Chevrolet Suburban trim levels explained

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 3, 2026

The 2025 Chevrolet Suburban shares the Tahoe's six trims (LS, LT, RST, Z71, Premier and High Country) and engines, but rides on a longer body with about 144.5 cubic feet of maximum cargo space. Launch MSRPs ran from $61,500 to $79,700 before destination, roughly $3,000 above the equivalent Tahoe.

Current Suburban trim levels: 12th generation (2021–present)

The Suburban is the long-body twin of the Tahoe: about 15 inches longer overall (225.7 in.), with a 28-gallon fuel tank versus the Tahoe's 24 and roughly 144.5 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear rows folded. The 2025 refresh brought the 17.7-inch touchscreen, new styling and the 305-hp diesel. Its extra weight trims tow ratings slightly versus the Tahoe. Prices below are 2025 launch MSRPs.[1][2][3][4]

Chevrolet Suburban 12th generation (2021–present) trims in ladder order with 2025 model-year base MSRP (USD), engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (2025, USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
LS	$61,5002WD, excl. $1,995 destination	5.3L V8 (std) 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel I-6	Entry trim with 18-inch wheels, cloth seats and the 17.7-inch touchscreen Standard Chevy Safety Assist plus HD Surround Vision and automatic parking assist [1][2]
LT	$64,7002WD, excl. $1,995 destination	5.3L V8 (std) 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel I-6	Leather-appointed heated front seats, power liftgate and wireless charging Popular family-hauler spec; the 5.3L with Max Trailering Package tows up to 8,200 lbs in 2WD form [2][5]
RST	$69,5002WD, excl. $1,995 destination	5.3L V8 (std) 6.2L V8 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel I-6	Blacked-out exterior trim and 22-inch wheels; 24-inch wheels available Air Ride Adaptive Suspension available on RST for the first time in 2025 [1][2]
Z71	$71,5004WD only, excl. $1,995 destination	5.3L V8 (std) 6.2L V8 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel I-6	Skid plates, high-approach front fascia, two-speed transfer case and red tow hooks [1][2]
Premier	$76,1002WD, excl. $1,995 destination	5.3L V8 (std) 6.2L V8 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel I-6	Standard Magnetic Ride Control, ventilated front seats and heated second-row captain's chairs Bose audio and animated welcome lighting [1][2]
High Country	$79,7002WD, excl. $1,995 destination	6.2L V8 (std) 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel I-6	First factory Suburban offered with 24-inch wheels (2025) Real wood trim, wingtip-perforated leather, head-up display and standard 6.2L V8 [1][3][2]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a GM or press pricing source.

Previous Suburban trim levels: 11th generation (2015–2020)

Built alongside the Tahoe on GM's 2015 full-size SUV platform, with the same LS, LT and LTZ trim names at launch and the LTZ renamed Premier for 2017. A 5.3L V8 (355 hp) was the core engine, with a 6.2L V8 and 10-speed automatic arriving late in the generation.[6]

Chevrolet Suburban 11th generation (2015–2020) trims in ladder order, engines and key standard equipment
Trim	Base MSRP (USD)	Engines	Key standard equipment
LS	—	5.3L V8	Entry trim, offered in 2WD and 4WD [6]
LT	—	5.3L V8	Volume trim; Z71 package offered on 4WD LT models [6]
LTZ / Premier	—	5.3L V8 6.2L V8 (late generation)	Top trim, renamed from LTZ to Premier for 2017 [6]

MSRP excludes destination unless noted. "—" means we could not confirm the price from a GM or press pricing source.

2026 Suburban towing capacity by configuration

Chevrolet-published maximum trailer weights for the Suburban from the 2026 Chevrolet Trailering Guide (3.23 axle). The longer, heavier Suburban is rated slightly below the Tahoe in every configuration.

2026 Chevrolet Suburban maximum towing (lb) by configuration, GM-published
Configuration	Max towing (lb)	Notes
5.3L V8 – 2WD	7,700[5]
5.3L V8 – 2WD	8,200[5]	Max Trailering Package; Suburban maximum
5.3L V8 – 4WD	8,000[5]	Max Trailering Package
6.2L V8 – 2WD	8,000[5]	Max Trailering Package
6.2L V8 – 4WD	7,800[5]	Max Trailering Package
3.0L Duramax diesel – 2WD	8,100[5]
3.0L Duramax diesel – 4WD	7,800[5]

Ratings depend on engine, cab, bed, axle ratio, drivetrain and packages; the exact figure for one vehicle is in Chevrolet’s official trailering guide, and CarWhere’s Suburban towing capacity page breaks it down by configuration.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the Chevy Suburban trim levels?

The 2025 Suburban is offered as LS, LT, RST, Z71, Premier and High Country, the same six trims as the Tahoe.

What is the difference between a Suburban and a Tahoe?

The Suburban is about 15 inches longer and offers roughly 144.5 cubic feet of maximum cargo space versus about 122.7 in the Tahoe. It also has a larger fuel tank (28 vs 24 gallons) and costs about $3,000 more trim for trim.

How much can a Suburban tow?

Chevrolet's 2026 trailering guide rates the Suburban at up to 8,200 lbs with the 5.3L V8, 2WD and the Max Trailering Package. That is 200 lbs less than the equivalent Tahoe because the Suburban is heavier.

Which Suburban trim has the 6.2L V8?

High Country includes the 6.2L V8 as standard; it is optional on RST, Z71 and Premier. The 3.0L Duramax diesel is available on all retail trims.

How much does a 2025 Suburban cost?

Launch MSRPs ranged from $61,500 for the LS 2WD to $79,700 for the High Country 2WD, before the $1,995 destination charge.

Sources

Prices and equipment are as published by Chevrolet for the model year shown; trim content changes between model years, so confirm a specific vehicle against its window sticker or build sheet.

Meet the new 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban (updated Aug. 2024, with preliminary specifications) — Chevrolet Pressroom (General Motors)
Face-Lifted 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe Priced From $60,495, Suburban Starts at $63,495 — Cars.com
The Chevrolet Tahoe Now Costs Over $60,000 — Motor1
Chevy Tahoe Vs Suburban: How Do The Two Full-Size SUVs Compare? — SlashGear
2026 Chevrolet Trailering Guide — Chevrolet (General Motors)
Chevrolet Tahoe — Wikipedia (secondary reference)

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