General Motors revealed the all-new 2021 Chevrolet Suburban and 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe in a joint debut held in Detroit late last year. The all-new, completely-overhauled SUVs are offered in six trim levels, including the new RST (Rally Sport Truck), which offers a more athletic appearance thanks to various unique touches. We’ve already shown you the 2021 Tahoe RST on the streets, but we have yet to see the 2021 Suburban RST out in the wild – until now.
Based on the popular mid-range LT trim level, the 2021 Suburban RST adds 22-inch wheels as standard, representing a noteworthy upgrade over the 18-inch wheels that are standard on LS and LT models. The 22-inch, bright machined High-Gloss Black painted wheels on the RST are also larger than the 20-inch wheels standard on Premier and Z71 trims. In fact, the only other 2021 Chevrolet Suburban model that has 22-inch wheels as standard is the range-topping High Country, which rides on bright Sterling Silver premium painted wheels with chrome inserts.
In addition to new rollers, the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban RST gets a “street-inspired” exterior design thanks to a unique front fascia, which features a “black ice” grille finish. Complementing the unique front end are black exterior trim found elsewhere throughout the body, including the window trim (DLO), roof rails, badging and lettering.
Inside, the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban RST features RST-specific seats featuring contrast-color stitching. The cabin also gets a 4.2-inch-diagonal color driver information center (DIC) display as standard. The remaining equipment and features are pulled from the Suburban LT.
Under the hood, the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban RST is equipped with the naturally aspirated 5.3L L84 V8 gasoline engine as standard. Output is rated at 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque. Those wishing for diesel power can equip the RST with the 3.0L I6 LM2 turbo-diesel Duramax engine, which is rated at 277 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. The GM 10-speed automatic transmission is standard with both engines.
As we have mentioned before, we find it rather peculiar that GM decided to not equip the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban RST and Tahoe RST with visible exhaust outlets for two reasons. First, this is a trim level focused on a sporty appearance, and a visible exhaust treatment is part and parcel of that direction. Second, other Chevrolet utilities with the RS treatment all have exposed exhaust tips, including the Chevrolet Blazer RS, Chevrolet Traverse RS, and Chevrolet Trailblazer RS. And though there’s not denying that the 2021 Suburban RST looks great, we maintain that visible squirters out back would give it even more curb.
At the time of their announcement in December 2019, the 2021 Suburban and Tahoe were scheduled to launch in mid-2020. As of this writing, that timetable is still in effect, though it’s worth noting that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has caused The General to push various 2021 model year vehicle launches back into the 2022 model year. When production starts, the all-new Suburban and Tahoe will be assembled at the GM Arlington plant in Texas.
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In addition to the lack oh exposed exhausts, I would prefer the cross bar to be body colored like the Silverado and previous Tahoe RST. I’m sure this will be popular, but I’m just not feeling it as much as the previous iteration.
This is certainly my favorite trim so far. Wish the interior was a bit more unique, though. Also this color is fantastic.
I like it, and would like it even more with visible dual exhaust tips.
If it was mine the first thing I would do; is to remove that RST badge on the tail gate
For The Life Of Me I Don’t Know Who Is In Charge Of Making The Decision Not To Have A Visible Quad Exhaust ( Anyone Interested In A CAMARO Sound) But That Person, To Me, Needs To Be Replaced!
Overall I think it looks bada**, but I just can’t with that weird trim piece on the hatch. It reminds me of the weird trim piece on the trunk of the 2003 Cavalier. it would look so much better with just the bowtie there. The trim piece is weirdly open in the middle, it’s too high, it’s too big, makes the hatch way too “busy”.
Driving lights look super gay.
um, what driving lights? There are no lights where the driving lights would go…
So that means you like the lights?….😉
I pay way to much attention too specifics. I can’t believe they arent offering full LED lighting on the rear end at this price point. LED lighting period should be standard for all interior/exterior lights at this price.
I haven’t seen fog lights on any trim level of the Chevy Tahoe or Suburban. Is that just because it’s pre-production or will they not be offered? I’ve seen them on the Yukons, but I haven’t seen a single picture of the Chevy’s with them. Does anyone know? That would be another miss and just another reason I’ll buy the Yukon over the Tahoe.
I was just going to comment the same thing! I have not seen a single new GM SUV with em. I’ll be the first to say the ones on the current gen do absolutely nothing (at least on our 16 Tahoe LTZ), but I would expect the new trucks to have em, and for them to be pretty darn bright!
Also, anyone else think the lift over height in the cargo area looks rather high?
Looks great in RST Trim but gotta have exposed Tailpipes. Come on GM
I read in your article that the RST has the 5.3 in 2021, I could be mistaken but when they first came out with the RST I saw it had the 6.2, which would only make sense because it is supposed to be a motor sport model like the Jeep SRT. Did GM change it for the 2021 model?