2012 Chevrolet Suburban LT Trim Level Overview

2012 Chevrolet Suburban LT 2500

Need a good-looking, feature-laden full-size SUV for towing, hauling and comfortable people-moving? Check out the three-quarter-ton 2012 Chevrolet Suburban LT 2500. This big Chevy offers 137.4 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded, a potent V8 and, best of all, seating for up to 9 people. Look for standard appearance features like 17-inch alloy wheels, a roof rack, step running boards, power-adjustable heated mirrors and a trailer hitch and wiring, with leather-appointed upholstery, heated, power-adjustable front seats, a leather and simulated-alloy steering wheel and simulated wood and simulated alloy dash and door trim inside. Comfort and convenience features include power windows and door locks, tri-zone climate control, cruise control, tilt-wheel steering, rear parking sensors, remote engine start, adjustable pedals and Sun Sensor auto-adjusting lighting and climate control. An MP3-capable single-CD player and 9 Bose premium speakers, along with satellite radio and a USB connection, provide the tunes, while phone pre-wiring and Bluetooth hands-free technology will handle communications. All of this is complemented, meantime, by standard OnStar Directions and Connections service.

A slew of options packages include upgraded 18- and 20-inch wheels, a power sunroof, rear-seat DVD entertainment, a rear-view camera, front bench seating (9 passengers), reclining second-row bucket seats (7 passengers), hard-drive-based navigation,  memory for driver's settings and power-folding outside mirrors.

A potent 6.0-liter Flex Fuel V8 engine powers the rear-wheel-drive (RWD) 2012 Suburban LT 2500, managed by the ubiquitous 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission. This combo delivers 352 hp and 382 lb-ft of torque and can pull up to 9,600 pounds of trailer, but, alas, is estimated to get only 10 mpg city/16 highway, despite variable valve timing (VVT) and cylinder deactivation on the highway.

Standard safety features aboard this big Chevy SUV include, besides its notable size, 4-wheel antilock brakes, traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags and three-row head airbags. Further safety items delivered with the LT 2500 include daytime running lights, a post-collision safety system and a remote antitheft alarm, all complemented by OnStar Emergency Service, Stolen Vehicle Tracking and Airbag Deployment Notification. Turn-signal-integrated mirrors, meanwhile, are optional.

2012 Chevrolet Suburban LT 1500

The 2012 Chevrolet Suburban LT 1500 full-size SUV represents the midpoint of the lineup, and boasts 137.4 cubic feet of cargo space, three rows of seating for up to 9 passengers and a sturdy V8 powerplant. Added to these basics are exterior goodies like 17-inch alloy wheels, a roof rack, step running boards, heated power-adjustable mirrors and a trailer hitch and wiring. Inside, expect heated power-adjustable front seats, leather-trimmed upholstery, remote power door locks and windows, simulated wood and simulated alloy trim on doors and dash and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. Power-adjustable pedals and rear parking sensors also come standard, as does remote engine start, cruise control, tri-zone climate control, tilt-wheel steering, Sun Sensor automatic lighting and climate control and OnStar Directions and Connections. An MP3-capable single-CD player sends tunes through 9 Bose premium speakers, bolstered by satellite radio, a USB connection and rear audio controls. Finally, standard Bluetooth technology is interfaced with phone pre-wiring for hands-free communications capability.

Options for the 2012 Suburban LT 1500 include a trailer-towing package with integrated trailer brake controller and heavy-duty axle ratio, as well as the popular Z71 Off-Road Package. Memory for driver's seat, mirror and pedal settings, hard-drive-based navigation and upgraded 20-inch alloy wheels all come in various packages as well. Further options include reclining rear seats, rear-seat DVD entertainment, a universal remote garage door opener and a rear-view camera, a power sunroof, power rear liftgate and power-adjustable pedals, again, either as standalone options or as part of various packages.

Powering the rear-wheel-drive (RWD) 2012 Suburban LT 1500 is a variable-valve-timed (VVT) 320-hp Flex Fuel (FFV) V8 engine. The standard 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission manages 335 lb-ft of torque to allow 8,100 pounds of towing capacity with the proper equipment. Despite VVT and cylinder deactivation at highway speeds, mileage is a tepid 15 mpg city/21 highway.

Included in the list of standard safety features for the 2012 Suburban LT 1500 are 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front side-mounted seatbelts and three-row head airbags. Additional safety equipment includes daytime running lights, a post-collision safety system and a remote antitheft alarm. Finally, turn-signal-integrated mirrors are a safety option.

