2013 Chevrolet Suburban LTZ

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. Stepping up to the LTZ gets you leather upholstery, heated and cooled front seats, and a premium Bose audio system over the LT. The 5.3L V8 makes 320 horsepower and 335 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic and four-wheel drive, so it pulls a trailer or climbs a grade without breaking a sweat. The LTZ also offered GM's Magnetic Ride Control, which firms up the suspension in corners and smooths out bumps on the highway.