Earlier in the year, we posted a GM Authority exclusive rendering of a two-door 2021 Chevy Tahoe. Now, we’re once again breaking out our digital crayon set to bring you this – a two-door 2021 Chevy Tahoe Z71.
Before we launch into this, we should probably give the standard disclaimer: for now, there’s no indication that General Motors will actually produce a two-door 2021 Chevy Tahoe, Z71 or otherwise. As such, this particular rendering was done just for fun to see what such a thing might look like.
With that covered, let’s dive right in.
Compared to the rest of the 2021 Chevy Tahoe lineup, the Z71 trim level gets a distinctly off-roader spin. That includes a revised exterior design, with a new front fascia treatment that gives the Tahoe a bold, rough-and-ready aesthetic. A red-and-silver Z71 badge is mounted in the center dividing bar of the grille next to a black Bow Tie badge mounted front and center, and a prominent skid plate is mounted in the lower bumper between a set of red tow hooks.
The rest of the revised 2021 Chevy Tahoe fascia is present and accounted for, including thin upper lighting elements and C-shaped lighting signatures.
Unfortunately, the Z71’s unique front fascia prevents it from offering the new 3.0L I6 LM2 turbodiesel Duramax engine option, as we’ve covered previously. However, the trade-off is that it affords the SUV a higher approach angle, which helps with regard to the vehicle’s off-road capability.
Speaking of which, our two-door Chevy Tahoe Z71 also comes with the usual 20-inch wheels, which are once again wrapped in all-terrain tires. This wheel-and-tire combo looks great under the fenders of the off-road-oriented SUV, and play well with the Z71’s black and black chrome accents.
The profile view also does well to show off our rendering’s two-door body configuration, with the standard model’s fin-shaped C-pillar moved forward to rest against the front doors. The rear glass section is then extended rearwards all the way to the hatch.
Further Z71 gear include standard 4WD, a two-speed transfer case, and Hill Descent Control.
The 2021 Chevy Tahoe Z71 was introduced last December, ushering in a brand-new fifth generation with a complete overhaul (re-engineering and redesign) for the SUV nameplate. In addition to a new look and fresh interior layout, the 2021 Chevy Tahoe also features a new underlying architecture, namely the GM T1 platform. Production takes place at the GM Arlington plant in Arlington, Texas.
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The rear overhang needs shortening. I did my own rough photoshop Of shortening the rear quarter panel by about 18” on the four door model and looked super tight.
That was the first thing that came to my mind when I saw the profile. Great minds I guess!
I think the rear need some work. It looks a bit clunky. Take a cue ftom the 92 1500 Blazer. lt is sleeker. Just my opinion.
The 07 Tahoe had a nice rear face also.
Keep up the good work!
RE: TWO DOOR TAHOE Z
I loved my 1996 Bronco until it rusted apart. I always envied the Chevy SUVs with their vertical tailgates. I drive a 2020 Tahoe Z now! I won’t waste your time telling you the difference between a Ford and a Chevy here. BUT – why not consider a SHORTER WHEELBASE? Bring the rear axle closer to the pillar drawing the entire rear closer. With a 5.3L up front she’s a monster compared to the thing Ford is putting out right now.
I had one of the previous generation examples and loved it. This one needs to be slightly shorter off the rear or a slightly shorter wheelbase to bring it all together. Betting that would be the no-go making it too expensive to retool/build for GMs consideration.
If only the “General” would listen to the masses and give the nod to this idea, I see an instant hit here that is distinctly American by design and attraction. I suppose I’ll just keep dreaming on this one but I honestly believe it would do very well in the market….as maybe a more personalized full size SUV. Well done on the rendering.
If GM is truly considering this let’s get real. Look @ the Bronco, they have 150K orders before making any shipment to the dealers. Why? because they listened to guys like me that are looking for a real sport utility vehicle. Sometimes its advantageous to look backwards as to why the Blazer was developed. If the guys/gals @ GM need some real insight as to what to bring out to compete with Ford I’m available.
