2012 Chevrolet Suburban

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Basic Specs

Base Price $43,605
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs) 5672
City (MPG) 15
Hwy (MPG) 21
Horsepower 320@5400
Torque (lb-ft) 335@4000
Wheelbase 130.0
Length (in.) 222.4
Width (in.) 79.1
Height (in.) 76.8

The Chevrolet Suburban is the brand's largest SUV and represents the world's oldest running nameplate as it enters its 76th continuous year on the market. Like the smaller Chevrolet Tahoe, the Suburban utilizes rugged body-on-frame construction that gives it excellent off-road and towing capabilities.

The Suburban rides on GM’s full-size GMT900 architecture that also underpins the Silverado pickup. As the largest vehicle in its class, the Suburban offers a truly capacious interior. Behind the first-row seats, Suburban offers 137.4 cubic feet of cargo room, along with up to 8,100 lbs of towing capability (1/2-ton 1500 2WD models), when properly equipped; Suburban 2500 (3/4-ton) can tow up to 9,600 lbs.

Seating for eight is standard, while an available nine-seat configuration swaps out the front bucket seats for a three-passenger bench.

Standard in Suburban 1500 2WD models is an iron-block Vortec 5.3-liter V-8 with 320 horsepower and 335 lb.-ft. of torque, which offers Active Fuel Management fuel-saving technology.

Active Fuel Management technology seamlessly switches between eight- and four-cylinder power to save fuel, helping the motor to return 15 mpg in the city and 21 mpg on the highway. An aluminum-block version of the 5.3-liter is standard in 4WD models. Both engines can run on any combination of gasoline and/or E85 fuel, and are backed by the fuel-saving Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic transmission.

Heavy-duty Suburban 2500 models offer a 6.0-liter V-8 rated at 352 horsepower and 382 lb.-ft. of torque. This larger engine is matched with a new Hydra-Matic 6L90 six-speed automatic transmission. Fuel economy is rated at just 10/16 with the 6.0-liter mill.

Standard and Optional Features
The Suburban lineup features LS, LT and LTZ models, with 2WD standard and 4WD optional, as well as 1500 light-duty and 2500 heavy-duty series. (LTZ is available only on 1500 series.)

Standard features include power front seats, cloth upholstery, tri-zone manual climate control, Bluetooth connectivity, rear audio controls and headphone input jacks, wood grain styling, luggage rack with center rails and body color handles and mirror caps.

The popular Z71 Off Road appearance package returns for the latest model year. It includes the Z71 Off Road suspension with high-pressure, gas-charged monotube shocks; 18-inch on/off-road tires; automatic-locking rear differential; front recovery hooks; a durable skid plate and a high-capacity air cleaner. Large, color-keyed fender flares; an aggressive front fascia and satin chrome tubular assist steps; and bright chrome grille insert provide a distinctive appearance.

Other optional features for Suburban include: Power-release fold-and-tumble second-row seat, Remote vehicle starting system, First- and second-row heated seats, Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist, Driver information center, Tri-zone automatic HVAC, Rearview camera system, Touch-screen navigation system and DVD rear-seat entertainment system with eight-inch screen.

Other details added for the most recent model year include the addition of an integrated trailer brake controller for the trailering package, the aforementioned optional 20-inch wheels and three new exterior paint colors (Mocha Steel Metallic, Steel Green Metallic and Ice Blue Metallic).

Key Competitors
In terms of sheer size, the only SUV that can rival the Suburban is the Ford Expedition EL. Smaller "full-size" body-on-frame SUVs include the Nissan Armada and Toyota Sequoia.

