Suburban wikipedia The Plymouth Suburban is a Plymouth station wagon [1] produced from [2] to Prior to , Plymouth had offered only a 4-door "woodie" station wagon, which was expensive not only to build, but also to buy. In , Plymouth revolutionised the US station wagon market by introducing the industry's first all-steel body station wagon, the Suburban. The Suburban for was accompanied by a four-door Special Deluxe wagon, the last of the "woodies", for those wanting something a little more traditional. Vinyl upholstery was used, as this was more hard-wearing for utilitarian use. Motive power was the Chrysler Corporation's smallest six, a The Suburban continued to with few changes other than annual styling applications including a new body in and again in New for was the Hydrive automatic transmission, which was really a manual with a torque converter that eliminated shifting between second and third, [7] sharing lubrication between engine and transmission. All-new Virgil Exner styling and a good year for all manufacturers, contributed to Plymouth's best year ever of , cars. For the Plymouth station wagons were grouped in their own separate series [9] instead of being a part of the standard range of models the Deluxe in , the Concord in , the Cambridge for and the Plaza and Belvedere in The tail lamps were larger. A new body arrived in , again by Exner. So modern was the design in comparison to the , that Plymouth's ad men proclaimed "Suddenly it's ! The Suburban was a separate model line in its own right. Separating the wagons from the other lines was done to limit confusion when ordering parts. Station wagons were growing in popularity, but never matched sedans in volume. Hence there were certain compromises made over the years by all manufacturers. Ford was known to sell Mercury wagons on the shorter Ford wheelbase, particularly in the Comet and Meteor series, and Oldsmobile , Buick and Pontiac Bonneville full size wagons all shared Chevrolet 's inch wheelbase for a time unlike the sedans and coupes on their Chrysler reversed this. This made it difficult for Plymouth to compete in price with Ford and Chevrolet , but did allow them to claim the roomiest wagon in the low-priced field. It also meant the wagons used many parts shared with Chryslers, DeSotos and Dodges, but not other Plymouths. The unique name meant Plymouth dealers were limited in liability; when a mechanic found his new torsion bar was inches too short to fit, he had no one but himself to blame for requesting a Belvedere part instead of a Sport Suburban part. Suburbans for were quite similar to those sold in '57, but with detail changes like an under-bumper grille and a V in the grille centre. The rear vision mirror was mounted on the dashboard moved off center toward the driver's side. Although based on the same body, Plymouth Suburbans featured an 'egg-crate' grille and side trim changes, while the front bumper lost its raised centre section and larger tail lamps set the s apart from the rear. Unitary construction was the song being sung of the Plymouth range. Styling changes included a flat hood from fender to fender, and more pronounced tail fins tacked on the rear. The P-L-Y-M-O-U-T-H lettering returned, along the front of the hood, and a short side flash for two-toning purposes finished just after the front wheel arches. A cid "Slant Six" replaced the old L-head six - this came from development of the new Valiant V series 'compact' cars. In , a year "most beholders would agree The Suburban series was discontinued for with the Plymouth Station Wagon models now included in the Savoy, Belvedere and Fury lines. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Old Car Brochures. Retrieved Categories : Plymouth vehicles Station wagons Cars introduced in s cars s cars s cars. Hidden categories: Webarchive template wayback links. Namespaces Article Talk. Views Read Edit View history. Help Learn to edit Community portal Recent changes Upload file. Download as PDF Printable version. Wikimedia Commons. Suburban Legends are an American ska punk band [1] that formed in Huntington Beach , California , in and later based themselves in nearby Santa Ana. After building a fanbase in the Orange County ska scene through their numerous regular performances at the Disneyland Resort , a series of lineup changes in introduced elements of funk and disco into the group's style. Since , the band has gradually returned to its ska roots, and has also recorded cover versions of songs from Disney films and television series. In , the band changed their name to Suburban Legends. Guitarist Brent Feige left the band shortly before the release of the first demo album, Origin Edition , for which they recruited guitarist Brian Klemm. The album was self-pressed and even though Brian Klemm was already in the band, Vince Walker recorded the guitar parts for the demo album. Later that year, vocalist Tim Maurer and drummer Jimmy Sullivan left the band, the latter to form the band Pinkly Smooth , and co-found the band Avenged Sevenfold. A few months later, bassist Justin Meacham left the band as well and was soon replaced by former lead vocalist Tim Maurer 's brother, Chris Maurer. Sullivan and Meacham would later perform together as members of metal band Avenged Sevenfold , under the respective pseudonyms "The Rev" and "Justin Sane". This was the band's only release with Chris Batstone on vocals, as he left the band in early In early previous vocalist Tim Maurer rejoined the band on vocals, and the band re-recorded the vocals for their EP, and re-released it independently as Suburban Legends Tim Remix. During the year, the band played close to shows at Downtown Disney. In , the band recorded and released their first actual album, Rump Shaker , followed by a year of heavy touring. At the end of the year trumpet player Vince Walker and bassist Chris Maurer left the band, the former to go to college and the latter to get married. While Maurer was replaced by Mikey Hachey , Walker wasn't replaced and the band continued with only one trumpet player. In May , trumpet player Aaron Bertram left the band to get married as well, and was replaced by Luis Beza. The band went on a pause until further notice. On November 29, , the band performed a benefit show for the Dallas Cook Memorial Fund , which was as set up in Cook's honor to donate money to the Huntington Beach High School instrumental music program. The performance also featured former members Tim Maurer , Chris Maurer and Aaron Bertram returning for one final show, and trumpet player Vince Walker permanently switching to the vocalist position. In the band recruited trombonist Phillip Inzerillo to replace Dallas Cook. On July 19, , while they were on tour and in St. Louis , Missouri , Phillip Inzerillo woke up to notice the band's tour van was on fire. The fire destroyed the front driver's side of the van. The band's tour money had also been missing from the van. It is suspected that the fire and robbery was caused by an arsonist. At the end of the year, trombonist Phillip Inzerillo left the band without official announcement, and wasn't replaced. Around this time keyboardist Dallas Kruse started performing with the band, despite never being listed as an official member. In the band released a Japan-only album, an extended version of their EP release, titled Dance Like Nobody's Watching: Tokyo Nights , containing several new and re-recorded songs. In early July , the band started releasing videos on their YouTube account documenting progress recording new material in the studio. Later that year, the band released their first full album with Vince Walker on vocals, Infectious. The album continued the shift in style started with Dance Like Nobody's Watching , with ska being traded in for a pop-rock sound with disco and funk elements. On November 11, , the band was robbed again, while supporting Streetlight Manifesto on their Somewhere in the Between Tour. Fans were first alerted of this when Dallas Kruse posted a MySpace bulletin reading:. They are on tour in Philly and woke up to head down to the van and trailer from the hotel room and the van and trailer were stolen. Every piece of equipment and merchandise the band owns is gone. Drum sets, horns, clothing, basses, guitars, amps, etc. The value of the equipment alone is appx 40k. The value of the trailer alone is 30k. Estimated value of everything is probably close to 80k in my estimation including the van, trailer and gear. They are troopers and going to try and rent another van, rent gear and finish the tour. This is devastating. Most, if not ALL of you know just how dear and sincere these guys are and how close I am with them. My idea was to find someone with money who would be able to immediately front them an investment for gear and work out terms for the band to pay that person back. Or does someone here have connections to a car dealership? Please help! Another MySpace bulletin which was posted on November 13, said that the van was recovered in a neighborhood in Philadelphia , apparently after somebody saw the news story on the van theft and gave information of its whereabouts. When the van was recovered, it only required minor repairs. However, the contents of the van and trailer were missing. While insurance issues were still being resolved, the band apologized to the fans for any shows they missed and stated that they would be back on the road again. The song "Fire" from their album, Let's Be Friends , was about the van fire and robberies. Similar to Season One , it featured live sets containing songs from Rump Shaker through to new, unreleased material, music videos and extra videos from the band. This album mixed elements of previous albums, featuring a return to ska on some songs as well as a continued focus on a pop-rock sound. MC Lars describes that "this song is about bringing ska back. The performance featured former member Aaron Bertram on trumpet once again, and guest musicians Byron Panopio and Justin Lewis, on trumpet and trombone respectively. The three continued to perform with the band on the subsequent tour and Disney shows, along with touring trumpet player Chris Lucca. At the end of Panopio and Lewis, as well as long-time collaborator Dallas Kruse , stopped performing with the band. In the band had announced they were planning to release a full ska record once again, and in late the band released a seven-track EP as a preview, Going on Tour EP. This was followed by the departure of bassist Mikey Hachey, even though he continues to collaborate with the band on some occasions. He was soon replaced by Brad Polidori. The band chose to perform the song in honor of the late Ryan Dallas Cook. In July , it was announced that Suburban Legends was cast as the house