Chevrolet Suburban and Traverse Named Top 10 Family Cars by Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com

Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com has named the Chevrolet Suburban and Traverse two of their Top 10 Family Cars for 2011. To compile their list, kbb.com editors examined family-friendly considerations such as safety, comfort, economy of operation, child-friendliness, purchase price and resale value.

In naming the Chevrolet Traverse a top family car,editors wrote:

“No stranger to this list, the Chevy Traverse remains among the most family-friendly vehicles on the market. Practical features like seating for up to eight passengers, abundant cargo space, impressive fuel economy and a five-star overall crash rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) appeal to our pragmatic side, while the 2011 Chevy Traverse'sattractive exterior styling and surprisingly nimble handling help win over our emotions.”

In 2010, sales of the Chevrolet Traverse increased 17 percent over the year before, extending its lead as the best-selling three-row crossover in the United States.

In naming the Chevrolet Suburban a top family car, editors wrote:

“In addition to seating for up to nine passengers, the ability to tow up to 9,600 pounds and a whopping 45.8 cubic feet of cargo space – behind the third row! – the 2011 Chevy Suburban returns better-than-Expedition fuel economy of 15 city and 21 highway miles per gallon. Add to this people- and cargo-moving mix a pleasant ride and all manner of creature comforts, and it's easy to see why the Suburban made our list of Top 10 Family Cars again this year.” 

In 2010, sales of the Chevrolet Suburban increased 10 percent over the year before. Last year also marked the 75^th Anniversary of Suburban, making it the longest-lasting nameplate in the industry.  

“The editors of kbb.com examined many of the same features that families consider when looking for their next car, including safety, value, and efficiency,” said Rick Scheidt, vice president, Chevrolet U.S. marketing. “These attributes have made the Suburban and Traverse perennial favorites with customers, and contributed to Chevrolet’s long history of offering the best family vehicles.”