2017 Chevrolet Suburban: Picking a Trim

The Chevrolet Suburban is a great full-sized SUV. It may tow like a truck, but it definitely gives you the control of a sports utility vehicle. But once you’ve settled on the Suburban, you still have to choose a trim. This comparison guide could help narrow your choices.

Overall

Some things remain the same no matter which Suburban you ultimately choose. The fuel economy for the Suburban is 16 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway, regardless of your trim. Another constant is the towing capacity of 6,000 to 6,300 pounds when properly equipped. Finally, all Suburbans are rear-wheel-drive unless you upgrade to all-wheel-drive. (This can affect your mileage, lowering it to 15 mpg city/22mpg highway.)

LS

The LS is the cheapest trim you can choose when picking out a 2017 Chevrolet Suburban. It has a starting MSRP of $49,915. The most interesting thing about the LS is that it has room for eight to nine passengers, which is more seating than the other two trims. This could be perfect for a large family.

However, the standard features aren’t too spectacular.  It comes with a standard AM/FM radio, CD player, auxiliary port, an LCD screen, Bluetooth capabilities, voice recognition, six total speakers, and five 12-volt power outlets. The cargo space allows for 39.3 cubic feet with the seats up and a maximum storage area of 121.1 cubic feet with the seats down.

The Suburban LS also has notable standard safety features to keep you and your family safe including occupant sensors, halogen headlights, and low tire pressure warnings. While these aren’t particularly exciting, they’re better than some of the Suburban’s competitors. The other trims naturally come with more standard features.

LT

The 2017 Suburban LT increases the starting MSRP to $55,045 and comes with everything the LS has and more. As mentioned before, the LT has less passenger space than the LS and can only hold seven to eight total passengers—one less than the LS.

The LS has the basic entertainment features you’d expect from a full-sized SUV, and the LT doesn’t make leaps and bounds. It has everything the LS does but comes with the option to add a voice-activated navigation system for an extra cost. It also has one extra LCD screen in the front of the cabin and a total of nine Bose speakers.

Along with an upgraded entertainment system, the rearview mirror allows for auto-dimming during the day and night. Some of the other additions include the heated front seats and a power lift gate with programmable height. Safety only improves a little, with the ability to add blind-spot monitoring at an extra cost.

Premier

As the name suggests, the Premier trim is the best, most luxurious option offered by Chevrolet for the Suburban—although it comes with a high price tag. The starting MSRP of the Premier trim is $64,730, which is a large jump from the LT option. With this price, you get everything the LT has, but with more luxurious additions.

The entertainment package for the Premier is top-notch, with the voice-activated navigation included standard. It also comes with ten Bose speakers that surround the cabin with excellent sound. Along with better electronic features, the gear shift knob moves from the urethane material to leather, for just a touch of extravagance.

The Suburban Premier also comes with better safety features like blind-zone alerts, high-intensity low beam headlights, and lane change alerts. You can program your lift gate but also activate it hands-free. It also comes with keyless entry, a push-button start, and 12-way power-adjustable heated and cooled front seats.