2015 Chevrolet Suburban is expansive -- and expensive - The Augusta Chronicle
Some things remain the same, however, such as its rugged truck-based platform, making the Suburban stand out among today’s three-row SUVs. The Suburban is a capable, if sizable, off-road vehicle, though drivers who stay on paved paths might be unaware because the Suburban’s ride is better controlled than ever, at least on the top LTZ model. No one needs to get bored in the new Suburban, either: There are up to six power outlets, six USB ports and a rear entertainment center with two sizable screens. Starting price for the 2015 Suburban increased – to more than $50,000 for the first time, with the destination charge included. Specifically, the base, rear-wheel drive, 2015 Suburban LS starts at $50,195, which is $2,900 more than a base 2014 Suburban. All Suburbans come with the newly invigorated, 5. 3-liter, overhead valve V-8 that’s direct-injected to produce 355 horsepower and 383 foot-pounds of torque at 4,100 rpm. Competitors include other full-size SUVs with three rows of seats, such as the 2015 Ford Expedition, which has a starting retail price of $45,780. This is for an XLT two-wheel drive model with 365-horsepower, turbocharged V-6. Ford no longer... Source: chronicle.augusta.com
