2022 Chevrolet Suburban

Pros: Towing ability; available diesel engine; passenger and cargo room

Cons: Fuel economy with gas engines; tight-quarters maneuverability; high base prices

CG Says: Following its redesign for the 2021 model year, the Chevrolet Suburban receives several updates for 2022. Availability of the 6.2-liter V8 expands to the RST, Z71, and Premier trim levels; the 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster is now standard on LT and above; and reverse automatic braking is available in the Premium and High Country trims. More safety features are standard on all trims–including GM’s Buckle to Drive system, which prevents the transmission from being shifted out of park if the driver’s seatbelt is not buckled.

The Suburban has a truck-like body-on-frame construction, but an independent rear suspension increases ride comfort. Three engines are offered: a 355-horsepower 5.3-liter V8, a 420-hp 6.2-liter V8, and a 3.0-liter inline-six turbodiesel with 277 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque. All engines are paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane keeping assist, lane departure warning, and front and rear parking sensors are standard. Other available safety features include rear cross-traffic alert, rear pedestrian detection, and adaptive cruise control. Many Suburbans tow trailers, and to make towing safer and easier, the Suburban offers a trailer-view camera system with up to nine camera views (including a hitch view for easier trailer hookups), as well as a blind-spot monitor that accounts for the added length of a trailer and an app that monitors trailer-tire pressure and temperature. A truck-based SUV may seem like something of a relic in a world dominated by crossover SUVs, but the Suburban offers interior room and towing capacity that is hard to beat. If you need a full-size SUV, the Suburban is must see.