2020 Chevrolet Suburban Review

The 2020 Chevrolet Suburban is wrapping up its 11th generation.  That's right - 11!

And, any given vehicle generation-cycle lasts around 6-years.  So quick math tells you that the Suburban has been around for 66-ish years - right?  Wrong.

Because the first Chevrolet made with the Suburban name was in 1935!  So, that's 85-years and counting!  In fact, Chevy's Suburban is the longest-running nameplate in automotive history.

And not only is Suburban rich with history but it's just a big fun vehicle to both drive and ride-in.  From families to heads-of-state to group prom dates Suburban has hauled them all for years.

Arguably Suburban is the original 3-row SUV.  And that definitely holds true for 2020 because it seats up to 9!

2020 Chevy Suburban Top-3:

Versatility

Drive/ride

Interior space

So, when my pal Lewis Cook at Martin Chevrolet told me he had an extra I could test drive for this review I jumped at the chance.

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224.4" length x 74.4" height

2020 Chevrolet Suburban Oversized SUV

Outside of a customized vehicle or a multi-passenger van, the Chevrolet Suburban is one of the biggest passenger vehicles on the road.

And while Chevrolet has been steadily growing its crossover SUV lineup, Suburban continues to sit atop of the heap in size.

2020 Chevrolet Crossover SUV Lineup:

Suburban - oversized

Tahoe - full-size

Traverse - midsize/full-size

Blazer - midsize

Equinox - compact

Trailblazer - compact/subcompact (2021)

Trax - subcompact

Throughout Chevy Suburban's storied history it's always been a big vehicle designed to haul lots of people and or stuff.  And this American icon stays true to its roots being assembled in Arlington, Texas.

Trim Configurations And Prices

Chevrolet offers Suburban in many variations.  Here are starting manufacturers suggested retailing prices along with their corresponding trim designations.

2020 Chevrolet Suburban Trims & MSRPs:

LS $52,995

LT $57,795

Premier $66,795

While the above doesn't indicate 'many variations' there's much more.  Because, in addition to those trim options are Special Editions you can select.  For example, there's the Premier Plus Edition, the Signature Edition, and the Midnight Edition.  And you can go with two different RST Editions as well as two different Z71 Editions.

Lots of Special Edition options

Plus, with Suburban being an SUV you have the option of 2-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive.  BTW - if you go with 2WD it's rear-wheel drive!  (Which will always be my preference.)

Engines, Transmissions & MPG

Depending on the trim you go with the 2020 Chevrolet Suburban comes with two different powerful engines.  While both of them are V8s, but one is a 5.3-liter and the other is a 6.2-liter.

2020 Chevy Suburban Engine options:

5.3L V8 w/ 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque

6.2L V8 w/ 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque

Two powerful V8-engines available

And the two optional V8 engines are matched with a specific transmission.  So, the 5.3-liter engine is matched with a 6-speed automatic.  While the 6.liter is matched with a 10-speed automatic.

What is Suburban's towing capacity?

The 2020 Chevy Suburban can tow up to 8,300 lbs!

For a vehicle the size of Suburban, it posts impressive fuel economy numbers in any configuration.

On the low-end, during city driving,