2010 Chevrolet Suburban

The 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is taking a page from the Escalade – moving to the Lambda platform. The change of platform will improve fuel-efficiency and lighten the Suburban’s beastly curb weight. The all new sheetmetal chassis is more robust, improved handling and providing a noticeably smoother ride.

With a longer wheelbase, the 2010 Chevy Suburban is able to meet the demand for larger passenger room and greater towing capacity. The Suburban 1500 can tow over 8000 pounds and the Suburban 2500 can handle up to 9700 pounds – nearly 5 tons!

Powertrain options include a 5.3L 310Hp V8 that can run on E85 fuel and a 6.0L 366Hp V8 paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. GM’s Active Fuel Management technology is a big step forward, shutting down unnecessary cylinders to preserve fuel.

As for creature comforts, the Suburban features a standard dual-zone climate control, rear seat AC, side assist steps, audio controls on the steering wheel, Bluetooth connectivity, satellite radio and an eight-speaker audio system with CD player and an additional USB port.

Given its monstrous size, the 2010 Suburban is pretty quick. The beastly V8 can hit 60mph within 9 seconds and the electronic stability control, ABS and anti-skid system keep you right on track in adverse driving conditions.

The 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is much-improved over the 2009 model, and it worth a serious look.

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