You may have noticed that the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe, and the 2015 Chevrolet Suburban for that matter, look noticeably different from the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado. That’s because the SUVs don’t share a single piece of sheet metal with their pickup truck siblings. However, the all-new SUV twins share the 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 L83 engine, along with the K2XX full-frame platform underpinnings with the latest Chevrolet truck. With the new powertrain is promised improved fuel economy and refinement, as seen with the new Silverado.
The interior also bears similarity to the 2014 Silverado. Gone are dated dials, the archaic navigation system, and the flimsy materials. The all-new 2015 Tahoe and 2015 Suburban bring the latest MyLink infotainment suite with optional navigation, higher-quality materials, and, perhaps most significantly no longer require the removal of the third row seats.
It took long enough, but power fold-flat second and third-row seats are now found in the new 2015 Tahoe and Suburban. To note, the folding third row is standard on both models, while the power-folding second row is optional. There’s also a retractable panoramic rear-view mirror hidden in the ceiling-mounted storage compartments. Now mom or dad can watch what’s going on more effectively in the back seat, without having to turn around while driving, which would otherwise create a dangerous situation on the road. Plus-one for safety.
Speaking of safety, the 2015 Tahoe and Suburban feature forward collision alert, front park assist, lane departure warning, lane change assist, rear cross traffic alert and adaptive cruise control. There’s also the patented Safety Alert Seat, which warns drivers with vibrations, rather than a bunch of annoying dings and chimes, as well as a host of other new features:
- Approximately two inches greater legroom for second-row passengers, along with easier entry/exit
- Available eight-inch color touch screen radio with next-generation MyLink connectivity
- Up to six USB ports and six power outlets – including a 110-volt three-prong outlet – to support electronic devices of all kinds (up to 12 charging locations)
- Available rear-seat entertainment system with dual screens (Suburban only) and Blu-ray playback
- DVD player
- Conversation mirror in the overhead console that provides a panoramic view of the rear seats
- Keyless entry and push-button start
Notably, General Motors also took notice of the high theft rates of their prized sport utility vehicles. As such, extra security precautions have been implemented, including available window break in or glass-break sensors, and even vertical-movement and interior sensors that will trigger before the vehicle even lifts off the ground. Along with sounding the alarm, the sensors also shut down key control systems to make it almost impossible to start or move the vehicle.
We can’t say we know what it’s like to drive the all-new 2015 Tahoe or 2015 Suburban, but Chevrolet clarifies that many new elements have been implemented to enhance the experience, including:
- A stronger frame and a wider rear track that contributes to a more planted stance
- LTZ models feature third-generation magnetic ride control, which can change the damping in just five milliseconds, hardening or softening the ride as the road goes
- 18-inch standard wheels that are a half-inch wider, reducing tire flex for improved cornering performance. For those wondering, 20- and 22-inch wheels are available
- A new electric variable-assist power steering system
- New four-wheel-disc brake system with Duralife brake rotors that offer up to double the service life, along with brake pedal revisions that improve pedal feel for stronger feeling, more-confident braking performance
Look for the 2015 Tahoe and 2015 Suburban to enter dealerships Q1 2014.
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Comments
A lot uglier than the previous gen, it’s not a clean design – this looks like they want it to look like a toy or something.
The interior changes and FLAT FOLDING THIRD ROW are more than welcome, but wtf is with the Ford Explorer headlights? For neutered the Explorer, why would Chevy want that to rub off onto the Tahoe?
Is this a new Ford release?? ick!
I see a redo coming on this much like the Malibu. That front is awful. On the other hand though the interiors are beautiful.
I think for the production model they should have different headlights, but otherwise the front end is beautiful! There should be a 9 speed auto. A 2.8L Turbo I5 (VVT, SIDI and DOHC) with 250HP and 267TQ (17 city / 28 hwy / 23 combined) or a 4.3L Turbo V6 (VVT, AFM and DOHC) with 379HP and 385TQ. (15 city / 22 hwy / 17 combined) or a 3.2L Turbp Diesel V6. 310HP and 423TQ
[sigh] Another disappointing GM truck. The design is not as cowardly as the Silverado, but I can’t say I feel the same way about it as I did/do about the current Tahoe/Suburban. The truck division of GM is holding back. I just can’t figure out what motivates those people over there. They annoy me. Oh well…I guess this officially closes the chapter on my affiliation with GM trucks. Not a single one of them interests me.
