2026 Chevrolet Suburban

There’s something reassuring about the fact that the Chevrolet Suburban is the longest-running nameplate in the history of cars. Chevy’s biggest SUV has come a long way since its 1935 debut. It retains its well-earned credentials as a family barge that can haul many people and lots of stuff while towing a boat without skipping a beat. Its brawny engine lineup includes two V8s and a diesel 6-cylinder, and it offers the latest tech like the outstanding Super Cruise hands-free driving system. If your family needs one rig that can do it all, the Chevy Suburban’s versatility is hard to beat.

We’ve spent hundreds of hours driving and evaluating this generation of full-size SUVs, including the Chevrolet Suburban.

Following a thorough refresh for 2025, there are a few small changes to the Chevy Suburban for 2026. A couple of new features include a Key Card, which is a card you can use as a key, and Cabin Glance, an in-car camera system letting the driver monitor activity in the back seats. We’ve seen this feature in minivans, and it’s getting more common in big SUVs. There’s also a new RST Dark Essentials appearance package and updated paint and wheel options.

The Suburban really only has two direct rivals in a small class of extended-wheelbase full-size SUVs. It’s priced about the same as the Jeep Wagoneer L, and the Ford Expedition Max is more expensive. There’s also the GMC Yukon XL, the mechanical twin of the Suburban, which is a bit fancier and pricier.

Before buying a Suburban, check the Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price to know what you should really pay. Chevrolet Suburban resale value is average for the segment, near the Expedition Max and beating the Wagoneer L. Recouping more money when selling a vehicle can mean a bigger down payment and lower monthly payments on the next one.

The 2026 Chevrolet Suburban is powered by a 5.3-liter 355-horsepower V8 engine matched with a 10-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive (RWD) or 4-wheel drive (4WD). This aging engine isn’t as powerful as the turbo 6-cylinder engines in its Ford and Jeep rivals, but it still has plenty of thrust, and it’s adequate for daily family-hauling duties.

Drivers seeking more muscle for towing regularly or just because they want more oomph will be interested in the bigger 6.2-liter V8 producing 420 hp or the Duramax turbodiesel 6-cylinder pumping out 305 hp and 495 lb-ft of torque. We know most of you will go for a V8, but we’re partial to the diesel, which has both the highest torque rating and best fuel economy in the Suburban’s engine lineup. Chevy and GMC are the only brands that offer a diesel in this class.

One of the reasons families love the Chevy Suburban is its ride quality on long highway trips. The long wheelbase and compliant suspension (especially with the optional Magnetic Ride Control system) create a truly premium feel for the driver and passengers alike. The available Super Cruise hands-free highway driving system makes the Suburban an even better road tripper.

Fuel Economy

The standard V8 in the Suburban returns 15 city/20 highway/17 combined mpg. The bigger 6.2-liter V8 is almost equally efficient, but requires premium gas, yielding much higher fuel cost estimates. Meanwhile, the only diesel in this class gives the Suburban up to 21 city/26 highway/23 combined mpg. That’s a better fuel economy rating than the hybrid Toyota Sequoia.

The turbocharged 6-cylinder engines in the Ford Expedition and Jeep Wagoneer L are both more efficient than the V8s in the Suburban, and the Ford and Jeep don’t require premium fuel.

Space is probably important to you if you’re shopping for a long-wheelbase, full-size SUV, so let’s start there. The Chevy Suburban boasts 36.7 inches of third-row legroom, which is plenty of space for adults and about three extra inches compared to the Chevy Tahoe.

Second- and third-row legroom in the Suburban are about the same as the Ford Expedition Max and Jeep Wagoneer L, but cargo space is a strength for the Chevy. The ‘Burban has 41.5 cubic feet of cargo room behind the third row (more than the Ford, slightly less than the Jeep) and class-leading maximum cargo capacity of 144.5 cubic feet.

But we don’t just love the Suburban’s interior for its hugeness. It’s also full of modern and user-friendly technology. Last year’s refresh brought a big update to the screens, namely a standard 17.7-inch central infotainment screen and an 11-inch digital gauge cluster. We like this setup for being both high-tech and user-friendly. Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay come standard, and a few desirable interior options include Bose audio, a power sliding center console, a head-up display, and a rear camera mirror. Another nice touch: All but the base LS trim have standard leather seats.

This SUV’s wide, open cabin means its exterior girth is best suited to wide, open spaces, not tight little city streets. The Suburban is 15 inches longer overall than the Tahoe, making it 18.8 feet long. It’s a good thing that front and rear parking sensors are fitted as standard. Chevrolet performed some minor surgery on the exterior design for 2025. It was freshened up at the front end a little, which was all it needed.

Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
We always appreciate the ability to integrate a phone into a vehicle’s infotainment system. Especially when it’s wireless, so we don’t have to dig that phone out of a pocket or purse.

Infotainment touchscreen
Every new Suburban comes standard with a high-resolution 17.7-inch display. That’s big and really lends a more tech-rich feel to the cabin. We’re also fans of the easy-to-use infotainment system.

Hands-free tailgate
It is one of those convenience features that gets used a lot. It’s standard in all Suburban trims except for the base LS.

Super Cruise
With this optional superpower, you can drive on more than 750,000 miles of North American highway with your hands off the wheel and feet off the pedals (but eyes on the road).

9-seater
This might seem like a little thing, but we love that the Chevy Suburban is the only full-size SUV that still offers a 9-seat configuration with three seats across all three rows. That’s more seating capacity than a minivan.

Trailering technology
Features like Boat Ramp Assist and Trailer Navigation — which calculates the ideal route while considering the trailer’s size — make towing much more manageable.

The base engine for the Chevy Suburban SUV lineup is a 5.3-liter V8 generating 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque. The RST, Z71, and Premier trims offer the option of a 6.2-liter V8 developing 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque. This is also standard in the top High Country trim. Another option in all but the LS is a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder diesel engine, generating 305 hp and 495 lb-ft of torque.

All three engines connect to a 10-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive is the standard setup, with 4-wheel drive on the options list or standard in the Z71. The maximum towing capacity is 8,200 pounds, which is achieved by the rear-wheel-drive version with the smaller V8 engine. For comparison, the Jeep Wagoneer L can pull up to 9,850 pounds.

3-Year/36,000-Mile Warranty

Chevrolet’s new-vehicle warranty lasts three years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. Powertrains are covered for five years or 60,000 miles. These terms are typical among mainstream manufacturers. The first scheduled service is also included.

Safety Ratings

The Suburban earned the top 5-Star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Standard safety features include forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and an HD Surround Vision camera.