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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Old-school, mostly in the right ways, the Chevrolet Suburban's survived the big-SUV shakeout for a reason. |
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. |
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 | $39,870 | $40,930 |
| Gas Mileage | ||
| 10 MPG City / 21 MPG Hwy | 12 MPG City / 19 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||
| Gas/Ethanol V8 | Gas V8 | Gas V8 |
| EPA Class | ||
| N/A | N/A | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
| Style Name | ||
| 2WD 4-Door 1500 LS | 2WD 4-Door SV | RWD 4.6L SR5 (GS) |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||
| 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Passenger Doors | ||
| N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Body Style | ||
| 4 Door 1500 | Sport Utility | Sport Utility Vehicle |
| Transmission | ||
| Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
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| 2012 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2012 Nissan Armada | 2012 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2012 Toyota Sequoia | |
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