The very first Suburban ever rolled off the
assembly line in 1935, during the year that the Hoover Dam was built and the
first color movies ever were shown on the big screen. Most utility vehicles at
the time were known as “Sedan deliveries”, and incorporated a wagon body on a
car platform. The Suburban held on to the wagon body idea but employed a
heavier-duty commercial truck chassis that added a sense of rugged capability.
After World War II was when the Suburban began to
take off with non-commercial buyers, and more passenger-friendly versions
became common. It was another few decades
before the Suburban gradually changed into the shape you see here at O'Rielly Chevy of Tucson
today. The cargo-focused versions of the Suburban gradually died off, and the popularity of the vehicle
skyrocketed during the late 1980s. The minivan was losing popularity, and those
moving to suburbia in droves were loving the Suburban's practicality, as well
as cool appearance.
This gallery from Automobile blog
begins with an image of the 1992 model, and you can immediately tell what a
difference there is between one from this era on up to 2006: the Suburban is a
vehicle that became much sturdier and stronger during the mid 2000's. The 2007
Chevy Suburban LTZ was when the front end finally became so distinct you
couldn't miss it, almost akin to a Mako shark making its way through the water!
There's one shot in the gallery of a 2018 Suburban that really clarifies what a
perfect fit it is for a fire rescue vehicle: it appears as if it could make its
way through just about anything. The model from 1935 in this gallery is a
show-stealer: one of the only similarities it bears to anything current is the
extra row of seating, but it still possesses the trademark Chevy charm.
The 1949 model has a very abrupt slope on all
rooflines, and looks a bit like a milk jug on its side! If we had to pick a
favorite from the past it would most likely be the 1965 Chevy Suburban C10: It
is just so oversized, has such a wagoneer vibe, and oozes the true sense of
off-road readiness that only a vehicle from the 1960s can. When equipped with
the available front bench seat, the current Suburban can hold up to nine
passengers and has plenty of room behind its third-row seat for luggage. The
base engine is a 5.3-liter V8, cranking out 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of
torque.
Optional with the RST Package is a 6.2-liter V8
that offers up 420 hp, and 460 lb-ft of torque, mated to a 10-speed automatic.
Don't forget to check out the various features in trim level when you pay us a
visit: opting for the top-of-the-line Premier adds magnetic ride control,
keyless entry and push-button start, front and rear park assist, power-folding
outside mirrors, 20-inch polished aluminum wheels, HID headlights, fog lights,
perforated leather seating, power-release second-row seats, heated steering wheel,
and blind-spot monitoring with lane-change alert!
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