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2021 Chevrolet Suburban And Tahoe Will Debut At 8 PM ET

The next-generation 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe are expected to make their official debut at 8 p.m. Eastern Time during a special debut event at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan.

With this debut, GM will usher in the eleventh generation of its age-old Suburban nameplate, while the Tahoe will enter its fifth generation after being introduced in 1995. Which means that in 2020, the Suburban will be celebrating its 85th anniversary, while the Tahoe will mark its 25th anniversary. There’s no better time to introduce all-new versions of both vehicles, then!

Both the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe will move on from the automaker’s K2 architecture, used by the current models since 2015, to the all-new GM T1 platform. This new body-on-frame architecture was introduced with the new Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra for the 2019 model year, though the SUV version of the platform will get independent rear suspension. Compared to the outgoing generation’s solid rear axle with multi-link setup, the independent suspension is expected to deliver better ride and handling, along with some bonus rear packaging benefits. The Adaptive Ride Control (ARC) system may also replace Magnetic Ride Control (MRC) for the Suburban and Tahoe, just like it did with the new Silverado and Sierra.

Under the hood will likely sit Chevy’s naturally-aspirated 5.3L L84 V8 gasoline engine, mated to the new GM 10-speed automatic transmission. The atmospheric 6.2L L87 V8 should also be offered as an option, while the 3.0L I6 LM2 turbo-diesel Duramax engine could make an appearance as well.

Chevy fans can also expect a different design direction for both the exterior and interior. The entirely different exterior has been described as a kind of cross between the new Chevrolet Blazer and Chevrolet Silverado, while the interior will be laden with the latest technology and will feature larger infotainment display screens.

GM is expected to pull the veil from the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe shortly, so don’t forget to subscribe to GM Authority for all the information as soon as it becomes available and to receive the latest Chevrolet Tahoe News, Chevrolet Suburban news, Chevrolet news and around-the-clock GM news coverage.

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  1. Anyone have a stream link?

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  2. Laughing Out Loud.

    8pm pft…

    Boomers in Detroit must have an early bed TIME.

    Predicting lack luster non viral debut.

    One thing I will say Elon has it the knowledge to use the internet.

    SAD!

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  3. Like I’ve said many times before, these vehicles are the bread and butter of GM. I think that when the take the lid off the jar and finally show it to the world, we will be pleasantly surprised.

    Even a nutter could see the importance of this reveal.

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    1. There will be some things that cause controversy upon reveal, but all in all, these two will be winners for GM. At the very least, their market share for full-size SUVs is safe. At the most…I think we have a hit on our hands.

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  4. Shaking my head with disappointment.
    In the age when every car manufacturer is racing to the make electric cars, we have these dinosaurus.
    Big old V8s with low power outputs and no hybrid versions.
    While at the same time Ford, Tesla, and many others are bringing more and more electric options.
    I feel like I’m living in the time when light bulbs were invented and we keep burning the candles.
    Guess what? By the time this SUV will be at the end of the life cycle, people already will be riding in the self driving electric cars. Heck! Maybe even FLYING cars/drones.
    Today, 8pm… Sad times.
    *opens another kombucha*

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    1. These SUVs aren’t the same inefficient SUVs from the 90s and early 2000s. Even the current generation SUVs get reasonable fuel economy for their size, and the newer SUVs are expected to deliver greater efficiency and refinement compared to their predecessor models. The Chevrolet Suburban is the longest, continuously produced vehicle nameplate in the automotive market, no other automotive nameplate today “Including Tesla’s soon to arrive Cybertruck.” can make that claim. These SUVs are far from being “Dinosaurs”, they’re far more refined compared to their predecessor models from long ago, and the new models will be no exception to this.

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    2. David, you do realize how many drug dealers, Hollywood types, limo companies and foreign embassies want a large, very strong SUV that can carry enough people with bullet proof glass and doors etc to do the job. Let’s not forget the tens of thousands who tow a heavy trailer and those mining and oil and gas companies around the world who use them to drive off road, without getting stuck. The Suburban is it, hands down. It’s been on the market for 50 years this year. By the way, you can special order a 3500 Suburban for police, embassy and rich dignitaries who need to add a few thousand pounds of bullet proof stuff, so they need a much heavier frame, brakes, transmission, cooling system and suspension. The price spread between the normal 1500 series Suburban and the 3500 model is about $25,000 more list for those who need to add the drug gang bullet proof stuff. GM answers to shareholders and it makes lots of money on the SUBs.

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    3. Man…where do you begin on a comment like this.

      1.) “In the age when every car manufacturer is racing to the make electric cars, we have these dinosaurs.”
      I’m sorry, EVERY car manufacturer is RACING to make electric cars? What? No one is racing to make anything because there is not even a remotely substantial market for them yet. Now what there IS a market for, David, is trucks like these. They’re selling like crazy…which would explain why GM is redesigning them.