band for Pick-a-Split , a retro-themed bowling game show pilot hosted by Neil Hamburger. The funding goal was met by January 18, , and the records began pre-production in Spring On April 3, , the band released its fifth full-length album, Day Job. In November , long-time drummer Derek Rock left the band to pursue other career options. On March 17, , the band officially announced their next album, Forever in the Friend Zone. On December 23, , the band announced via their Facebook page that their US tour in support of Reel Big Fish would be their "last tour ever," while also leaving the possibility to tour again open, stating, "who knows what the future will hold but after this we will be taking a time out from touring. Suburban Legends' style of music has evolved over time and is different from that of other ska bands. While earlier material being heavily rooted in ska , the release Dance Like Nobody's Watching brought a different sound took ideas and influence from disco , funk , and pop , some songs on the EP containing little to no ska sound at all. The band furthered its distance from ska with the release of Infectious , heavily focusing on disco on the record. The band has not abandoned their earlier sound, though, regularly performing older material alongside their current work. The album Let's Be Friends combines elements from all their previous releases. In May , the band announced that they would be recording a "full blown ska rock album," not simply a ska-influenced album because they have horns or an album with only a few ska songs. The band has been playing these songs and other from that era ever since. Part of the band's claim to fame has been its live shows which often involve dance routines far more complicated than those often found in ska bands, as horn playing usually inhibits movement on stage. Suburban Legends are known to perform many live covers, most often when performing at the Disneyland Resort, sometimes performing top 40 and classic pop or rock hits to appeal to the theme park guests outside of the band's usual fanbase. The band has also performed and recorded many songs from Disney films and television shows. Outside of the three Disney songs, cover songs rarely appear on the band's studio releases. During Chris Batstone's tenure as lead vocalist, a recording of " Rose Tint My World " from The Rocky Horror Show was made for an abandoned Rocky Horror tribute album which would have also featured fellow ska artists such as Chris Murray and Pain , and was eventually released in MP3 format by the band. The band has had many lineup changes over the years. Original vocalist Tim Maurer left the band after the recording of Origin Edition , and was replaced by Chris Batstone. Batstone later left the band, and Maurer rejoined. He was replaced by former trumpet player Vince Walker , who returned to the band in the same performance, oddly switching roles from horns to vocals. Walker also plays the trumpet and guitar in some songs on stage. Before becoming the band's lead vocalist, he already had provided lead vocals on several songs such as "Desperate", "Blingity Bling" and "Powerful Game". Walker sometimes switches to guitar so that Brian Klemm can take over lead vocals. Guitarist Brian Klemm joined the band in and has been with the band ever since. After the departure of Aaron Bertram, Klemm started providing more backing vocals live, and this increased even more after the departure of Mikey Hachey. The band's original bassist, Justin Meacham, left the band in to join Avenged Sevenfold and replace their original bassist Matt Wendt. He was soon replaced by Chris Maurer , the younger brother of former lead vocalist Tim Maurer. Apart from bass, Chris Maurer also provided backing vocals on many songs live. He also did many of the band's main backing vocals after Aaron Bertram left, and also occasionally sang lead vocals in "Powerful Game" live. The band's current bassist is Brad Polidori who joined in After that drummer Derek Lee Rock was with the band from onwards. In Edward Larsen joined the band on drums. Trumpet player Vince Walker was with the band until his departure in to focus on his education. He rejoined the band in to become the band's new lead vocalist. In between this, Luis Beza was the band's only trumpet player. Since , Bertram usually performs with the band as their trumpet player, but Chris Lucca often takes the trumpet player role in the band's overseas tours. Bertram was the band's main backing vocalist before he left, and has also provided lead vocals for several songs such as "Gummi Bears", "Rose Tint My World" and "Powerful Game". In , Chris Lucca became the band's official trumpet player. Aaron Bertram still regularly performs with the band at local shows,. Trombonist Brian Robertson is the only member to have been in the band since its inception in Dallas Cook , who also provided lead vocals for the band's cover of "Rose Tint My World", was killed in , and was replaced by Phillip Inzerillo who left the band in Since then, Robertson has been the band's only trombonist. He usually only plays trombone, but also sings backing in the song "Blingity Bling" from Rump Shaker. Keyboardist Dallas Kruse began playing with the band around after the departure of Inzerillo. While not an "official" member, not appearing on the band's website and not announced by the band, he often performed with the band since the tour at local shows until late From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. American ska punk band. This article relies too much on references to primary sources. Please improve this article by adding secondary or tertiary sources. March Learn how and when to remove this template message. Suburban Legends in Across: Tim Maurer. Not pictured: Chris Maurer. Retrieved Moshville Times. Orange County Register. Archived from the original on July 1, Archived from the original on Suburban Legends. Retrieved 18 March Retrieved 24 December Season One Poisonous Candy Factory. John Avila Dallas Kruse. Categories : American ska musical groups Third-wave ska groups Musical groups established in Musical groups from Orange County, California. Namespaces Article Talk. Views Read Edit View history. Help Learn to edit Community portal Recent changes Upload file. Download as PDF Printable version. Add links. Huntington Beach , California , U. Ska punk , rock , pop , funk , disco. A suburb or suburban area or suburbia is a mixed-use or residential area , existing either as part of a city or urban area or as a separate residential community within commuting distance of a city. Suburbs might have their own political jurisdiction, especially in the United States, but this is not always the case, especially in the United Kingdom where most suburbs are located within the administrative boundaries of cities. In others, such as Morocco , France , and much of the United States and Canada, many suburbs remain separate municipalities or are governed as part of a larger local government area such as a county. In the United States, beyond the suburbs are exurbs , or "exurban areas", with less density but linked to the metropolitan area economically and by commuters. Suburbs first emerged on a large scale in the 19th and 20th centuries as a result of improved rail and road transport, which led to an increase in commuting. Suburbs tend to proliferate around cities that have an abundance of adjacent flat land. The English word is derived from the Old French subburbe , which is in turn derived from the Latin suburbium , formed from sub meaning "under" or "below" and urbs "city". The first recorded usage of the term in English, was by John Wycliffe in , when the form subarbis was used, according to the Oxford English Dictionary. In Australia and also New Zealand, suburban areas in the wider sense noted in the lead paragraph have become formalised as geographic subdivisions of a city and are used by postal services in addressing. In rural areas in both countries, their equivalents are called localities see suburbs and localities. The terms inner suburb and outer suburb are used to differentiate between the higher-density areas in proximity to the city centre which would not be referred to as 'suburbs' in most other countries , and the lower-density suburbs on the outskirts of the urban area. The term 'middle suburbs' is also used. Inner suburbs , such as Te Aro in Wellington , Eden Terrace in Auckland , Prahran in Melbourne and Ultimo in Sydney , are usually characterised by higher density apartment housing and greater integration between commercial and residential areas. In New Zealand, most suburbs are not legally defined, which can lead to confusion as to where they may begin and end. In September , the Ombudsman of New Zealand ruled that the New Zealand Fire Service acted reasonably in refusing to release the geospatial file without agreeing to terms which included, among other restrictions, a prohibition on redistribution of the geospatial file. In the United Kingdom and in Ireland, suburb merely refers to a residential area outside the city centre, regardless of administrative boundaries. In large cities such as London and Leeds, many suburbs are formerly separate towns and villages that have been absorbed during a city's expansion, such as Ealing , Bromley , and Guiseley. In the United States and Canada, suburb can refer either to an outlying residential area of a city or town or to a separate municipality or unincorporated area outside a town or city. The earliest appearance of suburbs coincided with the spread of the first urban settlements. Large walled towns tended to be the focus around which smaller villages grew up in a symbiotic relationship with the market town. The word suburbani was first employed by the Roman statesman Cicero in reference to the large villas and estates built by the wealthy patricians of Rome on the city's outskirts. Towards the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty until AD, when Dong Zhuo razed the city the capital, Luoyang , was mainly occupied by the emperor and important officials; the city's people mostly lived in small cities right outside Luoyang, which were suburbs in all but name. As populations grew during the Early Modern Period in Europe, towns swelled with a steady influx of people from the countryside. In some places, nearby settlements were swallowed up as the main city expanded. The peripheral areas on the outskirts of the city were generally inhabited by the very poorest. Due to the rapid migration of the rural poor to the industrialising cities of England in the late 18th century, a trend in the opposite direction began to develop; that is, newly rich members of the middle classes began to purchase estates and villas on the outskirts