2021 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban Heavier Than Outgoing Models
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The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2021 Chevrolet Suburban are bigger than before, but the vehicles haven’t just grown in length – they’ve also gotten a bit more plump.
Speaking to GM Authority at the recent reveal event for the new Chevy SUVs, GM Vice President of Global Product Programs, Tim Herrick, confirmed the Tahoe and Suburban have gained weight over the outgoing K2 platform models, though he wouldn’t say by how much.
“We’re not announcing weights yet, but these will be a little heavier [than the outgoing, K2 models]” Herrick, told GM Authority executive editor, Alex Luft.
This is a bit surprising, as the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra both lost weight when they moved to the T1 platform in 2019, which the Tahoe and Suburban also use. When comparing the Crew Cab V8 models, the current-generation Chevrolet Silverado is 450 pounds lighter than a previous generation K2 Silverado.
At the same time, the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban are both considerably larger than before. The 2021 Tahoe has a wheelbase that is 4.9-inches longer than the outgoing model, while the Suburban’s wheelbase has grown by 4.1 inches. They also have much more cargo space than in years previous, with the Tahoe’s cargo volume growing by a considerable 66 percent in total.
Some weight has also been tacked on with the new multi-link independent rear suspension. The automaker estimates the more sophisticated suspension setup is 50 to 100 percent heavier than the old live rear axle depending on the model, though it believes the added weight is a worthwhile trade off for improved ride and handling and better packaging.
Speaking of better packaging, both the Tahoe and Suburban have gained a massive 10-inches of third-row legroom – fixing one of the biggest problems with the outgoing K2 models. With a comfier ride and more space for them and their things, customers probably won’t mind having a few extra pounds onboard, and we think most probably won’t notice it.
The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2021 Chevrolet Suburban will go on sale in mid-2020 in the North American market.
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Size increase
IRS
Air suspension
Those are the 3 killers
Those are supposed to be improvements that most folks will appreciate!
We’ll start stop and the new 10 speed might keep up the economy in the city. New aerodynamic and especially the new air suspension where it drops the behemoth at interstate speed might still improve highway economy. Besides economy I rather have a heavier vehicle. Rides better.
Also, with the new cylinder deactivation and the 10 speed, the new v8’s should just get more efficient with better aerodynamics. Maybe they will add the new air suspension to the Silverado for 2022.
The heavier the better IMO. A heavier vehicle usually is preferred at isolating the road from NVH. So I don’t see a problem here, plus it will be even safer in an accident.
This is why old school giant Cadillacs from the 60’s-1976 rode so wonderfully. Cars that tipped the scales at over 5,000 lbs with a very long wheelbase a 129-133’ inches to be exact, not to mention a 4 link rear suspension since 1958 gives such a nice compliment ride with minimal to zero harshness. Of course having plush soft seating always does the trick as well.
I want to rent one of these for fun when they finally come out.
Do these still have wax dipped frames?
I just looked at one. Sure enough it’s wax dipped and many areas of coatings disturbed wit bare steel showing. In 6 months the frame will be rusting. Why don’t they paint them, all their competition does…….
Is there any specific reason that Chevrolet would be ditching fog lights? There appears to be a spot for them but no actual photos with them or the controls inside.
The fog lamps are mounted in the air curtains.
If there fog lights are in the air curtains, that would defeat the purpose of the air curtains. Plus there is no control on the inside for fog lights.
The new Chevrolet Suburban is a significant improvement over the previous generation in every single way, especially with the interior space which is amazing on the new Suburban and for now, the best in the segment right now in terms of fit, finish, and quality. I’m eager to check it out in person once it launches this Spring.
“Looks at beginning of article saying the new models are a bit more plumb versus outgoing versions.”
A bit more plumb? More like a bit more “swole”. They like the guys who work out at the back of the gym pumping iron and taking selfies.
Also… I had to make this joke after I finished typing my comment, just wanted to funny for just a min after looking at what the beginning of this article said “Even though I think my joke is bad…” :D3Smuggles: