It’s hard to beat the comfort and security provided by modern full size SUVs, with these titans boasting some of the ritziest interiors you’ll find and serving as a showcase of the most modern, cutting edge tech available. In this review, we’ll go in depth on how the Chevy Surburban’s new tweaks help to make it the number one contender for the title of the best road trip SUV in the 2025 model year.
Key Takeaways:
- The suspension is tuned on the Suburban, making for a better handling and smoother ride.
- Not all for show, the fuel efficiency is enough to keep the Suburban competitive with its more efficient rivals.
- Starting at under $70k, the Suburban performs relatively well on the pricing front.
Is the Suburban changing in 2025?
For 2025, the Chevrolet Suburban receives subtle styling updates that help keep its look fresh while maintaining the iconic design that makes it instantly recognizable. Comfort takes a front seat with a revised standard suspension tuned for a smoother ride. The optional diesel engine gets a power boost, enhancing both performance and efficiency. One notable interior change is the switch from the previous push-button gear selector to a more traditional column-mounted stalk. Rounding out the updates is the addition of new technology, including the largest infotainment touchscreen in the segment, ensuring the Suburban stays competitive and modern.
- LS - $64,195
- LT - $67,195
- RST - $72,195
- Z71 - $74,195
- Premier - $78,795
- High Country - $83,895
We think we could live quite nicely with the LT trim; however, Chevy sells more Premium, RST, and Z71 models. We’d probably opt for the RST or Z71.
How many miles per gallon does a Chevy Suburban get?
It depends on how you spec your Suburban. The 2025 Chevrolet Suburban is at its most fuel-efficient when equipped with the available diesel engine, delivering an EPA-estimated 21 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway in rear-wheel-drive configuration. In comparison, the standard 5.3-liter V-8 returns 15 mpg city and 20 mpg highway, while the larger 6.2-liter V-8 achieves 15 mpg city and 19 mpg highway, also with rear-wheel drive. Adding four-wheel drive to any engine option reduces fuel economy slightly across the board.
Although a Suburban with the diesel engine hasn't yet been tested on the publication’s 75-mph highway loop, its smaller sibling, the Chevrolet Tahoe, equipped with the same diesel engine, returned 27 mpg, matching the EPA estimate. Since the Suburban’s highway rating is only one mpg lower than the Tahoe’s, real-world results are expected to be similar.
Summary
The Suburban is a solid all-rounder, not lacking in any particular aspect as it sees itself as more of a “jack of all trades” option. It’s a solid, dependable SUV that’s at home in a wide variety of situations, though you’ll find the best use case comes when using it for family road trips, the upscale interior makes even the longest, most drawn out road trips bearable.