of London. This trend accelerated through the 19th century, especially in cities like London and Birmingham that were growing rapidly, and the first suburban districts sprung up around the city centres to accommodate those who wanted to escape the squalid conditions of the industrial towns. Toward the end of the century, with the development of public transit systems such as the underground railways , trams and buses , it became possible for the majority of the city's population to reside outside the city and to commute into the center for work. By the midth century, the first major suburban areas were springing up around London as the city then the largest in the world became more overcrowded and unsanitary. A major catalyst for suburban growth was the opening of the Metropolitan Railway in the s. The line later joined the capital's financial heart in the City to what were to become the suburbs of Middlesex. Unlike other railway companies, which were required to dispose of surplus land, the Met was allowed to retain such land that it believed was necessary for future railway use. In , it was suggested that a specially formed company should take over from the Surplus Lands Committee and develop suburban estates near the railway. The term " Metro-land " was coined by the Met's marketing department in when the Guide to the Extension Line became the Metro-land guide, priced at 1 d. This promoted the land served by the Met for the walker, visitor and later the house-hunter. Suburbanisation in the interwar period was heavily influenced by the garden city movement of Ebenezer Howard and the creation of the first garden suburbs at the turn of the 20th century. The suburb attracted the talents of architects including Raymond Unwin and Sir Edwin Lutyens , and it ultimately grew to encompass over acres. During the First World War the Tudor Walters Committee was commissioned to make recommendations for the post war reconstruction and housebuilding. In part, this was a response to the shocking lack of fitness amongst many recruits during World War One, attributed to poor living conditions; a belief summed up in a housing poster of the period "you cannot expect to get an A1 population out of C3 homes" - referring to military fitness classifications of the period. Act , also known as the Addison Act after Dr. Christopher Addison , the then Minister for Housing. The Act allowed for the building of large new housing estates in the suburbs after the First World War , [19] and marked the start of a long 20th century tradition of state-owned housing, which would later evolve into council estates. The Report also legislated on the required, minimum standards necessary for further suburban construction; this included regulation on the maximum housing density and their arrangement and it even made recommendations on the ideal number of bedrooms and other rooms per house. Although the semi-detached house was first designed by the Shaws a father and son architectural partnership in the 19th century, it was during the suburban housing boom of the interwar period that the design first proliferated as a suburban icon, being preferred by middle class home owners to the smaller terraced houses. Within just a decade suburbs dramatically increased in size. Harrow Weald went from just 1, to over 10, while Pinner jumped from 3, to over 20, During the s, over 4 million new suburban houses were built, the 'suburban revolution' had made England the most heavily suburbanized country in the world, by a considerable margin. Boston and New York spawned the first major suburbs. The streetcar lines in Boston and the rail lines in Manhattan made daily commutes possible. Westchester's true importance in the history of American suburbanization derives from the upper-middle class development of villages including Scarsdale , New Rochelle and Rye serving thousands of businessmen and executives from Manhattan. Returning veterans wishing to start a settled life moved in masses to the suburbs. Levittown developed as a major prototype of mass-produced housing. Due to the influx of people in these suburban areas, the amount of shopping centers began to increase as suburban America took shape. These malls helped supply goods and services to the growing urban population. Shopping for different goods and services in one central location without having to travel to multiple locations, helped to keep shopping centers a component of these newly designed suburbs which were booming in population. The television helped contribute to the rise of shopping centers due to the increased advertisement on television in addition to a desire to have products shown in suburban life in various television programs. Another factor that led to the rise of these shopping centers was the building of many highways. These centers thrived offering goods and services to the growing populations in suburban America. In , Shopping centers were built and this number more than doubled by to keep up with the demand of these densely populated areas. Very little housing had been built during the Great Depression and World War II, except for emergency quarters near war industries. Overcrowded and inadequate apartments was the common condition. Some suburbs had developed around large cities where there was rail transportation to the jobs downtown. However, the real growth in suburbia depended on the availability of automobiles, highways, and inexpensive housing. The population had grown, and the stock of family savings had accumulated the money for down payments, automobiles and appliances. The product was a great housing boom. Whereas, an average of , new housing non-farm units should have been constructed s through , there were 1,, annually from through Bill guaranteed low cost loans for veterans, with very low down payments, and low interest rates. With 16 million eligible veterans, the opportunity to buy a house was suddenly at hand. The construction industry kept prices low by standardization — for example standardizing sizes for kitchen cabinets, refrigerators and stoves, allowed for mass production of kitchen furnishings. Developers purchased empty land just outside the city, installed tract houses based on a handful of designs, and provided streets and utilities, or local public officials race to build schools. Veterans could get one with a much lower down payment. At the same time, African Americans were rapidly moving north and west for better jobs and educational opportunities than were available to them in the segregated South. Their arrival in Northern and Western cities en masse, in addition to being followed by race riots in several large cities such as Philadelphia , Los Angeles , Detroit , Chicago , and Washington, D. The growth of the suburbs was facilitated by the development of zoning laws, redlining and numerous innovations in transport. The policy of redlining and other discriminatory measures built into federal housing policy furthered the racial segregation of postwar America for example by refusing to insure mortgages in and near African-American neighborhoods. The government's efforts were primarily designed to provide housing to white, middle-class or lower middle-class families. African-Americans and other people of color largely remained concentrated within decaying cores of urban poverty. In the older cities of the northeast U. This practice gave rise to the term " bedroom community ", meaning that most daytime business activity took place in the city, with the working population leaving the city at night for the purpose of going home to sleep. Economic growth in the United States encouraged the suburbanization of American cities that required massive investments for the new infrastructure and homes. Consumer patterns were also shifting at this time, as purchasing power was becoming stronger and more accessible to a wider range of families. Suburban houses also brought about needs for products that were not needed in urban neighborhoods, such as lawnmowers and automobiles. During this time commercial shopping malls were being developed near suburbs to satisfy consumers' needs and their car—dependent lifestyle. Zoning laws also contributed to the location of residential areas outside of the city center by creating wide areas or "zones" where only residential buildings were permitted. These suburban residences are built on larger lots of land than in the central city. Alongside suburbanization , many companies began locating their offices and other facilities in the outer areas of the cities, which resulted in the increased density of older suburbs and the growth of lower density suburbs even further from city centers. An alternative strategy is the deliberate design of "new towns" and the protection of green belts around cities. Some social reformers attempted to combine the best of both concepts in the garden city movement. In the U. S, the development of the skyscraper and the sharp inflation of downtown real estate prices also led to downtowns being more fully dedicated to businesses, thus pushing residents outside the city center. In the 20th century, many suburban areas, especially those not within the political boundaries of the city containing the central business area, began to see independence from the central city as an asset. In some cases, suburbanites saw self-government as a means to keep out people who could not afford the added suburban property maintenance costs not needed in city living. Federal subsidies for suburban development accelerated this process as did the practice of redlining by banks and other lending institutions. Louis , Pittsburgh , Cincinnati , and others. Virginia Beach is now the largest city in all of Virginia, having long since exceeded the population of its neighboring primary city, Norfolk. While Virginia Beach has slowly been taking on the characteristics of an urban city, it will not likely achieve the population density and urban characteristics of Norfolk. It is generally assumed that the population of Chesapeake , another Hampton Roads city, will also exceed that of Norfolk in if its current growth rate continues at its same pace. Cleveland, Ohio is typical of many American central cities; its municipal borders have changed little since , even though the Cleveland urbanized area has grown many times over. Suburbs in the United States have a prevalence of usually detached [34] single-family homes. By , suburbs increasingly gained people in racial minority groups, as many members of minority groups gained better access to education and sought more favorable living conditions compared to inner city areas. Conversely, many white Americans also moved back to city centers. Nearly all major city downtowns such as Downtown Miami , Downtown