For anyone who felt the present Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban was small, there’s good news: Both SUVs will make gains in new versions coming next year.
On Tuesday in Detroit, General Motors unveiled the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban with tons more room, optional turbodiesel power, and up to 5 display screens. once they go on sale within the middle of 2020, the 2021 Tahoe and Suburban will settle with the aluminum-bodied 2020 Ford Expedition.
The 2021 Tahoe’s wheelbase grows 4.9 inches to 120.9 inches; it’s 6.7 inches longer at 210.7 inches overall. That translates to tons more room inside. Those within the second row of the Tahoe will find three more inches of legroom over the present model, but third-row occupants will appreciate the ten .1 inches of additional legroom versus before.
Chevy Dealership Greensboro will find more room also with 2.3 more inches of legroom within the second row and a couple of .2 inches within the third row. The Tahoe now has 10.2 inches more cargo floor than before behind the third row, while the Suburban gains 1.8 inches.
These won’t sound like large increases, but the Tahoe can now haul (with the second and third rows folded down) 122.9 cubic feet (up 28.2 cubic feet) while the Suburban can haul 144.7 cubic feet (up 23 cubic feet). That amounts to 25% more cargo-carrying capacity than the present Ford Expedition behind the third row. Visually it’ll be easy to identify the 2021 Tahoe and Suburban on the road. The blunt front is analogous to the newest Silverado 1500 (of which it shares a part of its structure) with similar standard LED headlights and taillights, but the edges are cleaner with a robust shoulder line that runs from the front fender to the rear. Upper Premier and High Country models feature dual exhausts (only with the gas engines).
Each of the six trims—LS, LT, Z71, RST, Premier, and High Country feature their own distinct design details including grille, trim, and wheels starting from 18 to 22 inches. The cabin features hard buttons that appear to be easy-to-use while wearing gloves, but technology may be a central focus.
A typical 10.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is supplemented by an available 8.0-inch digital driver information display (a 4.2-inch is standard). High Country and Premier trims feature a 15.0-inch head-up display while an available rear-seat entertainment system features dual 12.6-inch touchscreens. A 4G LTE reference to hotspot capability keeps everyone connected, and there is wireless charging on all models except the bottom LS. Most Tahoe and Suburbans
Both engines feature cylinder deactivation which will pack up to all or any eight cylinders (while coasting) to conserve fuel and there is an automatic start-stop system.
There’s no hybrid, no plug-in hybrid, and no electric powertrains, but there’s a 3.0-liter turbodiesel inline-6 on the menu, with 277 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque. it’ll be the foremost efficient model and therefore the turbodiesel is going to be available in every trim except the Z71.
Every Chevy Dealership Greensboro NC Tahoe and Suburban hooks its engine to a 10-speed automatic drive with a push-button gear selector.
Rear-wheel drive is going to be the standard and four-wheel drive is going to be available. For those that tow, there’ll be a max trailering package that adds a high-capacity radiator and cooling fan, integrated trailer brake controller, hitch guidance and consider features alongside up to nine camera views and a trailering app, tons of the increased space inside the 2021 Tahoe and Suburban is thanks to a replacement independent rear suspension, which can provide a smoother, more controlled ride alongside better handling.
Upper Premier and High Country trim models feature magnetic dampers that continuously monitor the road and supply a smoother ride with less body roll. Buyers who plan on hauling heavy loads are going to be ready to choose an air suspension on High Country and Z71 models with auto leveling capability and up to four inches of ride-height adjustment.
Every Tahoe and Suburban will come standard with advanced safety tech including automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, rear park assist, following distance indicator, and a seat-mounted side-impact airbag for the driving force and front passenger.
A surround-view camera system, rear pedestrian alert, lane-change alert, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitors (with trailer integration), active lane control, and front and rear parking sensors are going to be available. The price, fuel economy, and full feature list for every trim level are going to be announced closer to when the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban continue sale next year.