2012 Chevrolet Suburban LT 2500 4WD

Put terrain-taming, on-demand 4-wheel drive (4WD) into Chevy’s midlevel full-size SUV and behold the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban LT 2500 4WD. A plush ride, 137.4 cubic feet of cargo area, three rows of seating for up to 9 occupants and a big V8 powerplant are complemented by standard 17-inch alloy wheels, a trailer hitch and wiring, step running boards, heated power-adjustable mirrors and a roof rack. This big ute’s cabin, furthermore, boasts standard leather upholstery, heated, power-adjustable front bucket seats and a leather steering wheel, as well as simulated wood and simulated alloy dash and door accents for some added posh. Then there are such standard convenience features as tilt-wheel steering, rear parking sensors, tri-zone climate control, remote engine start, cruise control, adjustable pedals and Sun Sensor automatic lighting and climate control. Nine Bose premium speakers handle an MP3-capable single-CD player and are bolstered by satellite radio and a USB connection, while standard OnStar Directions and Connections service is interfaced with Bluetooth hands-free technology and phone pre-wiring.

As for optional equipment, upgraded 18- and 20-inch wheels and a power sunroof are available outside, and rear-seat DVD entertainment, as well as hard-drive-based navigation, a rear-view camera, a power liftgate and a universal remote garage door opener can be ordered for the cabin, most as a part of various packages. Additionally the 2012 Suburban LT 2500 4WD can be delivered with front bench seating and/or reclining second-row seats accommodating 7 to 9 passengers.

A 352-hp 6.0-liter V8 with Flex Fuel capability (FFV) powers the 2012 Suburban LT 2500 4WD, while a 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission allows 382 lb-ft of torque for up to 9,600 pounds of towing capacity with the proper equipment. The on-demand 4WD system, meantime, sports auto-locking hubs and electronic hi-lo gear selection, but gas mileage, despite variable valve timing and cylinder deactivation at highway speeds, is a woeful 10 mpg city/15 highway.

Safety-wise, the 2012 Suburban LT 2500 4WD, though a road-ruling behemoth, nevertheless sports 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), as well as traction and stability control. Occupants, meantime, are protected by front side-mounted airbags and three-row head airbags, with OnStar Emergency Service, Airbag Deployment Notification and Stolen Vehicle Tracking also part of the standard safety equipment aboard. Finally, daytime running lights, post-collision safety systems and a remote antitheft alarm are all standard, with turn-signal-integrated mirrors optional.

2012 Chevrolet Suburban LT 1500 4WD

Big and bold, loaded with standard features, V8-powered and boasting on-demand 4-wheel drive (4WD)—all of that describes the 2012 Chevrolet Suburban LT 1500 AWD. This full-size SUV additionally sports three rows of seating for up to 9 passengers and 137.4 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats folded. Topping the list of standard exterior features are 17-inch alloy wheels, a trailer hitch and wiring, heated power-adjustable mirrors, a roof rack and step running boards. Inside, look for standard leather-trimmed upholstery, heated, power-adjustable front seats, a leather and simulated-alloy steering wheel and simulated wood and simulated alloy dash and door trim. Convenience and techno-features include tilt-wheel steering, cruise control, rear parking sensors, remote engine start, power windows and door locks, tri-zone climate control and Sun Sensor automatic lighting and climate-control adjustment. OnStar Directions and Connections service is also standard, with an MP3-capable single-CD player and 9 Bose premium speakers, bolstered by satellite radio and a USB connection, providing entertainment. Finally, standard Bluetooth technology and phone pre-wiring are also included among this big ute’s standard features.

Options, meantime, include packages with a power liftgate, a heavy-duty trailer-towing package with integrated trailer brake controller, hard-drive-based navigation, memory for driver's settings and a universal remote garage door opener. Further options, either standalone or in package form, include a power sunroof, 18- and 20-inch alloy wheels, a rear-view camera, rear-seat DVD entertainment, leather second-row reclining bucket seats for 7-passenger seating or front bench seats for 9-passenger seating.

Powering the 2012 Suburban LT 1500 AWD is an ethanol-capable (FFV) 320-hp 5.3-liter V8 engine that’s managed by a standard 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission. Look for 335 lb-ft of torque out of the V8, good enough to tow 8,100 pounds with the proper equipment. Despite variable valve timing and cylinder deactivation at highway speeds, mileage is estimated at a paltry 15 mpg city/21 highway. Finally, the LT 1500 4WD sports auto-locking hubs and a choice of the standard single-speed or available two-speed 4WD differential, with electronic hi-lo gear selection standard on the two-speed and not available with the single speed.

Safety-wise, this big ute’s sheer bulk is its major safety advantage, but it still carries 4-wheel antilock brakes, traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags and three-zone head airbags. Further standard safety items include daytime running lights, a post-collision safety system and remote antitheft alarm, while turn-signal-integrated mirrors are a safety option.