Yes, shorten the wheel base a bit and add a removable top with rollbar and LED bar light hook ups. Enough room under the wheel wells to have 35″ tires. Accessories should include wench, camping tent, inflated air bed, extra 110v outlets in the rear, headers, full dual exhaust, snorkel, storage rack insert for storage in the rear for camping, fishing, hunting, and work tools, and a rear spare tire mount to save room in the rear so they take advantage of a hidden compartment, lastly, the hatch rear window should be able to go up or down…
Lol…got a little crazy…
I think it’s a GREAT idea. The old BLAZER K VEHICLES WHERE awesome. Would be like driving a Silverado with a SECURE second row and bed. I’m ALL in on this one.
You need to make the new Tahoe 2 door to look like the 1998 models. Please!
You just described a bunch of people driving Jeep’s and Four Runners.
This ie NOT an answer to the Bronco, which is what GM needs…
The world doesn’t need another Wrangler. Fords new Bronco is trying to wedge into a niche with a cult following for a vehicle with more aftermarket support than most of the rest of the domestic market combined. With the success of the Raptor, they’d have done well to have based the Bronco off of that, in my opinion.
There was no reference in the article comparing the Tahoe to the smaller Bronco …people in this thread assumed. The reference is – should they build it. We’re caught up in the marketing of being able to buy, each for our own purposes which we all know is pipe dream. Lots of wishful thinking and great ideas.
My first vehicle was a ’76 Bronco and next a ’79 full size Bronco.After a few cars and pickups I had a ’94 and ’96 2 door Tahoe . Loved them both and would buy again. Replaced with 2007 and 2015 Xterra Offroad. Not in same vehicle class but short, tough and a true SUV. Not interested in a crossover .
In addition to shortening the rear overhang a touch, the fenders need to be opened up a bit to make room for 33″ rubber stock, with room to upgrade to 35s. After all, that’s one of the first things anyone who had a K5 or Tahoe Z71 2-door did after buying it. That needs to be the setup right out of the gate.
The roll-down rear window would be a nice feature as well. The removable top would be nice, but I think the market has gone soft and doesn’t want to deal with removing so large. Plus, it would probably call for roll bars of some sort, which kills the classic look for me. I’d settle for the rear roll down and side windows sliding.
Almost everyone I knew thought the new Bronco would be based off the F150 Raptor, and were so excited, just to be let down with a Wrangler clone. If GM would get their crap together and make this happen, I think they would snag a healthy margin. The proliferation of the SRT and Raptor programs just shows that people still want big toys. GM could stand to put a little $ towards something similar, and maybe hire someone to redesign the hideous front fascias across their lineup.
Great look! Nice to know everyone doesn’t care for the long wheelbase stuff we keep getting stuffed down our throats! I still drive a 2013 Avalanche because the new trucks are too long to use in a standard subdivision alley! Have had 5 Avalanches and 4 Tahoes! Unfortunately, i am being forced to look at other manufacturers because of this.
You said it, JA. I had a Blazer and 2 door was never a problem. Had a child’s car seat in rear too. The short wheelbase was great in the suburbs as is my rcsb truck. Nice to have options. The used to build 2, 4 door sedans, coupes and even wagons. You could always find what worked for your needs.
It looks great!
But the real question is in a market few people buy 2 door trucks and 2 door cars is there a real market for a 2 door suv?
Only the Jeep sells in much number and even then it has dropped since the 4 door came out.
Many forget GM did not kill the Blazer. Once the Tahoe came out people just stoped buying it.
Today’s market is more utility vs style sadly.
Yes b ring back the 2-door tahoes and yukons I haven’t bought anything since 09 and that’s because one of our 2000 pickup trucks got totaled was not my fault I’m not going to pay this high price for something I don’t want you bring back the 2-door Tahoe and Yukon and I’ll buy one
This would be the Z71 T1Blazer from the earlier T1Blazer render post.
That just looks funny, long body and two doors.
Why bother. Can you imagine climbing into the rear seat form the front door with the front seat leaning forward. If it’s the least bit lifted this would be a difficult task for most.
Terrible idea.
Two doors dictate a much shorter overall length.
If GM wants to compete with the Wrangler and Bronco, it’s going to take a lot more effort than removing two doors from an oversized suv.
