How Comfortable Is the Suburban for Large Families?

If you are a parent with a large family, then you know the importance of choosing a vehicle that is comfortable for your kids. This is especially true if your children are still young. Sure, they may be fine in their car seats right now, but at some point, they are going to get bigger. As parents, we want to make sure the vehicle we ultimately pick is roomy enough for all of our children—especially if they love to bicker.

If the vehicle you pick is too small, this will only increase the chances of your young ones getting into petty squabbles in the back seat. In addition, you are going to want a large enough trunk to fit their school bags, sporting gear, musical instruments, and anything else they may need. Well, if you are looking for a vehicle that is comfortable—especially if your offspring number three or more—then the 2024 Chevy Suburban may be the best model for you.

When you come to North Park Chevrolet in Castroville, our team of experienced salespeople will work with you to get you the best model for your growing family. This is why so many parents choose a 2024 Chevy Suburban. No other vehicle has the space and capabilities to match the Suburban, which is why it’s the perfect family SUV.

Incomparable Roominess for You and the Kids

When it comes to interior space, no vehicle comes close to giving you the room you need for your entire family. In fact, the Chevy Suburban has over 176 cu.ft. of space inside its passenger compartment. This allows you to easily fit up to eight passengers, so you will have no problem bringing your kids’ friends along for the ride. The Suburban has an actually useful third row. What’s more, if you need room for nine passengers, the Suburban LS is available with an optional front bench seat that gives you the ability to carry three passengers in front as well as in the second and third rows.

There are plenty of other smaller SUV models that advertise themselves as having a third row. However, when you open the door and peer inside, you end up with a feeling of disappointment. These so-called three-row SUVs have a third row that looks like a rumble seat on some of those old roadsters from a hundred years ago. Unless you are transporting very small children, you know that is just not going to work.

The Suburban delivers a fully functioning third row of seats for up to three passengers. The dimensions prove this, with 38.2 inches of headroom, 62.8 inches of shoulder room, and 36.7 inches of legroom. With that much space, you could give a ride to your kids’ entire high school basketball team without anyone complaining about feeling cramped.

Cargo Space in Abundance

One other issue many three-row SUVs have is that they sacrifice trunk space for passenger room. Sure, they may be able to fit seven or eight passengers, but the cargo space in the back leaves something to be desired. As a result, you really can’t take them on a road trip with the full complement of passengers or offer to carpool to school since there is nowhere to put luggage or school bags.

The 2024 Chevy Suburban has no problem giving you the best of both worlds. Not only can you carry up to eight passengers, but you can also fit everyone’s belongings in the trunk. Just open the liftgate in the back, and you will be amazed by 41.5 cu.ft. of cargo space, which is more than most SUVs can give you with the third row folded down. In addition—on every trim except the base LS—you get a standard hands-free programmable power liftgate; this will let you access the trunk even if your hands are filled. This ability to carry passengers and cargo without having to choose between the two is probably why Chevy refers to the Suburban as “the People Mover.”

A Comfortable and Convenient Interior

If you have a large family, then you know the value of having an interior that is comfortable and offers plenty of convenience. The designers at Chevy have given the Suburban a number of different interior fabric choices, with the base trim LS featuring cloth seat trim that is tasteful and easy to clean. Meanwhile, every other trim has leather seats, including the RST, Premier, and High Country. The front seats on every trim except the LS come heated, with the Premier and High Country also featuring heated second-row outboard seats and heated and ventilated ones in front. These will be great to keep warm on cold winter mornings.

The floors on the Suburban come carpeted with carpeted floor mats as well. This will make keeping your interior clean, as you can vacuum up messes left by your little ones. There are also beverage holders placed strategically throughout the interior so everyone can stay hydrated.

The 2024 Suburban comes with a Chevrolet Infotainment 3 System. The LS has an 8.0-inch touchscreen, while the other models have a 10.2-inch touchscreen and connected navigation system. Standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will allow you to connect your smartphone to the system for hands-free calls and texts, while a wireless charging pad (which comes on all trims except the LS) will help you and your kids keep your devices charged even if they left their cables at home. The standard Wi-Fi hotspot capability will allow your kids to surf the ‘net while you take them to school, sports practice, or wherever else they need to go.

Three Powertrain Choices

Chevy offers three different engine options on the 2024 Suburban. Each comes paired with a ten-speed automatic transmission. Most models feature a 5.3-liter V8 gas engine that produces a robust 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque and allows you to tow up to 8,300 lbs. If you choose this engine with rear-wheel drive, you can get up to 17 MPG in combined fuel economy, while available four-wheel drive provides exceptional traction at the cost of a little extra gasoline.

The Suburban is also available with a 6.2-liter V8 that delivers an impressive 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque. When equipped with this engine, the Suburban can tow up to 8,200 lbs while providing 16 MPG in combined fuel economy, regardless of which drivetrain you choose.

You can find the best fuel economy on the 2024 Suburban with a 3.0-liter Duramax Turbo-Diesel I-6. This gives you 277 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque, allowing you to tow up to 8,000 lbs, and it delivers an impressive 23 MPG in combined fuel economy with rear-wheel drive and 22 MPG with four-wheel drive. These are the kind of fuel economy numbers that will help a hard-working family save a few dollars at the pump.

Standard Safety Suite

Chevy has always prioritized passenger safety. This is certainly the case with the 2024 Suburban, which comes with a full complement of airbags positioned throughout the passenger cabin to keep you and your family shielded from injury in the event of a collision.

One other way to keep your family safe is by giving you the ability to avoid accidents. This is why each 2024 Suburban comes equipped with the Chevy Safety Assist suite of six advanced driver assistance features. For example, the Following Distance Indicator will let you know if you are getting too close to the vehicle in front of you. If the system detects an imminent crash, the Forward Collision Alert will sound so that you can take evasive action, while the Automatic Emergency Braking will engage to bring your Suburban to a safe stop or reduce the impact of the collision if an accident is unavoidable.

In addition to the Chevy Safety Assist, you will get a Buckle-to-Drive feature that will not allow you to put the Suburban in gear until the driver’s safety belt is fastened. In addition, you will get an alert if any of your other passengers haven’t buckled up. Finally, the standard Rear Seat Reminder will let you know to check the back seats when you leave your Suburban in case one of your kids has fallen asleep during the ride; this reminds you to count heads before heading out of your vehicle.

The 2024 Chevy Suburban Is Great for Families of All Sizes

Parenting can be a challenging experience, especially if you’ve got quite a few kids. For folks with larger families, few models compare to the Suburban. If you want an SUV with the roominess, safety, comfort, and performance you desire, then the 2024 Chevy Suburban is the one to get for you and your family. Stop in today and drive out with a Suburban. Your family will thank you!

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