By Darlene Donloe
THE
CAR: 2019 Suburban 4WD ½ Ton Premier
Surprisingly,
for its size, the Suburban is pretty easy and comfortable to drive. It took me
about 30 minutes to feel relaxed handling this behemoth vehicle. It’s a lot of
steel to maneuver. It doesn’t feel large while you’re driving it. Once I got
comfy it was almost like driving any other car.
I’ve
always loved being high in the saddle when I drive so that I can see what’s
going on in front of me. You can’t get much higher than the seats in the
Suburban.
I
love remote starts. When you remote start the Suburban, the LED
daytime running lights come on as does the LED taillights, to let you know the
car is running. There is a large chrome grill, nice storage pockets in the
door, and tinted privacy glass in the rear.
Rear
cameras ROCK! I also like to see how close I am to a car in front of
me. Unfortunately, there is no front camera – which would really make this
complete. I like the dash. It’s convenient with concise buttons.
There
is a ton of room inside, Wi-Fi and a full-leather strap on the steering wheel.
By the way, how cool is it that the steering wheel is
heated? There are two USBs, two cup holders, a Bose audio
system and a wireless charging pad for your phone. Seats are comfortable and
there’s a padded armrest. There is also a ton of cargo space.
For
one week I drove the top of the line Suburban with the blue velvet metallic
exterior and the jet black/mahogany brown interior. I enjoyed every
minute.
VEHICLE
AT A GLANCE: 5.3L V8 Ecotec3 engine, 6-speed automatic transmission, fully
automatic locking rear differential, magnetic ride control, engine oil cooling
system, front, and rear park assist, trailering equipment, 4-wheel antilock
disc brakes, duralife brake rotors, transfer case single speed, forward
collision alert, lane keep assist with lane departure warning, lane change
alert with side blind zone alert, rear cross traffic alert, low speed forward
auto braking, rear vision camera, tire pressure monitor system, theft deterrent
system, StabiliTrak electronic stability control system, remote keyless entry,
20” polished aluminum wheels, 17” steel spare wheel, power handsfree liftgate,
perforated leather-appointed heated and vented front seats, driver seat pedals
column and mirrors memory settings, second-row power release bucket seats,
heated second-row seats, third row 60/40 split bench power folk flat seat,
power tilt and telescoping steering column, power adjustable pedals, auto
dimming inside mirror, leather wrap steering wheel, steering wheel controls,
heated steering wheel, tri-zone automatic HVAC, 110-volt AC power outlet,
Onstar (subject to terms see onstar.com), 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot capable(subject
to terms see onstar.com) Chevrolet infotainment system, 8” diagonal color
touchscreen voice recognition, Bluetooth audio streaming APPLE Carplay and
android auto capable in VEH Apps capable, SiriusXM All Access and Service
subscription sold separately by SiriusXM after three months.
MSRP:
$80,870
FUEL
ECONOMY: 14/20
THE
DRIVE: Pleasing!
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| Darlene Donloe |
Darlene
Donloe is a seasoned entertainment and travel journalist whose work has
appeared in People, Ebony, Essence, LA Stage Times, The Wave, LA Watts Times,
Black Meetings and Tourism, This Stage, Los Angeles Sentinel, EMMY, The
Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Grammy, and more. Contact her
via ddonloe@gmail.com
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