In the full-size SUV world, few names have as much pull as the 2025 Chevy Suburban. Being the single oldest nameplate in the States, the Suburban brings something to the table that others models just can’t - a reputation for consistent quality that’s gone strong for nigh on 89 years now.
In 2025, the Suburban will be undergoing another major refresh, the first of its current generation, which will bring with it a wide suite of changes that really step up the model’s game, bringing with it an updated interior, better towing capabilities, and improved safety features that turn the new Suburban into a top 3 contender in its class according to Car and Driver.
Need to know if the Suburban is right for you? We’ll be taking on all of the internet’s burning questions about the new Suburban to give you the full picture of what you can expect to drive off the lot with when the new model hits dealerships in late 2024.
Key Takeaways
- The Suburban’s suite of changes are wide and varied - everything from a majorly updated towing capacity to quality of life features like a column stalk are new for 2025.
- The Suburban ranks top 3 in its class this year according to Car and Driver, beating stiff competition like the cheaper Nissan Armada and the venerable Jeep Wagoneer.
- The Suburban also enjoys plenty of new cosmetic changes, with an updated exterior and interior complimenting all of the performance changes for this year.
How large is the Chevy Suburban?
The Suburban boasts a large wheelbase, as expected for a car of its size. Coming in at around 134 inches, with the length of the vehicle locking in at around 226.3 inches. Measuring the Width, without counting the mirrors, is around 81.1 inches, and the height comes in at around 75.6 inches. The interior seats 8, and the front provides around 42 inches of headroom, 44 inches of legroom, and 65 inches of shoulder room.
What is the difference between the 2024 and 2025 Suburban?
New for 2025, the Suburban receives some updated styling on the front and rear ends, with new headlights and taillights receiving the most attention in the update. There’s also new 24 inch wheels, which were also implemented on the Tahoe, making their debut on the SUV.
Also being implemented is a revised interior, bringing a standard 17.7-inch infotainment screen, as well as improvements that include an updated driver information center and a new center console. Handling and comfort updates see new features like leather seats and real wood trims which should make their debut on the High Country trim.
The Suburban also continues to deliver on its ruggedness, providing a wide variety of choices for this year, which range from a varied selection of gas and diesel options. Kicking off the gas selection is the 5.3 liter V8, which produces a base 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque. There’s also an upgrade in higher trim levels that brings this number up to a capacity of 6.2 liters, and output of 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque.
As for the diesel option, the I6 turbodiesel makes a return off the back of its 2024 debut, producing around 305 horsepower and 495 lb-ft of torque this year, a slight improvement over 2024. The Suburban also comes with a standard 10-speed transmission, along with RWD as standard and 4WD available as an upgrade.
Summary
The Chevy Suburban is the oldest nameplate in the world, and for good reason. This year’s refresh really expands on what makes the Suburban the SUV to depend on. From a new interior, to a more robust engine, the reasons why this year's Suburban rank in Car and Driver’s top 3 are abundantly clear.