If you want to go big, you can't get much bigger than the Suburban.
The GMC Yukon XL is virtually identical to the Suburban but can be a bit more pricey.
Meanwhile, the Cadillac Escalade ESV starts about where the top-of-the-line Chevy Suburban LTZ leaves off but carries the far superior Escalade cache.
The Ford Expedition EL is nearly the Suburban's equal on space, and the Ford's third-row seat has a superior, fold-flat design; but its powertrain remains a step behind the rest.
With a strong but thirsty V-8, the Nissan Armada is up to snuff, but offbeat styling and too much plasticky trim inside can be turnoffs.
The Toyota Sequoia is the most disappointing in this group; while it borrows the Tundra pickup's strong V-8 and macho looks, its interior appointments and handling are below the group's high water mark.
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The 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is a traditional large SUV -- handsome and straightforward in design, purpose, and performance. |
Rugged good looks and a beefy V-8 powertrain can only get you so far: the 2013 Nissan Armada falls behind the full-size SUV leaders in safety, features, and fuel economy. |
The 2013 Toyota Sequoia promises--and delivers--traditional truck toughness, packing macho style and a big V-8, as well as space for up to eight; but it's mighty thirsty to be a everyday family vehicle. |
| MSRP From | ||
| $43,870 | $36,890 | $42,455 |
| Gas Mileage | ||
| 10 MPG City / 21 MPG Hwy | 12 MPG City / 19 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 18 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 5.7L SR5 (SE) |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||
| 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Passenger Doors | ||
| N/A | 4 | N/A |
| Body Style | ||
| Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility | Sport Utility Vehicle |
| Transmission | ||
| Automatic | Automatic | Automatic w/Manual Shift |
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| 2013 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2013 Nissan Armada | 2013 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
