2025 Chevrolet Suburban vs 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

The 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport was designed to project a sportier image within the Range Rover lineup. Its tall stance was complemented by a shorter wheelbase and a chopped top, giving it a more athletic appearance compared to the traditional Range Rover. The front featured large air intakes and faux vents on the hood and fenders, enhancing its sporty look. However, from certain angles, the Sport appeared somewhat tall and narrow, lacking the wide, planted look of some luxury SUVs. The lineup included SE, Dynamic SE, Autobiography, and SV Edition Two trims, with the Dynamic SE offering a Stealth appearance package. The SV Edition 2, the highest-performance model, featured carbon-fiber elements and a minimalist interior with red leather upholstery and illuminated accents.

In contrast, the 2025 Chevrolet Suburban maintained its iconic profile while incorporating modern updates. The restyled front fascia and rear end, along with new lighting signatures, added a dramatic touch without straying too far from its recognizable design. The trim lineup remained consistent, with the LS, LT, RST, Z71, Premier, and High Country trims. The Suburban's interior saw significant upgrades, including a more sophisticated dash and a new column shifter. The standout feature was the 17.7-inch touchscreen display, a major improvement over the previous model. The Suburban's interior space and towing capacity made it an ideal choice for families and those needing ample cargo room.

The 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport offered a range of powertrain options, all paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and standard four-wheel drive. The base SE model featured a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six engine producing 355 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque. The Dynamic SE offered a higher output of 395 hp and 406 lb-ft, along with a plug-in hybrid powertrain rated at 454 hp and 487 lb-ft. The Autobiography trim could be equipped with a plug-in hybrid producing 543 hp and 590 lb-ft or a BMW-sourced twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 with 523 hp and 553 lb-ft. The SV Edition Two boasted the same V8 engine, tuned to 626 hp, making it the most powerful Range Rover model. It accelerated from zero to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds and reached a top speed of 180 mph. The Range Rover Sport excelled in both on-road performance and off-road capability, with features like Terrain Response and adjustable air suspension.

The 2025 Chevrolet Suburban continued to offer V8 power, with a 5.3-liter V8 delivering 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque as the base engine. The 6.2-liter V8, available on higher trims, produced 420 hp and 460 lb-ft. A 3.0-liter inline-six Duramax diesel engine, upgraded to 305 hp and 495 lb-ft, was also available. The diesel engine offered impressive fuel economy and a long driving range. All engines were paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The Suburban's steering was light, and the recalibrated Magnetic Ride Control suspension improved ride quality. The available air suspension further enhanced comfort. However, the optional 24-inch wheels, while visually striking, compromised ride comfort on rough surfaces.

The 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, positioned between the Velar and the full-size Range Rover, offered a midsize SUV experience with two rows of seating for five passengers. While it provided ample headroom, competitors like the Acura MDX and Audi Q7 offered slightly more legroom. The sloping roofline did not significantly impact rear-seat headroom, and reclining rear seats were standard. The cargo space measured 31.9 cubic feet behind the second row, expanding to 53 cubic feet with the seats folded. The Sport's towing capacity reached 7,716 pounds for turbo-six and V8 models, making it competitive in its segment.

The 2025 Chevrolet Suburban excelled in interior space, accommodating up to eight passengers with its three-row seating configuration. It offered 41.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row, expanding to 93.8 cubic feet with the third row folded. With all seats down, the Suburban provided a massive 144.7 cubic feet of cargo space, unmatched by any non-commercial vehicle. The Suburban's towing capacity reached 8,300 pounds with the 5.3-liter V8 and Max Trailering Package. The diesel engine offered excellent fuel economy, allowing for extended highway driving on a single tank.

The 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport featured a 13.7-inch digital instrument cluster and a 13.1-inch touchscreen for infotainment. Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa integration were standard. The minimalist design, while visually appealing, relied heavily on the touchscreen for various functions. The Pivi Pro infotainment system was responsive, and the gauge cluster offered customizable configurations. The SV Edition 2 included "Body and Soul Seats" with embedded transducers for a unique audio experience, though it felt somewhat gimmicky.

The 2025 Chevrolet Suburban addressed previous technology shortcomings with a 17.7-inch touchscreen, complemented by an 11-inch driver information display and an optional 15-inch head-up display. Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Google Built-in were standard, offering seamless integration with Google services. While the user interface was intuitive, customizing the driver information display proved challenging. The new steering wheel design featured complex controls, but physical buttons for essential functions remained. The Bose stereo system, while improved, still lagged behind competitors.

The 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport came equipped with a comprehensive suite of driver-assist features, including automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, traffic sign recognition, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and a driver attention monitor. A 360-degree camera system and digital rearview mirror aided parking, though the parking sensors were overly sensitive. At the time of publication, safety ratings from the IIHS and NHTSA were unavailable.

The 2025 Chevrolet Suburban had not been crash-tested by the NHTSA or IIHS at the time of review. The 2024 model received four out of five stars in overall crash safety from the NHTSA. Standard safety features included automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, pedestrian and bicycle braking, automatic parking assist, a surround-view camera, and a teen driver monitoring system. GM's Super Cruise hands-free driving technology was available on higher trims but would not be available at launch.