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Chevrolet Suburban/GMC Yukon XL
Übersicht
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Company
Production1933–present
Body and chassis
ClassExtended Length SUV
RelatedChevrolet Avalanche
Chevrolet Silverado
Chevrolet Tahoe

The Chevrolet Suburban is a large sport utility vehicle from Chevrolet. It is the longest continuous use automobile nameplate in production in the world, starting from 1934 for the 1935 U.S. model year, and has traditionally been one of General Motors' most profitable vehicles. The Suburban has been produced under the Chevrolet, Holden, and GMC marques until the GMC version was rebranded as the GMC Yukon XL. For most of its recent history, the Suburban has been a station wagon-bodied version of the Chevrolet pickup truck, including the Chevrolet C/K and Silverado series of truck-based vehicles. Cadillac offers a version called the Escalade ESV.

The Suburban is sold in the United States (including the insular territories), Canada, Mexico, The Philippines, and the Middle East(Except Israel) as a Left-hand drive vehicle, while The Yukon XL is sold only in North America and The Middle East territories(Except Israel).

History

Several automotive companies in the United States used the "suburban" designation to indicate a windowed, station wagon type body on a commercial frame including DeSoto, Dodge, Plymouth, Studebaker, Nash, Chevrolet, and GMC. Chevrolet began production of its all-steel "carryall-suburban" in 1935. GMC brought out its version in 1937. These vehicles were also known as the "Suburban Carryall" until GM cut the name to simply "Suburban."

GMC's equivalent to the Chevrolet model was originally named "Suburban" as well, until re-branding it to "Yukon XL" for the 2000 model year.

With the end of production of the Dodge Town Wagon in 1966 and the Plymouth Suburban station wagon in 1978, only General Motors continued to manufacture a vehicle branded as a "Suburban", and GM was awarded an exclusive trademark on the name in 1988. The Chevrolet Suburban is one of the largest SUVs on the market today. It has outlasted competitive vehicles such as the International Harvester Travelall, Jeep Wagoneer, and the Ford Excursion. The latest competitor is the extended Ford Expedition EL, which replaced the Excursion.

The Suburban of today is a full-size SUV with three rows of seating, a full pickup truck frame, and V8 engine. It is one of the few station wagons available with all bench rows. The Suburban is the same height and width as the Chevrolet Tahoe, although the Suburban is 20 inches (510 mm) longer. The extra length provides a full-sized cargo area behind the 9 passenger seating area. From 1973 to 2013 it had been available in half-ton and 3/4-ton versions, the latter discontinued after the 2013 model year.

In recent years, the Suburban has been used as a police car, fire chief's vehicle, or EMS fly-car. Suburbans are also used as limousine. The United States Secret Service uses black Suburbans, and operates fully armored versions for the President of the United States when he attends less formal engagements.

In the late 1990s, GM also introduced a RHD version of the Suburban, badged as a Holden, for the Australian market. Sales were low and GM withdrew the model in 2000 from Holden's lineup.

There has been twelve generations of Chevrolet Suburbans since its 1935 debut, the most recent (starting with the 2015 model year) entering showrooms in February 2014. On July 28, 2014, GM revealed details that a thirteenth generation Suburban/Yukon XL would be introduced in 2019. This would take place after the next generation GM trucks are introduced in 2018, which was moved up by nine months (it had been planned for a 2019 launch) in an effort to narrow the competition with Ford's truck and SUV lineup. When it debuts, the vehicles will feature a 10-speed transmission that is under development via joint venture between GM and Ford.[1]

First generation (1933–1934)

1933–1934
Übersicht
Production1933–1934
Body and chassis
Body style2-door wagon
LayoutFR layout

Chevrolet offered a station wagon body, built on the 1/2 ton truck frame. This model was specifically built for National Guard units and Civilian Conservation Corps units. Much of the body was constructed from wood, and could seat up to eight occupants.

Second generation (1935–1940)

1935–1940
Übersicht
Model years1935–1940
Body and chassis
Body style2-door wagon
LayoutFR layout
Dimensions
Wheelbase113.5 in (2,883 mm) [2]

Chevrolet offered the body style as a "Carryall Suburban". It shared the front sheetmetal and frames of the 1/2 ton pickup models of the same year, but featured all-metal wagon bodies differing very little in shape from contemporary "woodie" wagons. Seating for up to eight occupants was available, with three in front row, two in the middle row, and three in the rear row. Either the side-hinged rear panel doors or a rear tailgate/lift window could be selected for cargo area access.

Third generation (1941–1946)

1941–1946
File:1941 Chevrolet Carryall Suburban.jpg
Übersicht
Model years1941–1946
Body and chassis
Body style2-door wagon
LayoutFR layout
Powertrain
Engine216 cu in (3.5 L) I6
228 cu in (3.7 L) I6
Transmission3-speed manual[3]
Dimensions
Wheelbase116 in (2,946 mm)
Length196.625 in (4,994 mm)[3]

Suburbans were built in model years 1941, 1942, and 1946. It was produced during the war as a military transport vehicle.[2] Seating for up to eight occupants was available. Models with rear panel doors were designated "3106," while those with tailgates were designated "3116." The Chevrolet versions were equipped a 216-cubic-inch 6-cylinder engine. The GMC version was equipped with a 228-cubic-inch 6-cylinder engine.

Fourth generation (1947–1955)

1947–1955
Übersicht
Model years1947–1955
AssemblyVan Nuys, California
Body and chassis
Body style2-door carryall
LayoutFR layout
Powertrain
Engine216 cu in (3.5 L) "Stovebolt" OHV I6
235 cu in (3.9 L) "Thriftmaster" I6 after 1954[4]
Transmission3 speed manual
4 speed manual,
4 speed Hydra-Matic automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase116 in (2,946 mm) [4]
Length196⅝"

This model generation was based on the Chevrolet Advance Design series of pickups.

Beginning in 1953, the Hydra-Matic 4-speed automatic transmission was available in GMC models and in the 1954 model year Chevrolet Suburbans. Models with rear panel doors were designated "3106," while those with tailgates were designated "3116." In 1952, the Suburban came with either a tail gate or panel doors.[2] The front bench seat was split, with two seats on the drivers side and a single seat on the passenger side, which slid forward for access to the rear two rows of seats. The second row was a "2/3" seat, requiring occupants to move past the front passenger seat, as well as the second row seats to access the third row.