That’s your opinion. And I’m not sure anyone really cares about your constant complaining.
Looks Good… No it looks great…
Good Grief Charlie Brown….You built a 2013 Ford Flex?!
Exterior completely blows. The front end is horrible. The grill and headlights are the worst. Then those doors and glass. Yuck.
Interior is beautiful though. Hopefully they don’t mess up their Colorado/Canyon redesign.
Great another pretend 3rd row seat that holds 2 and is hard to get too.
The side profile image I have seen on GM’s site tell a better story, I like the front end although I can see where some feel it looks like an explorer.
Front end is too laid back needs to be pushed forward like they were pushing for in the pickups.”fist in the wind”..GMC looks more truck cause of that and their more muscular bumper and sculpted front end… we could be mistaken as a van cause that and the long face with the plain bumper and wind diffuser
I really like the Yukon, and considering we know what the Escalade LED lamps will look like, I think the Escalade is going to be amazing. Love the HID projectors on the Denali and the fold flat 2nd and 3rd row seats. Love the straighter body lines and squarer styling. In fact there are a lot of things to love about these SUVs.
But …
GM, you really blew the pooch on the Tahoe/Burb. The Tahoe’s personality was differentiated from the other trucks via its more aggressive front clip, the side to side reflectors in the headlamps, the almost horizontal grilles, the downward eyebrows on the headlamps, defined it and made it one of the prettiest SUVs I’ve ever seen. This new one is so bland and homogenized, it has no character to me. What the heck is up with bodywork protruding into the headlamp housings? And chrome trim around all the side windows, really? Not even the current Escalade has that much chrome. The Tahoe/Burb design went from the most distinctive and recognizable SUV front ends to grace others’ rear view mirrors to something a 75 y/o would drive.
Ugh, maybe I’ll get used to it or feel differently when I see it in person, but I think GM might have lost a huge segment of its potential customers, namely most of the ones under 45. I live on several GMT900 forums and people are going nuts over this front end, more nuts that pickup owners went when they saw the first spy shot of the new gen interiors, and GM had to scramble to redesign them before releasing the trucks.
As I stated in other blog posts I love GM products, owned 4 GMT900 SUVs, and I’m hoping the new Escalade will be the best one of the three.
There is a awful lot to love in the K2XXs, and a Tahoe front end to despise.
You lost me at push button start.
Also, it sounds like this “conversation mirror” will encourage driver’s to take their eyes off the road leading to more distracted driving accidents (on top of having the touch screen, which I think should be illegal -I’ll take those “outdated” dials any day).
Where are some pictures from the actual presentation.
REDO REDO REDO
Where is the DIESEL?
and 9 speed transmission. Gasoline 2.8L turbo I5 and a gasoline 4.3L turbo V6!
I actually really like these new SUV’s. Interior is awesome and the exterior shows that they are willing to try some new things. A much better approach than the “cowardly” design of the Silverado. After seeing this, the Silverado interior just looks like crap. Nice job.
Really don’t like how this looks, looks way to much like the traverse, interior is great but ugh the current gen looks way better, although the new Yukon looks better than the last gen
The current model looks mean, like an SUV should. The headlights are more horizontal and slightly angled to give it an aggressive look. This new one just looks bland. The headlights are too tall, they have that weird Explorer wing or eyelash affect. What GM should have done was barely change the vehicle’s exterior. Give it the new underpinnings, power train, and interior. Then refine the exterior. HID headlamps, led taillights, new mirrors. The front end of this new one is gunna need a refresh back to the agressive design.
I think it looks great. No complaints here
Oh that is disgusting. Cannot believe this came from a professional design team….
Like it 🙂
If i was a Chevy dealer i’d be throwing a fit! If i was a GMC dealer i’d be hiring a few more sales associates!
