The refreshed 2025 Chevy Tahoe and Chevy Suburban are finally here. Chevrolet started production of these best-selling SUVs at their Arlington, TX factory this week. I go hands on with two special versions of these new family haulers. The first one is a 9-person Suburban base model that is the least expensive new Suburban. The other one is a Chevy Tahoe Z71 off-road model with a new LZ0 version of the 3.0L Duramax I6 turbo-diesel. Let’s dig in!
Chevrolet continues to expend their Tahoe and Suburban lineup. They still offer six trim levels and three engine options. There are distinct grille designs, interior themes, and wheel options. You can now buy a 2025 Chevy Suburban with 24-inch wheels from the factory. (We will have a full first drive review of these SUVs next week.)
Exterior changes are minimal. The headlights and front fascia are new. The tail lamps are new as well. However, nearly all of the sheet metal remains the same.
The interior receives a new dashboard design and several new interior themes and options. The digital gauge cluster and the center infotainment screen are linked together and match several other vehicles in the fleet. It’s a Google built-in system with wireless Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay integration.
The hands-free Super Cruise driver assistance feature is now available on Tahoe or Suburban LT, RST, Premier, and High Country trim levels. This is an option and it requires an active OnStar subscription. The hands-free Super Cruise system can operate while towing a trailer.
Chevrolet did not increase the towing capacities of the refreshed 2025 Tahoe or Suburban. Several of the SUVs we saw had towing ratings between 7,600 – 8,000 lbs.
This is significantly less than most of the competitors. The updated 2025 Ford Expedition is rated to tow up to 9,600 lbs. The Jeep Wagoner is rated to tow up to 10,000 lbs. The all-new 2025 Nissan Armada is rated to tow up to 8,500 lbs. However, the new Tahoe and Suburban have best-in-class trailering app that is accessible in the vehicle. It has a section for trailer maintenance, helpful tips when towing a boat, and much more.
Z71 + Duramax
The new Z71 off-road trims can now be optioned with a new 3.0L Duramax I6 turbo-diesel. The LZ0 engine with 305 hp and 495 lb-ft of torque. The base engine is a 5.3L V8 with 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque. The other optional engine is the 6.2L V8 with 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque.
The Tahoe still comes with a 24 gallon fuel tank, and the Suburban has a 28 gallon tank. When equipped with the Duramax diesel, a more basic new Tahoe or Suburban could go up 750 miles on a single fill-up (according to Chevrolet).
Payload & Towing Capacities
Chevrolet did not increase the payload and towing capacities for the 2025 Tahoe and Suburban. This can be an issue for some customers. Here are the latest 2025 Chevy Tahoe numbers.
| Max Payload | Max Towing | |
| Tahoe 2WD 5.3L V8 | 1,834 lbs | 8,400 lbs |
| Tahoe 4×4 5.3L V8 | 1,746 lbs | 8,200 lbs |
| Tahoe 2WD 6.2L V8 | 1,671 lbs | 8,200 lbs |
| Tahoe 4×4 6.2L V8 | 1,616 lbs | 8,100 lbs |
| Tahoe 2WD 3.0L I6 | 1,717 lbs | 8,200 lbs |
| Tahoe 4×4 3.0L I6 | 1,625 lbs | 8,000 lbs |
Here are the latest 2025 Chevy Suburban numbers.
| Max Payload | Max Towing | |
| Suburban 2WD 5.3L V8 | 1,750 lbs | 8,200 lbs |
| Suburban 4×4 5.3L V8 | 1,759 lbs | 8,000 lbs |
| Suburban 2WD 6.2L V8 | 1,612 lbs | 8,000 lbs |
| Suburban 4×4 6.2L V8 | 1,612 lbs | 7,900 lbs |
| Suburban 2WD 3.0L I6 | 1,625 lbs | 8,100 lbs |
| Suburban 4×4 3.0L I6 | 1,539 lbs | 7,800 lbs |
Prices
While these SUVs get more standard features, the prices still go up. The 2025 Tahoe 2WD starts at $61,550 plus the $1,995 destination charge.
| 2025 | 2024 | Price Change | |
| Tahoe LS 2WD | $63,495 | $58,195 | + $5,300 |
| Tahoe LT 2WD | $66,695 | $63,695 | + $3,000 |
| Tahoe RST 2WD | $71,495 | $66,790 | + $4,705 |
| Tahoe Z71 4×4 | $73,495 | $68,295 | + $5,200 |
| Tahoe Premier 2WD | $78,095 | $72,590 | + $5,505 |
| Tahoe High Country 2WD | $83,195 | $78,895 | + $4,300 |
The 2025 Tahoe and Suburban go on sale this quarter. They should start shipping to dealers soon. The new 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel and the optional Super Cruise system are a later introduction. These options go on sale in Q1 of 2025.
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