Little vs big V8 2025 Tahoe

[jgraves]

i`m overall quite happy with my 6.2 and reasonably happy towing a 4500 pound, 7x14 cargo trailer with it (several 1500km days). I don't think a could say the same for the 5.3, having previously towed other trailers with the 5.3 in a Sierra. That said, I do miss my 2500 Sierra with the 6.6 diesel on the big towing days.

 

[jerry455]

I have a 6.2 in my 2021 Suburban and tow a 26-foot 5,500 lb. travel trailer. It tows fantastic. I have no problem using premium as all of our vehicles require premium, 2017 Camaro SS and my 1976 Pontiac Firebird. I like diesels but worry about all of the emissions devices and their longevity and diesel price is close to premium plus DEF.

 

[WalleyeMikeIII]

Many have said the DEF consumption of the 3L duramax is pretty high under towing loads, just something to consider. I love towing w/ the 6.2. Had 5.3 in all my previous rides. Never going back.

 

[Stbentoak]

I like working on my vehicles and I don’t have any diesel experience. That and my wife hates the sound of the diesel.

This isn't a 1960's John Deere tractor. When I tell people mine's a diesel... They can't believe it or believe there is such a thing as a diesel Yukon.

 

[jforb]

I get just a tad over 10 mpg towing a 22' airstream behind the 2022 Tahoe with 5.3. It has enough power, but it sure sucks fuel. I wished I'd had the patience to get a diesel.

 

[Padraig]

This isn't a 1960's John Deere tractor. When I tell people mine's a diesel... They can't believe it or believe there is such a thing as a diesel Yukon.

When I fill up at a truck stop, the big rig guys are surprised that there is such a thing as a diesel Suburban.

Padraig

 

[mp5pdw]

I just ordered a High Country with the 6.2 because the additional expense of the diesel, the def, water separator and othe maintenance required for that motor