2007 Chevrolet Suburban: Road Test
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- MSRP: $37,000 -$41,745
- Invoice: $33,855 -$38,197
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Our road test for the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban includes a full evaluation of the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2007 Chevrolet Suburban help you decide if a 2007 Chevrolet Suburban is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| 4WD LT w/leather, nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 5.8 |
With 5.3-liter V8, Suburban 1500 has fine power from any speed. Little evident advantage from Yukon Denali's 6.2-liter V8. No opportunity yet to test 2500 model or any Suburban with 6.0 V8. Transmission shifts smoothly. Towing capacity is 8200 lb.
FUEL ECONOMY
| 4WD LT w/leather, nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 3 | 2.7 |
Test 4WD LT averaged 15.0 mpg. Suburban uses regular-grade fuel, and the 5.3 V8 can also run on E85 ethanol.
RIDE QUALITY
| 4WD LT w/leather, nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 8 | 6.4 |
Among the best of any car- or truck-type SUV. Suburban and Yukon XL exhibit carlike comfort over bumps and aren't prone to floaty motions like its shorter Tahoe counterpart.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| 4WD LT w/leather, nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 4 | 3.7 |
Suburban and Yukon XL react alertly to steering, and while some testers say the steering is too sensitive at highway speeds--especially with 20-inch tires--all agree it lacks the sloppiness that plagued the 2000-2006 generation. These are tall, heavy vehicles, so none feel nimble. But there's no excessive body lean in turns with base suspension, even less with Autoride. Low-speed maneuverability aided by relatively tight turning circle. Brakes feel strong, but some testers want better pedal modulation.
QUIETNESS
| 4WD LT w/leather, nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 7 | 6.5 |
Moderate highway-speed wind rush. No undue road noise. Denali XL's 6.2 V8 sounds louder, gruffer than 5.3 during rapid acceleration. Powertrains otherwise a model of refinement.
CONTROLS
| 4WD LT w/leather, nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 7 | 6.4 |
Gauges large, but some testers find markings too indistinct for best legibility. Most controls logically placed, operate with precision. Navigation system has large, easy-read touch screen and absorbs, but doesn't complicate audio functions. High marks to upscale, contemporary cabin ambience. Assembled with attention to detail. Most interior materials feel high-grade, though soft-touch surfaces are scarce.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| 4WD LT w/leather, nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 9 | 8.7 |
Seats are supportive. Generous head, leg room, though bench seat's cramped center position should be reserved for emergency situations. Available power-adjustable pedals a convenience for shorter drivers. Rearview camera aids aft visibility, but distorts distances, compromising usefulness.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| 4WD LT w/leather, nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 8 | 7.7 |
Spacious 2nd row. With $425 option, 2nd-row seats spring forward to ease access to 3rd row, though passage is still tight, and seats must be manually restored to original position. Third row best left to children; low-to-floor cushion forces knees-up discomfort for anyone else. High step-in complicates entry/exit.
CARGO ROOM
| 4WD LT w/leather, nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 9 | 8.6 |
Spacious behind 3rd-row seat. Folded 3rd-row seatbacks rest well above level of rear load floor, complicating loading of larger items. Third-row seats unlatch easily, but are heavy and cumbersome to remove. Once removed, space is cavernous. Cabin storage enhanced by large center console bin. Roomy door pockets in front, but none in rear.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| 4WD LT w/leather, nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 9 | 7.6 |
GM's 2007 redesign of its largest Chevrolet and GMC SUVs address the most egregious flaws of their 2000-2006 predecessors: sloppy steering and subpar interior appointments. Third-row accommodations in the regular-length versions are still best suited to children, but for smooth power, utility, and surprising overall refinement, these are first-rate trucks. A carefully optioned Yukon XL is the best choice in the GMC lineup, and like the Suburban, is a Best Buy value among large SUVs.
Total Score
| 4WD LT w/leather, nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 70 | 64.1 |
Total Score: 70
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