The champ of cargo hauling has a pedigree that no other nameplate can claim. Since its debut in 1935, the Chevrolet Suburban carries the honor of being the longest, continuously produced vehicle. But this 130-inch wheelbase vehicle is anything but outdated. During a week-long test drive, the Suburban presented a spectacular ride and drive experience. It’s comfortable and handles incredibly well for a 224-inch (18.6 feet) long vehicle. As a cargo transporter, this is the vehicle: more than 121 cubic feet behind front row seats; 76-plus cubic feet behind second row, and more than 39 cubic feet behind the third row.

Powering the SUV is a 5.3-liter V8 producing 355 horsepower at 5600 rpm and 383 pounds-feet of torque at 4100 rpm. Engine mates to a 6-speed automatic transmission. Among the new for 2017 features is the Premier trim (replacing LTZ) and its new 22-inch wheel design. The standard Chevrolet Teen Driver is a clever new offering. Parents can create a 4-digit PIN for the system, then register their teen’s key fob for an industry-exclusive teen driver report card. The report card lets parents see the teen’s driving behaviors, including distance driven, maximum speed, wide-open throttle events, and tailgating alerts. The 2017 Chevy Suburban 4WD 1/2 ton LT carries a MSRP of $58,155 and collects estimated mpg of 15 city/22 highway.