2023 CHEVROLET Suburban
Expert Analysis
This Suburban—Premier trim, no less—feels like an exercise in diminishing returns. The plastic on the upper door panels smells faintly of industrial lubricant and will show fingerprints immediately. It's a big vehicle for hauling family or equipment, sure. But it’s also 5.3 liters of direct-injected aluminum Gen 5 small block V8, which translates to a lot of fuel burned moving all that mass down the highway. That engine—the L84—uses variable valve timing, alright. It's designed to improve low-end torque and reduce emissions; it does neither particularly well. You get adequate power for merging onto interstates, but pushing it beyond that feels like asking a refrigerator to win a drag race.
The 4x2 drivetrain—a choice given the weight class—feels predictable in normal conditions. The hydraulic brakes work as expected; no surprises there. Standard ABS and ESC are present for safety, which is good because this thing’s inertia requires serious stopping distance. Lane Keeping Assist feels intrusive—it tugs at the wheel like a confused teenager—and frankly, I deactivated it immediately. Blind Spot Warning seems functional enough, although the audible alert sounds suspiciously like an irritated bumblebee. The optional parking assist? Don't waste your money. It’s slow and imprecise; you’re better off using your own eyes.
It's a competent vehicle—nothing more. Solidly built, reasonably safe with all the mandated driver aids, capable of towing a respectable load. But it lacks any discernible personality. This isn't an SUV designed to inspire passion; it's designed to transport people and cargo from point A to point B reliably—and quietly, if you manage to mute those irritating alerts.
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