2012 Chevrolet Suburban LS Trim Level Overview

2012 Chevrolet Suburban LS 2500

Venerable and versatile, rugged and reliable, the three-quarter-ton 2012 Chevrolet Suburban LS 2500 is the real deal. This base trim is anything but basic, with 137.4 cubic feet of cargo space, three rows of seating for up to 9 and an ethanol-capable V8 adorning its hefty frame. Ride and handling prowess are a cut above the average in this progenitor of the full-size SUV clan, with such exterior endowments as 17-inch alloy wheels and all-terrain tires, a roof rack, step running boards and heated power-adjustable mirrors, as well as a trailer hitch and wiring, all standard. Cabin amenities include premium cloth upholstery, power-adjustable front seats, tri-zone climate control and power door locks and windows. Then there are such conveniences as tilt-wheel steering, cruise control and OnStar Directions and Connections service. All of this is complemented by a leather steering wheel and simulated alloy dash and door trim, while occupants are entertained by an MP3-capable single-CD player with 6 speakers bolstered by satellite radio and a USB connection. Finally, standard Bluetooth hands-free technology and phone pre-wiring wind up the list of standard techno-gizmos.

Options and packages include such items as heavy-duty axle ratios, upgraded 20-inch wheels, split bench front seats for 9-passenger seating, upgraded interior and exterior appearance features, remote engine start, rear parking sensors, a rear-view camera and power-adjustable pedals.

The rear-wheel-drive (RWD) 2012 Suburban LS 2500 boasts a well-wrought 6.0-liter E85-capable V8 engine, again managed by the shiftable 6-speed automatic transmission with the brake hill-holder. Look for this big V8 to pound out 352 hp and 382 lb-ft of torque, pull up to 9,600 pounds of trailer when properly equipped and guzzle gas at a prodigious 10 mpg city/16 highway, despite variable valve timing (VVT) and cylinder deactivation at highway speeds.

Safety-wise, the 2012 Suburban LS 2500 counts heavily on it’s size and weight to see it through, but wields 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), as well as traction and stability control, just in case. This heavy hauler also sports front side-mounted airbags and three-row head airbags, as well as OnStar Emergency Service, Airbag Deployment Notification and Stolen Vehicle Tracking. Finally, daytime running lights, a post-collision safety system and a remote antitheft alarm are all additional standard safety equipment, with turn-signal-integrated mirrors an available safety extra.

2012 Chevrolet Suburban LS 1500

In the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban LS 1500, families will find a rugged, spacious and handsome 8- or 9-passenger half-ton SUV that defines the genre. Blessed with 137.4 cubic feet of cargo room with the rear seats folded, this rear-wheel-drive workhorse will carry its share of the load, while the right equipment will allow it to tow up to 8,100 pounds. Even at its most basic, the entry-level LS 1500 comes with standard 17-inch alloy wheels, step running boards, heated, power-adjustable mirrors, a roof rack and a Class III trailer hitch and wiring adorning its oversize profile. Premium cloth upholstery, simulated alloy trim and a leather steering wheel, meantime, grace a roomy, comfortable cabin. Power door locks and windows also come standard on this big Chevy, as do front power-adjustable bucket seats, front and rear floor mats, tilt-wheel steering, cruise control, tri-zone climate control and OnStar Directions and Connections service. Entertainment is handled by an MP3-capable single-CD player and 6 speakers bolstered by satellite radio and a USB connection, with Bluetooth hands-free technology and phone pre-wiring taking care of in-vehicle communications.

Options for the 2012 Suburban LS 1500, either in package form or as standalones, include heavy-duty towing equipment with integrated trailer brake controller, remote engine start, rear parking sensors, a rear-view camera, upgraded appearance and cabin accoutrements including 20-inch polished aluminum wheels, 3.42 axle ratio, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror and power-adjustable pedals.

The standard engine for the 2012 Suburban LS 1500 is a 320-hp 5.3-liter ethanol-capable (FFV) V8. Coupled with the standard 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, this potent V8 puts out 335 lb-ft of torque, can tow 8,100 pounds with the proper equipment and, with variable valve timing (VVT) and cylinder deactivation, is estimated to get 15 mpg city/21 highway. Additionally, the brake hill-holder feature and a rear locking differential also come standard with this capable drivetrain.

Standard safety features in the 2012 Suburban LS 1500, besides its awesome size, include 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags and three-row head airbags. OnStar Emergency Service, Airbag Deployment Notification and Stolen Vehicle Tracking, as well as daytime running lights, a post-collision safety system and a remote antitheft alarm also come standard in this rough-and-ready sport ute. Turn-signal-integrated mirrors, by the way, are an optional safety feature.

