Engine: 5.3-liter ohv V8

Engine Options: 310-hp 5.3-liter V8; 320-hp 5.3-liter V8; 6.0-liter 366-hp V8; 6.0-liter 352-hp V8

Transmission: 4-speed automatic

Transmission Options: 4-speed automatic (three versions)

Standard Safety Equipment: frontal airbags, electronic stability control, ABS with electronic proportioning, tire pressure monitor

Optional Safety Equipment: side curtain airbags

Basic Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles

Assembled In: Arlington, Texas; Janesville, Wisconsin; Silao, Mexico

Model Tested: Chevy Suburban LT 1500 AWD ($39,665)

Standard Equipment: air conditioning, power steering, power disc brakes, power windows, power locks, console, cruise control, message center, fog lamps, remote entry, stability control, driver information center, third row seating, rear audio and HVAC controls, AM/FM/CD/MP3 sound system, power heated mirrors, 17-inch wheels

Options as Tested: LT3 equipment group ($4050) including leather seats, driver and passenger 12-way power heated bucket seats, adjustable pedals, remote starter, Bose sound system with 6-disc CD changer, full length air curtains, XM satellite radio, rear parking assist, power heated folding mirrors, universal home remote, tri-zone climate control; navigation radio ($2145); rearview camera with monitor ($195); rear-seat entertainment system ($1295); power sunroof ($995); second-row power release ($425); power liftgate ($350); roofrack crossbars ($45)

Destination Charge: 875

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: four-wheel drive

Horsepower: 310 @ 5200

Torque: 335 @ 4400

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 15/20

Wheelbase: 130.0 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 222.4/79.1/76.8 inches

Track Front/Rear: 68.2/67.0 inches

Turning Cycle: 43.0 feet

Seating Capacity: 7 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 41.1/64.4/41.3 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: 38.5/61.8/39.5 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 38.1/49.4/34.9 inches

Trunk Volume: 137.4 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, coil over shock

Ground Clearance: 9.2 inches

Curb Weight: 5745 pounds

Towing Capacity: 8000 pounds

Tires: P265/70R17

Brakes: disc/disc with ABS, electronic proportioning

Fuel Capacity: 31.5 Gallons