First introduced in 1935, the Chevrolet Suburban continues to rule the hearts of many to this day. Being the granddaddy of modern-day SUVs, and since it is one of the longest-used nameplates in the world, the Chevy Suburban’s twelfth generation has been in production since 2021, and it is coming yet again in 2025 with some major upgrades as part of a mid-cycle refresh.
The Chevrolet Suburban was introduced initially as a station wagon back, and then it eventually became a wagon but with the chassis and the powertrain of a pickup truck. Though marketed under different nameplates by both Chevrolet and General Motors.
In a 2018 study by iSeeCars.com, the Chevrolet Suburban was identified as the car that is driven the most each year, and in a 2019 study, they found the Suburban as the third most long-lasting vehicle. That along with the Hollywood Walk of Fame star for the Chevy Suburban for being in 1,750 films and TV shows since 1952; speaks volumes of how imperative the Chevrolet Suburban has been over the decades.
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In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturer websites and other authoritative sources, including General Motors, Car And Driver, and NHTSA.
10 The 2025 Chevrolet Suburban Gets A Refreshing New Exterior
The 2025 Chevrolet Suburban is more than just a car; it is versatile enough to be a good fit for both—driving your kids to school or pulling up at a posh hotel in the city. The new Chevy Suburban embraces its extravagant dimensions while keeping elegance front and center, proving that sometimes bigger really is better in all the right ways—whether you’re hauling stuff or cruising down the highway.
Available Across Six Trims:
- LS
- LT
- RST
- Z71
- Premier
- High Country
New Exterior Updates
For 2025, the very promising Chevy Suburban gets major exterior updates inspired by other models in Chevy’s lineup; starting with a new signature C-shaped light under the new slimmer and sleeker DRLs on the front fascia, with additional welcome and walkaway light animation sequences in the Premier and High Country trims.
The new Suburban dominates on 18-inch wheels; with optional 24-inch wheels for the RST and the High Country trims. The more off-road-ready Z71 trim also gets skid plates with red tow hooks. Two new exterior colors; Cypress Gray and Lakeshore Blue Metallic are now available. The 2025 Chevy Suburban along with its versatility, radiates a charm that is impeccably balanced—being neither overly flashy nor very subtle.
9 Where Power, Performance, And Panache Meet
The makings of the longest nameplate in all of history do not come just from being a large SUV with bucketloads of space, and fancy driver-assistance and safety technology; it also requires the capability of a powerful performance, on and off-road. And for that exact reason, the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban comes with multiple engine options.
Engines and Performance
|
Engine |
5.3L V-8 VVT DI |
6.2L V-8 VVT DI |
3.0L DOHC I-6 Turbo-Diesel |
|
Transmission |
10-speed automatic |
10-speed automatic |
10-speed automatic |
|
Horsepower (HP @ RPM) |
355 @ 5600 (SAE certified) |
420 @ 5600 (SAE certified) |
305 @ 3750 (GM est.) |
|
Torque (LB-FT @ RPM) |
383 @ 4100 (SAE certified) |
460 @ 4100 (SAE certified) |
495 @ 2750 (GM est.) |
|
Driveline |
2WD/4WD |
2WD/4WD |
2WD/4WD |
(Source: General Motors)
The 5.3-liter mill is the standard engine on the Suburban and is available with the LS, LT, RST, Z71, and Premier trims. The more potent 6.2-liter V-8 comes as standard on the top-spec High Country trim and is available with RST, Z71, and Premier trims. The 2025 Chevy Suburban comes with a Hydra-Matic 10L80 10-speed automatic transmission, regardless of the engine that you choose to go with and sends power either to the rear or all four wheels.
8 The Optional Engine For The Suburban Now Comes With More Power
Alongside the refreshing updates to the exterior and to add on to a new and improved chassis for better driving and handling, the 2025 Suburban also has an upgraded optional engine that makes more power and more torque. The 3.0-liter six-cylinder turbodiesel engine makes 277 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque in its predecessor.
It now stands replaced with the new second-gen 3.0-liter inline-six Duramax turbodiesel, that produces an impressive 305 horsepower, and 495 pound-feet of torque. This is a 10-percent improvement in the power figures alone. And that isn’t it, either—the new second-gen 3.0-liter inline-six Duramax turbodiesel engine is also supposed to give better fuel economy and effortless towing prowess.
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7 Towing And Payload Capacity
The 2025 Chevrolet Suburban is more than simply an SUV; it’s your reliable companion that makes towing effortless. Now since there are multiple engine options to choose from, the 2025 Suburban’s towing and payload capabilities differ; but even then, the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban offers a max towing capacity of 8,200 pounds.
Towing and Payload
|
Engine |
5.3L V-8 VVT DI 2WD |
5.3L V-8 VVT DI 4WD |
6.2L V-8 VVT DI 2WD |
6.2L V-8 VVT DI 4WD |
3.0L DOHC I-6 Turbo-Diesel 2WD |
3.0L DOHC I-6 Turbo-Diesel 4WD |
|
Standard Towing |
7,700 lbs |
7,500 lbs |
7,500 lbs |
7,400 lbs |
8,100 lbs |
7,800 lbs |
|
Max Towing (lb. / kg) – Engine |
8,200 lbs |
8,000 lbs |
8,000 lbs |
7,900 lbs |
8,100 lbs |
7,800 lbs |
|
Max Payload |
1,759 lbs |
1,759 lbs |
1,612 lbs |
1,612 lbs |
1,625 lbs |
1,539 lbs |
(Source: General Motors)
But of course, that’s not all—the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban comes with new and enhanced features, besides the available Max Trailering Package and all that it offers, such as:
- Trailer Tire Health
- Forward Path Indication
- Boat Ramp Assist
The 2025 Chevrolet Suburban will also have improved towing assist, which makes hitching and transporting seem effortless.
