Chevrolet

The Suburban is a series of sports utility vehicles built by Chevrolet since the 1935 model year. The longest-used automobile nameplate in the world, the Chevrolet Suburban is currently in its twelfth generation. It began life as one of the first metal-bodied station wagons. The Suburban is the progenitor of the modern full-size SUV, combining a wagon-style body with the chassis and powertrain of a pickup truck. It has also been one of the most profitable vehicles sold by General Motors. 

The seventh generation Suburban entered the market in 1972 and remained in production until the 1991 model year, making it the longest-running series. While the sixth generation had a single driver-side door and two passenger doors, the car now had four passenger doors. The Suburban was offered in multiple interior configurations, offering up to nine-passenger seating. Bucket seats became a front-seat option in 1978, with the third-row seat changed to a quick-release design (without tools) for 1979.