The 2024 Chevy Suburban full-size SUV proudly leads the large-sized truck class with industry-best cargo room, excellent powertrain choices, and the capability to move a good number of passengers and their gear. The Morningstar.com review team was eager to try out the stretched version of the “already-big Chevy Tahoe”, as this people-moving machine can accommodate up to 9. It’s simple to bring along gear for climbing, little league, church outings, or soccer with this Jim Butler Chevy favorite!
The Suburban offers a class-leading 144.7 cubic feet of cargo room, heartily beating out rivals such as the Jeep Wagoneer L and Ford Expedition Max. The Suburban enjoys everything about its large stance which boasts big power, backed fearlessly by a large selection of V8s or amazing turbo-diesel 6-cylinder. The standard 5.3-liter V8 offers the standard form of might to move this resounding road warrior while allowing for a towing capacity of up to 8,300 lbs. This is easily sufficient for an RV or boat to explore the almost 800 miles of tree-lined shores at Table Rock State Park.
The optional 6.2-liter V8 provides even more grunt and emits its legendary and enjoyable breed of sound when you get on the throttle. The diesel option offers the same 420 lb-ft of torque that the 6.2-liter does, while sincerely and stoically offering the best fuel economy of the group. Available on every trim except the off-road oriented Z71, it’s been a revered engine for years among truck purists! The Premier and High Country trims now offer the hands-free Super Cruise driving system, which works on over 400,000 primo digitally-mapped miles of roads in North America.
With the new switch to an independent rear suspension, this current generation of Suburban has a unique touch of refinement over prior versions. It also enjoys admiration from many diehards for its truck-like traits. The Premier and High Country trims also now come standard with captain’s chairs, while the LT trim steps things up nicely with leather-appointed upholstery and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. There’s a 10.2-inch infotainment screen that quells the masses’ appetite for frequent upgrades to bigger and better things, along with the prowess of top-end models easily “rivaling an Escalade” with luxury touches such as heated and ventilated front seats.
Behind the third row is where a quite incredible stat in the large-sized auto realm is born, with 41.5 cubic feet of storage at your disposal. With both rows folded, there are 144.7 cubic feet, offering up enough space to fully claim the next extended weekend as ‘thoroughly adventure ready’. This is more than the rivals in the form of the Jeep Wagoneer L and Expedition Max, assuring that all the best additives for exploration can come along!
Since diesel engines have all but gone extinct, car fans love that GM still offers one in the Suburban. The fact that it’s so high-performing and all-around awesome will make it memorable for years to come. Cranking out as much torque as the larger V8 and managing up to 27 mpg on the highway, it remains as one of the features that allow it to stand out in today’s versatile truck offerings. Each trim above the LS also comes with a hands-free power liftgate, which is ideal when completing the weekend’s all-inclusive grocery or Home Depot run.
We are standing by eagerly waiting to meet you this spring season here at Jim Butler, where the Suburban and many other thrilling vehicles are waiting for you to experience them. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to enjoy a test drive of this model that Motor Trend called “The quintessential SUV, rich in sheer utility and boasting all of the extra-large stuff most shoppers prioritize!”