The Suburban RST Edition delivers various exterior enhancements to the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban.
Inspired by aftermarket trends, the package deletes virtually all of chrome trim from the Suburban, resulting in a street performance appearance.
Specifically, the package includes:
- Body-color trim work, including:
- Body-color grille surround
- Body-color door handles
- Black trim pieces, including:
- Gloss-black grille
- Gloss-black mirror caps
- Black roof rails
- Black window trim
- Black nameplate badging
- Black Chevy bowties
- Exclusive 22-inch wheels wrapped in Bridgestone P285/45R 22 tires
Notably, the Suburban RST package does not contain any performance enhancements, which are only included in the 2019 Suburban RST Performance Edition.
The 2019 Suburban RST Edition is a $2,640 option on the Suburban LT and a $2,630 option on the Suburban Premier.
Assigned RPO code SCN, the Suburban RST package is available on the LT and Premier trim levels of the 2019 Suburban.
The package was available at the start of production of the 2019 model year Suburban.
Availability requirements and restrictions for the Suburban RST package on the LT trim level include:
- Requires exterior color:
- (GAN) Silver Ice Metallic
- (GAZ) Summit White
- (GBA) Black
- (GJI) Shadow Gray Metallic
- Includes (Z85) Premium Smooth Ride Suspension Package (not Magnetic Ride Control).
- Not available with:
- (B85) bright bodyside moldings
- (PDA) Texas Edition Package
- (PDR) LT Signature Package
- (RVQ) Black assist step kit, LPO
- (RZ9) grille insert, LPO
- (SDA) Black recovery hooks, LPO
- (SFZ) Black bowtie emblems
- (SJA) grille insert, LPO
- (ST7) LT Midnight Edition
- (V76) recovery hooks
- (VQY) Chrome recovery hooks, LPO
- (VQZ) polished exhaust tip, LPO
- (VXH) Chrome assist step kit, LPO
- (R88) Black illuminated front bowtie emblem, LPO
- (RN2) Gold illuminated front bowtie emblem, LPO
- (WJP) Z71 Midnight Edition
- (Z71) Off-Road Package
- Not available with any other RPO or LPO wheels
- Not available for vehicles delivered to Alaska, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands
Availability requirements and restrictions for the Suburban RST package on the Premier trim level include:
- Requires exterior color:
- (GAN) Silver Ice Metallic
- (GAZ) Summit White
- (GBA) Black
- (GJI) Shadow Gray Metallic
- Not available with:
- (RVQ) Black assist step kit, LPO
- (RZ9) grille insert, LPO
- (SDA) Black recovery hooks, LPO
- (SFZ) Black bowtie emblems
- (SJA) grille insert, LPO
- (VQY) Chrome recovery hooks, LPO
- (VQZ) polished exhaust tip, LPO
- (VXH) Chrome assist step kit, LPO
- (BRS) power-retractable assist steps
- (R88) Black illuminated front bowtie emblem, LPO
- (RN2) Gold illuminated front bowtie emblem, LPO
- Not available with any other RPO or LPO wheels
- Not available for vehicles delivered to Alaska, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands
The Suburban RST offers an optional custom-tuned Borla dual-side exit performance exhaust system.
Designed engineered and backed by Borla, with sleek exhaust tips that improve exhaust flow by 28 percent for enhanced performance and decreased fuel consumption.
Notably, Borla, and not GM, is responsible for the safety, quality and warranty for this exhaust system.
The Suburban RST Performance Package offers an optional performance brake package that is designed, engineered and backed by Brembo.
The package features massive six-piston, fixed aluminum calipers in the front with brake pads clamping on larger-than-stock 410 x 32mm (16.1 inch x 1.3 inch) Duralife rotors coupled with an 84 percent increase in brake pad area and a 42 percent increase in rotor area to increase system thermal capacity. Notably, Duralife rotors feature a hardened surface to reduce corrosion and provide quieter braking with less vibration.
To top it all off, the exterior of the calipers are finished in red for a performance-oriented appearance.
Chevrolet not announced final estimates for braking distance, but the hardware hints at significant improvements over lesser Tahoes.
The Suburban RST package is limited to visual enhancements, and does not include performance enhancements. Those desiring more performance from their Suburban can opt for the Suburban Performance Package, which adds the following performance-oriented components:
- 6.2L V-8 L86 engine making 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque
- Hydra-Matic 10L80 10-speed automatic transmission
- Magnetic Ride Control suspension with sport/performance calibration
- High-capacity air cleaner
- 170 amp alternator
- 3.23 rear axle ratio
- 2-speed active transfer case (4WD only)
- Trailer brake controller and Sport calibration
It is important to note that the RST Performance Package is not included in the Suburban RST Edition, but is instead a separate option.
The Suburban Rally Street Truck (RST) was announced in conjunction with the 2018 model year Suburban at a special media event in Detroit, Michigan on April 6th, 2018.
The shorter version of the 2019 Suburban — the 2019 Chevy Tahoe — also offers the RST package with the same equipment, where it is called the 2019 Chevy Tahoe RST. The Performance Package offered on the Suburban RST Performance is also offered on the 2019 Tahoe RST Performance Package.
