New 2026 Chevrolet Suburban Interior, MPG, Redesign

New 2026 Chevrolet Suburban Interior, MPG, Redesign   –    If you have to think about whether or not you need a New 2026 Chevrolet Suburban, you probably don’t. After all, there are plenty of other vehicles on the market that can do the stuff this behemoth can, and for less money. But few can do everything this SUV is capable of all at once, with plenty of usefulness and utility stuffed into this outsized package. And perhaps most crucially, fewer still do it with the same sensibility as this big Chevy.

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Exterior and Interior

The 6.2L-powered Suburban might not pin you back in your seat when prodded the same way the smaller Lincoln Aviator will with its twin-turbocharged V6, but there’s a similar serenity and surefootedness when it’s driven casually. In fact, with its optional adaptive air suspension the Suburban’s ride and handling might well be better than most proper premium SUVs of any size. Smooth and comfortable, it works with magneto-rheological dampers that come equipped on the top two trims to masterfully manage body roll as well as the unsprung weight of the massive 22-inch wheels this tester rides on (a gasp-inducing $4,165 option). While the steering lacks the resistance a vehicle this size should have, feeling deceptively light and lithe instead, there’s a surprising sense of ease to the operation considering the Suburban stretches 5,733 mm (225.7 in) from tip to tail.

The available air suspension also enhances the Suburban’s capability off the beaten path, with the option to add 50 mm (two inches) to the ride height for a maximum ground clearance of 254 mm (10 in) in just a few short seconds. The suspension also automatically drops a further 50 mm from its standard height of 204 mm (eight inches) to allow for easier ingress and egress.

New 2026 Chevrolet Suburban Specs

With six trims to choose from and various packages to add from there, plenty of time could be spent covering all the ways you can buy your Suburban. Instead, here are the highlights – and the lowlights. That 10.2-inch touchscreen, as well as those wireless phone connections and a subscription-based Wi-Fi hotspot, is standard in every trim, as are three 120-volt outlets, tri-zone automatic climate control, a wireless phone charger, push-button start, and rear parking sensors, among other features. Left off the spec sheet for the least expensive LS trim, however, are heated front seats – somewhat shocking given the starting price.

Even the top trim has some bizarre omissions considering its nearly $90,000 asking price before tax. Make no mistake, there’s plenty of good stuff included, like heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, heated second-row seats, leather upholstery, and a 10-speaker stereo, just to name a few; but those retractable side steps, the panoramic sunroof, and even adaptive cruise control all must be added after the fact.

Engine and Performance

All trims except the off-road-inspired Z71 come with the choice of gas-fired eight-cylinder or inline-six diesel engines under the hood, though the High Country trim is the only one offered with a 6.2L V8 that’s brimming with brute strength. It makes the same 460 lb-ft of torque as the hearty diesel that would be your humble author’s preferred power source (it’s a no-charge option at the top of the lineup but a $1,995 upgrade elsewhere) to go with a whopping 420 hp.

While the thumping V8 is enough to transform the Silverado into something of a sport truck, the extra weight of the Suburban – as speced, it tips the scales at more than 2,725 kg (6,008 lb) – makes the experience just a little more mellow when you roll on the throttle. The 10-speed automatic transmission shifts smoothly as it runs through the gears, pausing only briefly between them, while it’s quick to drop a cog or two when it’s time to pass.

New 2026 Chevrolet Suburban Fuel Economy

The big engine’s peak output comes with the added expense of running premium-grade gas, of which the Suburban High Country burns at a rapid rate. Officially, it’s rated at 14.6 L/100 km combined – nearly a litre worse than the Silverado pickup powered by the same motor. Not many non-performance SUVs are expected to do worse – it’s only the Toyota Sequoia and Nissan Armada and their mechanical twins, the Lexus LX 570 and Infiniti QX80, respectively, that have more miserable ratings – and those with concerns about efficiency will find what they’re looking for with the diesel engine instead.

With its selectable four-wheel drive system disconnected to power the rear wheels only during an initial evaluation drive (there’s also an automatic setting that sends torque to the front wheels only when it’s needed), the Suburban managed 12.3 L/100 km – in line with its official highway rating, which makes sense given the majority of the 210 km covered were done on the highway. It didn’t take long for that figure to climb around town, however, and the final count clocked in at 15.2 L/100 km over 500 km.

New 2026 Chevrolet Suburban Safety Features

The inclusion of advanced safety systems, too, is good but not great: lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring are kept out of the cheapest versions of this big Chevy. When equipped all those features perform admirably, as did the extras fitted to the High Country tester seen here like its head-up display and optional adaptive cruise control.

The latter does without the lane-centring functionality that’s becoming ever more prevalent but is better for it, working in conjunction with the lane-keep assist and modulating speed well when approaching slower traffic ahead.  New 2026 Chevrolet Suburban Interior

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The seats are quite comfortable and supportive, with wide cushions and deep enough bolstering to keep occupants up front firmly in place. Both rear rows feature far flatter seats, though they’re padded enough that they should keep squirming to a minimum during longer trips. The optional rear-seat entertainment system should help, too ($2,295), with twin 12.6-inch touchscreens in the back that offer HDMI connections and wireless Wi-Fi projection. It may not be a conventional comfort feature, but it should certainly bring some peace and quiet to the drive.   New 2026 Chevrolet Suburban Interior

Notably absent from the list of comfort features are massage functionality for driver and passenger in this top trim. While such seats are included in the most expensive Ford Expedition, they’re kept out of the Suburban High Country – presumably to create some separation from its Cadillac sibling.