2027 Chevrolet Suburban First Look – American Luxury Meets Big Power

The 2027 Chevrolet Suburban shares its underpinnings with the Tahoe SUV and the Silverado 1500 pickup truck, both of which are proven workhorses with similar towing and hauling credentials. The Suburban and Tahoe, however, can seat up to nine across their three rows of seats, a feature their pickup-truck sibling can't match. Adults can fit comfortably in all rows, and the Suburban's cargo bay is voluminous even with the rearmost row of seats in use. The base-level version is extremely spartan and best left for rental fleets, while the high-end Suburbans border on luxury territory. A gas-fed 5.3-liter V-8 engine is standard, but a higher-output 6.2-liter V-8 is optional; also optional is a fuel-efficient turbo-diesel inline-six. A 355-hp 5.3-liter V-8 is the default engine, but for more grunt, a 420-hp 6.2-liter V-8 is optional. A 305-hp 3.0-liter diesel inline-six is also available and is both torquey and fuel-efficient. All three engines are mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission and either rear- or all-wheel drive. The Suburban can also be fitted with adaptive dampers and an adjustable air suspension. The latter allows the big SUV's ride height to be both automatically and manually lowered or raised. This enables improved passenger accessibility, aerodynamics, and ground clearance. The rugged-looking Z71 off-road trim has 20-inch wheels wrapped in all-terrain tires, plus underbody skid plates and a two-speed transfer case that provides traditional four-wheel drive. In our initial test drive of the 2025 Suburban, we found it offers better driving dynamics than you'd expect given its size, and we enjoyed the smooth diesel engine in particular. Rear-wheel-drive Suburbans fitted with the 355-hp 5.3-liter V-8 tow the most—8300 pounds—when optioned with the available Max Trailering package. The four-wheel-drive diesel Suburban offers the lowest towing capacity in the lineup at 7800 pounds. According to the EPA, the most efficient Suburban models are the ones equipped with the optional diesel engine, as they are rated as high as 21 mpg city and 26 mpg highway. Gasoline-powered models are rated for as high as 15 mpg city and 20 mpg highway. Once we test a Suburban on our 75-mph highway route, which is part of our extensive testing regimen, we can evaluate its real-world mpg. As one of the largest SUVs, the 2027 Chevrolet Suburban offers a cavernous interior with plenty of room for both people and cargo. Three rows of seats can fit up to eight riders in most models (versions with the optional front bench seat can hold nine passengers, while models with the optional second-row captain's chairs can fit seven). There's enough legroom for just about anyone to find a comfortable position, even in the rearmost row, especially since the second-row seats can slide fore and aft to adjust the passenger space. Behind the third row is a large cargo area that will easily swallow a family's road-trip haul. The load floor is flat and low, making loading and unloading easier than in rivals with their higher floors. Entry-level models are predictably plainer than those at the more expensive end of the range, but Chevy still equips them with useful and convenient features such as automatic climate control, several power outlets, easy-to-fold second- and third-row seats, and more. The High Country model is the most luxurious; it includes posh wood trim and perforated leather upholstery and is offered with unique interior color schemes. Fans of big screens will find two of them on the dashboard of every Suburban. An 11.0-inch digital instrument cluster is tucked away in front of the driver, and a larger 17.7-inch infotainment display takes center stage. The main display is angled slightly toward the driver to help aid access to the system's functions. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, as is a Wi-Fi hotspot and a wireless smartphone-charging pad. A Bose stereo and a rear-seat entertainment system are both optional features. The 2027 Chevrolet Suburban features a suite of standard driver-assistance technologies. GM's Super Cruise hands-free driving feature is also available but only on LT, RST, Premier, and High Country models. For more information about the Suburban's crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include: Standard automated emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection,Standard lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist, and Available adaptive cruise control with a hands-free driving feature. #2027chevysuburban #2027chevroletsuburban #2027chevysuburbanreview #2027chevysuburbanredesign #2027chevysuburbanfirstlook