This was the last series to feature "Canopy Express" models.

The design of the 1949 Suburban would go on to inspire the design of the Chevrolet HHR over half a century later.

Fifth generation (1955–1959)

1955–1959
Übersicht
Model years1955–1959
Body and chassis
Body style2-door carryall
LayoutFront engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine265 cu in (4.3 L) 145 hp (108 kW) V8[5]
283 cu in (4.6 L) 155 hp (116 kW) V8[6]
Transmission3-speed manual, 4-speed manual, 4-speed Hydra-Matic automatic[7]
Dimensions
Wheelbase114 in (2,896 mm) [8]

Updated engineering and styling on Chevrolet trucks was not introduced until March 25, 1955, in the middle of the model year. All Chevrolet truck models received new styling that included a flatter hood, front fenders flush with the body, and a trapezoid grill.[2] The trucks' V-shaped speedometer was shared with passenger car models.[9]

Engines included I-6 and the small block V8s. Chevrolet used its 265 V8 engine, later evolving it to a 283-cubic-inch version. GMC based their V8 on a Pontiac design. Standard Suburban model numbers continued from the previous series, but the introduction of four-wheel-drive models in 1957 added the numbers "3156" for 4WD Suburbans with panel doors, and "3166" for 4WD Suburbans with tailgates.

Sixth generation (1960–1966)

1960–1966
Übersicht
Also calledGMC Carryall
Model years1960–1966
Body and chassis
Body style2-door SUV
LayoutFront engine,
rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine230 cu in (3.8 L) I6 (63-65)

235 cu in (3.9 L) I6 (60-62)

250 cu in (4.1 L) I6 (66)

292 cu in (4.8 L) I6 (63-66)

305 cu in (5.0 L) GMC V6 engine

283 cu in (4.6 L) 175 hp (130 kW) V8 (60-66)

327 cu in (5.4 L) 220 hp (164 kW) V8 (66)[10]
Transmission3-speed synchromesh manual, 4-speed synchromesh, Powerglide[10]
Dimensions
Wheelbase115 in (2,921 mm) [10]
Length199.5 in (5,067 mm) [10]
Width79.5 in (2,019 mm)

The styling of the 1960 - 1961 model year took cues from the late 1950s Chevrolet cars and had large oval ports above the grille. Front independent suspension was new for 1960.[11] The cab featured a "wrap around" windshield. Both tailgate and panel doors rear openings were available. From 1962 onwards, the hood styling was more conservative, with hoods that eliminated the large ports. In 1964, the front glass area was updated to a flatter windshield, and larger door glass. 1,150 lb (520 kg) of cargo could be carried in the back.[12]

This model series introduced a factory-equipped 4WD ("K") option for the first time. The 2WD "C" models introduced a torsion bar-based independent front suspension and trailing arm and coil spring rear. But by 1963, returned to a more conventional coil-spring approach.

Engines included both I-6 and small-block V8s. A 305 cu in (5.0 L) GMC V6 engine was also available on GMC models. This 305 was actually from GMCs medium-duty truck line. It featured high torque, but was also notable for poor fuel economy. Transmissions were a 3-speed and 4-speed manual, and the automatic Powerglide.

A 15-passenger conversion was done by Stageway of Fort Smith, Ark. These modified Suburbans had three doors on the right, a 171 in (4,343 mm) wheelbase, were 273 in (6,934 mm) long, and weighed 6,300 lb (2,858 kg).[2]

One ton (C-30), 10-foot (3 m) panel truck models were no longer available after 1966.

Seventh generation (1967–1972)

1967–1972
Übersicht
Also calledGMC Carryall
Chevrolet Veraneio (Brazil)
Model years1967–1972
Body and chassis
Body style3-door station wagon (North America)
5-door SUV (Brazil)
LayoutFront engine,
rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine305 cu in (5.0 L) V6
292 cu in (4.8 L) I6
283 cu in (4.6 L)V8
307 cu in (5.0 L) V8
350 cu in (5.7 L) 300 hp (224 kW) V8
396 cu in (6.5 L) 310 hp (231 kW) V8[13]
Transmission3-speed manual, 4-speed manual, Powerglide, Turbo-Hydramatic[14]
Dimensions
Wheelbase127 in (3,226 mm) [2][15]
Length215.5 in (5,474 mm) [15]
Chevrolet Suburban C10 badge
Chevrolet Suburban C10

The second generation C/K Suburbans are recognised by having only a single drivers side door and two passenger-side doors. They were available in both 2WD and 4WD models.

Engines included the V6 (e.g., Chevrolet 292-cubic-inch I6, and GMC 305 cubic inch V6), and small-block V8s of the current model year (e.g., 283, 307, 327, 350, 400-cubic-inch V8s.) For the first time, a three-quarter ton version was available.

This series would also be the last to offer C-10 & C-20 panel truck models for commercial purposes, the last year being 1970.

1971 saw the introduction of disc brakes on the front wheels,[16] and 1972 was the last year for coil-spring rear suspension on 2WD models. 1972 also introduced a smaller housing for the rear seat air conditioning (a unit that ran the full length of the roof had been available since 1967). The Comfort-Tilt steering wheel became optional in 1971.[17]

Brazilian version

In 1964, Chevrolet in Brazil introduced a 5-door version of the Suburban called Veraneio (also known as C-14/16). It was based on the 1960-66 US C/K series. The Veraneio used the instrument cluster from the C/K series although the exterior sheet metal layout is exclusive to Brazil. They were initially powered with a Chevrolet 4.2 L inline six based on the pre-1962 "Stovebolt" engines. Later they used the 250-cid 4.1 L engine from Chevrolet's Brazilian mid-size sedan - the Opala. The original version of the Veraneio was kept in production, with another grille and interior, until 1988 (model year 1989), but it was eventually replaced with an updated version based on the C-20 family.

In 1997 GM introduced in Brazil the Silverado pickup, replacing the "C Series". The Brazilian version of the Suburban, which was made in the same style of the 1992 American Tahoe until 2001, was called the Grand Blazer, a successor to the Veraneio. The 4.1 L inline six engine with 138 hp (103 kW) was offered on both models with option for a MWM 4.2 L turbodiesel unit with 168 hp (125 kW).