Wow this is about the most polarizing release in years. I have been looking around and it is either love or hate on the Chevy.
The GMC they are less forgiving of.
I am ok with both as they are about what I expected. They both are some what conservative like the trucks with better interiors and may unseen updates just as the trucks.
The mules pretty much gave them away as it was clear they were not going to bring a radical change here.
These models will have a great challenge as time goes on. there are so many smaller SUV and CUV models anymore that are taking many of the sales of the larger vehicles. Before people had these models that really did not need them and now it is moving back to those who really need them. As time passes the MPG regs, price of these models climbs and the price of gas will continue to drive many to smaller and more efficient vehicles.
In the mean time GM will make hay while the sun is shinning and reap good profits here. Lets face it they own this segment as they are one of the few left with a decent model.
For those not happy I would wait till you really see it in person as it will take on a much better profile as they normally do.
In 6 months 80% of the haters will not be hating so much.
Either way you think here they will sell well and make money and that is what it is all about. They only really have a Ford to chose from and it ain’t no beauty.
Anyone check out the pictures of the back seats on their website? They got them to fold, but it looks like they forgot people might have to sit in them some time too. Man I miss the GMT800’s comfy couch style seating…
While I’m confident these are capable SUV’s, the new front fascia of the 2015 Tahoe/Suburban is rather disappointing to me personally. I simply don’t see any creativity or inspiration in the design. Once again it appears as though Chevy designers are keeping things too close to tradition: much like how the Silverado is in terms of design. However I do find the Silverado to be attractive, GM did well at preserving that traditional Chevy style while making it modern and aerodynamic. The 2015 GMC Yukon is quite handsome in in my opinion.
Now the interior is MUCH improved over the current model!
So Richard, does that mean you are going to go away now? I agree with Jonnyd84, no one really cares about (or wants to read) your constant complaining.
I for one think they both look good, and the Caddy has yet to debut. I think we will have a well rounded class of three to cover everyone tastes!
You can disagree with Richard all you like, but by no means should he be unwelcome on GMA by anyone who posts here.
He is free to have to have and post his opinions and criticisms of whatever GM creates. We are free to agree or disagree with his comments.
The same goes for everyone else here.
So I am free to say that GM sucks? (because they are missing the most important brand of all. . . ) it starts with a P and was “founded” in 1926
I remember hating the front of the silverado when they redesigned it in ’03. I loved the ’02 and my first reaction was ” who in the world approved that design?” But after I saw them on the lots I warmed up to em and actually ended up buying a 2004 crew cab. I think the same thing will happen here but it’s sure to be freshened up in a couple years anyway.
While I’m confident the 2015 Chevy Tahoe/Suburban are capable SUVs, I’m rather disappointed in the new front fascia. Overall this is a much improved SUV, at least from the inside. The thing is, Chevy is keeping the design a tad too close too traditional; much like how the Silverado is. Although the Silverado does a better job at it. I like how GM was able to make it look like a regular Chevy with a more muscular, yet streamlined design. This new Tahoe/Suburban appears to be the same, only the slanted headlights come off rather awkward and somewhat garish. I’m really liking the new Yukon design MUCH better.
I read on another site that these all have leaf spring rear suspensions – hopefully that is just poor reporting, hard to believe they’d pull the coils out.
I am okay with the Chevy’s front end, but the side windows and door glasses is giving off that squaresh effect.
Contrastly, GMC has done it again. The GMC’s are now better looking than the previous model or the Chevys for that matter.
I have been waiting for 3 years to upgrade my tahoe for this? I am pissed. That front grille is ghetto and the design looks like a ford explorer. I might just buy the 2014
To everyone, please take a good look at the Chevy’s Tahoe, it actually looks good. Yes folks seriously! The Tahoe is a actually a goodlooking truck when you look at it carefully. In contrast, it is actually the Suburban that look kind of squaresh and strange.
However, the more you look at these trucks the more they will grow on you.
So true!!! I love the 2015 Tahoe, the Suburban is still growing on me. Maybe it has something to do with those computer generated pictures, I saw the actual one and it was drop dead gorgeous! I really love the new squared off design it is cool yet muscular. . . .
