The 2025 Chevrolet Suburban And Tahoe Finally Let You Ride On 24s

The EV revolution may be in the headlines, but its mass-market prime sure as hell ain’t now. Come on, we’re levered up to our necks on lavish lifestyles, punch-drunk on relatively cheap gas prices compared to the rest of the world, and still of the popular belief that air travel still sucks. We’re still in the bowels of the conspicuous consumption SUV era, baby, and the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe are here to cannonball off the diving boards with freakin’ 24-inch wheels.

What’s there to say about these continent-crushing Nimitz-class truck-based road warriors that hasn’t been said already? You can’t see a damn thing for several feet in front of them; they come in two sizes of “enormous” and “gargantuan;” they’re clinically approved by the FDA to cure infertility, low self esteem, boredom, and whatever un-American ailments you may be stricken with; and their fanbase stretches everywhere from Hacienda Heights to The Hamptons. They’ll start a bar brawl if you ask them what a centimeter is, pull just about whatever you can hitch up to their receivers, and do it all in living room comfort. If there’s one genre of passenger vehicle America still excels in, it’s this right here.

Granted, possibly as part of the whole “‘Merica, fuck yeah” schtick, the styling of these things has grown a bit cartoonish. With this mid-cycle refresh, the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe get more daytime running light. Yep, the actual headlights shrink and are now underslung, and the whole front end looks somehow even more aggressive, which is probably the last thing the Tahoe needed. Oh well, I guess the GMC Yukon Denali still exists to pick up the mantle of tastefully styled full-size GM SUV.

Whatever … you can’t see what a car looks like from the driver’s seat, now can you? It’s all about what’s under the hood, and the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe get a newly-upgraded diesel engine option. We’re talking 305 horsepower and 495 lb.-ft. of torque, serious numbers for a three-liter diesel inline-six. Oh, and that diesel’s finally available across the lineup, meaning you’ll be able to get a stump-pulling Z71 with all-terrain tires, recovery points, and buckets of torque. Unfortunately, the updated diesel engine won’t be available right away, requiring a wait until 2025. Bummer. Standard equipment for now will be a 5.3-liter V8 on LS, LT, RST, Z71, and Premier trims, while a 6.2-liter V8 comes standard on the High Country trim and is available on the RST, Z71, and Premier trims. You’re going to want it over the 5.3.

Part of the big 2025 update is a load of new technological toss on the inside including a 17.7-inch touchscreen. I’m sure it works brilliantly since current GM infotainment is fast and fluid, but it pushes over the Escalade’s line of massive and into visually gargantuan territory. Part of that might be due to the fact that it isn’t actually that well-integrated, but no matter, because the new dashboard looks leagues better than the old one. When the current GMC Yukon Denali dropped, it made every other full-size GM interior below it look pathetic, so it’s heartening to see Chevrolet seriously stepping its game up. I’m talking sleek HVAC controls, more expensive-looking materials, a new steering wheel with tight tolerances on buttons, and emphasis on horizontal elements. This is what the interior of a flagship SUV should look like, and it’s impressive to watch Chevrolet go from behind-the-curve to near the front of the pack with just a facelift.

Speaking of stepping up game, top-spec Tahoe and Suburban High Country models will come on 24-inch wheels, previously found in music videos and flashy magazines. Sure, tires will cost a mint, but these wheels look tough as anything, and continue a popular theme of automakers bringing aftermarket trends to the showroom floor. Oh, and the sporty RST will also be available with 24-inch wheels, in case a bit of bling is desired at what should be a lower price point. Do people still say “bling”?

For years, the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban High Country has played second-fiddle to the GMC Yukon Denali. Sure, the bones were there, but the luxury wasn’t quite up to snuff. For 2025, that’s changing, and it’s about damn time it did. Oh, and thanks to the new dashboard design being standard across the range, now every Tahoe and Suburban should have an interior that fits their price tags. It’ll be interesting to see what GMC does to catch back up with its cross-office counterparts, but for now, the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe seem to be the large SUVs to have. Expect them to arrive at some point in 2024.

(Photo credits: Chevrolet)

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