Eighth generation (1973–1991)

1973–1991
Übersicht
Also calledGMC Suburban
Chevrolet Veraneio (Brazilian version)
Model years1973–1991 (1989–1996 in Brazil)
AssemblyFlint, Michigan
Janesville, Wisconsin
São Caetano do Sul, Brazil
Body and chassis
Body style4-door SUV
2-door SWB SUV (Brazil)
4-door Pickup Truck (Brazil)
LayoutFront engine,
rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
RelatedChevrolet K-Blazer/GMC K-Jimmy
Chevrolet/GMC C/K
Powertrain
EngineDiesel:
4.0 L straight-4 Maxion S4/S4T (Brazilian version only)
5.7 L (350 cu in) V8
6.2 L (379 cu in) V8
Gasoline:
4.1 L straight-six (Brazilian version only)
5.7 L (350 cu in) V8
6.6 L (400 cu in) V8
7.4 L (454 cu in) V8
Transmission3-speed automatic
4-speed automatic
3-speed manual + low transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase129.5 in (3,289 mm)
Length219.1 in (5,565 mm)
Width79.6 in (2,022 mm)
HeightR10: 72.0 in (1,829 mm)
V10: 73.8 in (1,875 mm)
R20: 74.3 in (1,887 mm)
V20: 76.1 in (1,933 mm)

With the third generation Rounded-Line C/R & K/V models, the Suburban became a 4-door vehicle.[18] The Rounded-Line 1970s body style remained largely unchanged for 19 model years - making this series the longest Suburban generation in production. Both 2WD (C/R) and 4WD models (K/V), were offered, as well as half ton and three-quarter ton models ("1500" and "2500" on the Chevrolet models as well as on the GMC models). The one-ton model designation was the C/R or K/V 3500 for GMC and Chevrolet.

Suburbans for model year 1973[19] now had two doors on each side (the previous generation had just one door on the driver's side), front-and-rear air conditioning, a baggage rack, a heater under the third seat and step-plates for easier access.[20] A new Eaton Automatic Differential Lock was introduced as an option extra for the rear differential.

The base engine was the small-block 305-cubic-inch V8. A 350-cubic-inch V8 and a 400-cubic-inch V8 were optional. The 454-cubic-inch big-block V8 was now available for the first time. The 6.2 L (379 cu in) 130 hp (97 kW) Detroit Diesel V8 engine was also available from 1982-onwards.[21] The Diesel later became the engine of choice for Suburbans exported to Europe from USA.

Three-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 automatic transmissions were available for only small block engines. The Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 was used for small and big block and 6.2 diesel engines. The four-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic 700R4 was introduced in 1981 and was available with the small block and the 6.2 diesel. Towing packages, with axle gear reduction and cooling additions for heavy loads, were optional.

Trim options included base (Scottsdale) level and upgraded Silverado versions. An optional 3rd row bench seat allowed for 9-passenger configurations. A rear heating system was optional.

In 1981, automatic locking front hubs were added for shift-on-the-move four-wheel drive models, and the NP208 transfer case replaced the NP205 in most models.[22]

In 1984, asbestos was removed from rear brakes. For 1985, a new grille was used.[23] A total of 64,670 Suburbans were made in 1985.[23]

In 1986 and 1987, the method of fuel delivery for the engines was switched from carburetors to electronic fuel injection. The system that GM chose was called throttle body injection, or TBI. Suburban gained rear-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) for the 1990 model year. A heavy-duty four-speed automatic transmission, the 4L80-E was added in 1991.

In 1988 through 1991, The Grill was redesigned to accommodate a quad side by side headlight setup and a larger marker light/turn signal than the previous dual filament single headlight setup.

GM temporarily changed the usual "C/K" designation to "R" and "V" for the 1987 through 1991 model years. This was done to avoid confusion with the GMT400-based Chevrolet C/K pickup trucks, which were introduced in 1988, during the overlap period.

Ninth generation (1992–1999)

GMT400
Übersicht
Also calledGMC Suburban
Holden Suburban
Model years1992–1999
AssemblyJanesville, Wisconsin
Arlington, Texas
Silao, Mexico
Body and chassis
Body style4-door SUV
LayoutFront engine,
rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
PlatformGMT410/425
RelatedChevrolet Tahoe/GMC Yukon
Powertrain
Engine6.5 L (395 cu in) L56 & L65 Turbo Diesel V8
5.7 L (350 cu in) L05 V8
5.7 L (350 cu in) Vortec L31 V8
7.4 L (454 cu in) L19 V8
7.4 L (454 cu in) Vortec L29 V8
Transmission4-speed automatic 5-speed manual NV4500
Dimensions
Wheelbase131.5 in (3,340 mm)
LengthChevrolet: 219.5 in (5,575 mm)
1992–94 GMC: 218.9 in (5,560 mm)
1995–96 GMC: 220.0 in (5,588 mm)
Width73.6 in (1,869 mm) (1992–94 Chevrolet) – 77.0 in (1,956 mm) (1995–96 GMC)
Height68.8 in (1,748 mm) (1992–94 GMC) – 74.6 in (1,895 mm) (1997–99 2500 4WD)

The GMT400-based Suburbans were introduced in the 1992 model year. The similar pickup truck models had switched to the newer platforms in the 1988 model year. Both 2WD and 4WD models, designated "C" and "K", were offered, as well as half ton and three-quarter ton ("1500" and "2500") models.

The base engine for all variants was the small-block 5.7 L (350 cu in) V8. The big-block 7.4 L (454 cu in) V8 was optional for the 2500 series. The optional 6.5 L Turbo diesel was available on all models - though rare on the 1500 series. The 6.5 L Turbo diesel used in the Tahoe was detuned to 380 lb⋅ft (520 N⋅m) torque due to the limitation of the 8.5-inch (220 mm) axle capacity. 1500 Suburbans with the 6.5 L Turbo diesel used the 14 bolt axle from the 2500 series. Ground clearance was 6.9 inches, the approach angle was 18 degrees for the K-1500 (28 degrees for the K-2500) and the break over angle was 18 degrees.[24]

Transmissions included the 4L60 4-speed automatic in the 1500 series, and the heavier duty 4L80 4-speed automatic in the 2500 series. The manual transmission option from the previous generation was dropped.

