Seating up to 8 and boasting 115 cubic-feet of cargo space, the first engine eagerly generated just 60 horsepower, still ample enough for the buyers of the time it was built for. It resembled the likes of a heavy-duty station wagon more than the current SUV and saw availability with side-hinged rear panel doors or a rear tailgate. Immediately after it was introduced, commercial buyers heavily embraced the Suburban, and the choosiest of private customers were eagerly making repeat purchases. During the 1940s the Chevrolet versions were equipped with a 216 cubic-inch 6-cylinder engine and shared a majority of its parts with the AK Series trucks.
The Hydra-Matic 4-speed automatic transmission was available in GMC models beginning in 1953, and also in the 1954 Suburbans. These versions saw the front bench seat split with two seats on the drivers's side and a lone seat on the passenger's side that could slide forward to access the rear two rows. The last series to feature "Canopy Express" models, there was still a lot of true character shining through here, with very recognizable grilles and a friendly while powerful vibe.
During the late 1950s, Suburban engines included both the I-6 and the small block V8, which both eventually evolved in the future to the 283 cubic-inch version. The 4-wheel-drive unit in 1957 added the numbers "3156" for panel-doored models, and "3166" for those sporting tailgates. Styling during the early 1960s boasted a brand-new front independent suspension as well as wrap-around windshields and panel door rear openings. Available transmissions were a 3-speed and 4-speed manual, the automatic Powerglide with GMC models toting the dual-range Hydramatic.
The Seventh Generation of Suburbans were produced from 1973 until 1993, and now had two doors on each side. Appropriate for many families and businesses that were in the market to purchase a serious and powerful hauling machine, they also featured front-and-rear air conditioning, heating under the third seat, and a very useful baggage rack. During 1982 the powerful Detroit Diesel V8 became available and was then the engine of choice until seeing its discontinuation in 1988.
The Suburban was ranked third among the top affordable SUVs and fifth among affordable SUVs with 3-row seats by U.S. News and World Report and also celebrated attaining "Best SUV with a third row seat" after thorough review from Consumer Reports. The twelfth generation Suburban saw its introduction at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit last year boasting a lowered vehicle floor and more room and second-and third-row seats as well as the cargo area. Come down to see us at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse of Linn, Missouri where the 2021 Suburban is bigger and better before, boasting a newly-adopted independent rear suspension and more third-row space!