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    • General
    • Body Style: SUV
    • Size: Fullsize
    • Market Segment: Standard
    • Weight: 5672 lbs
    • Exterior
    • Length: 222.4 in.
    • Width: 79.1 in.
    • Height: 76.8 in.
    • Wheelbase: 130.0 in.
    • Ground Clearance: 9.1 in.
    • Front Track: 68.2 in.
    • Rear Track: 67.0 in.
    • Weight Distribution: 51/49
    • Drag Coefficient: TBD
    • Interior - General
    • Seats: 8
    • Passenger Volume: 137.4 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume: 45.8 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): TBD
    • Interior - Front Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: 41.3 in.
    • Head Room: 41.1 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 65.2 in.
    • Hip Room: 60.5 in.
    • Interior - Second Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: 39.5 in.
    • Head Room: 38.5 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 65.2 in.
    • Hip Room: 61.8 in.
    • Interior - Third Row
    • Leg Room: 34.9 in.
    • Head Room: 38.1 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 64.7 in.
    • Hip Room: 49.4 in.
    • Propulsion
    • Fuel Type: Gas
    • Engine Type: 5.3L V8
    • Power: 320 hp @ 5400 rpm
    • Torque: 335 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
    • Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
    • Highway Fuel Economy: 21 mpg
    • City Fuel Economy: 15 mpg
    • Forced Induction: None
    • Direct Injection: No
    • Chassis
    • Layout: Rear Wheel Drive
    • Front Suspension: Double Wishbone
    • Rear Suspension: Multi-Link
    • Wheels
    • Front: 17" Aluminum
    • Front Tires: LT265/70R17
    • Rear: 17" Aluminum
    • Rear Tires: LT265/70R17
    • Trailering & Hauling
    • Trailer Weight: 8100 lbs
    • Payload: 1528
    • Tongue Weight: TBD

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      Suburban 3/4-Ton LS

      • Eight-passenger seating
      • Available nine-passenger seating
      • Vortec 6.0L V8 engine with Variable Valve Timing
      • Integrated trailer brake controller
      • StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System with Traction Control
      • 137.4 cubic feet of maximum cargo capacity
      • SiriusXM Radio with three trial months
      • Bluetooth® wireless technology for select phones
      • OnStar Directions & Connections® Plan standard for the first six months

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      Suburban 3/4-Ton LT

      • Eight-passenger seating
      • Leather-appointed first- and second-row seats
      • Heated Front Seats
      • Bluetooth® wireless technology for select phones.
      • Tri-zone automatic climate controls
      • Bose® nine-speaker system with subwoofer in center console
      • Remote vehicle starter system
      • Automatic locking rear differential
      • Power-adjustable pedals
      • OnStar Directions & Connections® Plan standard for the first six months
      • Foglamps
      • Rear Parking Assist

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      Suburban Half-Ton LS

      • Eight-passenger seating
      • Leather-appointed first- and second-row seats
      • Heated Front Seats
      • Bluetooth® wireless technology for select phones.
      • Tri-zone automatic climate controls
      • Bose® nine-speaker system with subwoofer in center console
      • Remote vehicle starter system
      • Automatic locking rear differential
      • Power-adjustable pedals
      • OnStar Directions & Connections® Plan standard for the first six months
      • Foglamps
      • Rear Parking Assist

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      Suburban Half-Ton LT

      • Eight-passenger seating
      • Leather-appointed first- and second-row seats
      • Heated front row seats
      • Bluetooth® wireless technology for select phones
      • Tri-zone automatic climate controls
      • Bose® Premium nine-speaker system
      • Remote vehicle starter system
      • Automatic locking rear differential
      • OnStar Directions & Connections® Plan standard for the first six months
      • Foglamps

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      Suburban Half-Ton LTZ

      • Seven-passenger seating
      • Perforated leather-appointed first-row and second-row seats
      • Heated and Cooled Front bucket seats with 12-way power adjusters
      • Heated second-row seats with power-release
      • Bose® Centerpoint® 10-speaker Surround Sound system
      • Power-remote liftgate
      • 20" polished-aluminum wheels
      • Touch-screen navigation radio and rear vision camera display
      • SiriusXM® NavTraffic with three trial months

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      Chrome Mirror Caps

      • Dress up the exterior of your new Suburban with chrome mirror caps. A dealer installed option, the mirror caps are not available with outside heated power-adjustable vertical camper mirrors.
      • MSRP excluding installation and taxes. Dealer prices may vary. Some accessories may require purchase of additional equipment and/or services. See your dealer for details.