The GMT400 series introduced independent front suspension. The 2WD models used coil springs and 4WD models used torsion bars in the front suspension. All models used a live axle and leaf springs in the rear.

0-60 mph time for a 1995 Suburban was 11.7 seconds.[24] City fuel economy was 13mpg[24] and highway was 15.[24] The turning circle was 47.8 ft.[24] In 1996, fuel economy had improved to 17mpg highway.[25]

Trim options included a base-level version, the LS, and the LT. Interior seating arrangements allowed for either bucket or bench seating in the first row, and optional 3rd row bench. The vehicle could be configured from 2- to 9-passenger seating.

Beginning in 1994, GM began making numerous annual changes to the Suburban, including:

  • Revised front clip and center stop lamp (1994)
  • Revised interior including a driver-side air bag, revised side mirrors (1995)
  • Revised Vortec L31 (350 cu. in.) and Vortec 7400 (454 cu. in) engines with increased power and fuel efficiency, electronic 4WD shifting, daytime running lights, illuminated entry, and some new interior features (1996)
  • Revised transmissions, improved steering system and added passenger-side air bag (1997)
  • Onstar, PassLock security system and full-time AutoTrac 4WD option added, next generation "depowered" air bags, revised steering wheel, transmissions revised again (1998)
  • No major changes upon introduction of redesigned 2000 models (1999)

In 1998, Holden introduced a right-hand-drive version of Suburban for the Australian and New Zealand markets with either petrol or diesel motors. A modified dashboard from 1995 to 2005 RHD Chevrolet Blazer was used. Sealed beam headlights (from the 1988-93 C/K series) were used in place of the one-piece composite headlights sold in the USA and Canada. The models were withdrawn as a Holden brand because of low quality and sales.

Tenth Generation (2000–2006)

GMT800
Übersicht
Also calledGMC Yukon XL
Cadillac Escalade ESV
Model years2000–2006
AssemblyJanesville, Wisconsin
Arlington, Texas
Silao, Mexico
Body and chassis
Body style4-door SUV
LayoutFront engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
PlatformGMT830
RelatedCadillac Escalade
Chevrolet Avalanche
Chevrolet Tahoe/GMC Yukon
Hummer H2
Powertrain
Engine5.3 L (325 cu in) Vortec V8[citation needed]
5.7 L (350 cu in) Vortec V8[citation needed]
6.0 L (364 cu in) Vortec V8[26]
8.1 L (496 cu in) Vortec V8[citation needed]
Transmission4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase130.0 in (3,302 mm)
Length219.3 in (5,570 mm)
Width78.8 in (2,002 mm) – 79.8 in (2,027 mm)
Height73.3 in (1,862 mm) (2000–02 Chevy 1500 4WD) – 77.1 in (1,958 mm) (Yukon XL 2500 4WD)
GMT800 GMC Yukon XL
GMT800 GMC Yukon XL Denali

The GMT800-based Suburbans were introduced in late 1999 for the 2000 model year. They were sold in two series: 1/2-ton 1500 and 3/4-ton 2500. Suburbans came in Base, LS and LT trims. Optional was pushbutton 4-wd with low-range transfer case). A tow hitch with trailer wiring plug was optional.

For 2000, Chevrolet's long-serving 5.7 L and 7.4 L V8 engines were retired along with the 6.5 L diesel. New engines were 5.3 L (325 cu in) the 1500 series and 6.0 L (364 cu in) for the 2500 series.

New features included:

  • A spare tire relocated beneath the vehicle (instead of in the cargo area as on previous models)
  • "Puddle lamps" in the exterior mirrors on LS and LT models
  • New instrument panel including a driver message center and engine hour meter
  • Electronic climate control available on LT models
  • Four-wheel disc brakes
  • Load-leveling Autoride suspension available on LT models
  • Premium Ride rear self-leveling suspension available on LS models

For 2001, the 6.0 L V8 in 2500-series Suburbans gained 20 hp (15 kW) from a number of changes including aluminum cylinder heads. A new 8.1 L (496 cu in) V8 was added as an option for the 2500 as well. OnStar became standard on LT models and LS models with the new Z71 package. Quadrasteer four-wheel steering was added as an option on 1500 series trucks.

2002 saw several optional features made standard equipment on the LS model, including front and rear air conditioning, alloy wheels, power windows, power front seats, side steps, fog lamps, and heated outside rear view mirrors. Base models were discontinued, leaving LS and LT.

The 5.3 L V8 in the 1500 series added flex-fuel capability. The 6.0 engine was not available in the 1500 series.

For 2003, all GM full-size trucks received an upgraded interior, with better-quality materials and other enhancements. New radios offered Radio Data System compatibility, XM satellite radio, Bose sound and improved ergonomics. Adjustable pedals were added as an option, and the instrument cluster-mounted Driver Information Center was improved and monitored up to 34 vehicle functions. A Panasonic DVD system was added as an option.

GM's Stabilitrak system was added, and Quadrasteer became available on 2500 series Suburbans. Towing capacity for Quadrasteer-equipped vehicles was reduced by 300 lbs (the weight of the system).[27]

For 2004, 1500-series Suburbans received the Hydroboost braking system that was previously introduced in the 2500 series.

The Mexican-market Suburban received a front end update this year, matching that of the Silverado.

The 2005 model year saw the long-standard side-hinged panel doors discontinued in favor of the formerly optional liftgate. All engines switched to an all-electric cooling system to reduce power loss and fuel consumption.

The Z71 package, long exclusive to 4wd models, became available on 2wd Suburbans. OnStar also became standard across the board.

Finally, Stabilitrak became standard on all models shortly after the start of the model year.

For 2006, the GMT800 Suburban's last year, a special LTZ trim package became available, featuring 20-inch (510 mm) wheels, all-wheel drive, and the LQ4 6.0 L engine of the 2500 series of trucks and SUVs.

The catalytic converters were relocated closer to the engine. The XM radio antenna and the OnStar antenna were combined into a single unit. There were plans for a 6 door version code named GMT836 but it was never released.

Engines

  • Vortec 5300 325 cu in V8 270 hp (00), 285 hp(01-03) 295 hp (04-06)03-06 at 5200 rpm and 335 lb·ft (454 N.m) of torque at 4000 rpm.
  • Vortec 6000 364 cu in V8 (335 hp at 5200 rpm and 375 lb⋅ft (508 N⋅m) of torque at 4000 rpm).
  • Vortec 8100 496 cu in V8 (325 hp at 4200 rpm and 447 lb⋅ft (606 N⋅m) of torque at 3200 rpm).

