Written by Marco V. Carvajal
2026 Chevrolet Suburban 4WD High Country
Driving the 2026 Chevrolet Suburban 4WD, High Country, you feel big; this is the Largest Chevrolet SUV. It is attractive, strong, large, powerful, and offers several trim models to choose from.
The High Country trim model is the top of the line for the Suburban lineup, and as you enter the cabin, you’re greeted by the scent of leather and luxury. It is furnished with first- and second-row fancy leather seating surfaces featuring perforated inserts, unique stitching and badging, and authentic wood décor.
The famous Suburban is the oldest car model currently in production in the United States. Its production began in 1936.
I enjoy the advanced technology standard in all suburban models, like the Google built-in, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto with real-time traffic updates. The modern 11-inch diagonal digital Driver Information Center and a user-friendly, best-in-class 17.7-inch diagonal center touchscreen display provide drivers with an excellent view of the car’s controls.
The new Suburban is smarter, it offers exceptional ride and handling, with optional available features like Magnetic Ride Control and Four-Corner Air Ride Adaptive Suspension, which can help optimize ride height and comfort by adjusting the suspension to road conditions.
The new 2026 Suburban offers comfortable seating for up to nine passengers with the LS front bench, and captain’s chairs available on upper trims, reducing capacity to 7 to 8 seats.
Cargo space is always limited on three-row large SUVs, in this case, with 41.5 cu-ft behind the 3rd row, 93.8 cu-ft behind the 2nd row, and a maximum of 144.5 cu-ft with both rows folded. If you don’t use but fold the third row, then you can enjoy a larger capacity.
I like the Suburban’s new Infotainment, featuring a 17.7″ Google-built-in display with Maps, Assistant, and Play. For better connectivity, drivers can enjoy wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto compatibility, and a 15-inch Head-Up Display is available.
Depending on the trim level, you can enjoy features such as leather and ventilated seats, heated second-row seats, a Power-Sliding Center Console, and a Rear-Seat Media system.
Suburban Engine
The new Suburban offers three different engines for you to choose from.
5.3L EcoTec3 V8
Standard on all models except High Country, the 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine with Dynamic Fuel Management delivers 355 horsepower and 383 lb.-ft. of torque to give you the power
6.2L EcoTec3 V8
Standard on the top model High Country, and available on RST, Z71, and Premier, the powerful 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine with Dynamic Fuel Management delivers 420 horsepower and 460 lb.-ft. of torque to haul everything with your trailer.
Duramax 3.0L Turbo Diesel
Available on the Z71 for the first time, the new Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel engine offers improved power, with 305 horsepower and 495 lb-ft of torque, with the incredible highway range of 728 Miles per Tank.
- 495 lb.-ft.
- Max available torque
- Best-in-class 728 miles Range per tank
- 10% more horsepower than previous-generation diesel engine
2026 Suburban EPA fuel economy
- 2WD, 5.3L V8 (gas): 17 mpg combined (15 city / 20 highway)
- 2WD, 6.2L V8 (gas): 16 mpg combined (15 city / 19 highway)
- 2WD, 3.0L Duramax (diesel): 23 mpg combined (21 city / 26 highway)
- 4WD, 3.0L Duramax (diesel): 22 mpg combined (20 city / 24 highway)
Towing & Payload
If you need to tow heavy objects, the Suburban will be your best friend, with a maximum towing capacity of up to 8,400 lbs, properly equipped.
- 5.3L V8 (2WD/4WD): up to ~8,300–8,400 lbs towing when properly equipped.
- 6.2L V8 (4WD): commonly ~7,900–8,200 lbs towing when configured for towing.
- Duramax 3.0L I6 (2WD/4WD): typically competitive with V8 ratings; check VIN-specific tow label and build.
- Payload (real-world range): Approx. 1,600–1,760 lbs towing depending on trim/engine/drive.
Safety Features
The new Suburban includes standard safety and driver assistance features including the following:
- Intersection Automatic Emergency Braking with Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking
- Rear Cross Traffic Braking
- Front Pedestrian and Bicyclist Braking
- Side Bicyclist Alert
- Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist
- Reverse Automatic Braking with Rear Cross Traffic Braking
- Blind Zone Steering Assist
- Available Optional Blind Zone Steering Assist with Trailering
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- OnStar Basics (8 years) access to core connected services included
Suburban Versus Tahoe
Both the Suburban and the Tahoe are the largest SUVs in the Chevrolet family. The Suburban is a longer-wheelbase version of the Tahoe, with more cargo space behind the third row.
Both SUVs share the same engines, interior technology, and similar seating capacity. The Suburban costs more. The Tahoe has increased towing capacity.
The Suburban is ideal for those who need more interior space with more cargo volume and passenger space, while the Tahoe is just a bit smaller but can still handle similar tasks and offers a slightly higher towing capacity.
The Chevrolet Suburban is the top SUV model and the most expensive SUV in the Chevy family. The Suburban is also more expensive than the Chevy Silverado. The popular Tahoe is similar in size and pricing to the Suburban, but the Suburban is larger and more expensive.
The Chevrolet SUV family includes other smaller SUV models, such as the Bolt, Trax, Trailblazer, Equinox, Blazer, and Traverse. There are many options for each budget, but the Suburban is definitely the top of the line with more of everything.
2026 Chevrolet Suburban Pricing and Models
Base Pricing for the 2026 Suburban model starts at $63,000 for the LS trim and goes up to $83,000 for the High Country top trim, which I am test-driving. As you add more features and packages, the price continues to increase.
This is not an inexpensive SUV, but it combines Chevrolet’s maximum power and luxury style.
2026 Chevrolet Suburban LS, MSRP $63,400
5.3L V8, 17.7″ touch-screen, 11″ cluster, Chevy Safety Assist, HD Surround Vision; available 9-passenger with front bench.
2026 Chevrolet Suburban LT, MSRP $66,400
Adds leather-appointed seating, heated front buckets, programmable liftgate, wireless charging; available Super Cruise.
2026 Chevrolet Suburban RST, MSRP $71,400
Sport styling (unique grille/badging), Jet Black/Victory Red interior accents; available 24″ wheels and Super Cruise.
2026 Chevrolet Suburban Z71, MSRP $73,400
Off-road hardware: red recovery hooks, aluminum skid plate, high-approach front fascia, Autotrac 2-speed transfer case; available Four-Corner Air Ride.
2026 Chevrolet Suburban Premier, MSRP $73,300
Premium lighting with animations, Power Sliding Center Console, heated/ventilated fronts + heated second row; available Super Cruise and AutoSense Power Liftgate.
2026 Chevrolet Suburban High Country, MSRP $83,400
6.2L V8 standard, Magnetic Ride Control (available Four-Corner Air Ride), Rear Camera Mirror, 15″ Head-Up Display, unique grille/trim/badging.
Competition
The primary competitors for the Chevrolet Suburban include other full-size SUVs, such as the Ford Expedition Max, GMC Yukon XL, and Jeep Wagoneer L.
Models such as the Toyota Sequoia, C adillac Escalade, and Nissan Armada also compete with the famous Suburban.
