2025 Chevy Suburban
The Chevy Suburban is an absolute powerhorse of a vehicle that has been dependably serving families for nearly a century. It is a large SUV that can comfortably seat most large families or that can serve dual function to carry plenty of cargo for long trips or even for work. The powerful SUV consistently serves up top performance and comfort, and it does it all in a package that is far more stylish than what you’d expect in what could be considered a working vehicle.
With the introduction of the 2025 Suburban, Chevy has continued to build on the legacy of excellence for which the SUV is known. In the 2025 model, you’ll see a lot of the same features that you’ve grown to love on the Suburban over the years, plus some new innovations.
TL;DR: The 2025 Chevy Suburban is a near-century-old icon refreshed with a more refined look, massive interior space, powerful engine options, and a tech-packed cabin — making it one of the best large family SUVs on the market.
Key Takeaways
- Powered by a 5.3L 355hp V8 engine (standard) or optional 6.2L 420hp with AWD
- 17.7-inch display for the infotainment system, Google voice assistant, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and a wireless smartphone charging pad
- 41.5 cubic feet of cargo space and seating up to eight
- Maximum towing capacity of 8,300 pounds
How Is the Chevy Suburban Exterior?
The exterior styling on the 2025 Chevy Suburban is reminiscent of what you know from outgoing suburbans. It’s big and it’s proud, with a bold and confident look. But the 2025 model is a bit softer around the edges, giving the Suburban a more refined look that will help it fit in in more settings.
The 2025 Chevy Suburban has the same bold design, with a broad and high front end that announces its presence. The hood rounds down slightly to meet up with the grille, which has a series of simple horizontal lines meeting up with the thin, conservative headlights. Slim running lights wrap around a large intake vent at the lower corners of the grille, and the gold bowtie logo rests at the center of the grille.
Moving down the side of the profile, grooves and accents highlight the different features of the Suburban. The rear doesn’t swoop down, like you see in many SUVs, which preserves the bold design aesthetic while also protecting interior space. The rear ends with a prominent tail light design and a small spoiler.
The overall look of the 2025 Chevy Suburban is confident, capable, and charismatic. This is an SUV that looks like it means business but that also has a good time.
Interior Styling and Space
Inside the 2025 Chevy Suburban, you’ll find the same great styling plus plenty of space to offer a comfortable ride for every passenger.
The Suburban has you sitting high over the road, and the front cabin is designed almost like a cockpit. You have a large center console directly to your right that will store what you need while also giving you a great place to rest your arm. Cupholders are handy, and the center storage makes it easy to store and access your wallet, sunglasses, and other personal items. Controls run seamlessly from the left to the right of the steering wheel, with the infotainment system in the center of the dash. The large display screen is tucked neatly above the air vents and next to the driver instrument cluster, making it easily accessible and a seamless part of the design. Chrome accents and top stitching are seen throughout the center console and the interior, providing sophisticated touches that elevate the overall design.
There is seating to fit up to eight passengers comfortably in the 2025 Suburban, including three each on the second and third rows. If you prefer captain’s chairs instead of a bench seat for the second row, you can choose it, but the seating capacity will drop to seven. Seating is spacious, no matter where passengers are located, ensuring that everyone has a comfortable ride, even on longer trips. The second row also slides forward and back to customize the space to your needs.
You’ll also find plenty of space for cargo in the 2025 Suburban. Behind the third row, there is 41.5 cubic feet of space, which is plenty for most for daily needs. The load floor is flat and low for easy loading and unloading. During the times that you need more space, you can fold down the second row and get 93.8 cubic feet of space. When you need even more space, you can fold both the second and third row and get a whopping 144.7 cubic feet of space. You could even use that space for camping inside your Suburban on rugged weekend adventures if you didn’t want to rough it outside.
How Powerful Is the Chevy Suburban?
The Chevy Suburban is a big SUV, and it is known for its powerful performance. The 2025 Suburban comes with a 5.3-liter V8 engine that puts out 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque. It is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive is standard. However, all-wheel drive is optional, even on the base trim.
Two additional engine options are available for those who want a little more oomph under the hood. A 6.2-liter V8 engine puts out 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. A 3.0-liter Inline6 engine puts out 305 horsepower and 495 lb-ft of torque. Both of these options also come with the 10-speed automatic transmission and optional all-wheel drive.
Several options are available for the Suburban help to enhance its performance, as well. For example, you can choose to add adaptive dampers or adjustable air suspension, which can help lower or raise the ride height and dampen the bumps along the ride, making for a smoother ride. The increased ride height also improves ground clearance, making the ride easier and safer when you amble over rough terrain. The Z71 trim also comes with 20-inch wheels and all-terrain tires, underbody skid plates, and a two-speed transfer case, all enhancing performance on uneven paths.
When you need to haul cargo, the 2025 Suburban will ensure you have the power to do it. The maximum towing capacity is 8,300 pounds, but you’ll have to get the Max Trailering package with the 5.3-liter V8 engine. The lowest towing capacity on the 2025 Suburban is 7,800 pounds, with the diesel engine and four-wheel drive.
Though you might expect a vehicle as large and as powerful as the 2025 Suburban to be a total gas guzzler, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the fuel efficiency. The 2025 Suburban gets an estimated 15 mpg in the city and 20 mpg on the highway. The most fuel-efficient option is the diesel engine, which gets an estimated 21 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway (when equipped with rear-wheel drive).
Entertainment and Technology
The 2025 Chevy Suburban is packed with features that will make being in it fun, whether you are driving on your daily grind or you are spending time with the fam on the weekends.
There’s a large, 17.7-inch display for the infotainment system, which sits just off to the right of an 11.0-inch digital instrument cluster. Both of these displays are new for the 2025 model year. The infotainment display is angled slightly toward the driver for easy access. The infotainment system includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for streaming music, Google voice assistant, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and a wireless smartphone charging pad. On higher trim levels, additional features include a premium Bose audio system and a rear-seat entertainment system for the second and third rows. There are several power outlets and USB outlets for charging devices.
Additional technology and convenience features throughout the cabin include automatic climate control, power windows and locks, and more.
As you move up the trim levels, you will gain access to even more features and technology. Some are also available through optional packages. But even on the base trim level, you’ll find that the 2025 Chevy Suburban offers plenty to make driving comfortable and fun.
How Safe Is the Chevy Suburban?
The 2025 Chevy Suburban is built with safety in mind. The base model comes with several advanced safety features to help mitigate risk and protect all passengers.
The base model Suburban comes with the Chevy Safety Assist suite, which includes forward collision alert, automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian and side bicyclist alert, lane keep assistance, and automatic high beam headlights.
Teen Driver and Buckle to Drive are both standard features, giving parents greater peace of mind when their new drivers are behind the wheel. Interior motion sensors also help to detect children in the vehicle so that no one is accidentally left behind when the driver parks and gets out. The sensors can help prevent a potential tragedy.
Connected cameras also give you the option to monitor the vehicle when you are away or to capture evidence from a crash to show to the insurance company or other authorities. You can view and control this information through the myChevrolet mobile app.
Additional safety features are available on higher trim levels, including enhanced automatic parking assistance and HD surround vision.
Shop the 2025 Chevy Suburban at Betley Chevrolet
The 2025 Chevy Suburban is an exciting new SUV, and Betley Chevrolet is proud to offer it among our extensive selection of Chevrolets. Visit us today to take a test drive of the new Suburban and fall in love with its gorgeous styling, its exceptional performance, and its new features. Let us help you configure your perfect Suburban today!