2023 Chevrolet Suburban SUV

　　

2023 Chevrolet Suburban Review

byBrian WongSenior Reviews Editor

　　Brian Wong has worked in the automotive industry since 2010, writing over 1,000 car-related articles and testing and reviewing hundreds of vehicles over the course of career. Brian is a senior reviews editor at zzdcar and has also contributed to Cars.com, Motor Authority and Green Car Reports. Brian has also been featured on MotorWeek as an expert for several car comparisons. He loves convertibles (the smaller the better) and hates paying for parking, so Los Angeles is both the right and wrong city for him.

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　　Ryan ZumMallen has worked in the automotive industry since 2012. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Ryan has also contributed to Road & Track, Autoweek, Trucks.com and more. In 2019, Ryan published his first book, Slow Car Fast, on the millennial generation and its unique take on modern car culture.

　　There are times in life when big just isn't big enough. That's where the 2023 Chevrolet Suburban comes in. This long-running truck-based SUV is related to the already big Tahoe but is 15 inches longer and has 16 more cubic feet of cargo space behind its third row. Fold down both the second and third rows and you've got more than 140 cubes at your disposal, which is one of the biggest volumes found in a vehicle that doesn't classify as a van.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2023 Chevrolet Suburban Fleet 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 10A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.06 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$222/mo  for Suburban Fleet

　　Suburban Fleet

　　Fleet 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 10A) - $55,300 MSRPFleet 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 10A) - $58,300 MSRPLS 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 10A) - $56,900 MSRPLS 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 10A) - $59,900 MSRPLT 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 10A) - $62,400 MSRPLT 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 10A) - $65,400 MSRPRST 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 10A) - $65,000 MSRPRST 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 10A) - $68,000 MSRPZ71 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 10A) (Most Popular) - $67,000 MSRPPremier 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 10A) - $70,300 MSRPPremier 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 10A) - $73,300 MSRPHigh Country 4dr SUV (6.2L 8cyl 10A) - $77,100 MSRPHigh Country 4dr SUV 4WD (6.2L 8cyl 10A) - $80,100 MSRP

　　vs

　　$229/mo

　　Avg. Large SUV

　　The Suburban is now two years out from its latest redesign, which gave it a multilink rear suspension for the first time in the model's 86-year history. That change dramatically improved ride quality and handling confidence and enhanced third-row seat comfort as well. For 2023, the Suburban gains GM's Super Cruise technology as an option on the two highest trim levels. Under certain conditions, this feature allows for hands-free driving on designated highways. However, Chevy says Super Cruise's availability is delayed, and when it does become available, it will only be offered on the Suburban's top trims only.

　　Rivals to the Suburban are sparse. The main one you'll want to consider is the Ford Expedition Max because it's a near match for size and capability. There's also the GMC Yukon XL, which is the Suburban's slightly more upscale corporate twin. Slightly smaller (but still plenty big) rivals include the Tahoe, regular Expedition, Nissan Armada and Toyota Sequoia. Read our test team's Expert Rating below to find out how the Suburban measures up.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　Average

　　7.6

　　out of 10

　　zzdcar TESTED

　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

8.0/10

　　How does the Suburban drive? Our test Suburban came equipped with the optional 6.2-liter V8 engine. It has plenty of power and delivers it through a smooth-shifting 10-speed automatic transmission. At our test track, the Suburban hustled from 0 to 60 mph in 6.7 seconds. This is on par with the Expedition.

　　We're impressed by the Suburban's braking power and composure. In our testing it came to a stop from 60 mph in just 122 feet, which is exceptional for a large three-row SUV. This is still a hefty vehicle, however, especially when the road gets curvy. The Suburban is well balanced and can handle sharp turns, but the steering lacks feedback. It prefers to stay straight, which is helpful if you plan to tow.

　　

Comfort

7.5/10

　　How comfortable is the Suburban? The Suburban's independent rear suspension more easily smooths out bumps in the road compared to older generations that had the solid rear-axle design. Our test vehicle also came with the optional Magnetic Ride Control and adaptive air suspension. They work well to create a buffer between the road and the cabin. At times the Suburban can feel a little busy and boat-like, but we're confident the Suburban is better-riding with these suspension upgrades than without.

　　Elsewhere, the Suburban can't overcome its truck-like nature. The leather front seats are soft and wide with available power lumbar adjustment, but overall comfort is lacking. Some of our drivers found them too flat and unsupportive. The climate control system seems overworked at most temps, and some buttons are small and difficult to press.

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