CHEVROLET SUBURBAN TEST Drive since 2006
Black Scala
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On the sides and behind chromium, smoothly so much so as not to rush into the eyes, but emphasize the grace of this giant. The usual cars of the European tailoring in comparison with it seem undercases.
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Usually such cars of Russian owners are distinguished by the abundance of everything that can, buying or ordering, hang on the car. This specimen, fortunately, is free from all sorts of trinkets, there are even so-beloved jeepers winch. Therefore, he looks solid and seriously. On the road, Suburban looks like Senbernar among Bologna, and there is no desire to be bored with him, because all the participants in the road are constantly inferior to him.
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Under the bottom, nothing sticks out, despite the abundance of Cardanov and other mechanics. Mighty welded carrier frame, in front - massive forged levers with longitudinal torsion, cross-section with a baseball bat, rear - a solid beam of the bridge.
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What to do? In fact, SUBURBAN from 6.5 liters of Turbodiesel we have already experienced. But it was two and a half years ago. Even if the engine will be the same, it is still interesting if something in the car changed during this time.
The motor sound reminds the operation of a diesel locomotive, but it is only outside. Inside the engine of the engine, it is not audible, nor in the parking lot, neither on the go, only with intensive acceleration appears barely audible rokat of diesel. The machine is easily gaining speed, the machine switches smoothly, without jerks. On a small segment, seventy meters long, Suburban accelerates to hundreds of kilometers per hour. The tachometer arrow dances in the range of 1600-2700 rpm. Honestly, any differences in the dynamics of this suburban from what we had before, we did not notice, overclocking is quite worthy and sensitivity of the driver does not cause.
The machine is equipped with a powerful power steering, therefore, despite the large dimensions, it is managed very easily. The diameter of the reversal seems small, almost like a passenger car, although in fact it is more than 15 meters. On the irregularities of Suburban does not swing as most of the American cars, and in the turns almost no longer, the more rigid suspension affects (remind, the car is ordered). Such a suspension (Air Craft) Americans put on army cars designed for severe operating conditions. Of course, it is less comfortable, but more suitable for our roads. The front disc and rear drum brake mechanisms provide a good slowdown in the heavy machine, and the ABS interferes only during emergency braking and unpleasant sensations does not deliver.
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Compared to the Last year's model, the right side of the dashboard changed a little, where the second airbag was mounted. Because of this, the glove box has noticeably decreased in size. In general, the salon is very convenient - a lot of pockets for small things, and in a large box, which is between the seats, you can put not only a couple of bottles of water, but also a lot of things, and there will still be free space. Round arrow devices are informative and fit well into the interior. An interesting feature of the intra-alone mirror - a compass has been built into it and a system of self-impact when blinding from behind.
American wide side support seats do not have. It's not as bad on the long straight highway, but when maneuvering the seat, it winds pretty much, even the belt does not hold off lateral movements. Sometimes you have to stay for armrests that are equipped with front seats.
With visibility, everything is fine. Front rack, despite the massiveness, does not interfere, and good glazing of the cabin allows you to see everyone on the road. The glasses seem very darkened outside outside, inside it is not felt.
Rear passengers are not closely, and not hot, since in this car already three air conditioners. Why do you ask, the third? And what, the dog should be laughing from the heat?
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This door provides convenient loading and unloading of the boot. Of course, you can place the cargo and on the roof, for this, rubber lining and lower perilts are stretching along it, to which you can bind skis or other sports shells for outdoor activities.
Probably, a rational Europeans is difficult to understand the joy of possession of powerful, all-wheel drive, hefty, voracious Chevrolet Suburban, and the American soul is a joy. And Russian, mysterious, too.
Text: Alexander Vinokurov, Alexey Routers
A source: Motor magazine [№12 / 1996]