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      Outside Heated Power-Adjustable Vertical Camper Mirrors

      • These mirrors are a must-have feature to improve visibility and enhance comfort and convenience while towing with your new 3/4-ton Suburban. Each manually folding exterior mirror has a large, flat side-view mirror over a smaller convex mirror on a common head, which can be manually extended for a better view of the sides and behind the vehicle.
      • The larger mirrors are heated, power-adjustable and offer 50 square inches of surface area to optimize visibility, while the manually adjustable lower convex mirrors are 20 square inches to aid in monitoring blind spots. Integrated turn signals clearly indicate your intention to turn or change lanes.

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      Chrome door handles

      • These bold, stylish chrome door handles are a dealer-installed option that will add a customized appearance to the exterior of your Suburban®.
      • MSRP excluding installation and taxes. Dealer prices may vary. Some accessories may require purchase of additional equipment and/or services. See your dealer for details.

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      Premium Cloth 40/20/40 split-bench front seat

      • If you prefer the flexibility of a 3-passenger front seat, select the Premium Cloth 40/20/40 split-bench front seat for your new Suburban LS. Convenience and utility abound, including a 6-way power driver seat adjuster, manual driver lumbar control, driver and front passenger manual recline and adjustable outboard head restraints, plus storage pockets in the outboard seatbacks. The center portion of the 40/20/40 split-bench seat can be folded down for driver and front passenger armrests, with the seatback including a lockable storage compartment and auxiliary 12-volt power outlet.

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      Premium Cloth front bucket seats Premium Cloth front bucket seats

      • Standard on LS 1/2-ton and 3/4-ton models, these comfortable front bucket seats with Premium Cloth surfaces offer a host of comfort and convenience features, including 6-way power driver and front passenger seat adjusters, adjustable head restraints, driver manual lumbar control, floor console and rear storage pockets.

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      All-Weather Floor Mats (Dealer Installed Option4)

      • Protect the interior carpet in your new Suburban from dirt and debris with these premium all-weather first and second row floor mats. Custom fit to the interior, they have a deep-ribbed pattern that collects rain, mud, snow and debris, as well as nibs on the back to help hold the mats in place. This is a dealer installed option.
      • MSRP excluding installation and taxes. Dealer prices may vary. Some accessories may require purchase of additional equipment and/or services. See your dealer for details.

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      Rear Cargo Mat

      • Protect the rear cargo area in your new Suburban® with this deep-ribbed cargo mat that is designed for a precise fit, offering excellent protection against dirt, stains and debris. This is a dealer installed option.

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      Third Row All-weather Floor Mats (Dealer Installed Option4)

      • Protect the carpet in your new Suburban® by ordering the third row all-weather floor mats. These premium floor mats are custom fit and feature a deep-ribbed pattern that collects rain, mud, snow and debris.
      • These mats require a third row 50/50 split-bench seat and are a dealer installed option.

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      AM/FM stereo w/ CD/MP3 Player

      • Give your audio library a chance to shine with this advanced AM/FM stereo system:
      • 36 cross-band presets recall your favorite stations at the touch of a button
      • Radio Data System® (RDS)1 displays radio broadcast information including song titles, artists and genre
      • CD player with MP3 playback lets you listen to your favorite computer-burned CDs
      • USB port2 lets you plug in your portable MP3 player or flash drive for even more playlist versatility
      • TheftLock® automatically disarms your audio system after tampering, which helps deter theft
      • Speed-compensated volume automatically adjusts volume levels based on vehicle speed

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      Front console organizer

      • Select the front console organizer to optimize storage space and organization. This removable organizer is designed for a precise fit and converts the single, deep console bin into a two-tiered storage compartment. Large items can be stowed easily below the console organizer, leaving ample room above for smaller items such as cell phones, mobile audio devices, navigation units and much more. This is a dealer installed option.

