The Chevy and GMC Suburbans are virtually identical. The only differences are in their logos and the way their options are packaged. The Chevy version comes in three trim levels: base, LS and LT. The GMC Suburban comes in three trim levels as well: the base SL, the SLE and the top-of-the-line SLT.The exterior of the Suburban, redesigned in 1992 when it shifted to the C/K truck platform, remains almost unchanged for 1995. There is one minor, but nonetheless refreshing, improvement: The Suburban is among the first of GM?s vehicles to make the change to one key, rather than two, for the ignition and doors. Also, a remote keyless entry system has been added to the Suburban?s list of optional features for the 1995 model year. Many changes for ?95 are on the interior - a redesigned instrument panel as well as extra safety and convenience features. Most notably, the Suburban now comes equipped with a standard driver?s airbag.
The instrument panel has been updated and now features rounded shapes as opposed to the previous squares. Controls for climate control - located with the sound system controls in the center of the instrument panel - are large, round knobs. The ashtray, now with two 12-volt outlets for cellular phones and other electronic accessories, is mounted below. White-on-black analog gauges are accented with red-orange needles and critical zone markings. And four GM Delco audio systems now are available on the Suburban. A center console (standard with bucket seats, optional with other seat configurations) sits conveniently between the two front seats. It contains a variety of storage nooks and crannies for items such as sunglasses. Likewise, a variety of overhead compartments can store stuff such as a remote garage door opener. Opening the console top reveals a deep storage bin. For 1995, an optional center, which converts to a mobile work station with a pivoting writing surface, is available for commercial users. Dual cupholders slide out from the dash for front-seat passengers. Two more cupholders pull out from the back of the console for rear-seat passengers. All accommodate pop cans, coffee mugs with handles or juice boxes. It?s an understatement to say the Suburban is spacious in its interior. With the rear seats removed, space is a cavernous 145.9 cu. Ft. The storage compartment behind the third seat is a whopping 47.5 cu. ft. Luggage and other gear can easily be stowed through the rear opening, which can be ordered as a traditional tailgate style opening, or open-sideways doors. We?d suggest the open-sideways doors for short drivers. We found it difficult to fully utilize the rear cargo space because the tailgate is so long. The Suburban is available with a variety of seats and seating arrangements. The standard front seat is a 3-passenger bench. Optional is a reclining 60/40 split bench and reclining high-back bucket seats, which were firm and extremely comfortable on a 5-hour drive. The Suburban is equipped with vents in all three rows of seats. Except on the base model, the second row of seats has its own climate controls. We were thankful to have this feature on a summer vacation. The sun blazing through the windshield prompted our front-seat passengers to crank up the air conditioner, but the rear-seat passengers were without benefit of the sun, wanted it less chilled. |
