The all-new 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe just made its big debut alongside the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban earlier this month, breaking cover in an exclusive reveal event in Detroit. The next-gen Chevy Tahoe lineup includes an off-road-oriented Z71 model, which was just captured out in the wild for the very first time.
The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe features fresh styling, both inside and out. The Z71 model variant doubles down with a unique aesthetic for the front fascia, which not only provides a more rugged appearance, but also enables a higher approach angle. Up front, we see red tow hooks and a skid plate as well.
The profile give us a look at the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71’s 20-inch wheels and all-terrain tires. Further styling bits include Z71 exterior badging, plus black and black-chrome exterior accents, the latter of which look particularly tasty against the white paint.
The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 is equipped with the naturally aspirated 5.3L L84 V8 gas engine as standard. Output is rated at 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque. The engine is mated to the GM 10-speed automatic transmission with electronic shift.
The Z71 model also comes standard with four-wheel drive, and includes a two-speed transfer case and Hill Descent control for extra prowess off road.
Under the skin, the next-generation Chevrolet Tahoe is constructed on the GM T1 vehicle platform, and features a new independent multilink rear suspension. The Z71 model is offered with a new Air Ride Adaptive Suspension setup with automatic load leveling and ride height adjustment with up to four inches of adjustment. Magnetic Ride Control is also on offer.
Inside, the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 comes standard with a 4.2-inch-diagonal driver information screen, as well as a 10-inch-diagonal color touchscreen as standard.
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Can’t wait to see photos of the new Suburban on the road as well. Their new Tahoe and Suburban are looking good with their complete redesigns.
Looks great! love the look of the Z71 front end! Good job GM. Now fix your truck interiors!!!!!!
There’s nothing wrong with the current truck interiors. I would love to see what those Ram interiors will look like in 5-7 years. GM designed a truck interior for a truck. The tech inside rivals anything on the market unless you have screen envy. Just saying.
There are $18k compact cars with better designed, higher quality interiors, and more tech. There would be nothing wrong with the interior quality if they weren’t asking the high prices they are. There is cheap plastic everywhere, even in Denali and High Country trims.
To say there is nothing wrong is just a lame excuse used by people that seem to be fine with the status quo. Is it a bad interior? No. But can it be so much better? Absolutely. If people are going to pay 65-70k for lux truck then it better have a higher end interior. I am a GM fan and own a 15 LTZ Z71 Silverado with a 6.2l and I love the truck, but they can do so much better. What we should expect as consumers is for GM to put their best foot forward and give us something special, not the same damn interior as my 15 silverado four years later. Now yes, tech wise they are ahead of the curve but that won’t be for long and staying ahead of the competition is huge. Chevy is now in 3rd in sales, thats just sad… Also the truck market is changing, GM needs to get with the times.
Tailights in “T” form.
Is nice; but the front not so much…………….
Overall, I like it. But, there are 2 things that bother me: the taillights look a little (FORD-ISH). Or is that just me?
Also, that really thin strip in front of the C pillar looks weak. I’m sure it’s for the back window’s operation, but it looks fragile next to the C pillar.
I also don’t like it on the SLADE.
The Escalade, ( as many have pointed out) should of had a more distinct side profile from its lesser siblings.
Zcat – I agree with your impression on the tail lights – It’s not just you – that was my first thought too, I had to go back and compare side by side photos of the expedition and suburban tail lights. . . After looking, I think I’ve convinced myself they’re not that similar after all, but I had the same initial thought. Also agree that rear window will take a little getting used to, understand why that strip is there, but it adds a line in a place where you’d not expect to see a line.
Other than that – I think these look awesome. Really nice design.
Yeah. I guess it’s because they look “chunky”? like the Ford’s. I didn’t do a visual side-by-side comparison like you did, I just shared my initial reaction/impression.
And, I agree. A nice looking design overall. The current front end is kind of boring…to me!
Yes about the taillights, that’s what i thought first. Then i looked at them side by side and i think that the expeditions are more pointed on the side, and not too similar.
I think it looks good, really good actually in my opinion. Hopefully the interior is up to the expectations of the majority of people in the market. Assuming that the interior rocks, the last step is pricing. Getting everything right doesn’t matter if there isn’t flexibility to order it the way you want it and can afford.
Looks good. I think it needs running boards to compliment the look.
I kind of wish the adjustable suspension came on all models – not just High Country and Z71.
Hopefully you can get the 6.2 V8 without having to order it optionally. That would make the perfect tow vehicle for my travel trailer.
KInd of wish they would not have lengthened the wheel base and the body but I understand why and I’m ok with it. Forget the pickup fail, this is great! MY next truck!
I think it need fog lights to look more complete on the front.
There will be a million of these in Charlotte next year.
I’d like to see a Suburban IRL to see how it looks. This new Tahoe seems too long to me to the point it looks like a Suburban. But overall, I can get behind the styling and looks, especially the front end.
Whats hanging down so low beneath the frame under the rear doors?
What is hanging down so low beneath the frame? Looks like it’s belly is about to touch the ground.
I have owned three tahoes and they all have been the 90 models which I love, I still have my third one and she’s my rock, I’ve never considered purchasing a new one because I’m not a fan of the materials used to build them and I haven’t liked the way they look, until now. I will be investing in one once they hit montana
Every time I see that independent rear suspension hanging down I cringe, but then I remember that I will never take this thing rock crawling, not even close. And so it really does not matter. I’m just so used to seeing nothing in the space where there is now a control arm. It’s disconcerting. Then I have to intellectually remind myself that the IRS enables much better ride and handling characteristics, and much more space in the back. Those are things that I will enjoy day after day. The number of times I will say “gosh I wish I had a solid rear axle” will probably be zero. So it goes.
Other than that, it looks quite handsome out on the road, it definitely looks better in the wild. I do think the Z71 model needs *a little* bit of rake. Having it exactly level looks a little odd and I suspect if it was loaded up with people and gear it would actually look a little high in the front. I like a little rake, its functional.
You can tell its grown. It looks physically bigger and longer, but the proportions still look right to me. I think many buyers in the past said “no” to the tahoe because there just wasn’t much space in the back, and then probably didn’t buy a suburban, and instead went with a Pilot or something else like that. So I think GM is trying to win those people back, saying “Look, we listened, now the Tahoe has good space out back.” As a result I believe they will sell tons of these. Probably one to me after a couple years. Probably a blue Tahoe LS with 18″ wheels. I’m not much for bling, I just want a solid ride, and don’t want to spend 70 thousand dollars.
PS: I really hope we can still spec a bench seat in the front.
Re the bench seat (with console delete): you and me both!
Another impression. The Z71 looks great in profile to me, but the blacked out front end doesn’t. Though it would blend well with the darker colors. It conjures up images of the Toyota Avalon IMO. Though the current interior has aged well, I like the new interior as well. I can’t believe that they will produce a different interior for the Yukon.
This looks great. I only wish that GM would bring the Avalanche back on this platform with these design aesthetics.
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