• The Chevrolet Suburban was introduced in 1936 and originally based on a commercial panel truck. The Suburban of the 1930s was considered a truck-based station wagon. The Suburban has undergone plenty of transformations since its debut, but its performance and proven reliability have ensured its spot in the Chevrolet lineup even today. The 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is part of the tenth generation of the SUV and comes in three models: the LT, Z71 and LS.
  
  

Engine and Fuel Economy

• The 2005 Suburban comes with a 295-horsepower, 5.3-liter V8 with a 96 mm bore, 92 mm stroke and a 9.5:1 compression ratio. The engine's maximum horsepower is 5,200 RPM, and its maximum torque is 335 foot-pounds at 4,000 RPM. The 2005 Suburban takes regular, unleaded gasoline and gets about 14 miles per gallon in the city and 18 on the highway. A 31-gallon fuel tank allows for an overall range of between 430 and 560 miles.
  
  

Transmission and Drive

• The 2005 Suburban comes with a four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. Overdrive allows the engine to achieve greater fuel efficiency while reducing engine wear. Each model is available with either rear-wheel drive or full-time four-wheel drive. The 2005 Suburban comes with anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control and recirculating ball steering.
  
  

Cargo

• The four-door Suburban has a maximum cargo volume of 131 cubic feet or enough seating for nine people. Each model can haul up to 1,700 lbs. Depending on the drive type, the Suburban can tow a maximum weight of 7,200 lbs. or 7,400 lbs., with a maximum gross combination weight of 12,000 lbs. or 13,000 lbs.