This model continued the 2WD and 4WD options and also featured a leaf spring rear suspension with a live axle. The front suspension differed between the 2WD and 4WD versions with the 2WD having coil springs and the 4WD being fitted with a torsion bar suspension. For this model the diesel engines were the cu. The gasoline engine line-up included the 5. Similarly the 7. In Chevrolet decided to try the Suburban in the Australian and New Zealand markets to see if the Aussies and the Kiwis would embrace this big and beautiful vehicle.
The Suburban made her debut at the Australian Sydney Motor Show in October of that year badged as a Holden Suburban despite the fact that it was in fact built in Mexico. So the Holden Suburban piggybacked on that tradition regardless of its actual country of manufacture. The engine options for the Holden Suburban were the 5. Fuel consumption was 14 mpg Imperial , These fuel consumption figures put the Suburban in approximately the same league as the Land Rover, Toyota Land Cruiser, and Nissan Patrol making it competitive with those common 4WD vehicles.
Diesel fuel tended to be favored by primary producers and miners, and by many other Australians on the land. Diesel engines consume a tad less fuel than their gasoline cousins also which helped make them popular in the Outback. For the Australian market the right hand drive dashboard was a modified version of that used in the Chevrolet Blazer and the Holden Suburban was made in a base level, LS and LT models.
In the LT luxury model the front bench seat was replaced with electric twin bucket seats, thus gaining more comfort for the front seat passengers but reducing seating capacity from nine to eight. The engines were new: the standard gasoline engine was the cu. The had a cast iron block and aluminum heads. The earliest version of the Vortech produced between and was fitted with cast iron cylinder heads but for Chevrolet Suburban the engines of the later versions were fitted with cast iron block and aluminum cylinder heads.
This engine had cast iron block and cylinder heads and had a capacity of cu. Apart from climate control and the Stabilitrak electronic stability system an intriguing option for the Suburban was the Quadrasteer four wheel steering system. The Quadrasteer system was popular for customers who were towing a boat or caravan as it made reversing much easier.
The Vortec and engines continued in use in the Suburban and respectively as had been the case with the Ninth Generation vehicles and this model featured disc brakes on all wheels.
The suspension was equipped with load leveling and in the Stabilitrack vehicle stability system as standard. Also for occupant safety the airbag system was upgraded to dual level. Along with the styling changes this model saw the incorporation of various technology features such as Bluetooth and USB connections typically used so occupants could plug in their music device and play whatever they fancied over the sound system: so you could have music wherever you go.
The interior fittings were made more and more luxurious with different trim options and tri-zone climate control for front, middle and rear passengers. The body styling for this model was done in a wind tunnel to improve its ability to slip through the air and thus improve fuel consumption, especially on long distance country trips at highway speeds where this can make a significant difference in fuel consumption and thus in vehicle range.
The big event during the life of this model was the 75th Anniversary of the first Chevrolet Suburban in and so a special Anniversary model was made which was called the 75th Anniversary Diamond Edition Suburban. By this stage of production even the base model Suburban was a very sophisticated vehicle. The Eleventh Generation Chevrolet Suburban entered the Internet Age with great enthusiasm with customers being able to order their custom configured vehicle on-line.
This means it continued to be a body on chassis frame vehicle in true truck tradition, something that made it perfect for customization. The engine for the Suburban was the cu. With the combined benefits of the improved aerodynamic body and more efficient engine the 2WD Suburban was capable of fuel economy of around 16 mpg US in the city and 23 mpg US for country highway driving.
By , the Chevrolet Carryall Suburban was given a slight face lift with enhancements to the styling and a more streamlined body. The six cylinder engine jumped in power output from 60 to 79 horse power. We see a few more variations come out between and with noticeable changes in the body styling for aesthetics, but the basic shape and features of the vehicles remained the same with two doors for passenger and driver access and the rear opening for the cargo space.
It was during this era that the War caused a marked decrease in the production of automobiles in favor of producing war machines. A new four door model is introduced during this time period and the Suburban is a favorite with the military because of its capacity to carry multiple passengers, cargo, or a combination of both.
There were two new distinctions made in variants of the Suburban during this time. It gave consumers and the military a few choices in design. The designation featured rear panel doors with an alternate version called thee which offered tailgates versus the panel doors.
The Suburban got a few more upgrades during this time with a cubic inch 6 cylinder engine for the Chevy version with GMC taking it a step further with a cubic inch 6 cylinder engine. By this time in the evolution of the automaker itself, new Chevy trucks were in full production and some of the design elements were borrowed for the third generation of Suburbans. We see an enlargement of the grill and the designers took it in a horizontal direction.
The engine used to power these popular work vehicles was the Stovebolt OHV 16 3. The horse power output of the inline six maxed out at 90 hp that pushed lb ft of torque. A split bench seat in the front and two seats on the drivers side with a single passenger seat on the side had the capacity to slide forward to get to the rear passenger seats in the second and third rows.
The Fourth Generation of the Suburban was equipped with a cubic inch V8 4. The fourth generation models were available in 3 speed manual, 4 speed manual and 4 speed Hydra-matic automatic transmissions. The wheelbase was inches. The biggest style and design changes were introduced in with a flatter hood, flush to the body front fenders and a trapezoid grill. The transmissions were offered in a 3-speed synchromesh manual or a 4-speed synchromesh, Powerglide.
Stylistically, the fifth generation Suburbans took their inspiration from the design of the s models of Chevrolet cars with large oval ports above the grills. The model sported a new front independent suspension with a wrap around windshield and the same choice off panel door or tailgate rear openings. A more conservative hood styling emerged in , and the door glass became larger and the windshield flatter in The body style of the sixth generation in North American featured a 3 door wagon with a 5 door option in Brazil.
These vehicles were offered in rear wheel drive and four wheel drive options with a range of engine choices including:. The available transmission options were a choice of 3-speed manual, 4-speed manual or Powerglide, Turbo-Hydramatic. The wheelbase was lengthened to inches with a total vehicle length of The model would be the last to sport a Cc10 and C20 panel truck model that was popular for use in commercial endeavors.
Disc brakes came out in the models on the front wheels and the models were the last in which the coil spring rear suspension on the 2 wheel drive models would be used. The sixth generation of Chevy Suburbans became recognized ass an ideal recreational vehicle.
We see several changes take place within the seventh generation of the Chevy Suburban. Consumers had their choice of Diesel engines in the form of a 5.
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