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Suburban cargo
Plan passenger space and loading access before your next trip.
The 2027 Chevrolet Suburban gives South Jersey households 41.5 cubic feet of cargo room behind the third row, 93.8 behind the second and 144.5 behind the first. Choose the seats that need to stay occupied before deciding which cargo configuration fits the trip.
At Lucas Chevrolet, try your own luggage or bulky gear in the vehicle you are considering. A Cherry Hill family carrying a stroller and passengers has a different loading question from a Burlington buyer moving a long item with rear seats folded. The Suburban overview helps with the broad vehicle choice; this guide focuses on space you can use.
At a glance
The Suburban retains a cargo area behind an occupied third row.
Folding rear seating changes the room available for larger loads.
Seat count and passenger access should be checked on the selected vehicle.
| Load area | Cargo volume | Passenger-planning question |
|---|---|---|
| Behind the third row | 41.5 cubic feet | Can the everyday bags and gear fit with every needed seat occupied? |
| Behind the second row | 93.8 cubic feet | Which passengers remain after the rear seating is folded? |
| Behind the first row | 144.5 cubic feet | Can the largest items pass through the opening and be secured? |
These volumes describe available enclosed room. Item shape, the liftgate opening, seat position and safe load placement still matter. A rigid box and several soft bags can use the same volume differently. Bring the item, or accurate measurements of it, when fit is essential to the purchase.
Start with your ordinary week rather than only the largest load you might carry. A Delran household may need the third row every school day and use a folded-seat configuration on occasional weekends. Trying both arrangements shows how the SUV serves each routine without assuming that maximum cargo volume is always available.
The Suburban offers 44.5 inches of front legroom. Passenger fit farther back depends on how the seats ahead are set, the occupants and the seating arrangement. Keep the front driver’s seat in the actual driving position as each passenger tries a rear seat.
| Position | What to check in person |
|---|---|
| Driver and front passenger | Steering reach, pedal position, head clearance and a comfortable seatback angle |
| Second row | Knee and foot room behind the set front seats; access around child seats |
| Third row | Adult seating posture, foot space and the path into and out of the row |
| Rear cargo area | Height, opening shape and reach to the items loaded deepest inside |
An adult third-row fit check should include sitting for more than a moment, placing feet naturally and using the belt correctly. Have the second-row passenger remain seated during that check. For the exterior dimensions that affect your driveway or garage, use the specifications page.
The standard layout seats 8, with 7- and 9-seat arrangements available depending on configuration. The nine-seat configuration is available in LS. Confirm the actual seat count and layout in the selected SUV, then compare how passengers reach the rear row when the seats are occupied.
A bench and bucket-seat layout create different paths through the cabin. Test the route you will use with your normal passengers and installed child seats. Do not assume that a seat can be moved with a child restraint installed: follow the vehicle and restraint instructions for installation, seat movement and access.
LT includes a programmable power liftgate. Premier offers an available AutoSense Power Liftgate, which can open when the required conditions are met behind the vehicle. Request a demonstration on the equipped SUV and check the opening height where you expect to park.
Loading convenience also depends on step-in height, reaching over the rear edge and accessing bags near the second row. Try lifting the item you normally carry, using safe handling and help when needed. Examine the vehicle’s securing points and load instructions before planning how to restrain cargo during travel.
Available roof accessories add another fit discussion. Confirm the accessory’s compatibility, installation instructions and load limit, along with the vehicle’s roof requirements. Added overhead equipment changes clearance at a garage entrance. Ask the dealership to review the exact accessory rather than assuming that roof rails alone establish a usable roof-load setup.
Use the seat configuration you will actually need for the people on that trip. A loading test checks the real item, including its case, handles and any parts that protrude.
| What you carry | Configuration to try | The fit check that matters |
|---|---|---|
| Stroller and daily bags | Third row in its needed passenger arrangement | Folded stroller shape, lift-over effort and access to bags |
| Vacation luggage | All required passenger seats occupied | Bags below safe visibility limits and space for frequently used items |
| Bulky equipment | Fold only seating not needed for passengers | Opening clearance, load length and secure placement |
| A long rigid item | Largest suitable folded-seat arrangement | Actual item dimensions and restraints, with front occupants safely positioned |
Do the loading check with the liftgate closed before concluding that an item fits. Avoid placing a load against the glass or in a way that interferes with belts, seats or the driver. For a heavy item or a trailer combined with cabin gear, the payload discussion explains why usable space and allowable weight are separate questions.
Passenger comfort includes more than seat count. Compare access to the controls and storage the household will use, and ask rear passengers to try the installed cabin equipment. Premier highlights heated second-row bucket seats, while the trim comparison explains the broader comfort differences.
For child seats, use the instructions supplied with both the vehicle and the restraint. Check the approved installation method for the seating position, confirm the belt or anchor arrangement and verify access to the buckle after installation. NHTSA’s child-seat guidance explains selection and installation principles; an actual fit check belongs in your vehicle appointment.
A Mount Laurel trip to Laurel Acres Park may call for a stroller, play equipment and bags that need to remain reachable. Load the items in the order you will take them out. Put the frequently used piece where it can be reached without unloading everything behind it.
For a Hainesport visit to Long Bridge Park, compare the space left with the seats your group needs in use. A longer Jersey Shore trip can add luggage and beach gear to the same passenger group. The exercise is practical: bring the common items, test the chosen layout and check how the liftgate works in your parking space.
Lucas Chevrolet is at 1622 Route 38, Lumberton Township, NJ 08048. Arrange a Suburban fit check or call (609) 288-7663. Mention the items you want to bring so the appointment can focus on the layout you need.
Ask Lucas Chevrolet to identify examples with the arrangements you want to compare. Bring the passengers who will help evaluate access and comfort. Testing the layouts with the same people and gear makes the difference easier to judge.
Measure both when the item is rigid or clearance is close. Include handles, cases and other protruding parts on the item. The path through the opening can determine fit even when the space farther inside is large enough.
Seat the passengers in their normal places, load the bags and retrieve the items you expect to use during the trip. Check the rear and side access paths without moving a seat that must stay occupied or disturbing an installed restraint.
Yes. Measure the vehicle with the chosen equipment installed in the condition in which it will enter the garage. Check the lowest obstruction along the approach as well as inside the parking space. Review the accessory instructions before carrying a roof load.
Yes. Send the item dimensions and your passenger requirement through the contact form. Bring the item when practical. That gives the dealership a concrete loading question to help evaluate on an appropriate vehicle.
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