Detroit , Downtown Philadelphia , Downtown Roanoke , or Downtown Los Angeles are experiencing a renewal, with large population growth, residential apartment construction, and increased social, cultural, and infrastructural investments, as have suburban neighborhoods close to city centers. Better public transit , proximity to work and cultural attractions, and frustration with suburban life and gridlock have attracted young Americans to the city centers. However, of this metropolitan population, in nearly half lived in low-density neighborhoods, with only one in five living in a typical "urban" neighborhood. Often, Canadian suburbs are less automobile-centred and public transit use is encouraged but can be notably unused. Population and income growth in Canadian suburbs had tended to outpace growth in core urban or rural areas, but in many areas this trend has now reversed. In certain cities, particularly Edmonton and Calgary , suburban growth takes place within the city boundaries as opposed to in bedroom communities. This is due to annexation and large geographic footprint within the city borders. Calgary is unusual among Canadian cities because it has developed as a unicity - it has annexed most of its surrounding towns and large amounts of undeveloped land around the city. As a result, most of the communities that Calgarians refer to as "suburbs" are actually inside the city limits. The perceived low population density of Calgary largely results from its many internal suburbs and the large amount of undeveloped land within the city. The city actually has a policy of densifying its new developments. In many parts of the developed world, suburbs can be economically distressed areas, inhabited by higher proportions of recent immigrants, with higher delinquency rates and social problems. Sometimes the notion of suburb may even refer to people in real misery, who are kept at the limit of the city borders for economic, social, and sometimes ethnic reasons. An example in the developed world would be the banlieues of France, or the concrete suburbs of Sweden, even if the suburbs of these countries also include middle-class and upper-class neighborhoods that often consist of single-family houses. Thus some of the suburbs of most of the developed world are comparable to several inner cities of the U. The growth in the use of trains, and later automobiles and highways, increased the ease with which workers could have a job in the city while commuting in from the suburbs. In the United Kingdom, as mentioned above, railways stimulated the first mass exodus to the suburbs. The Metropolitan Railway , for example, was active in building and promoting its own housing estates in the north-west of London, consisting mostly of detached houses on large plots, which it then marketed as " Metro-land ". In Australia, Sydney 's urban sprawl has occurred predominantly in the Western Suburbs. The locality of Olympic Park was designated an official suburb in In the UK, the government is seeking to impose minimum densities on newly approved housing schemes in parts of South East England. The goal is to "build sustainable communities" rather than housing estates. However, commercial concerns tend to delay the opening of services until a large number of residents have occupied the new neighbourhood. In Mexico, suburbs are generally similar to their United States counterparts. Houses are made in many different architectural styles which may be of European, American and International architecture and which vary in size. Suburbs can be found in Guadalajara , Mexico City, Monterrey , and most major cities. Lomas de Chapultepec is an example of an affluent suburb, although it is located inside the city and by no means is today a suburb in the strict sense of the word. In other countries, the situation is similar to that of Mexico, with many suburbs being built, most notably in Peru and Chile , which have experienced a boom in the construction of suburbs since the late s and early 80s. As the growth of middle-class and upper-class suburbs increased, low-class squatter areas have increased, most notably "lost cities" in Mexico, campamentos in Chile, barriadas in Peru, villa miserias in Argentina, asentamientos in Guatemala and favelas of Brazil. Brazilian affluent suburbs are generally denser, more vertical and mixed in use inner suburbs. They concentrate infrastructure, investment and attention from the municipal seat and the best offer of mass transit. True sprawling towards neighboring municipalities is typically empoverished — periferia the periphery , in the sense of it dealing with spatial marginalization —, with a very noticeable example being the rail suburbs of Rio de Janeiro — the North Zone, the Baixada Fluminense , the part of the West Zone associated with SuperVia's Ramal de Santa Cruz. These, in comparison with the inner suburbs, often prove to be remote, violent food deserts with inadequate sewer structure coverage, saturated mass transit, more precarious running water, electricity and communication services, and lack of urban planning and landscaping, while also not necessarily qualifying as actual favelas or slums. They often are former agricultural land or wild areas settled through squatting, and grew in amount particularly due to mass rural exodus during the years of the military dictatorship. In Africa, since the beginning of the s, the development of middle-class suburbs boomed. Due to the industrialization of many African countries, particularly in cities such as Cairo , Johannesburg and Lagos , the middle class has grown. In much of Soweto , many houses are American in appearance, but are smaller, and often consist of a kitchen and living room, two or three bedrooms, and a bathroom. However, there are more affluent neighborhoods, more comparable to American suburbs, particularly east of the FNB Stadium. In Cape Town there is a distinct European style which is due to the European influence during the mids when the Dutch settled the Cape. Houses like these are called Cape Dutch Houses and can be found in the affluent suburbs of Constantia and Bishopscourt. In the illustrative case of Rome, Italy, in the s and s, suburbs were intentionally created ex novo in order to give lower classes a destination, in consideration of the actual and foreseen massive arrival of poor people from other areas of the country. Many critics have seen in this development pattern which was circularly distributed in every direction also a quick solution to a problem of public order keeping the unwelcome poorest classes together with the criminals, in this way better controlled, comfortably remote from the elegant "official" town. On the other hand, the expected huge expansion of the town soon effectively covered the distance from the central town, and now those suburbs are completely engulfed by the main territory of the town. Other newer suburbs called exurbs were created at a further distance from them. In Russia, the term suburb refers to high-rise residential apartments which usually consist of two bedrooms, one bathroom, a kitchen and a living room. These suburbs, however are usually not in poor neighborhoods, unlike the banlieues. In China, the term suburb is new, although suburbs are already being constructed rapidly. Chinese suburbs mostly consist of rows upon rows of apartment blocks and condos that end abruptly into the countryside. Single family suburban homes tend to be similar to their Western equivalents; although primarily outside Beijing and Shanghai, also mimic Spanish and Italian architecture. In Hong Kong , however, suburbs are mostly government-planned new towns containing numerous public housing estates. New Towns such as Tin Shui Wai may gain notoriety as a slum. However, other new towns also contain private housing estates and low density developments for the upper classes. In Japan , the construction of suburbs has boomed since the end of World War II and many cities are experiencing the urban sprawl effect. In Malaysia , suburbs are common, especially in areas surrounding the Klang Valley , which is the largest conurbation in the country. These suburbs also serve as major housing areas and commuter towns. Terraced houses , semi-detached houses and shophouses are common concepts in suburbs. In certain areas such as Klang , Subang Jaya and Petaling Jaya , suburbs form the core of these places. The latter one has been turned into a satellite city of Kuala Lumpur. Suburbs are also evident in other major conurbations in the country including Penang e. Pulau Tikus , Ipoh e. Bercham , Johor Bahru e. Tebrau , Kota Kinabalu e. Likas , Kuching e. Stampin , Melaka City e. Batu Berendam and Alor Setar e. Anak Bukit. Suburbs typically have longer travel times to work than traditional neighborhoods. This is due to three factors: [ citation needed ] almost-mandatory automobile ownership due to poor suburban bus systems, longer travel distances and the hierarchy system, which is less efficient at distributing traffic than the traditional grid of streets. In the suburban system, most trips from one component to another component requires that cars enter a collector road [ citation needed ] , no matter how short or long the distance is. This is compounded by the hierarchy of streets, where entire neighborhoods and subdivisions are dependent on one or two collector roads. Because all traffic is forced onto these roads, they are often heavy with traffic all day. If a traffic crash occurs on a collector road, or if road construction inhibits the flow, then the entire road system may be rendered useless until the blockage is cleared. The traditional "grown" grid, in turn, allows for a larger number of choices and alternate routes. Suburban systems of the sprawl type are also quite inefficient for cyclists or pedestrians, as the direct route is usually not available for them either [ citation needed ]. This encourages car trips even for distances as low as several hundreds of yards or meters which may have become up to several miles or kilometers due to the road network. Improved sprawl systems, though retaining the car detours , possess cycle paths and footpaths connecting across the arms of the sprawl system, allowing a more direct route while still keeping the cars out of the residential and side streets. More commonly, central cities seek ways to tax nonresidents working downtown — known as commuter taxes — as property tax bases dwindle. Taken together, these two groups of taxpayers represent a largely untapped source of potential revenue that cities may begin to target more aggressively, particularly if they're struggling. According to struggling cities, this will help bring in a substantial revenue for the city which is a great way to tax the