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      Heated seats kit

      • Available for cloth seats, this kit allows the driver and front passenger to enjoy the comforting warmth of heated seats. It also includes switches that match the interior of your Suburban®.1
      • MSRP excluding installation and taxes. Dealer prices may vary. Some accessories may require purchase of additional equipment and/or services. See your dealer for details.

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      Convenience Package

      • Add some ease of ownership to your new Suburban LS by selecting the Convenience Package. This value-packed group features the amenities that make starting and driving your Suburban a greater pleasure, including:
      • Power-adjustable pedals
      • Remote vehicle starter system
      • Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
      • Rearview camera system
      • Rear camera display in the inside rearview mirror
      • Adds the following options: Remote vehicle starter systemPower-adjustable pedalsInside rearview auto-dimming mirrorRearview cameraUltrasonic Rear Parking Assist

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      Engine Block Heater

      • If you live and work in northern climates that experience extremely cold temperatures, outfit your new Suburban with an engine block heater for easier cold-weather starting. This simple addition helps ensure your engine will stay warm enough to start on even the most bitter cold mornings.

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      Heavy-Duty Locking Rear Differential

      • For added traction and better capability in a variety of on- and off-road conditions, choose the heavy-duty locking rear differential for your new Suburban. This feature helps your vehicle power through the toughest terrain by keeping the rear wheels moving together.
      • It is available or included with the Texas Edition and Regional Value Package on LS and included on LT and LTZ.

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      Vortec 6.0L V8 SFI engine w/ Variable Valve Timing

      • Your new Suburban 3/4-ton is equipped with a powerful and efficient Vortec 6.0L V8 SFI engine with Variable Valve Timing, which helps optimize torque across a wider range of engine speeds. The Vortec 6.0L V8 enables you to tow up to 9600 lbs.1 when properly equipped and is available only on 3/4-ton models. It offers 352 hp @ 5400 rpm and 382 lb-ft of torque @ 4200 rpm.
      • Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a properly equipped base vehicle plus driver. See Dealer for Details.

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      6-speed automatic, heavy-duty transmission

      • Suburban® 3/4 ton models include a heavy-duty 6-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission that is equipped with overdrive. Tow/Haul mode works to reduce excess shifting when towing or carrying a heavy load.

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      Front Floor Console Organizer

      • Make better use of the front center console storage bin on your Suburban with this removable organizer. Designed for an exact fit, this organizer transforms the tall bin into a two-tiered storage compartment. Larger items can be stored below the organizer, while smaller items, such as CDs, DVDs, cell phones, etc. can be stored in the organizer itself. Ebony.

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      Cargo Organizer

      • The edge-to-edge fit and adjustable dividers in this Cargo Organizer give you the flexibility to secure items of various sizes while protecting the rear cargo area of your Suburban. Made of high-grade, skid-resistant, molded thermal plastic.

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      Door Sill Plates

      • Enhance the appearance of the door sills on your Suburban with these stylish Door Sill Plates or Door Step Shields. The Brushed Stainless Door Sill Plates feature the Bowtie logo on the front set.

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      Floor Mats - Front Molded Carpet

      • These front custom-molded carpet Floor Mats provide an exact fit to your Suburban for superior protection. The moisture-barrier carpet and raised edges help keep mud, snow and debris contained for easy cleaning. Features the Chevrolet Bowtie logo. Ebony.

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      Tail Lamp Guards

      • Add style and protection to your Suburban with these stainless steel Tail Lamp Guards, specifically designed to fit your vehicle. Not For Use on Hybrid Models, Chrome.

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