Eleventh generation (2006–2014)

GMT900
Übersicht
Also calledGMC Yukon XL
Cadillac Escalade ESV
VIA VTrux SUV
Model years2007–2014
AssemblyJanesville, Wisconsin, U.S.
Arlington, Texas, U.S.
Silao, Mexico
Body and chassis
Body style4-door SUV
LayoutFront engine,
rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
PlatformGMT930:
GMT931 (Suburban)
GMT932 (Yukon XL)
RelatedCadillac Escalade
Chevrolet Avalanche
Chevrolet Tahoe/GMC Yukon
T-98 Kombat/Dartz
Powertrain
Engine5.3 L (325 cu in) Vortec V8
6.0 L (364 cu in) Vortec V8
6.2 L (376 cu in) Vortec V8
Transmission4-speed automatic
6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase130.0 in (3,302 mm)[28]
Length222.4 in (5,649 mm)[28]
Width79.1 in (2,009 mm)
Height76.8 in (1,951 mm)
Denali: 77.1 in (1,958 mm)
2010 GMC Yukon XL SLT
GMT900 GMC Yukon XL Denali
Suburbans in U.S. President George W. Bush's motorcade, 2008

The 2007 model year Suburban and Yukon XL were unveiled at the 2006 Los Angeles Auto Show in January. Production of the redesigned GMT900 Suburban and Yukon XL began at Janesville Assembly and Silao Assembly in March 2006, with the vehicles arriving at dealerships in April.

The new models were redesigned with more modern, less boxy styling,[28] already seen on the previously released 2007 Tahoes and Yukons. The exterior features a more aerodynamic shape, made partly by a steeply raked windshield angle. The new design is more aerodynamic.

The interior has a redesigned dashboard and improved seats. It still retains its 9-passenger seating availability, which is available on LS models only. LT2, and LT3 models have leather seating and available 6-, 7-, and 8-passenger seating. There is a Z71 package available on LT2 and LT3 models which includes two-tone leather seats. All Mexican-built Suburbans including the 9-seat models offer the special two-tone leather seating used by the Z71. Chevrolet-Mexico offers a police variant of the Suburban with factory installed armor plate and an uprated Vortec 8100 RPO L18 and is arranged in the 9-seat configuration retaining the two tone leather trim of the Z71. This model is used by Mexican Police and is marketed as the LT-P (P for Policia) the Suburban LTZ comes standard with a DVD player,GPS navigation enhanced radio that is touch screen.

For the 2010 model year, in which U.S. News & World Report ranked it as the number one affordable large SUV,[29] the Suburban will add a new premium interior package that includes tri-zone climate control and handy features like Bluetooth and rear audio controls. In addition, radios that are standard in all 2010 trims get a USB port, allowing for music to be played from auxiliary devices though the radio, as well as charging other small electronics. The 6.0 liter engine in the 2010 models will also be flex fuel capable. Minor front end changes including a slightly raised front bumper and side torso air bags were also made standard for 2010.

In February 2010, Chevrolet unveiled a 75th anniversary edition of the Suburban, which will have the LTZ trim with white diamond tricoat exterior paint and cashmere interior, along with standard 20-inch chrome-clad wheels, revised roof rails, integrated navigation radio, XM Satellite Radio, Bluetooth phone connectivity, rearview camera, rear park assist, remote starting, adjustable pedals, and leather upholstery with heated/cooled front seats. Chevrolet says that the anniversary edition will be limited to 2,570 units because of the amount of white diamond paint GM can procure.[30]

The 5.3 L and 6.0 L engines carried over, and a new 403 horsepower (301 kW) 6.2 L Vortec V8 was added for the Yukon XL Denali.[citation needed] The 8.1 L engine was dropped.

For the 2011 model year, the Suburban will add three new exterior colors to the lineup: Mocha Steel Metallic, Green Steel Metallic, and Ice Blue Metallic. The trims will also get an updated modification, with the rear audio system, Bluetooth, floor console/storage area, wood grain interior, luggage rack rails, body-color exterior door handle/mirror caps and premium-cloth front bucket seats now standard on the 1LS trim, and chrome recovery hooks, two-speed transfer case, and 20-inch chrome wheels standard on its 1LZ 4WD models. In addition, the trailering package will feature the trailer brake controller as a standard on all trims.[31]

For the 2012 model year, trailer sway control and Hill Start Assist become standard on all trims, while the LTZ trim added a heated steering wheel and Side Blind Zone Alert as a standard.[32] Also, the LT1/2 options for the Suburban and SLE1/2 and SLT1/2 options on the Yukon XL were discontinued, leaving the Suburban with only a LS, LT and LTZ trim and the Yukon XL with a SLE and SLT trim. On March 30, 2012, GMC celebrated its 100th anniversary by releasing a special edition of its Yukon XL, offering a Heritage Edition trim package.[33] This would also be the final year that three colors, Graystone Metallic, Gold Mist Metallic and Blue Topaz Metallic, would be offered, along with the all season blackwall P265/65R18 tires.

For the 2013 model year, two new colors were offered: Champagne Silver Metallic and Blu-ray Metallic (extra charge). Also new is Powertrain Grade Braking, normal mode. The 2013 arrived for Chevrolet dealers in June 2012.[34]

For the 2014 model year, power-adjustable pedals, remote vehicle starter system and rear parking assist along with rear vision camera and inside mirror with camera display will become standard on the Suburban LS trims. In addition, Concord Metallic (which was supposed to be available for the 2013 MY) will be added to the Suburban color offerings for the 2014 models.[35] For the Yukon XL, a convenience package will now become standard on its SLE models, along with a new color, Deep Indigo Metallic.[36] In February 2014, The Suburban came in second behind the Tahoe among the top-ranked large affordable SUVs by U.S News & World Report.[37] This would be followed by being acknowledged as an award recipient in the large SUV category by JD Power and Associates in July 2014.[38]

The three-quarter ton model's towing capacity is 9,600 lb (4,400 kg), being one of the best of any 4x4 SUV and matched only by the Toyota Sequoia's towing capacity. The three-quarter ton model also has a GCVW of 16,000 lb (7,300 kg).

