smooth ride, and comfort!
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