people who make the most use of the highways and repairs. The history of suburbia is part of the study of urban history , which focuses on the origins, growth, diverse typologies, culture, and politics of suburbs, as well as on the gendered and family-oriented nature of suburban space. Some suburbs are based on a society of working-class and minority residents, many of whom want to own their own house. Meanwhile, other suburbs have instituted "explicitly racist" policies to deter people deemed as "other", a practice most common in the United States in contrast to other countries around the world. Suburbs and suburban living have been the subject for a wide variety of films, books, television shows and songs. In his one-act opera Trouble in Tahiti , Leonard Bernstein skewers American suburbia, which produces misery instead of happiness. The American photojournalist Bill Owens documented the culture of suburbia in the s, most notably in his book Suburbia. The song " Little Boxes " by Malvina Reynolds lampoons the development of suburbia and its perceived bourgeois and conformist values, [54] while the song Subdivisions by the Canadian band Rush also discusses suburbia, as does Rockin' the Suburbs by Ben Folds. The album The Suburbs by the Canadian-based alternative band Arcade Fire dealt with aspects of growing up in suburbia, suggesting aimlessness, apathy and endless rushing are ingrained into the suburban culture and mentality. Suburb The Musical, was written by Robert S. Cohen and David Javerbaum. Over the Hedge is a syndicated comic strip written and drawn by Michael Fry and T. It tells the story of a raccoon, turtle, a squirrel, and their friends who come to terms with their woodlands being taken over by suburbia, trying to survive the increasing flow of humanity and technology while becoming enticed by it at the same time. A film adaptation of Over the Hedge was produced in British television series such as The Good Life , Butterflies and The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin have depicted suburbia as well-manicured but relentlessly boring, and its residents as either overly conforming or prone to going stir crazy. In contrast, U. This trope was also used in the episode of The X-Files " Arcadia " and on one level of the video game Psychonauts. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. For other uses, see Suburbs disambiguation , Suburbia disambiguation , and Suburban disambiguation. Nassau County , Long Island above , is emblematic of continuous sprawl in an inner suburb of New York City ; contrasted with Monroe Township , New Jersey below , characteristic of an outer suburb of New York City, with a lower population density. It has been suggested that Inner suburb be merged into this article. 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Download as PDF Printable version. Wikimedia Commons Wikiquote. Wikiquote has quotations related to: Suburb. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Suburbs. After forming in , Suburban Lawns released their debut single, "Gidget Goes to Hell", in on their own Suburban Industrial label. The song gained the band notoriety when its Jonathan Demme -directed music video was shown on Saturday Night Live. Records , featuring new wave radio favorite "Janitor" previously released as a single in According to Smith, the two were conversing in a loud room when they first met:. Gleur departed during the recording of the Richard Mazda -produced five-song EP Baby , released in , and the band folded shortly afterward. After the split, Whitney and Ranson formed a new, short-lived band called the Lawns, while McLane attended Berklee College of Music , where she studied piano. In , McLane recorded a solo album, Salon de Musique. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 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It has traditionally been one of General Motors' most profitable vehicles. It now comes with three engine options: a 5. It was also briefly marketed as a Holden. Cadillac offers a version called the Escalade ESV. A iSeeCars. The Westchester Suburban name was, in fact, a trademark of U. Body and Forging Co. Chevrolet began production of its all-steel "carryall-suburban" in These vehicles were also known as the "Suburban Carryall" until GM shortened the name to simply "Suburban". GMC's equivalent to the Chevrolet model was originally named "Suburban" as well, until being rebranded as "Yukon XL" for the model year. With the end of production of the Dodge Town Wagon in and the Plymouth Fury Suburban station wagon in , only General Motors continued to manufacture a vehicle branded as a "Suburban", and GM was awarded an exclusive trademark on the name in The Suburban of today is a full-size SUV upgraded to extended length from onward to make room for the then-new K5 Blazer that debuted in 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 extra length provides a full-sized cargo area behind the 9 passenger seating area. It would return as an exclusive to rental, fleet, and government services with the eleventh generation starting with the model year with a 4WD LS and LT trim option, but soft sales would result in Chevrolet discontinuing production on this feature in In recent years, the Suburban has been used as a police truck , fire chief's vehicle , or EMS vehicle. Suburbans are also used as limousines. Gothic black Suburban vehicles are commonly used by federal intelligence services, such as Secret Service for example. Secret Service operates fully armored versions of the Suburban for the President of the United States when he attends less formal engagements. Sales were low and GM withdrew the model in from Holden's lineup. In , the Suburban commemorated its 80th anniversary at General Motors Arlington Assembly Plant where the 10 millionth Suburban was produced. In a February 26, article celebrating the vehicle's 83rd year, Car and Driver notes that the Suburban's longevity is due to being one of GM's best selling brands, its appeal to customers across the board regardless of race, gender, class, or political affiliation, and a unique loyalty to the SUV. And they love their Suburbans. On December 5, , The Chevrolet Suburban became the first vehicle to be awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce for its excellence in film and television, having appeared in more than 1, films and television series since , and can also claim to have appeared in at least one television series every year since , and at least one film every year since , the most ever for an automobile of any type. The star, placed at the corner of Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue, will also carry the Chevrolet "Bowtie" symbol instead of the entertainment symbols film, stage, television, radio, musical instruments, and recording artist , another first for the Walk of Fame. There have been a total of twelve generations of Chevrolet Suburbans since its debut, the latest due to go on sale in spring as a model. Much of the body was constructed from wood and could seat up to eight occupants. The actual first-generation model was offered by Chevrolet as a "Carryall Suburban" — a tough, no-nonsense load carrier featuring a station wagon body on the chassis of a small truck. Focused on functionality, the concept was literally to "carry all": the whole family and their gear were to find sufficient space in one truck. Seating for up to eight occupants was available, with three in the front row, two in the middle row, and three in the rear row. Suburbans were built in model years , , and It was also produced during the war as a military transport vehicle. Models with rear panel doors were designated "," while those with tailgates were designated " The GMC version was equipped with a cubic-inch 6-cylinder engine. It shared much of its mechanicals with the AK Series trucks. This model generation was based on the Chevrolet Advance Design series of pickups. Beginning in , the Hydra-Matic 4-speed automatic transmission was available in GMC models and in the model year Chevrolet Suburbans. This was the last series to feature " Canopy express " models. The design of the Suburban would inspire the design of the Chevrolet HHR over half a century later. All Chevrolet and GMC truck models received new styling that included a flatter hood, front fenders flush with the body, and a trapezoid grill. Engines included I-6 and the small-block V8s. Chevrolet used its V8 engine, later evolving it to a 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 added the numbers "" for 4WD Suburbans with panel doors, and "" for 4WD Suburbans with tailgates. Although not documented due to a fire that destroyed the records, the production of Suburban Pickups is understood to be or fewer each model year it was offered from — The styling of the — model year took cues from the late s Chevrolet vehicles and had large oval ports above the grille. Front independent suspension was new for From onwards, the hood styling was more conservative, with hoods that eliminated the large ports. In , the front glass area was updated to a flatter windshield and larger door glass. 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 , returned to a more conventional coil-spring approach. Engine options included I-6 and small-block V8s. This 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, the automatic Powerglide, and the dual-range Hydramatic in the GMC models. A passenger conversion was done by Stageway of Fort Smith, Ark. The 6th generation Suburbans featured a single driver-side door and two passenger-side doors, and were available in both 2WD and 4WD models. For the first time, a three-quarter-ton version was available. It also became a larger size vehicle as well with the introduction of the K5 Blazer that debuted in for the model year. The Comfort-Tilt steering wheel became optional in This generation of Suburban coincided with the rapid growth of the recreational vehicle market. While only about 6, Suburbans were produced in , by that number had grown to some 27, In , Chevrolet in Brazil introduced a 5-door version of the Suburban called C known as Veraneio from onwards, which is Portuguese for "summertime". It was based on the contemporary Brazilian Chevrolet C It was initially powered with a Chevrolet 4. Later it used the CID 4. The Brazilian version of the Suburban was also converted to the current generation at the time and lasted until , was called the Grand Blazer, a successor to the Veraneio. The 4. It also cited the vehicle's design as "baroque" and summed it up as "a s Brazilian crossover. Suburbans for model year [36] 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. The V8 was dropped for , supplanted by the and small block V8's in The was