Does the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban need premium gas?
No. Regular.
$0extra a year
- Regular listed for the Commercial 2WD.
- Regular: 10 of 12 trims. Premium: 2 of 12 trims.
- Premium by choice: $400 more a year.
- 50% of 134 SUVs (2021) list premium.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Premium $0.60 more.
| Trim | Engine | Grade | Mpg | Regular, a year | Premium, a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial 2WD | 5.3L 8cyl | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| LS 2WD | 5.3L 8cyl | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| LS 4WD | 5.3L | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| LT RWD | 5.3L | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| LT 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| RST RWD | 5.3L | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| Z71 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| RST 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| Premier RWD | 5.3L | Regular | 18 | $2,133 | $2,533 |
| Premier 4WD | 5.3L 8cyl | Regular | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| High Country RWD | 6.2L | Premium | 17 | $2,259 | $2,682 |
| High Country 4WD | 6.2L 8cyl | Premium | 16 | $2,400 | $2,850 |
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Chevrolet Suburban | Commercial 2WD | Regular |
| 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe | Commercial 2WD | Regular |
| 2021 GMC Yukon | SLE RWD | Regular |
| 2021 Ford Expedition | XL 4x2 | Premium |
| 2021 Lincoln Aviator | Livery RWD | Premium |
| 2021 BMW X4 | xDrive30i AWD | Premium |
What this cannot tell you
Check the fuel door or manual before you fill.
Gas prices and the premium gap change by state.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree