2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. Its Competition

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1 Mar 13, 2009

When facing off against the two full-size SUV imports, a properly equipped 2009 Chevrolet Suburban can tow five tons, besting the Toyota Sequoia and Nissan Armada in this important category.

Other options include the Ford Expedition and the Lincoln Navigator.

The most serious competitor is the Expedition.

In particular, the Ford Expedition EL (extended length) offers some useful features and trim styles the Chevy Suburban doesn't, and it arguably has an even better ride with just a light passenger load.

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8 The workhorse 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is far from glamorous, but it gets the job done, in comfort.	7.8 Competitors to the 2009 Nissan Armada offer roomier interiors and better options, but the Armada should be commended for its handsome looks and powerful V-8 engine.	8.2 The 2008 Ford Expedition is a big, capable SUV with a truly useful and convenient third row.	8.2 The 2008 Lincoln Navigator has more going for it than bling.	8.2 The 2008 Toyota Sequoia is a capable example of the full-size SUV--in a day where the full-size SUV makes less and less sense.
MSRP From
$40,370	$37,210	$31,345	$48,745	$34,150
Gas Mileage
14 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy	12 MPG City / 18 MPG Hwy	12 MPG City / 18 MPG Hwy	12 MPG City / 18 MPG Hwy	13 MPG City / 19 MPG Hwy
Engine
Gas V8	Gas V8	Gas V8	Gas V8	Gas V8
EPA Class
N/A	N/A	N/A	2WD Sport Utility Vehicle	2WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Style Name
2WD 4dr 1500 LS	2WD 4dr SE	2WD 4dr XLT	2WD 4dr	RWD 4dr V8 5-Spd AT SR5 (Natl)
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
9	8	5	7	8
Passenger Doors
N/A	4	N/A	N/A	N/A
Body Style
4 Door 1500	Sport Utility	4 Door	4 Door	4 Door SR5
Transmission
Automatic w/OD	Automatic w/OD	Automatic w/OD	Automatic w/OD	Automatic w/OD