The 2500 Suburban was originally sourced from Silao, Mexico from 2007 to 2008 but was moved to the Arlington, Texas assembly plant for the 2009 model year, where production of all GM fullsize SUVs was consolidated after the closing of the Janesville plant.[39][40]

GM discontinued the 2500 3/4 Ton versions of both Suburban and Yukon XL models after the 2013 model year.[41][42]

The eleventh generation Suburban's design provided the basis for the Declasse Granger and its law enforcement counterparts, a line of fictitious SUVs that are featured in the Grand Theft Auto video game series as of Grand Theft Auto V.

Twelfth Generation (2015)

GMT K2YC/G
Übersicht
Also calledGMC Yukon XL
Cadillac Escalade ESV (2015-)
Model years2015 (debuting 2014)
AssemblyArlington, Texas, U.S.
Body and chassis
LayoutFront engine,
rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
PlatformGMT K2XX
Suburban: GMTK2YC
Yukon XL/Denali XL: GMTK2YG
RelatedCadillac Escalade (2015)
Chevrolet Tahoe/GMC Yukon (2015)
Powertrain
Engine5.3 L (325 cu in) EcoTec3 V8 FlexFuel
6.2L EcoTec3 V-8 FlexFuel (Yukon Denali/Yukon XL Denali)[43]
Transmission6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase130.0 in (3,302 mm)
Length224.4 in (5,700 mm)
Width80.5 in (2,045 mm)
Height74.4 in (1,890 mm)
Denali: 77.1 in (1,958 mm)
2015 GMC Yukon Denali XL at the Rochester International Auto Show.

On September 10, 2013, GM announced that the twelfth generation Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon XL, and Yukon Denali XL would be introduced to the public on September 12, 2013,[44] and unveiled the vehicles in different locations (The Suburban in New York, Yukon XL in Los Angeles) on that date.[45] Both vehicles are based on the GMT K2XX platform and will carry unique serial designated numbers, identified by platform (K2), brand (YC for Chevrolet, YG for GMC), drivetrain (C for 2WD; K for 4WD), tonnage (15 for half-ton, 25 for 3/4-ton, 35 for 1-ton), wheelbase (7 for short, 9 for long), and 06 for SUV, which means that a K2YC-K-15-9-06 would be identified as a Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4WD.[46] The Suburban and Yukon XL went on sale in February 2014 as a 2015 model,[47][48] with the vehicles built exclusively in Arlington, Texas.[49]

Production Details

The first reveals came on April 10, 2013 when Motor Trend posted the first spy shots of GM's large SUV lineup, using front covers borrowed from the Ford Expedition to throw the competition off.[50] Then on May 15, 2013, GM unveiled more new spy shots of the next generation Chevrolet Suburban/GM Yukon XL, which was expected to have the same frontal design as the Silverado but would have a more boxy style than the previous generations.[51]

On September 12, 2013, GM released the photos and press release of the newly redesigned Suburban and Yukon XL, and was later showcased to the public for the first time on September 27, 2013, at the State Fair of Texas.[52][53] This move by the way comes on the heels of the 80th anniversary of the first production of the Suburban in 1934.

The designs and concepts were created by GM's exterior design manager Chip Thole (prior to his transfer to GM's Buick design studio in 2013), who told Truck Trend in a February 17, 2014 interview "I start with what intuition tells me about the market and get the team going on that. You look at trends around the industry -- fashion, culture, what people are buying, what they say they want now -- and project that into the future. The fun part is putting those ideas to paper and going from there." He then added "We wanted to take what was good about today's vehicles, bring that forward and make them new and different with that spark of freshness that people recognize, without making them gimmicky or overdone." Thole also challenged his design team to help bring ideas to the SUVs, which lead to the split headlamps and a more graphic feel for the Suburban design, while a more industrial but sculptured look was added to the Yukon XL to give it a unique identity of its own.[54]

Production on the Suburban and Tahoe began in December 2013 with the first completed SUVs being used for testing purposes.[55] GM then officially started shipping the vehicles to dealerships on February 5, 2014.[56] It is estimated that it takes 8–10 weeks to assemble the SUVs, save for the upgrades on the level trims and destination scheduling.[57]

Chevrolet introduced the designs, choices and build-your-own features for the 2015 models on its website in January 2014 with a set price starting at $47,000 (2WD) to $50,000 (4WD) for the LS trim, $52,000 (2WD) to $55,000 (4WD) for the LT trim, and $61,000 (2WD) to $65,000 (4WD) for the LTZ trim.[58][59][60] The pricing on GMC's Yukon XL's are set at around $49,000 (2WD) to $52,000 (4WD) for the SLE, $57,000 (2WD) to $60,000 (4WD) for the SLT, and $65,000 (2WD) to $68,000 (4WD) for the Denali trims.[61]

Eigenschaften

The front fascias of the Chevy Suburban and GMC Yukon XL are distinct, but from the base of the A-pillars back, they share most of the same styling cues. This now includes inlaid doors that tuck into the door sills, instead of over them, improving aerodynamics, fuel economy, and lessens interior noise. The hoods and liftgate panels are made of aluminum in an effort to reduce vehicle weight, and the wiper blades that was located on the liftgate door is moved to the rear spoiler located on the top of the rear liftgate window. Also noticeable is the SUV's length, which expands from 222.4 in (5,649 mm) to 224.4 in (5,700 mm) and its width from 79.1 in (2,009 mm) to 80.5 in (2,045 mm), while the height decreases from 76.8 in (1,951 mm) to 74.4 in (1,890 mm), thus allowing the vehicle to become slightly leaner, a little bit wider, more streamlined, and roomier.

