2013 Chevy Suburban Named One of the "Best Family Cars of 2013"

#10 2013 Chevrolet Suburban 1500

For the family whose cargo- and people-hauling requirements run to the extreme, it doesn't get much better than the Chevy Suburban. With seating for up to nine passengers, the ability to tow nearly five tons and enough cargo space to host a family picnic, the Suburban continues to grow its legacy as the quintessential full-size SUV.

The Chevrolet Suburban traces its roots to 1935, and 78 years later, this full-size SUV proudly claims its status as the oldest continuous nameplate in automotive history. While drivers' preferences have changed and gas prices have steadily climbed over the years, there are still families and fleets that yearn for or even require a massive, fuel-thirsty sport utility vehicle that can easily haul people and cargo. In those respects, the Chevy Suburban for 2013 and its twin, the GMC Yukon XL, are among the rare SUVs that can be configured to carry up to nine passengers and tow well over 9,000 pounds. Available in half-ton (1500) and heavy-duty (2500) three-quarter-ton models, the Suburban comes in trims that range from the basic to amenity-laden.

(courtesy of Kelley Blue Book)