Is the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban a good car?
No.
3 of 7checks
- First car: 0 of 5. Price $51,000. Class median $39,195.
- Commuter: $154 a month. Class median $116.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Height 75.7 in. Class middle half 64.8 to 69.8 in.
- Off-road: 8.0 in clearance. Top 55% of 132.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 4 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 0 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $154 vs $116 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 8.0 in, top 55% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 5% below predicted |
| Good buy | Yes | No rival beats it |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Suburban a good family car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 9 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 42.0 in | Median 38.2 in | 131 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 38.9 in | Median 38.9 in | 131 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 41.5 cu ft | Median 22.9 cu ft | 140 | Yes |
Is the Suburban a good first car?
No. Passes 0 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $51,000 | Median $39,195 | 144 | No |
| Horsepower | 355 hp | 155 hp to 349 hp | 145 | No |
| Length | 225.7 in | Median 188.6 in | 136 | No |
| Turning circle | 43.3 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 134 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 17.8 cents | Median 13.3 cents | 143 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Suburban a good commuter car?
No. $154 a month to commute. Class median $116.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $154
- Median of 143 SUVs
- $116
- Highway mpg
- 20 mpg, top 86% of 137
Is the Suburban a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.0 in clearance, 75.7 in tall | 7.3 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.8 to 69.8 in tall | 123 | No |
| Front headroom | 42.3 in | Median 39.8 in | 134 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 43.3 ft | Median 38.4 ft | 134 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Suburban a good off-road vehicle?
No. 8.0 in clearance. Top 55% of 132 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Fleet 4WD, 8.0 in
- Cohort
- 132 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Suburban worth the money?
Yes. Priced 5% below cars like it.
- Price, Commercial 2WD
- $51,000
- Predicted price
- $53,871
- Gap
- -$2,871 (-5%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 277 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2021 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Suburban a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 988 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2021.
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