A more-efficient, direct-injected EcoTec3 V8 powertrain (5.3 for the Suburban, 6.2 for Yukon XL/Yukon Denali XL) coupled with improved aerodynamics, helped the SUVs offer greater estimated highway fuel economy and improving its MPG and CAFE estimates to 16MPG (City)/23MPG (Highway)/18 (Combined) for 2WD, and 15MPG (City)/22MPG (Highway)/18 (Combined) for 4WD.[62] The increased MPGs also vaulted the Suburban/Yukon XL into the top spot among large SUVs with the most efficient MPG rating numbers for this segment.[63] However, when Motor Trend (which placed the 2015 Suburban on the front cover of its June 2014 issue) did a road test review on the SUVs on April 3, 2014, it estimated the 4WD MPG on the Suburban LTZ to be slightly better at around 15.2 City and 22.3 Highway, while the 4WD Yukon Denali XL, whose MPG is rated at 14 City/20 Highway, was estimated lower at 12.4 City and 19.2 Highway.[64]

Like the 2007-14 version, both the Suburban and Yukon XL do not share a single piece of sheetmetal or lighting element with the brands' full-size pick-up trucks, and the front grilles of both vehicles are slightly altered to give it their own identity. The front headlights features projector-beam headlamps that flanks the Chevrolet-signature dual-port grille – chrome on all models, sweeping into the front fenders, while the LTZ trims features high-intensity discharge headlamps and light-emitting diode daytime running lamps. The Yukon XL also feature projector-beams on all trims as well. The improved safety features included a 360-degree radar detection for crash avoidance and occupant protection and a high-tech anti-theft system that now includes vertical and interior sensors, in-glass and window breaking, a triggering alarm and a shutdown device that prevents the vehicle from moving. The latter is expected to address the issues regarding the constant thefts of the vehicles, especially with the previous generation's removable seats and items left in the cargo space, which has become a target for carjackers who see the third row seats as valuable on the black market.[65] According to General Motors’ head of Global Vehicle Security Bill Biondo, “We have engineered a layered approach to vehicle security,” adding that “With new standard features and the available theft protection package, we are making the vehicles less attractive target to thieves and more secure for our customers.”[66]

Also new are the addition of fold-flat second and third-row seats (replacing the aforementioned removable third seats), which is now a standard feature but can be equipped with an optional power-folding feature for the upgraded trims, and an additional two inches of leg room for second-row passengers. HD radio became a standard feature on all trims. Multiple USB ports and power outlets are now spread throughout their interiors, including one 110-volt, three-prong outlet on both Suburban and Yukon XL, with the Suburban adding an available eight-inch color touch screen radio with next-generation MyLink connectivity along with an available rear-seat entertainment system with dual screens and Blu-ray DVD player, while the Yukon XL adds a standard eight-inch-diagonal color touch screen radio with enhanced IntelliLink and available navigation. A 4G LTE WiFi access system, along with Siri Eyes Free and text messaging alerts, was included into all vehicles that feature the OnStar device around the second quarter of 2014.[67][68]

The Yukon XL interior has more additional features that includes seats stuffed with dual-firmness foam, a standard Bose sound system and SD card slots, and laminated glass for the windshield and front windows, decreasing interior noise. The Denali Yukon XLs comes equipped with active noise-cancellation technology, with GM's third-generation magnetic ride control suspension as a standard feature, which is optional on the Suburban LTZ models, whose upgraded features also includes a real-time damping system that delivers more precise body motion control by "reading" the road every millisecond, and changing damping in just five milliseconds.

The Suburban will have eight color palettes to choose from for the 2015 model year: Champagne Silver Metallic, Silver Ice Metallic, White Diamond Tricoat, Sable Metallic, Crystal Red Tricoat, Summit White, Tungsten Metallic, and Black.[69] The GMC Yukon XL palettes will be available in nine colors: Onyx Black, Summit White, Quicksilver Metallic, Champagne Silver Metallic, Iridium Metallic, Bronze Alloy Metallic, Crystal Red Tintcoat, White Diamond Tricoat, and Midnight Amethyst Metallic. The latter three will be the most expensive color trim options.[70]

Trims

For Chevrolet Suburban

  • Suburban LS:
    • New 5.3L V8 engine with Direct Injection
    • Seating for up to nine (optional on LS only)
    • Fold-flat second- and third-row seats
    • Automatic tri-zone climate controls
    • Front center air bag
    • Rear vision camera
    • Rear Park Assist
    • Remote vehicle starter system
  • Suburban LT:
    • Leather-appointed trim
    • Heated front bucket seats with memory
    • Power liftgate with programmable height
    • Lane Departure Warning
    • Forward Collision Alert
    • Chevrolet MyLink
    • Bose premium sound system
  • Suburban LTZ:
    • High-intensity discharge headlamps
    • LED daytime running lamps
    • Passive entry with push-button start (optional on LT)
    • Front Park Assist
    • 12-way power-adjustable heated and cooled front seats
    • Memory power-tilt and telescoping steering column
    • Power-release second-row and power-fold third-row seats (optional on LT)
    • Side Blind Zone Alert with Rear Cross Traffic Alert
    • Lane Change Assist (optional on LT)

Z71 and Texas Edition

On August 29, 2014, Chevrolet announced that the Z71 package would return with a launch by leaking a photo that displayed the Z71 badge on one of its large SUVs.[71] On September 26, 2014, Chevrolet debuted the updated Z71 Suburban at the State Fair of Texas, along with the debut of the Texas Edition Suburban, the latter due to Texas having the largest units of Suburbans sold in the United States (As of August 2014, sales of the Chevrolet SUVs in Texas was up 37 percent) and to celebrate the 60th anniversary of GM's Arlington Assembly plant; production begins in October 2014.

As with the previous Z71 Suburbans, this version will continue to be offered in a 4WD LT trim only, featuring a front skid plate, off-road tires mounted on 18-inch wheels, a unique grille, running boards and "Z71" identification inside and out. Fog lamps, front tow hooks and front parking assist are also included. The Texas Edition will be available in both LT and LTZ trims, featuring a maximum trailering package, twenty-inch polished aluminum wheels (on LT models), twenty-two-inch premium painted aluminum wheels (on LTZ models), and a exclusive "Texas Edition" badge. The Texas Edition Suburban package will be part of a lineup that will also use the package, alongside the Tahoe and Silverado.[72]

Additional Changes and Upgrades

On September 18, 2013, Chevrolet stated that there would be no diesel variant of the full-size SUVs planned for the 2015 model year; [73] and later stated in an interview that GM will not offer the 3/4 ton version or a 1-ton version in the 2015 model, meaning that customers wanting the heavy-duty version of the Suburban and Yukon XL will have to wait until at least the 2016 model year (depending on if there will be enough interest from customers, since GM discontinued the 3/4 ton versions after the 2013 model year because of soft sales).[74] GM will also offer another off-road variant or trim for the Suburban and Yukon XL starting with the twelfth generation, which is in the planning stages.[75]