6 New And Improved Chassis For Comfortable Driving And Better Handling
Beyond the engines, the 2025 Suburban comes with enhanced driving and handling capabilities.The folks at GM have even gone on to say that the Suburban’s improved handling characteristics enabled by the independent rear suspension are taken to the next level in the 2025 Suburban, and to the extent that it . “makes them feel much nimbler than their full-size dimensions suggest.”
Driving And Handling Refinements
The 2025 Chevrolet Suburban comes with an improved chassis, with an upgraded multilink independent rear suspension system that makes driving more comfortable and effortless, transforming a daily commute or cross-country overlanding expedition.
And that’s not all— the 2025 Chevy Suburban also comes with re-tuned steering calibration, so no matter the terrain, the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban will drive smoother than ever. Furthermore, magnetic Ride Control and Air Ride Adaptive Suspension also make a comeback as available features, with the latter raising the bar for passenger accessibility, ground clearance, and improved aerodynamics.
5 Stylish Details In The 2025 Suburban’s Interior
The new Suburban appears airier and more spacious, with a revamped interior that emulates the technology focus of other recently introduced Chevrolet models. The stylish new dash and center console design are the centerpiece of the new 2025 Suburban. The digital gauge display and the infotainment screens are housed in a continuous panel behind the stylish new wheel. The spacious utility console sports similar finishings, clean lines, and smooth metal adorning the classic knobs and panels.
The cabin of the 2025 Chevy Suburban is as tasteful as they are utilitarian. The seats are also redone in a sleeker fashion with the sturdy seams and the signature piping ornating the tough yet comfortable cushions. The trims all feature unique materials and stitching all over the interior. Heated front and second-row seats are available on select trims. The 2025 Chevy Suburban offers a very sophisticated décor across the trim lineup: from soft-touch and wrapped materials to even genuine wood, in an elegant palette including the new Piano Black and Galvano Chrome finishes in the top-spec High Country trim.
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4 The 2025 Suburban Gets An Upgraded Infotainment With Even More Tech
The 2025 Chevrolet Suburban is raising the bar for entertainment on wheels with its impressive standard best-in-class 17.7-inch Google-integrated infotainment system, angled slightly towards the driver. The 2025 Suburban also comes with a 10-speaker Bose sound system.
There’s more, though; an 11.0-inch digital gauge display cluster goes along with the primary infotainment, making your car the ground zero—where connectivity, audio, and navigation work together to make your life easier while on the road. Unlike other SUVs that have taken the all-digital route by integrating all major functions into the center screen, the Chevy Suburban retains buttons for the climate and radio.
Integrated and connected cameras allow for 360-degree views both inside and out with the ability to provide crash and security recordings. This is available with select OnStar plans that also offer additional entertainment and convenience features.
3 Inside the Spacious Realm Of The 2025 Chevy Suburban
Besides being the oldest nameplate, the Chevrolet Suburban has also been one of the largest SUVs on the market. The 2025 Chevy Suburban continues to keep its legacy alive with larger-than-life space, both cabin and cargo-wise. The redesigned dash and instrument panel increase the perceived space for driver and passenger seats. The center console storage is also much roomier with sleeker finishings.
The panoramic sunroof elevates this grandeur further, making it bigger on the inside than how massive it already is on the outside. The eight-seater (seven, with the optional second-row captain’s chairs) comes with more than generous legroom in both the second and the third rows, too. The cargo space behind the third row, which can be accessed via the powered liftgate, still offers a generous amount of space, even with all the seats in place.
2 The 2025 Chevy Suburban Comes Equipped With New Driver-Assistance and Safety Technology
Besides the infotainment system, the new Chevy Suburban comes with a multitude of driver-assistance and safety technologies. The 2025 Suburban now provides GM’s Super Cruise hands-free driving system (on the LT, RST, Premier, and High Country trims).
Safety and Driver-Assistance
- Standard automated emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection
- Forward collision warning
- Enhanced Automatic Parking assist
- Standard lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist
- Available adaptive cruise control with a hands-free driving feature
The outgoing Chevrolet Suburban scored four out of five stars in NHTSA’s overall safety ratings.
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1 Competitive Warranty
With the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban, GM not only aces the large three-row full-size SUV segment from the ground up concerning space, looks, performance, and technology; it also provides it with a competitive limited and powertrain warranty, and more complimentary maintenance than all its competitors, except Toyota.
Chevrolet’s limited warranty covers three years or 36,000 miles; the powertrain warranty covers five years or 60,000 miles, and complimentary maintenance is covered for the first visit. In conclusion, this full-size Chevy SUV is a testimonial to why the Suburban is the oldest nameplate in automotive history.
