Review and specifications
2025 Chevrolet Suburban
The new for 2021 Suburban enters the modern era with an independent rear suspension that improved ride comfort, handling and third-row room. This is a massive vehicle that’s very functional, comfortable and high-tech. The standard 5.3-liter V8 is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission and together the powertrain supplies plenty of predictable uninterrupted power. The ride is comfortable but steadier in the Premier trim. Handling is rather ponderous but safe. The enormous cabin is eerily quiet. Controls are mostly straightforward to use except for the tricky gear selector which was replaced with a more traditional column-mounted design for 2025. It’s a big step to get into the Suburban and the tall hood cuts forward visibility. Forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection are standard. Updates for 2022 include standard lane keeping assistance and lane departure warning. Significant changes for the refreshed 2025 model include a larger 17.7-inch infotainment screen, a more powerful diesel engine and automatic emergency braking that functions at highway speeds.
- Market value
- $65,825
- Fuel
- Conventional
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 8
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- 4WD
- Transmission
- Automatic, 10-speed
- Category
- Large SUVs
- Generation began
- 2021
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $65,825
- Retail value range
- $48,850 - $76,400
- Original MSRP range
- $62,500 - $85,200
- Trade-in range
- $47,000 - $73,510
Ratings
- Road test score
- 68/100
- Owner satisfaction
- 4/5
- Would buy again
- 65%
- Reliability
- 2/5
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 14 MPG
- EPA highway
- 19 MPG
- EPA combined
- 16 MPG
- Tested city
- 11 MPG
- Tested highway
- 22 MPG
- Tested overall
- 16 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,480
- Cruising range
- 440 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.8 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 7.6 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 145 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 49 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 226 in
- Width
- 81 in
- Height
- 76 in
- Wheelbase
- 134 in
- Weight
- 6,000 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,655 lb
- Towing capacity
- 8,200 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 8 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 44 in
- Rear head room
- 3 in
- Rear leg room
- 31.5 in
- Cargo volume
- 70 cu ft
Owner feedback
- Comfort
- 5/5
- Driving
- 5/5
- Styling
- 5/5
- Value
- 1/5
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 3/10
- SmartWay
- No
Brand context
About Chevrolet
Chevrolet sells a wide range of sedans, coupes, compact SUVs, large SUVs, EVs, and pickup trucks. Most models have roomy interiors and come with standard safety and convenience technology. Several models, however, have poor visibility and lack steering agility. Many Chevrolets rank average or below average for reliability in CR’s rankings. The brand stands out for selling historically significant and category-defining vehicles. The Suburban and Tahoe can keep three rows of passengers comfortable within their enormous cabins. The Silverado pickup truck competes with the best-selling Ford F-150 and Ram 1500 by balancing interior comfort with towing and cargo capability. In the past and today, the Camaro and Corvette are performance car bargains. The rear/mid-engined “C8” Corvette can be as thrilling as much more expensive European supercars. With some exceptions, used Chevrolets can have reliability issues, but are often less expensive to maintain and repair than competitors.
Vehicle ID: 29863 First published: December 4, 2023 Updated: December 4, 2025
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.