Chevrolet Suburban comes with a choice of two-wheel drive (2WD) or four-wheel drive (4WD) and is available in two load ranges, called 1500 and 2500. The numbers don't really relate to anything and the term 1500 is often dropped in conversations. Most people find the 1500 models more than meet their needs.
That adds up to four basic permutations: 1500 2WD ($37,850), 1500 4WD ($40,650), 2500 2WD ($39,450), and 2500 4WD ($42,350). Suburban 1500 models come equipped with a 5.3-liter V8. The 2500 models are available with a choice of 6.0-liter or 8.1-liter V8s. No diesel is currently available.
The LS is the standard trim in either load range, which includes three-zone manual air conditioning, a 40/20/40 split bench front seat with six-way power for the driver, 60/40 split folding middle bench seat, fog lamps, assist steps, powered and heated outside mirrors, 16-inch aluminum wheels, and a rear window defogger. A Preferred Equipment Group ($1,035) adds bucket seats with upgraded cloth upholstery, a floor console, and a Bose nine-speaker audio system with rear controls and headphone jacks. XM Satellite Radio ($325) is optional.
The more luxurious LT ($5,710) brings automatic climate control, leather seat inserts, power folding mirrors with in-glass turn signals and electrochromic dimming on the driver's side, the Bose stereo, XM Satellite Radio, OnStar, 17-inch aluminum wheels, and many other features. LT is also available for the 2500 ($5,320).
The Z71 off-road package ($6,185) includes heavy-duty springs and gas-pressure shocks, appearance items outside and LT-grade comfort and convenience features inside. Z71 is now offered on 2WD and 4WD 1500s, but not on 2500s.
Entertainment options include a Panasonic DVD player ($1,485 on LS, $1,295 on LT) with wireless headphones, auxiliary audio/video jacks and remote game plug-in. The touch-screen navigation system is optional as is an electric tilt-and-slide sunroof.