
Those models facing off against the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban include the nameplates listed above, and the most serious competitor is from Ford.
In particular, the Ford Expedition EL (extended length) offers some useful features and trim styles the Chevy Suburban doesn't.
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Quick Specs | ||||
The 2008 Chevrolet Suburban stands out as being a highly capable and usable full-size sport utility vehicle that drives well. |
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. |
The 2008 Ford Expedition is a big, capable SUV with a truly useful and convenient third row. |
The 2008 Lincoln Navigator has more going for it than bling. |
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 | ||||
$38,085 | $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 4-Door 1500 LS | 2WD 4-Door SE | 2WD 4-Door XLT | 2WD 4-Door | RWD 4-Door V8 5-Speed AT SR5 (SE) |
Drivetrain | ||||
Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | ||||
8 | 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 |
Detailed Spec Comparison | ||||
2008 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2009 Nissan Armada | 2008 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2008 Ford Expedition | 2008 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2008 Lincoln Navigator | 2008 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2008 Toyota Sequoia |