There's no mistaking the 'Burb. The Chevrolet Suburban looks like an old friend. It hasn't been completely redesigned since 2000, and the 2004 model retains a family resemblance to Suburbans far older than that.
Two tailgate configurations are available. The one-piece rear hatch ($250) works best for most families. It's lightweight and can be opened with one hand. It comes with a window wiper/washer, and the one-piece window affords the driver a good view rearward. Traditional side-by-side cargo doors are also available. Cargo doors are useful when pulling trailers because they will usually clear the trailer tongue jack. They can also make it easier to control a dog while opening them. In this latest version of the Suburban, the hinges are engineered to let the doors open wide without having to be manually disconnected.
A puddle lamp mounted below the LT's side mirrors shines down to light up the perimeter. It can be turned on using the keyless remote. That's a nice feature when approaching the Suburban in a dark parking garage, as it illuminates underneath the vehicle. It can also be used in the backwoods to spot mud puddles before you step in them or to find things that were dropped or placed around the vehicle.
The Suburban is about 22 inches longer than a Chevy Tahoe. In most respects, it is identical to the more luxurious GMC Yukon XL, which was called Suburban until recent years.
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