dropped after , leaving the as the only available engine in K-series Suburbans as the was not yet offered in 4x4's. In a new 6. Except for the discontinuation of the V8 in , the engine line-up continued mostly unchanged, with the , , and 6. Three-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic and automatic transmissions were available, and the four-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic R4 was introduced in and was available with the small block and 6. Towing packages, with lower axle ratio and heavy-duty cooling additions, were optional. Trim options included base Scottsdale level and upgraded Silverado versions. An optional 3rd-row bench seat allowed for nine-passenger configurations. A rear heating system was optional. For model year , automatic locking front hubs were added for shift-on-the-move four-wheel drive models, and the NP transfer case replaced the NP in most models. For , asbestos was removed from rear brakes. For , a new grille was used. For model year , the method of fuel delivery for the engines was switched from carburetors to electronic fuel injection. However, for the cubic inch or 7. Suburban gained rear-wheel anti-lock braking system ABS for the model year. A heavy-duty four-speed automatic transmission, the 4LE was added for The similar pickup truck models had switched to the newer platforms in the model year. Both 2WD and 4WD models, designated "C" and "K", were offered, as well as half-ton and three-quarter-ton "" and "" models. The base engine for all variants was the small-block 5. The big-block 7. The optional 6. The 6. Ground clearance was 6. Transmissions included the 4L60 four-speed automatic in the series, and the heavier duty 4L80 four-speed automatic in the series and the series fitted with the 6. The manual transmission option from the previous generation was dropped. The GMT 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. Top speed of a Suburban is governed on the engine for economy. 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 third-row bench. The vehicle could be configured from two- to nine-passenger seating. Over the model's lifetime there were three trim levels: a base model, the LS and the LT. Not to be confused with the trim variants is the model code, designated K8. The Holden's interior differed from that of the American version, whereby the dashboard of the Chevrolet Blazer was used instead. However, it had to be stretched on the passenger left side to fit in the larger Suburban. A bench seat came standard on the entry-level variant as well as the LS, but the more expensive LT received bucket seats. With the omission of the center seat, the LT has a maximum seating capacity of eight, compared to nine. Creature comforts standard in all models included a LCD compass in the rear-view mirror , a tilt adjustable steering wheel , a driver's airbag , ABS brakes , and dual-zone air conditioning. To further up the ante, the LT gained electric front seats, leather trim, and a horizontally slated, two-part tailgate. This came as opposed to the "barn doors" found on the other specifications. The Suburban was offered with the choice of either a 5. Regardless of the engine specified, the truck was equipped with a four-speed automatic transmission. However, what differed was the type of transmission. The vehicle's fuel efficiency has been rated at To combat the extra payload and towing capacity of the diesel, an improved braking package, as well as super heavy duty axles and suspension were fitted. Unlike the Suburbans, these vehicles were not available to the general public, nor did they bear Holden badging. They also were not built as right-hand-drives from the factory like the Suburban was; the same company that handled the ambulance conversion Jakab Ambulance in Tamworth also switched the steering to the other side. Optional was a pushbutton 4WD with a low-range transfer case. A tow hitch with a trailer wiring plug was optional. For , Chevrolet's long-serving 5. New engines were Vortec 5. This rebranding continues to the present day. The shorter " wheelbase became the Yukon and the full-length " wheelbase became the Yukon XL. For , the 6. The new Vortec 8. Quadrasteer four-wheel steering was added as an option on models only. Base models were discontinued, leaving LS and LT. The Vortec L59 variant in the series added flex-fuel capability. For , all GM full-size trucks received an upgraded interior, with better-quality materials and other enhancements. 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 series Suburbans. For , series Suburbans received the Hydroboost braking system that was previously introduced in the series. The Mexican-market Suburban received a front end update this year, matching that of the Silverado. The 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. OnStar also became standard across the board. The catalytic converters were relocated closer to the engine. The XM radio antenna and the OnStar antenna were combined into a single unit. The new models were redesigned with more modern, less boxy styling, [56] already seen on the previously released Tahoes and Yukons. The exterior features a more aerodynamic shape, made partly by a steeply raked windshield angle. The interior has a redesigned dashboard and improved seats. LT2 and LT3 models have leather seating and available 6-, 7-, and 8-passenger seating. All Mexican-built Suburbans including the 9-seat models offer the special two-tone leather seating used by the Z For the model year, in which U. Additionally, radios that are standard in all trims got a USB port, allowing for music to be played from auxiliary devices through the radio, as well as charging other small electronics. Minor front end changes including a slightly raised front bumper and side torso airbags were also made standard for Chevrolet says that the anniversary edition will be limited to 2, units because of the amount of white diamond paint GM can procure. The 5. The 8. In addition, the trailering package will feature the trailer brake controller as a standard on all trims. For the 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. Also new is Powertrain Grade Braking, normal mode. The model arrived at Chevrolet dealers in June For the model year, power-adjustable pedals, remote vehicle starter system, and rear parking assist along with rear vision camera and inside mirror with camera display became standard on the Suburban LS trims. Concord Metallic which was supposed to be available for the MY was added to the Suburban color offerings for the models. The towing capacity of the Suburban was unmatched, but also uncontested due to the discontinuation of the Ford Excursion in The Suburban was originally sourced from Silao, Mexico from to but was moved to the Arlington, Texas assembly plant for the model year, where production of all GM fullsize SUVs was consolidated after the closing of the Janesville plant. The designs and concepts were created by GM's exterior design manager Chip Thole before his transfer to GM's Buick design studio in , who told Truck Trend "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. Production on the Suburban and Tahoe began in December with the first completed SUVs being used for testing purposes. 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 to reduce vehicle weight, and the wiper blades that were located on the liftgate door were moved to the rear spoiler located on the top of the rear liftgate window. Also noticeable is the SUV's length, which expands from A more efficient, direct-injected EcoTec3 V8 powertrain 5. Like the —14 version, both the Suburban and Yukon XL do not share a single piece of sheet metal or lighting element with the brands' full-size pick-up trucks GMC Sierra and Chevy Silverado , and the front grilles of both vehicles are slightly altered to give it their own identity. The front headlights feature projector-beam headlamps that flank the Chevrolet-signature dual-port grille — chrome on all models, sweeping into the front fenders, while the Tahoe, Suburban LTZ, Yukon, and Yukon XL Denali trims feature projector-beam high-intensity discharge headlamps and light-emitting diode daytime running lamps. The improved safety features included a 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. 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 legroom 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 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. The Yukon XL interior has more additional features that include 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 only featured 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 latter three will be the most expensive color trim options. The Suburban received a new color palette, Brownstone Metallic , and added a hands-free power liftgate feature that is standard on the LTZ but included on the LT with the optional Luxury Package. The E85 capability feature is removed from retail orders. The Yukon XL's 6. For the model year which commenced sales in July , the Chevrolet Suburban received more upgraded changes and new features that included power-adjustable pedals, forward collision alert, IntelliBeam headlamps, lane keep assist, and a safety alert seat as part of the newly introduced enhanced driver alert package as an available option on the LS trim. A new liftgate shield was added to the Theft Protection Package, along with the new lane keep assist which replaced the lane departure warning. The capless fuel fill tanks became standard on all trims. The instrument cluster was re-configured with a new multi-color enhancement and a heads-up display was introduced as a standard only on the LTZ trim. However, only one of their phone brands at any one time can be used, [] while the Android Auto option will only be available on LT and LTZ trims featuring 8-inch screens. GM expanded newer 4G LTE features like detecting battery failure and monitoring insurance discounts based on driver performance to model year vehicles, including the Suburban, which GM cited as being the vehicle that is the most used among data subscribers. The model year Chevrolet Suburban received upgraded changes after it went on sale in August The LS trims also saw the badged "LS" lettering removed. The new features include two new colors Blue Velvet Metallic and Pepperdust Metallic , two new inch wheel options a 7-spoke Silver wheels with Chrome inserts for all trims; Ultra Bright machined aluminum wheels with Bright Silver finish for Premier trim only , black roof rack cross rails as part of the Texas Edition Package and All-Season Package , front active aero shutters all trims , and heated and vented seats Premier trim only. The model year Yukon XL also received similar changes, but with a few