2012 Chevrolet Suburban LS 1500 4WD

Take an already imposing full-size SUV, add part-time 4-wheel drive (4WD) and behold the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban LS 1500 AWD. This well-wrought half-ton sport ute additionally sports three rows of seating for up to 9 passengers and 137.4 cubic feet of cargo space, thus offering itself as a well-rounded family hauler. Complementing 17-inch alloy wheels, a roof rack, heated power-adjustable mirrors, step running boards and a trailer hitch and wiring outside are cabin accoutrements like power-adjustable front bucket seats, premium cloth upholstery, a leather steering wheel and simulated alloy dash and door trim. Comfort and convenience features such as tri-zone climate control, power windows and remote door locks, cruise control and the popular OnStar Directions and Connections hookup also come standard on this base trim. A single-CD player, meanwhile, along with 6 speakers, satellite radio and a USB connection, graces the LS 1500 4WD, as does Bluetooth hands-free technology interfaced with phone pre-wiring.

An available heavy-duty trailer towing package with integrated trailer brake controller is just one of the packages offered with the 2012 Suburban LS 1500 4WD. Then there are such fan favorites as 20-inch polished aluminum wheels, a 3.42 axle ratio, all-terrain tires, remote engine start, parking sensors, a rear-view camera, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, power-adjustable pedals and a heavy-duty axle ratio also padding the options list along with various appearance and cabin upgrades, including available front split bench seats for 9-passenger capacity.

A perfectly adequate 5.3-liter E85-capable (FFV) V8 powers the 2012 Suburban LS 1500 4WD. Combined with the standard 6-speed shiftable transmission, the V8 pounds out 320 hp and 335 lb-ft of torque, good enough to tow up to 8,100 pounds with the proper equipment. Variable valve timing (VVT) and cylinder deactivation allow 15 mpg city/21 highway, and this big ute also sports a brake hill-holder and mechanical locking center differential. All this is, of course, complemented by on-demand 4WD that’s managed by available auto-locking hubs and manual hi-lo gear selection in two-speed systems. The hi-lo gearing is, of course, deleted from the standard single-speed 4WD differential.

Look for the 2012 Suburban LS 1500 4WD’s sheer bulk to protect occupants from serious harm on the road, though this hefty brute still mounts 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), as well as traction and stability control to keep it street-wise. Then there are such standard safety items as front side-mounted airbags, three-row head airbags and OnStar Emergency Service, Airbag Deployment Notification and Stolen Vehicle Tracking all doing their bit to protect occupants. Standard daytime running lights, a post-collision safety system and a remote antitheft alarm round out the list of notable safety equipment aboard this hefty ute, with turn-signal-integrated mirrors optional.

2012 Chevrolet Suburban LS 2500 4WD

Equipped with on-demand 4-wheel drive (4WD), the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban LS 2500 4WD is ready for blizzards, wooded trails, even the mall. This three-row full-size SUV carries up to 9 passengers, with available front row bench seats, and boasts a class-leading 137.4 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded. Though the base trim of the Suburban lineup, this hefty ute still comes endowed with exterior features such as standard 17-inch alloy wheels and all-terrain tires, a roof rack, a trailer hitch and wiring, heated power-adjustable mirrors and step running boards. Inside, this behemoth boasts premium cloth upholstery, power-adjustable front seats and remote power door locks and power windows, as well as tri-zone climate control, simulated alloy dash and door trim and a leather steering wheel. Convenience features are headlined by OnStar Directions and Connections service, and also include cruise control and tilt-wheel steering. Entertainment is provided by a single-CD player with 6 speakers, satellite radio and a USB connection, while communications are handled by standard Bluetooth hands-free technology and phone pre-wiring.

Options, meanwhile, consist of, among other things, upgraded 18- and 20-inch wheels, remote engine start, rear parking sensors, a rear-view camera, upgraded audio components, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, power-adjustable pedals and power-folding outside mirrors.

A potent 6.0-liter Flex Fuel (FFV) V8 powers the 2012 Suburban LS 2500 4WD. In combination with the standard 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, this big V8 pounds out 352 hp and 382 lb-ft of torque, good enough to tow 9,600 pounds when properly equipped. Mileage, alas, is estimated at 10 mpg city/15 highway, even with variable valve timing and cylinder deactivation technology. The on-demand 4WD, meanwhile, features auto-locking hubs and electronic hi-lo gear selection.

Standard safety equipment aboard the 2012 Suburban LS 2500 4WD includes 4-wheel antilock braking (ABS), traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags and three-row head airbags. Also standard in this hefty hauler is OnStar Emergency Service, Airbag Deployment Notification and Stolen Vehicle Tracking. Then there are standard daytime running lights, a post-collision safety system and a remote antitheft alarm, with the option of turn-signal-integrated mirrors.