Bigger than ever! The all-new 2021 Chevy Tahoe and Suburban make their official world debut in Detroit. How do you improve on a best-selling full-size SUV? You redesign it from the ground up.
2021 Chevy Tahoe & Suburban
These two big family SUVs use the latest version of the truck chassis originally introduced on the new Chevy Silverado 1500. They are not simply a pickup truck with an SUV body on top. The new Tahoe and Suburban ride on either an Air Ride Adaptive or Magnetic Ride Control fully -independent suspension systems. There is no more solid rear axle!
Power
Diesel Tahoe and diesel Suburban are now a thing. There are three available engine options, and all three are mated to the new 10-speed automatic transmission. All choices are equipped with a 3.23 rear differential ratio.
- 5.3L V8 (DFM): 355 hp & 383 lb-ft of torque
- 6.2L V8 (DFM): 420 hp & 460 lb-ft of torque
- 3.0L I6 Diesel: 277 hp & 460 lb-ft of torque
Indeed, these engines are very familiar and have the identical power output as they do in the Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 pickup trucks.
There is no mention of an electric hybrid or any other type of powertrain.
Bigger Than Ever
The new rear independent suspension and longer wheelbase and overall length do wonders for already cavernous Tahoe and Suburban. If you thought the Suburban was big before, the 2021 model now offers 19% more total cargo volume than before.
Here is how the new specs compare to the old.
| Old Tahoe | 2021 Tahoe | Change | |
| Wheelbase | 116 in | 120.9 in | +4.9 in |
| Overall Length | 204 in | 210.7 in | +6.7 in |
| Legroom 2nd Row | 39 in | 42 in | +3.0 in |
| Legroon 3rd Row | 24.8 in | 34.9 in | +10.1 in |
| Max Cargo Volume | 94.7 cu-ft | 122.9 cu-ft | +28.2 cu-ft |
| Old Suburban | 2021 Suburban | Change | |
| Wheelbase | 130 in | 134.1 in | +4.1 in |
| Overall Length | 224.4 in | 225.7 in | +1.3 in |
| Legroom 2nd Row | 39.7 in | 42 in | +2.3 in |
| Legroom 3rd Row | 34.5 in | 36.7 in | +2.2 in |
| Max Cargo Room | 121.7 cu-ft | 144.7 cu-ft | +23 cu-ft |
More Trim Levels
The new 2021 Tahoe and Suburban now offer up to six unique trim levels. The base LS and LT trim levels are there. Next up are the: performance-oriented RST, off-road worthy Z71, nicely equipped Premier, and luxurious High Country.
Bigger Screens
The new Tahoe and Suburban offer GM’s latest infotainment screens. There are an optional 15-inch heads up display and a 10-inch center console touch screen. There is an additional rear-seat entertainment system with dual 12.6-inch screens.
New Features
The new Tahoe and Suburban offer an optional panoramic sunroof, up to 9 different camera views, and support for trailering with a heavy duty cooling package and an integrated trailer brake controller. Maximum payload and towing capacities have not yet been announced.
The giant SUVs are equipped with GM’s latest safety and driver-assistance technologies. This includes:
- Restraint system with driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag2 and Passenger Sensing System
- HD Rear Vision Camera
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Forward Collision Alert
- Following Distance Indicator
- Front Pedestrian Braking
- Rear Park Assist
- IntelliBeam automatic headlamp control
- Hitch Guidance for trailering
Pricing has not yet been announced. The 2021 Chevy Tahoe and 2021 Chevy Suburban will go on sale in mid-2020, according to Chevrolet.