exceptions. Two new colors, Dark Blue Sapphire Metallic and Mineral Metallic were introduced, the latter exclusive to the Denali, which also added a new inch ultra-bright aluminum wheels with midnight silver premium paint and a head-up display to its features. The interior backlights changed from red to blue. The heated and vented driver and front passenger seats are now standard on the SLT and Denali trims. The model year Suburban had a few upgrades and deletions. The Yukon Denali XL received a new grille with a layered appearance like the ones on its redesigned Acadia and Terrain brands, featuring high-intensity-discharge headlights and LED daytime running lights. The refreshed design provides better airflow to the radiator, and when less cooling air is needed, shutters behind the grille close to improve aerodynamics and increase efficiency. The interior featured new ash wood trim that GMC says gives the cabin a richer appearance. A new speed automatic transmission was mated to its horsepower, 6. The Suburban will have both Havana Metallic and Tungsten Metallic deleted in favor of a new Shadow Gray Metallic exterior color, while the top of the line Premier will now have the name displayed on the tailgate. Consumer Reports added the Suburban to their recommended list due to high owner satisfaction scores. The Suburban was given a Hollywood Walk of Fame star on December 5, , one of two inanimate objects to be awarded such Disneyland being the other , for its frequent appearances in film and television. Because city regulations prohibit placing corporate names on public sidewalks including the Walk of Fame, the star was instead placed in an area adjacent to the Walk of Fame. The eleventh generation Suburban saw an increase in sales; April brought a The move also resulted in its Arlington Assembly adding more hours and increasing its production from 48, SUVs to 60, based on the expanding hours and added Saturday overtime shifts. The MY Suburban saw its biggest sales increase in January , when it posted a They began entering dealerships in June Based on the same GMT T1XX platform as the Silverado , the Suburban distinguished itself by swapping that truck's live axle and leaf springs for an independent rear multilink suspension setup with coil springs, thus lowering the floor of the vehicle and creating more room, in both the cargo area and the second- and third-row seats. It gains 2. The towing capabilities were increased with the twelfth generation models. Quad exhaust tailpipes are added to the vehicle, giving it a more unique look, although this feature will only be standard on Premier and High Country. This feature will not be offered on the LS, LT, Z71 and RST because of their configuration as regular base, off-road, and street-centric level trims respectively, nor on all trims with a Duramax option. Although it retained a boxy look, it added a more curvaceous design with this change and adopted the same Chevrolet design language featuring the front grille and distinct LED lighting that is also used on the Silverado, save for the black-grilled Z71 without the bumper and RST. The tailgate is more front and center, with the signature "Suburban" name stretched across it. A combination of sheet metal and aluminum was used to ensure a more lightweight vehicle. The dashboard and entertainment system have been fleshed out, moving away from the traditional design. Newly updated features include a A new push-button shifter column P, R, N, D is placed on the dashboard. Nine camera displays for enhanced towing capabilities and a total of 30 additional safety features have been implemented throughout the Suburban. An Air Ride Adaptive Suspension is standard on the higher trims, likewise with an 8-inch driver screen. Another new feature, a power sliding console, will become available later in late Summer or Fall The High Country Suburban will also have a Deluxe package option with advance features that will be exclusive to this trim only. The Suburban will also feature a Duramax diesel engine as an option available on all trims and packages except for the Z71 [] for the first time, and so far the only brand outside its competitors to have this option; a 3. The engine choices added up to improved fuel economy numbers, albeit with an increased MPG for city and a decreased MPG for highway. Like the Suburban, the Yukon XL will also feature an independent rear suspension, a 3. It also gains 4. The dashboard will have two versions, one similar to the Suburban while a different one with a larger entertainment screen will be exclusive to the Denali. The lineup of level trims also expanded as well, with the SLE, SLT, and Denali now joined by the 4WD-exclusive AT4, the latter of which comes standard with the Magnetic Ride Control electronically adaptive dampers, AT4-exclusive leather-appointed seats, and stitching with a unique Jet Black interior color and Brandy accents, a heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated front seats, heated second-row outboard seats, a two-speed transfer case, inch Goodyear all-terrain tires, Traction Select System with off-road mode, hill descent control, and skid plates. Each of the specialty versions were available at the LT and Premier level trims. Both the Z71 and RST became the fourth and fifth level trims starting with the twelfth generation Suburban for the model year, while the remaining continues as package features. As with the previous Z71 Suburbans, this version continued to be offered in a 4WD LT trim only, featuring a front skid plate, off-road tires mounted on 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 Z71 package was modified again, as portions of the Z71 items added on the Texas Edition package as an optional feature by request from customers was discontinued, making it a stand-alone package. The Z71 package was upgraded to a level trim starting with the twelfth generation models. The Texas Edition Suburban, which became part of the Texas Edition lineup along with the Tahoe and Silverado, was available in both LT and LTZ trims for the model year, featuring a maximum trailering package, twenty-inch polished aluminum wheels on LT models , twenty-two-inch premium painted aluminum wheels on LTZ models , and an exclusive "Texas Edition" badge. The Suburban LT Signature Edition, introduced in the model year, was an optional package trim, similar to the luxury package but with less expensive features, available in the LT level trim only. This option was discontinued after the model year but will be offered for the model year. This version became part of the Signature Edition Suburban feature for the model year up until the model year. On August 13, , Chevrolet introduced a more upgraded version of the top of the line Premier level trim of the Suburban, packaged as the Premier Plus, featuring a 6. The exterior features standard cross rails, chrome power steps, and chrome exhaust tips. This feature was discontinued in the model year. Originally at the time of the announcement, it was supposed to be available as an option for the LT and Premier trims as a Performance Package that included a hp, 6. However, after the press release Chevrolet confirmed that the RST Suburban would only be available as an appearance package, as the 6. The packaged trim went on sale in July The RST package option became a level trim with the twelfth generation Suburban for the model year. A HD Suburban became available in as a model. However, this version, identified as a Class 3 vehicle around 10, to 14, pound GVWR , is only available for sale to rental companies and commercial fleet entities as a 4WD vehicle and will use the same design as the eleventh generation version, but uses a different engine altogether. There is no 2WD or upgraded packages. This is government-exclusive and available in 4WD LS and LT trims only, weighing around 11, pound GVWR, inch machined aluminum wheels 8 lug , a high capacity air cleaner, amp alternator, external engine oil cooler, and auxiliary transmission cooler. Although the vehicle has a high GVWR, it is configured to provide a minimal towing capacity and is primarily intended for conversion to an armored vehicle. The model year would be the last year for these two features, as GM has decided not to carry them over to the twelfth generation models for the time being. There was no diesel variant of the full-size SUVs for the model year versions. Afterwards, Chevrolet made its parts available for order at Chevrolet Accessories. The rear windows are removed. This partnership is a natural fit for me and this unique Suburban represents everything I and my family want for our outdoor adventures. The Suburban is among the selected vehicles that will be available with this option. The dashboard has additional controls and dataplates. The truck also can be equipped with weapon supports in the cab, cargo tie-down hooks, folding troop seats, pioneer tools, winches, and other military accessories. The Enhanced Mobility Package EMP option adds an uprated suspension, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes, a locking rear differential, beadlock tires, a tire pressure monitoring system, and other upgrades. The first to sixth generations had panel truck models, the panel truck models were replaced by the Chevrolet Greenbrier van , the Greenbrier van shared some of its components and parts with the Chevrolet Apache , panel truck conversions of later generation Suburbans are aftermarket conversions. The back doors of the Greenbier van were the ones from the Task Force panel truck. The panel truck models were discontinued because the unibody-based vans had become more popular than pickup truck-based vans. For the model year, the Suburban received the U. Because of more stringent tests, and newer model ratings are not comparable to — ratings. The NHTSA gave the models 4 stars overall in its review, similar to its review of its models. However, all four including the Yukon XL got a Good rating for head protection in side and seats and head restraints. However, —09 models without side airbags got a Poor rating. Models with them received a Marginal rating. On March 28, , GM announced a recall on the 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 catch fire immediately. On June 6, , GM issued another recall on the Suburban and Yukon XL because their radio control modules may not work, and thus prevent certain audible safety warnings. On December 5, , GM announced that it is replacing ignition key units on the Suburban and Yukon XL after customers made complaints that the shift lever strikes the head of the key if the tilt-adjustable steering column is in the fully up position. The lever only can be moved out of "park" into a gear when the engine is running and the driver's foot is on the brake. The push-button ignition features are not affected. On January 4, , GM issued a recall on tenth-generation Suburbans and Yukon XLs from the and model years for a potential ignition lock actuator issue, citing that they are not the right size and can cause the ignition to get stuck in the "Start" position, and then either due to a jarring event or a "cool interior temperature" the ignition could switch back to the "Accessory" position, resulting in a loss of power assistance and prevent the airbags from deploying. GM is aware of this and has moved to correct the situation and try to pinpoint the source, but assures the vehicles are safe to drive. On May 3, , GM placed a recall on both model Suburbans and Yukon XLs over inadequate welds on their upper front control arms, which could result in an accident or injury. On February 4, , GM issued a recall of and Chevrolet Suburban HD models over an improperly fixed right-hand rear-view outside mirror which GM says will be replaced for free. The recall affected vehicles. GM discontinued tracking sales of the Yukon XL in and now includes them with the sales of the Yukon. The sales on this chart reflect the number of Chevrolet Suburban units sold from onward. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. It is not to be confused with GMC Denali. Motor vehicle. Main article: Commercial Utility Cargo Vehicle. This section needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. October Learn how and when to remove this template message. Popular Mechanics. August 27, Archived from the original on May 24, Retrieved March 14, NBC News. Retrieved 29 January Government Police Cars Web Site. 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Equinox EQ. Acadia AC. Jackaroo UBS Suburban K8. Cars Astra Commodore. Inaugurated at the Sheepshead Bay Race Track in , it was run there through It has remained there except for the races of to and when it was run at Aqueduct Racetrack. The Suburban Handicap was contested at a distance of one and one half miles in and at a mile and three-sixteenths in Beginning in , the race was started on Belmont Park's clubhouse turn. The event was renamed from the Suburban Handicap in The race is the final of the three races that once composed the New York Handicap Triple series of races as it follows the Metropolitan Handicap and the Brooklyn Handicap. Four horses have won the Handicap Triple:. The list of former winners is like a who's who of the race horse world, featuring some of American racing's greatest champions. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. New York Times. Retrieved Daily Racing Form. Retrieved — via University of Kentucky Archives. The New York Times. 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Sandy McNaughton. Foreign Stable. Ral Parr. Richard T. Wilson Jr. Albert Simons. Walter B. No races held due to the Hart—Agnew Law. George Archibald. Charles E. Go Between. Willie Shaw. John Shields. John J. William Shields. Richard O. Matthew M. Henry Spencer. James H. Patrick McCue. Peter Wimmer. John W. Henry Griffin. Anthony Hamilton. William Donohue. Patsy McDermott. Fred Lowe. Matthew Byrnes. Marty Bergen. David W. August Belmont Sr. Willie Martin. John Huggins. William Fitzpatrick. Harris Olney. The Chevrolet Suburban is a large sport utility vehicle from Chevrolet. It is the longest-lived continuous automobile nameplate still in production, dating from and is likely to be produced under this name for the foreseeable future. It has been traditionally one of General Motors' most profitable vehicles, with relatively high resale value for an American truck and station wagon. Many automotive companies in the United States used the "Suburban" name to indicate a windowed, station wagon type body on a commercial frame including Dodge , Plymouth , Studebaker , Nash , Chevrolet , and GMC. With the end of production of the Dodge Town Wagon in , only General Motors continued to manufacture a vehicle branded as a "Suburban", and they were awarded an exclusive trademark on the name in The Suburban is one of the largest SUVs on the market. The latest competitor is an extended Ford Expedition. The Suburban of the s and s is a full-size SUV with three rows of seating, a full pickup truck frame, and V8 engine. The trucks are popular with large suburban families due to their "go anywhere, haul anything" nature, but have been criticized for their excessive bulk and poor fuel economy. The Suburban is one of the few station wagons available with all bench rows. Unlike smaller 3-row full-sized SUV's such as the Tahoe, the extra length provides a full-sized cargo area behind the up to 9 passengers to carry their luggage for an extended trip, and tow a sizeable trailer. This class of truck remains much more popular than full-sized vans which can carry even more passengers and tow trailers. Chevrolet began production of its all steel "carryall-suburban" in GMC brought out its version in These vehicles were also known as the "Suburban Carryall" until rebranded simply as the "Suburban" in the s with the arrival of the SUV craze. Seating varies from 7 to 9 depending on the version and options selected. In recent years, the Suburban has been popular as a police car , fire chief's vehicle , or EMS fly-car. Suburbans are also popular when converted for duty as a limousine. It proved to be a failure, however, and GM withdrew the Suburban in from Holden's lineup. Much of the body was constructed from wood, and could seat up to eight occupants. Chevrolet offered the body style as a "Carryall Suburban". Seating for up to eight occupants was provided, with three in front row, two in the middle row, and three in the rear row. Suburbans were built in model years , , and Seating for up to eight occupants was provided. Models with rear panel doors were designated "," while those with tailgates were designated " The GMC version was equipped with a cubic inch 6 cylinder engine. Beginning in , the Powerglide 2-forward-speed automatic transmission is available in the Chevrolet Suburban GMC offered this transmission in As with the Art Deco series, models with rear panel doors were designated "," while those with tailgates were designated " This was the last series to feature " Canopy Express " models. Engines included I-6 and the small block V-8s. Chevrolet used its V-8 engine, later evolving it to a cubic-inch version. GMC based their V-8 on a Pontiac design. Standard Suburban model numbers continued from the previous series, but the introduction of four-wheel-drive models in added the numbers "" for 4WD Suburbans with panel doors, and "" for 4WD Suburbans with tailgates. The styling of the - model year took cues from the late s Chevrolet cars and had large oval ports above the grille. The cab featured a "wrap around" windshield. Both tailgate and "barn door" rear openings were available. From onwards, the hood styling was 'toned down' a bit, with a more modern looking hood that eliminated the large ports. In , the front glass area was updated to a flatter windshield, and larger door glass. 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 , returned to a more conventional coil-spring approach. Engines included both I-6 and small-block V-8s. A cubic-inch 60 degree V-6 was also available on GMC models. The was actually 'brought down' from GMCs medium duty truck line. It featured huge torque numbers, but was also notable for poor fuel economy. They were available in both 2WD and 4WD models. Engines included the six-cylinder e. For the first time, a three-quarter ton version was available. The rounded corners s body style remained largely unchanged for 18 model years - making this series the longest in production of any Suburban. The base engine was the small-block cubic-inch V A cubic-inch V-8 was optional. The cubic-inch big-block V-8 was now available for the first time, most commonly in the 2WD three-quarter ton models. The 6. Three-speed Turbo-Hydramatic automatic transmissions were initially provided. Towing packages, offering gearing reduction and cooling additions for heavy loads, were available. A "positraction" limited slip differential was optional. Later vehicles came equipped with rear anti-lock brakes only active in 2WD. Trim options included base level, and upgraded Silverado versions. An optional 3rd row bench seat allowed for 9-passenger configurations. A rear heating system was optional, as well, to help heat the long vehicle's interior. In and , the engines were switched from carburetors to electronic fuel injection. The change improved fuel economy, performance, and emissions. Also this was the last generation to come from the factory with a solid front axle and New Process transfer cases. Vortec L31 V8 7. The GMTbased Suburbans were introduced in the model year. This was actually quite late compared to their pickup truck brethren - which switched platforms in the model year. Both 2WD and 4WD models, again designated "C" and "K", were offered, as well as half ton and three-quarter ton "" and "" models. The base engine for all variants was the small-block 5. The big-block 7. The optional 6. Transmissions included the 4L60 4-speed automatic in the series, and the heavier duty 4L80 4-speed automatic in the series. The GMT series introduced independent front suspension for a more comfortable ride compared to older models. 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. 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. Thus it could be configured from 2- to 9-passenger seating. In , Holden premiered the right-hand-drive version of Suburban for local Australian and Kiwi markets with either petrol or diesel motors. However, the sheer size and poor quality material doomed its first foray into the RHD market. Interestingly, General Motors chose to engineer and build the right-hand drive conversion rather than relying on Quigley 4x4, one of the approved and most experienced conversion specialists. Quigley 4x4 had done the exceptional RHD conversion utilising the high quality material and mirror-image dashboard. The GMTbased Suburbans were introduced in late as the model year. They came in either LS or LT trim packages. A tow hitch with a trailer brake controller was standard. This update was exclusive to the Suburban, the Sonora Tahoe never received it. A navigation system became an option. The new models have been redesigned with more modern styling, which has been seen on the already released Tahoes and Yukons. The exterior features a more aerodynamic shape, made partly by a steeply raked windshield angle. The new design has less drag than previous models, making it more aerodynamic. The interior has a redesigned dashboard and improved seats. 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