One concept design for the Suburban called the Half-Pipe, whose features include roof racks and crossbars to mount skis, was featured at the SEMA Show on November 4, 2013; its parts will be available for order at Chevrolet Accessories.[76] This would later be followed by a video chat from GMC about the Yukon XL on November 6, 2013, which confirmed that the reason for the safety and fuel economy was the catalyst for GMC to no longer offer an AWD in the Yukon Denali XL and added that there will be no volume controls or devices in the rear seating area to operate the DVD system.[77] On February 12, 2014, Callaway Cars announced that it will add an upgraded supercharged package to the Suburban for an additional $17,000.[78]

Reviews and Reception

The news of the redesigned Suburban and Yukon XL have so far been met with positive reviews from automotive critics who praised GM's devotion and commitment to keeping the Suburban and its sister SUVs in production due to their popularity and sales.[79][80][81][82]

A test drive that was done on February 25, 2014 received positive reviews for its speed, handling, technology, and performance from The Fast Lane,[83] and an overall 9 rating (out of 10) from Canada's Autonet.ca.[84] Truck Trend quoted that they never really thought of the Suburban and Yukon XL as "one-percent" vehicles (referring to their previous generations and its upper-class and family-oriented customers), they're now solidly "ten-percenters" with the updated versions.[85]

The interest in the redesigned Suburban has also translated into surging sales. As of April 2014 it saw a 109.8 percent spike with most dealers reporting that the vehicles are being sold within 10 days after it arrives on the dealership lots with customers opting for the fully loaded LTZ model, making it one of Chevrolet's fastest selling brands in 2014.[86] The twelfth generation Suburban is also a hot seller in the Middle East, where as of August 2014 has seen a 37% increase in sales, with most of the purchases coming from Saudi Arabia (65%), the United Arab Emirates (15%) and Qatar (108%).[87] By the end of September 2014, GM sold more than 4101 units of the Suburban (up 50.1%), while the Yukon XL posted 2165 units sold (up 64%), with GM boasting that 80% of the vehicles sold were its large SUVs.[88]

However at the same time it has seen mixed comments from message boards like Autoblog and Chevrolet's Facebook page, mainly about the front grille, its boxy design, and GM's decision to not include additional or optional features to the Suburban, like a Duramax engine. In a review from Automobile Magazine, writer Greg Migliore notes that despite the reception from both sides and the possibility that other automakers might exit the large SUV segment, that with this 12th generation, "GM is clearly hoping the Suburban makes it to the century mark." [89]

Safety

2007-14

For the 2009 model year, the Suburban received the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) best rating of 5 stars in the frontal driver/passenger and side driver/passenger categories.

NHTSA Chevrolet Suburban crash test results (For 2009 models):[90]

  • Frontal Driver:
  • Frontal Passenger:
  • Side Driver:
  • Side Rear Passenger:
  • 2WD Rollover:
  • 4WD Rollover:

2015-present

For the 2015 model year, the Suburban received an NHTSA rating of 4 stars overall, with the side driver/passenger categories receiving 5 stars. (Because of more stringent tests, 2011 and newer model ratings are not comparable to 1990–2010 ratings.)

NHTSA Chevrolet Suburban crash test results (For 2015 models):[91]

  • Frontal Driver:
  • Frontal Passenger:
  • Side Driver:
  • Side Rear Passenger:
  • 2WD Rollover:
  • 4WD Rollover:

1995-99 Suburban

It gave the Suburban a Marginal rating along with the Tahoe and Yukon. The Escalade got an Acceptable rating

2000-06 Suburban

The Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon and Escalade a Good rating and a Best Pick. However all 4 including the Yukon XL got a Poor rating in the side impact.

2007-14 Suburban

The Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon and Escalade earned a Good rating in the front offset. However 2007-09 models without side airbags got a Poor rating. Models with them got a Marginal rating. 2010-14 models got a Top Safety pick

2015-present models

All of the K2XX except the Chevrolet / GMC 1500 series pickups, have not been tested. The pickups have only been tested against the moderate overlap test, for which they received a good rating.

Recalls

On March 28, 2014, GM announced a recall on the 2015 Suburban and Yukon XL in order to fix a “transmission oil cooler line that is not securely seated in its fitting,” causing the vehicle to stop and rupture the oil cooling line, resulting in the engine to malfunction and catching fire immediately.[92] The move comes on the heels on an incident that happened on March 23, 2014, when a 2015 GMC Yukon caught fire and went up in flames in Anaheim, California during a test drive.[93] Despite being an isolated incident, the 2015 Suburban and Yukon XL are not tied to GM's announced recall of its vehicles (from previous generation models and discontinued brands that were produced prior to, during, and after, GM's restructuring in 2010) that was made on March 17, 2014.[94]

On June 6, 2014, GM issued another recall on the 2015 Suburban and Yukon XL because their radio control modules may not work, and thus prevent certain audible safety warnings.[95] This would be followed two weeks later on June 27, 2014 with another recall, in which the transfer case "may electronically switch to neutral without input from the driver," adding that if this occurs while the vehicle is moving, power will not be sent to the wheels, meaning that if the vehicle is parked, it may roll away unexpectedly if the parking brake has not been set.[96]

Yearly American sales

Beginning in 1999, GM re-branded the GMC Suburban as the Yukon XL.

Calendar Year Chevrolet Suburban GMC Suburban Yukon XL Total U.S. sales
1996[97] 94,010 43,161 - 137,171
1997 99,068 43,137 - 142,205
1998[98] 108,933 42,423 - 151,356
1999[98] 138,977 44,886 1,857 185,720
2000[99] 133,123 4,776 47,016 184,915
2001[99] 154,782 94 70,706 225,582
2002[citation needed] 151,056 - 67,556 218,612
2003[citation needed] 135,222 - 70,887 206,109
2004[100] 119,545 - 65,917 185,462
2005[100] 87,011 - 53,652 140,663
2006[101] 77,211 - 45,413 122,624
2007[102] 83,673 - 45,303 128,976
2008[102] 54,058 - 26,404 80,462
2009[103] 41,055 - 16,819 57,874
2010[104] 45,152 - 23,797 68,949
2011[105] 49,427 - 25,223 74,650
2012 48,116 - 23,427 71,543
2013[106] 51,260 - 31,258 82,518

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