The Chevrolet Suburban is a three-row SUV with eight seats as standard. Two alternative configurations are offered. A seven-seat layout swaps the second-row bench seat for a pair of comfy captain’s chairs. A nine-seat layout adds a middle seat to the front row, but it provides virtually no legroom.

The front seats are comfortable, and there’s plenty of headroom and legroom, even for taller occupants. The second row is similarly plush, and it can slide fore and aft to accommodate passengers with longer legs. The third row is spacious enough for adults to sit comfortably, at least for shorter outings, though the cushions aren’t as soft as those up front.

The Suburban’s tall ride height and large windows provide a commanding view of the road ahead, as well as good side visibility. Rear visibility is merely adequate, due in part to the thick roof pillars and relatively small side mirrors. Opting for a model with the available rearview camera mirror helps with this.