2009 Chevrolet Suburban LT

The 2009 Suburban is Chevrolet's full-size SUV, the one that seats up to nine and still leaves room for luggage behind the third row. It drives like a big truck, with a commanding view of the road and a ride that soaks up bumps without much fuss. Inside, the cabin is genuinely roomy, though the middle seat in the front row is tight and the third row is short on legroom. Expect to visit the pump often, as the Suburban's thirst is the price you pay for its size and capability. The LT is the middle trim, splitting the difference between the base LS and the luxury-oriented LTZ with extra convenience features like rear climate controls and power-adjustable pedals. It's rear-wheel drive with a 5.3L V8 and an automatic transmission, so you get adequate power for daily driving and towing, but the 16 mpg combined means you'll be filling up often. If you want the heavy-duty trailering package with the integrated brake controller and a higher-capacity cooling system, this trim is the most affordable way to add it from the factory.