2008 Chevrolet Suburban ReviewThe 2008 Chevrolet Suburban takes pride in its dramatically redesigned structure, stylish interior, V8 engines, and top road manners. It sports a traditional truck chassis with a solid rear axle, and a coil spring front suspension. Impressive new features also give this new model a lasting appeal.

The ‘08 Chevy Suburban is an excellent choice among giant SUVs. It is available in haft-ton 1500 and ¾-ton 2500 models which are both available in LS and LT trim levels. The LS consist of a 40/20/40-front split bench seat, side assist steps, full power accessories with six- way driver seat, dual-zone climate control, rear seat air-conditioning, a CD/MP3 player and a trip computer. Meanwhile , the LT comes standard with steering- wheel-mounted and rear seat audio controls, front bucket seats with a center console, foglamps and color-keyed exterior trim. On the other hand the LTZ comes with 20-inch alloy wheels, a locking rear differential, a power liftgate, rain-sensing wipers, power-folding second-row seats with heaters, Autoride rear air suspension and a third-row seat. Other options for the Suburban include a navigation system, a rearview camera, power- retracting running boards and a rear-seat DVD entertainment system.

With regard to engine performance, standard on the Suburban 1500 is a 5.3-liter V8 with 320 horsepower and 340 pound-feet of torque. Meanwhile Suburban 2500 is powered by a 6.0-liter V8 that packs 352 hp and 383 lb-feet of torque. A choice of either rear-or four-wheel drive are available for these models.

Safety is guaranteed by stability control and OnStar emergency communications system. A three-row side curtain airbag system with rollover sensor is also provided. In crash tests conducted by the government, the Suburban garnered top-five star rating for protecting the driver and passenger in a frontal collision.

The 2008 Chevrolet Suburban remains unmatched by other vehicles because of its powerful engines, quality materials, better handling, and competitive road performance.