P.S. Isn’t this the pre-production model anyways? I am sure GM could improve the design a bit before they start making em’.
Btw, you think the front end has a little too much chrome in the GM renderings?
Have a looksie at a real life pic from Chevy’s FB page: https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1186235_10151871639102296_33772953_n.jpg
smh
After checking your link provided, yes they sure are TOO chromey.
I think the front grille is one of the best parts. . . The headlights are a bit awkward but fit that “Chevrolet Utility” design….
wow lots of lovers and haters here, I think the rear side windows look kind of like the older expedition but i love this truck, chev or gmc wait until we see in person, and yes we want controversy.
We all know were this was heading. We can see it by the 14′ Impala, Camaro as well as the Silverado. With its “strong” stand point, I’m very impressed by its looks. Great work Chevy – GM.
BRING BACK THE 2-DOOR TAHOE AND PEOPLE WILL COME!
Wow, talk about taking a step backwards in automotive aerodynamics! A shoebox on wheels is so last millenium. No tech advances are going to help move the 2015 Tahoe/Suburban off dealers lots unless there is a major redo, at the very least to the front end.
Is there a realistic chance that GM would change the headlights for the production vehicles?
Good grief Charlie Brown….You built a 2013 Ford Flex?!
Box d jour
Good Grief Charlie Brown….You built a 2103 Ford Edge?!
Seriously, that soft grill makes the Tahoe look like a under power station wagon from the 90`s.
It needs to be redesigned with more aggressive look.
The sheet metal triangle over the headlights, looks totally out of place. Looking at picture I feel tempted to Photoshop the picture to remove the triangle.
May be is a defect from the die / stamping, and someone forgot to trim it. Like the plastic model cars, that you need to remove the bleeding after you detach the part before glue it.
The rest is perfect, awesome.
Oh my God! I love GM but once in a while they approve a design that makes you wonder wtf are these people thinking? The grill, lights and whole front end is totally unacceptable. Who approved this? What made them think this was unique, bold and forward thinking in design? Frankly, it looks like the front clip of an Explorer. Not what you want people to think!
Ugly front exterior, won’t buy. Looks more like a station wagon, ready for Chevy Chase’s next Vacation movie, except they left off the simulated wood grain on the sides.
Hi all. First post here on GM Authority. I’ve been a quiet observer of the site for some time now and love the content!
My question is, does anyone know for sure if the Tahoe/Suburban will feature Adaptive Cruise Control? I understand there are a number of websites reporting that they will feature this technology, however none of the official GM media content I’ve seen even mentions Adaptive Cruise Control. I think I may have seen what looks like an Adaptive Cruise Control button on the steering wheel in one of the media relase photos I’ve seen, but I’m not sure.
Thanks guys.
Ok will the El Camino comeback with a new edition?
The back end must be REALLY ugly if GM is afraid to show a picture of it. Or their PR people are idiots, or both.
The one and only, Chevrolet Suburban. Got to buy another lottery ticket. I’ll take the black one like those FBI guys/gals get to drive in Criminal Minds.
I have 2013 Tahoe and am glad that at least they will catch up with Ford on the folding seat business. I always remove the third row seat in all of my SUV’s anyway so when I sell them they are the best looking part of the car. In any case the ’13 has some problems I hope they corrected. Rear and side visibility is pretty bad. I removed the second row head rests because they pretty much blocked the rear view mirror. I removed the roof rack because it is useless and is where rust starts and the running boards because they are a pain at 6’3″. The hood bulge has no function and obscures front visibility a bit. Many of the controls, such as that very small dim light on the A/C switch, are very hard to see. Someone at GM seems to think that the driver is sitting in the middle of the front seat area because that is where the best view of the displays are. There’s no reason they cannot be pointed at the driver after all. The climate controls are a study in fumble fingering. There are no door pockets like on the Expedition. I’m not too keen on all of that bright chrome looking stuff and the pics of the ’15 seem to show a geometric increase. We have 300 days a year of sun down here and chrome dash panels really bite.
i have a 2015 tahoe and i want to drop the back to level it out how much drop do i need ?