Chevrolet Suburban

The Chevrolet Suburban was redesigned for 2021 with two key things in mind: interior room and cargo space. With seating for up to nine across three rows, the Suburban has long had a reputation for being a capable people mover. With a 4.1-inch-longer wheelbase, the 2021 Suburban carved out even more space for second- and third-row passengers. A new independent rear suspension was standard, and an adaptive air suspension was available. The standard engine is a 355-horsepower, 5.3-liter V-8, but Suburban shoppers can upgrade to a 420-hp, 6.2-liter V-8 or turbo-diesel 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder. All engines work with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The diesel engine was originally rated at 277 hp, but it was bumped up to 305 hp as part of a 2025 refresh that also brought updated exterior styling and a revamped interior with a massive 17.7-inch infotainment touchscreen.

The Chevrolet Suburban was redesigned for 2015 with sharper-edged styling and new convenience and connectivity features, while still offering seating for up to nine. Heavy-duty 2500 models were discontinued, but a new 355-hp, 5.3-liter V-8 returned an estimated 23 mpg on the highway in rear-drive models. The 2019 Suburban with the optional RST Performance Package added a 420-hp, 6.2-liter V-8 and 10-speed automatic transmission.

Smoother styling marked the new 2007 Chevrolet Suburban, which arrived just as gas prices were headed to previously unthinkable heights. The 5.3- and 6.0-liter V-8s were paired to a four-speed automatic transmission, but a new six-speed unit debuted in heavy-duty 2500 models in 2008 and became standard in all Suburbans the next year. In 2010, Chevy offered a limited-production 75th Anniversary Diamond Edition model.

The redesigned 2000 Chevrolet Suburban was available with new 5.3- and 6.0-liter V-8 engines. Later, the brawny Suburban 2500 could be ordered with an 8.1-liter “big-block” V-8. Starting in 2003, 2500s picked up a short-lived and pricey “Quadrasteer” four-wheel-steering option that helped make the full-size SUV more maneuverable.

An all-new Chevrolet Suburban arrived for 1992, replacing the previous design that dated back to 1973. Styling was more slippery, and there was seating for up to nine people. Chevy offered 1500 and heavier-duty 2500 models, and for the first time the Suburban had four-wheel antilock brakes.