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Chevrolet isn’t just showing off its new 2011 Silverado HD here in Chicago. The old Suburban gets a special edition package to commemorate its 75-year production run and its place as the ultimate, if not the original, SUV.
Making its debut at the 2010 Chicago show, the 75th Anniversary Suburban is a special trim package that will be limited to 2,570 units. Each copy starts with the Suburban’s LTZ package and is available in either 2WD or 4WD half-ton versions. Both come standard with a host of GM’s latest entertainment and safety-themed technology, including a rearview camera and parking assist, remote start, Bluetooth, and a navigation system with integrated XM Radio and NavTraffic. Options include a rear seat entertainment system, a blind spot warning system, and mobile WiFi.
So what makes the Diamond Edition special? A White Diamond Tricoat paintjob, Cashmere colored interior, special 20-in. chrome rims, roof rack rails, and, of course, lots of special badge work, including on the wheel center cap, sill plates, and front headreasts. In other words, not much.
Powering the 75th Suburban special is GM’s Vortec 5.3-liter FlexFuel engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission featuring a max towing capacity of 8,100 pounds. Expect the special Suburban to hit Chevy dealerships this summer.
We were interested in buying a big car, for our growing family. The salesman was very helpful. He brought the suburbs down to my home in Utah County, so I can see and test drive it. All week we talked about prices and often the type of car we wanted. He was always very patient and helpful.
The Chevy Suburban has a towing capacity of 8,100 lbs. That means we could haul about 2,000 Chicago-style deep dish pizzas home with us from the Chicago Auto Show. http://www.chevy-auto-shows.com
Starting at what, $50k? Chevy needs to start building these so lower middle class and middle class consumers can afford to buy one, like the good old days (the 80′s) when only poor people bought Suburbans…