2012 Chevrolet Suburban vs. Its Competition

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They don't get much bigger than the Suburban--unless we're talking about its mechanical clone, the GMC Yukon XL, which can be a bit more pricey than its Chevy cousin, or the Cadillac Escalade ESV, which soars far above either with a sticker that starts at more than $65,000.

Ford's Expedition EL almost equals the Suburban on space, and has a superior third-row seat that folds flat, but its powertrain isn't quite as muscular.

The Nissan Armada's V-8 is up to snuff, but the styling inside and out is a little offbeat, and the cabin has lots of plasticky trim.

The Toyota Sequoia shares its Tundra cousin's powertrains, which makes it a little more refined than the others here, but of all the vehicles here it drives with the least zeal.

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Meta Rating
7.6 Old-school, mostly in the right ways, the Chevrolet Suburban's survived the big-SUV shakeout for a reason.	N/A The 2012 Ford Expedition EL offers the most full-size truck XXXXXXXtoughness in a well-rounded, well-featured SUV package.	7.4 It's lacking in some features and its interior is a bit cheap, but the 2012 Nissan Armada has rugged good looks and a beefy V-8 powertrain.	7.4 The 2012 Toyota Sequoia delivers traditional truck toughness, towing ability, and strong V-8 engines—plus the macho look to go with it.
MSRP From
$42,220	$40,055	$39,870	$40,930
Gas Mileage
10 MPG City / 21 MPG Hwy	13 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy	12 MPG City / 19 MPG Hwy	13 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy
Engine
Gas/Ethanol V8	Gas/Ethanol V8	Gas V8	Gas V8
EPA Class
N/A	N/A	N/A	Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Style Name
2WD 4dr 1500 LS	2WD 4dr XL	2WD 4dr SV	RWD 4.6L SR5 (Natl)
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
9	5	8	8
Passenger Doors
N/A	N/A	4	N/A
Body Style
4 Door 1500	4 Door	Sport Utility	Sport Utility Vehicle
Transmission
Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic