GM Authority is pleased to bring readers the first photos of the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban Z71 after the new Tahoe Z71 debuted late last year.
Just like the Tahoe Z71, the Suburban Z71 is set apart by its unique grille and front fascia treatment, which is designed to give the vehicle a higher approach angle and features an integrated skid plate. The package also includes red front and rear tow hooks, 20-inch wheels wrapped in all-terrain tires and Z71 exterior badging.
The 2021 Chevrolet Suburban Z71 will come equipped with GM’s naturally aspirated 5.3L L84 V8 engine, which is rated at 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque. The engine is mated to the GM 10-speed automatic transmission with GM’s Electronic Precisions Shift gear selector. Suburban Z71 models also come standard with four-wheel drive, a two-speed transfer case and Hill Descent Control, expanding on the SUV’s off-road capabilities.
Just like the closely related Tahoe Z71, the Suburban Z71 rides on GM’s new T1 vehicle platform and features a new independent multilink rear suspension setup. The automaker’s new Air Ride Adaptive Suspension technology, which has automatic load leveling and ride height adjustment with up to four inches of travel, can also added to the package for extra, as can Magnetic Ride Control.
The 2021 Chevrolet Suburban, which has a 134.1-inch wheelbase, is significantly longer than the Tahoe and its 120.9 inch wheelbase. This gives the Suburban additional third-row legroom and an abundance of cargo space behind the third row, making it the better choice for customers who may frequently have lots of cargo onboard or those with large families. Apart from the bigger stature, the two vehicles are virtually identical.
The 2021 Chevrolet Suburban Z71 will be produced at GM’s Arlington Assembly plant in Texas, where it will join the rest of GM’s new full-size SUV lineup. Pricing for the Suburban starts at $57,795 for an LT trim level model with 2WD, while the Z71 model starts at $63,690 including destination.
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Looks good
The 2021 Chevrolet Suburban offers ‘Bang-for-the buck’ value especially as unlike front drive crossovers, a Suburban is built to last 10 years or more because they designed to be a workhorse with many of them serving nothing more than being the family station-wagon.
Looks a lot better, front grill wise, than the Silverado pick ups. Tahoe and Suburban, have always looked just that much hotter. Now, GM has to put a bit more class and style into the insides. We have had both. My bride loves her Tahoe LTZ. Had an earlier Z71. Can’t ever get her back into an standard car. Tahoe’s forever! Just have to figure out how the prices have gotten so far out of whack. These things cost as much as a small house. One gets 25-30 years to pay for a house. One has to pay off a truck in 5-6 years. Crazy!!!!! Just sayin’
Great vehicles – I love ’em. But I have to say, that is one messed-up C pillar design.