2013 Chevrolet Suburban LT

The Suburban is Chevrolet's full-size SUV, the one that seats up to nine and still swallows a family's worth of cargo behind the third row. It drives like a big truck, with a commanding view and a ride that soaks up highway miles, though you'll feel its size in tight spots. Inside, you get three rows of real seating, with the second and third rows folding or coming out entirely to open up a huge cargo area. Owners report solid long-term reliability, with common gripes limited to things like window motors and knock sensors rather than major failures. Standard features like power-adjustable pedals and a nine-speaker Bose audio system set the LT apart from the LS below it. Its 5.3L V8 makes 320 horsepower and 335 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic and four-wheel drive that handle heavy loads without breaking a sweat. The LT's available Autoride suspension smooths out rough pavement, but the ride is still truck-like over sharp bumps.