Overview
The 2025 Chevrolet Suburban is still the full-size SUV benchmark. It’s one of the few vehicles that can carry seven adults, a full load of cargo, and tow a heavy trailer — all while staying comfortable and composed.
Chevrolet has refined the Suburban again for 2025 with mild styling tweaks, updated tech, and improved ride comfort. Available in LS, LT, RST, Z71, Premier, and High Country trims, it continues to offer multiple powertrains: a dependable 5.3L V8, the muscular 6.2L V8, and the 3.0L turbo-diesel for long-distance efficiency.
Exterior Design: Big, Bold, and Confident
The Suburban’s design doesn’t hide its size — and that’s part of its charm. With nearly 19 feet of length, it dominates the road but looks sharper than before thanks to revised LED lighting and a refreshed grille design.
The proportions remain boxy and practical, emphasizing cabin space and load volume. New wheel designs (up to 22 inches) and subtle chrome or blacked-out trim packages help each variant stand out — from the off-road-ready Z71 to the luxury-focused High Country.
Chevrolet’s designers haven’t gone for gimmicks here; it’s clean, assertive, and unmistakably Suburban.
Interior and Cabin Experience
Inside, the 2025 Suburban delivers what families expect: space, comfort, and durability. The dashboard layout is simple and logical, with upgraded materials in higher trims.
The centerpiece is the updated 13.4-inch touchscreen, paired with a 12.3-inch digital driver display. Both run GM’s latest infotainment system, which now supports Google Built-In, wireless CarPlay, and Android Auto.
Physical knobs and buttons for climate and seat controls remain — a welcome touch in a world of over-digitized cabins.
Highlights
- Tri-zone automatic climate control
- Up to 9 USB-C ports throughout the cabin
- Wireless phone charging
- Optional panoramic sunroof
- Rear entertainment screens with HDMI inputs
In short, the Suburban feels like a living room on wheels — built for long-haul comfort, not minimalist flair.
Space and Practicality
Space remains the Suburban’s superpower. The second and third rows easily accommodate adults, and the flat floor means true comfort for passengers in all three rows.
- Cargo volume behind third row: 41.5 cu ft
- Behind second row: 93.8 cu ft
- Behind first row: 144.7 cu ft
That’s enough to fit camping gear, sports equipment, or an entire household grocery run — all at once. The optional power-folding third row and hands-free tailgate make loading simple, even when your hands are full.
A new sliding center console provides extra storage for handbags or electronics, while wide-opening rear doors simplify access for child seats.
Powertrains and Performance
The 2025 Suburban carries over its proven engine lineup, all paired with a smooth 10-speed automatic transmission.
| Engine | Power | Torque | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3L V8 | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft | RWD / 4WD |
| 6.2L V8 | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft | 4WD |
| 3.0L Turbo-Diesel I6 | 305 hp | 495 lb-ft | RWD / 4WD |
The diesel remains a standout for towing and highway range — it’s quiet, torquey, and surprisingly refined. The 6.2L V8 is still the enthusiast’s pick for effortless power, especially when the Suburban is loaded or towing.
Towing Capacity
- Up to 8,300 pounds (when properly equipped)
Fuel Economy (approx.)
- V8: 16–18 mpg combined
- Diesel: 22–27 mpg combined
For 2025, small drivetrain refinements and better insulation improve both ride comfort and noise levels at highway speed.
Ride and Handling
Despite its size, the Suburban drives better than you’d expect. The independent rear suspension introduced in the previous generation continues here, delivering a smoother and more composed ride.
Optional adaptive air suspension and Magnetic Ride Control further enhance comfort, automatically leveling the vehicle when towing or carrying heavy loads.
Steering is light and precise enough for a big SUV, and visibility is excellent thanks to large mirrors and cameras. Braking feels solid and progressive, even under load.
Technology and Safety
Chevrolet’s latest Safety Assist suite is standard across the lineup and includes:
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Forward Collision Alert
- Lane Keep Assist
- Blind Zone Monitoring
- Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- Adaptive Cruise Control
Upper trims add a 360° camera system, head-up display, and rear pedestrian alert. The optional Super Cruise hands-free driving system — now refined for multi-lane capability — is available on Premier and High Country trims.
Comfort and Driving Experience
On the road, the Suburban feels solid, quiet, and in control. The big V8s deliver smooth, predictable power, while the diesel hums effortlessly at highway speeds. The cabin remains serene — road and wind noise are impressively low for something this boxy.
Ride comfort is excellent, and the air suspension manages potholes and speed bumps like a luxury SUV. In corners, it’s composed but never sporty — exactly what a family SUV should be.
Verdict
The 2025 Chevrolet Suburban continues to define what a true full-size SUV should be: big, capable, and reliable.
It may not be the flashiest or most high-tech SUV out there, but its combination of space, power, and practicality remains unmatched. The updated tech, quieter cabin, and refined suspension only make a great SUV better.
Pros ✅
- Huge space for passengers and cargo
- Strong engine lineup with great towing capacity
- Comfortable ride and refined handling
- Upgraded infotainment and driver-assist tech
Cons ❌
- Large size can be cumbersome in tight spaces
- V8 models are thirsty
- Interior finishes are more functional than luxurious
Final Word:
If you need one SUV that can do it all — haul people, tow gear, and cross continents in comfort — the 2025 Suburban is still the full-size SUV to beat.
Pravin is a tech enthusiast and Salesforce developer with deep expertise in AI, mobile gadgets, coding, and automotive technology. At CarzCorner, he shares practical insights and research-driven content on the latest tech and innovations shaping our world.