Suburban knows how to turn idle curiosity into desire. Consider the 2WD tow-haul capability: 8,800 pounds for the _-ton and 12,000 pounds for the _-ton version. Don’t confuse big with poor ride, either. Suburban’s Autoride system automatically controls shock damping on a real-time basis. To further enhance any pothole or gully-laced roadway, the sport utility vehicle utilizes an independent front torsion bar suspension. The vehicle’s capable acceleration churns from a V8 engine, standard on both _-ton and _-ton versions. Suburban is loaded with standard fare, including 16-inch tires, cruise control, rear window defogger, fog lamps, tilt steering, AM/FM stereo with CD player, and rearview mirror with compass and outside temperature. The 4WD 1500 (1/2-ton) Suburban has no difficulties keeping all three rows of seated passengers air-conditioned cool. (Rear a/c controls are driver-accessed by an overhead console.) One aspect calling for improvement: reduce the loose ‘play’ in the steering wheel. Per gallon mileage estimates are 13 city/17 highway for the 5.3-liter V8. That engine now has flexible fuel capability (meaning runs on regular or ethanol content fuel). Suggested base price is $38,454.