Currently driving a 2023 Suburban LT with 25K miles.
I originally booked a minivan but upon arrival, they allowed me to choose between the Pacifica, Wagoneer and Suburban for the same price. Since I had never driven a Suburban, I chose it.
Pluses:
- 3 rows of usable seating plus a decent cargo area. Adults can actually sit in the 3rd row, and IMO, the 3rd row is more comfortable than the Pacifica.
- Ride and handling are good for a large BOF vehicle. Turning radius is shockingly good.
- 10AT excellent. Smooth shifts with good programming, better than the ZF 8HP in my Ram.
- Throttle programming is very progressive
- Fuel economy is decent. Currently averaging 17 mpg in mixed driving with lots of idling.
Cons:
- The 5.3L is slow. If I buy one, I would definitely pay extra for the 6.2L.
- Access in and out of the 3rd row can be a serious challenge. I can see why people like 2nd row captain chairs.
- The 2nd row bench seat is HEAVY. Raising them from the collapsed to the upright position may be too difficult (heavy) for some people.
- ESS isn’t the greatest - there is noticeable vibration and shudder upon restart. The 48V mild-hybrid systems really shine for this.
I originally booked a minivan but upon arrival, they allowed me to choose between the Pacifica, Wagoneer and Suburban for the same price. Since I had never driven a Suburban, I chose it.
Pluses:
- 3 rows of usable seating plus a decent cargo area. Adults can actually sit in the 3rd row, and IMO, the 3rd row is more comfortable than the Pacifica.
- Ride and handling are good for a large BOF vehicle. Turning radius is shockingly good.
- 10AT excellent. Smooth shifts with good programming, better than the ZF 8HP in my Ram.
- Throttle programming is very progressive
- Fuel economy is decent. Currently averaging 17 mpg in mixed driving with lots of idling.
Cons:
- The 5.3L is slow. If I buy one, I would definitely pay extra for the 6.2L.
- Access in and out of the 3rd row can be a serious challenge. I can see why people like 2nd row captain chairs.
- The 2nd row bench seat is HEAVY. Raising them from the collapsed to the upright position may be too difficult (heavy) for some people.
- ESS isn’t the greatest - there is noticeable vibration and shudder upon restart. The 48V mild-hybrid systems really shine for this.
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