      2.) Big old V8s with low power outputs and no hybrid versions.”
      Old? Low power output? In what universe is 420 hp and 460 lb. ft. of torque “low power?” Not to mention that the new models could have upgraded engines. How about the 3.0 turbo I6? Almost 500 lb. ft. of torque not enough for you? And there aren’t any hybrids yet because they tried that, and it failed miserably. Until the market demands it, why waste money?

      3.) While at the same time Ford, Tesla, and many others are bringing more and more electric options.”
      Again, ridiculous assertion. Tesla is the only one thusfar with any success from EV’s, Ford literally just released the Mach-E, and the Bolt, Leaf and others are yet to show any sign of sales life.

      4.) Guess what? By the time this SUV will be at the end of the life cycle, people already will be riding in the self driving electric cars. Heck! Maybe even FLYING cars/drones.”
      i think your issue is that you’re way too optimistic about future tech development, and how fast it’ll get here. The chances of their being drones or self-driving cars produced in even decent numbers in 8 years is extremely unlikely. Hell, you can’t turn around without hearing about another Tesla playing bumper cars with a concrete median. The reality is that GM is doing the smart thing by refining a product that sells, and sells BIG. The ridiculous profits they make from these trucks will fund your futuristic auto industry, so rushing it is actually pointless and harmful to your outlook.

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      1. Ok Boomer

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  5. David Cross must be confused. Ford just announced their first EV. GM had the Volt then Bolt EV a couple of years ago and will have 20 or so more by 2023. To pay for all of these EVs and autonomous, need to sell the big guns. If a family of 6 walked into Chevy right now, are they getting a Bolt EV or Suburban….

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    1. Exactly. That’s why electric Suburban is a must….

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      1. David, the new type of batteries won’t be on the market for about 3 more years. That means in about 2 years, the batteries will be undergoing factory testing in vehicles for about a year over two winters and one summer. GM has stated many times that they will have 20 or more new EV type cars and trucks on the road from 2022 to 2024. You may have missed the number of times that GM has made this a public issue statement. Place your order now for an electric Suburban for delivery in 2023 or 2024. Save money now by ordering a 2021 model and adding a propane conversion system with propane port fuel injectors, to the gasoline system. Pay half the price for 104 octane propane compared to gasoline or diesel fuel and have the engine last 3 times longer than when running it on gasoline only.

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  6. Surprised they picked a evening showing. Let’s hope this was worth the wait.

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  7. The next exciting chapter in the book of the longest running nameplate and America’s best selling full-size SUV is soon to begin. Can’t wait to see them!

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  8. Mark Ruess will probably crash into the crowd, jk….. Looking forward to the live stream

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  9. Mark Ruess will probably crash into the crowd, jk….. Looking forward to the live stream. Comment if you want the link.

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  10. Live revel in Youtube :

    “Live! 2021 Chevy Tahoe/Suburban Reveal”

    At Little Caesar´s Arena in 3 hours

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    1. Personally I don’t want my Suburban to sound like a flipping scooter when I stand straight up in it , love my V8 gas combustion engine

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  11. Disney themselves buys thousands of these every year for their people transporter vehicles. There is a very high demand for them.

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  12. David Cross- the same way a lot of us are nodding her head and strong approval and appreciation that some car manufacturers are still making large capable SUVs with V8 engines in them. Some of us don’t want turbo or twin turbos unless it’s a high performance sport car. The GM SUVs have been the best-selling and most popular full size SUVs for decades. I won’t say they’re the most capable because the Ford Excursion was that but it was only made for a number of years at a time when people are against large gas-guzzling SUVs for a few years so they pulled the plug. Now there are people going back and buying low mile great condition excursions because nothing can do what they can do.
    I’ve always been a GM person at heart since I grew up in a GM City and even worked at a plant for 6 weeks as summer college help.
    I still own more Fords than GM’s exactly because of what another poster said about limos and transport companies. The Fords have a greater selection of Parts compatibility and swap ability among vehicles and they have just been the most Dependable things on the road to put 200 to 300k miles on.
    The Escalade almost always looks better and more stylish than the Navigator though.
    This push for gas mileage and hybrid is annoying some of us. Some of us don’t even want a 6 or 10 speed transmission. We are completely happy with a 4-speed automatic.
    More dependable and much cheaper when you have to have a repair or rebuild since like I mentioned on the Fords which is similar on the GM’s, you can just go to the salvage yard and get a good used one and swap it for a very low cost.
    When you’re towing something for pleasure that doesn’t have to be done or transporting people for hire an extra five or even ten miles per gallon makes little difference.

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  13. Think I’ll have to buy another one, I’m on my third now. I’ll burn gas until the last vehicle is standing.

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  14. Suburban, diesel???? 30 mpg, like the new Silverado, one could only hope.. Please GM, Please.

    GM, Please don’t make an EV suburban, we’re not ready for that crap yet.

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  15. I just ended my lease of a Yukon Denali on December 1st. Knowing the 2021 model not available, I have paid the residual to own the car until the new model come to trade in for a new one if I need to. There is nothing like them. Just the feel of them are spectacular.

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