2025 Chevrolet Suburban

Pros 

• The inside is very big, so there is a lot of room for both people and goods.
• Diesel engines make a big difference in how much fuel they use.
• A lot of pulling power.

Cons

• Because of its size, it’s hard to park and get around town.
• The high price of top models is not explained by how nice the inside is.
• There are a lot of blind spots because of the tall hood, heavy pillars, and general mass.

What about the way the Suburban is driven? Our test Suburban came with an extra 6.2-liter V8 engine. Its a lot of power is spread out by a smooth-shifting 10-speed automatic gearbox. The Suburban went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.7 seconds on our test track. It’s like a trip.

It’s amazing how well the Suburban handles and stops. That’s pretty fast for a three-row SUV going 60 mph. It only took 122 feet to stop. Still, this is a big car, especially on curving roads. The Suburban is well-balanced and can make sharp turns, but it’s hard to guide. It’s helpful if you want to tow because it likes to stand up straight.

How much comfort does the Suburban offer? The independent back suspension smooths out road bumps better than earlier models with a solid rear axle. Adaptive air suspension and extra Magnetic Ride Control were also added to the car we tested. They do a good job of keeping the house away from the road. The Suburban can sometimes feel crowded and like a boat, but we’re sure that these changes to the suspension will improve the ride.

The Suburban’s truck-like features can’t be missed in other places. It has power lumbar support, and the front leather seats are wide and smooth, but the car is not very comfortable overall. Some of our drivers didn’t like how flat and weak they were. The climate control device is working too hard at the warmest temperatures.

How is the inside? The third row of seats in the Suburban is a good size for adults who don’t mind the harder seats. The front and second rows also have a lot of space for your legs and head. Because of the amount of space, some settings are hard to get to.

It’s easy to get in and out. Large door openings make it easy to access all three rows. To see over the big hood, the driver has to raise the seat. The driving wheel and seat can be set up in many different ways, but the huge roof pillars will always be there, creating big blind spots.

How does the tech work? The Blazer EV’s 17.7-inch touchscreen looks a lot like the redesigned Suburban, but we haven’t tried it yet. The car had a voice assistant and navigation that were driven by Google, which we liked. However, the entertainment system had some problems. The Suburban, on the other hand, does allow Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, while the Blazer EV does not. The 10-speaker Bose sound system that comes with the phone sounds great, and most trims come with a wireless charging pad.

The driver safety systems, like adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping aid, are also very good. These systems are especially helpful in a big car like this one. One problem with the buttons is that they can be hard to use without practice.

How are things with the storage? The Suburban stands out because of its size. There is a huge cargo area behind the third row that can hold 41.5 cubic feet of things. It has 93.8 cubic feet of room when folded down, which is more than the Ford Expedition Max. One big reason people buy Suburbans is for this reason. But for a car this size, the storage space inside is short. For instance, the center bench isn’t as useful or flexible as those in similar three-row SUVs, and the cupholders in the front aren’t very big.

The Suburban should be easy to pull. Many types of towing equipment are available, and the highest weight that can be pulled by a medium—to large trailer is 8,200 pounds.

How much fuel does it use? It was a little surprising to see this: Our test Suburban with the 6.2-liter V8 and 4WD got a total of 18.7 mpg on our route of driving in both cities and highways, which was better than the EPA’s estimate of 16 mpg. We saw more than that number with the smaller 5.3-liter V8 Tahoe and even the Ford Expedition Max.

The Suburban ran very well because of the smart cylinder deactivation technology in the bigger 6.2-liter V8 engine, which saves gas at fast speeds. It’s important to know that the car needs premium fuel. Still, a very good effort.

Does the Suburban seem like a good deal? Entry-level Suburban models are very cheap for the power and space they offer. Optioned-up cars like the High Country can be too expensive for most people to afford because the materials used inside aren’t very good.

It comes with a base warranty that lasts three years and 36,000 miles and a powertrain guarantee that lasts five years and 60,000 miles. It also comes with roadside help for five years or 100,000 miles, and a corrosion warranty for six years, or 100,000 miles. The first planned service is free if you use it before the one-year/10,000-mile mark.

The Suburban is scary big, which can be a good or bad thing. The big SUV is too big, too wide, and too heavy to handle on the road. You are always aware of how much room you are taking up, even though the driving dynamics are great.

It does, however, have a personality. No matter what trim level you choose, the Suburban has strong engines, a lot of room for cargo, and great towing abilities. If doing fun things with your family is important to you, the Suburban will support mountain or lake vacations for many years to come. Just be ready to deal with the bad things that come with it.

We would pick the RST model because we like the extra 6.2-liter V8 engine in the Suburban. The GM eight-cylinder engine, which sped the Suburban from 0 to 60 mph in a mere 6.7 seconds in our tests, is the least expensive choice for this huge truck. The Suburban comes with a few choice packages that make it look even better, and the RST has many features that make it more comfortable and nice to look at.