I’m not impressed.
How often do you genuinely think you’ll be climbing in the back of one? People who buy these aren’t going to be using their rear seats often, if at all. I took out my second row almost immediately after buying my K5. In the same right as a single or extended cab truck, the 2-door Tahoe was a utility first vehicle. People don’t buy a Camaro or Mustang with second-row access as their number one priority. Sure, it’s there to add some function, but compromises are made for performance. You’re selling nostalgia with this model anyway.
I’ll concede that the rendering is a little long, but 4″ or so off the length and bring the rear axle up 2″ and you’d be pretty close.
It’s not meant to compete with the Jeep Wrangler nor Ford’s outright clone. It’s meant for high horsepower playtime, the exact point that those two miss.
Perfect evaluation.
I agree, lots of horsepower, get it lifted, low profile tires with wheels to compete with a C8.
The perfect off-road vehicle for guys that never leave the pavement.
I loved my old K5, but that was 40 plus years ago. I wanted a 4×4 for off-road and ended up buying a new diesel Rubicon Wrangler.
I have a 4×4 1ton Denali, but for off-road it rides like a tank, and is almost as big.
If GM wants to get back into the off-roader market they have their work cut out for them.
As one person said, if it doesn’t sell, or sells poorly, GM drops it pretty fast.
Shorten the wheel base some and SLOPE the hatch window….ala 2 dr Blazers from early 2000’s..!!!!!!!!!!!
Do it!!
This would make a lot of old time Blazer Fans happy if they were willing to make it. Not sure what the cost would be but I’m sure they’d sell a decent amount as long as the price isn’t as steep as the Tahoes, they are so pricey these days!
I’m back people. The original article never mentioned the Bronco or Wrangler. The people referring to those vehicles assumed reference. If you read and comprehend the material it’s just a thought or idea put together for our entertainment and joy.
Please!..please!..please! build. It would give me a renewed faith in GM and bring me back as a buyer, regardless of cost!
I’ve been missing my 2dr. Tahoes, Yukons, and Blazers for 20 plus years! Just a pipedream, I guess.
To be real, this is not going to happen under the current leadership at GM. Will never be as progressive as Ford and FCA leadership.
GM should have brought back the chevelle revamp idea maybe they wouldn’t have gone under when dodge brought back the chargers and challengers. If it’s a great idea dont bet on it, GM seemed to like the cars that dont do well.
Best if it could be adapted from an existing platform. I was tangentially involved with sourcing and costs over my career’s span with GM and the proposals sought platform ‘commonality’. It struck me as odd, at first, when my mentors/associates calculated costs to the fifth decimal place but it soon made sense considering the economy of scale. I was privileged to work with and be in the presence of some fine, fine people.
The Zeta platform which ushered the G8/Commodore to the masses would have made a good starting point. The G8 was the only thing out there with the potential to hit the Charger below the belt, but GM lacks any equivalent to the SRT program, so where’s the potential to grab headlines and subsequently buyers? Even Holden had their HSV version with the LS7. Instead GM chose to lull civilization with bland FWD cars that do nothing to stir the senses, and fell behind many other automakers in regard to fit and finish.
I loved what my ’04 Yukon XL 8.1L did to light my fire every morning. I was a dyed in the wool bowtie fan, but with the funky redesigns and nothing on par with SRT or (the now unmentioned) SVT, I’m taking my money elsewhere.
GM would be wise to put this into the breach as a Bronco antidote.
Hey Guys
I currently drive my 1992 silverado blazer with 393,000 plus miles . I have bern waiting for over 20 yrs for a new one. I have been driving mine since 1993. This is a welcomed possibility. My suggestion would be a similar rear end as the Escalade with the same tail lights. Also comfy seats not the ones in the 2020 silverado pick up trucks they are to narrow. Nissan has great seats. l like mine so much l’m trying to restore it but being a veteran on a fixed income makes it hard. I hope they come out with a new 2 door blazer that l could afford.
One other thought gas mileage.
I would like to see it get 21 city and 26hiway.
With the technology and we have today that should be possible.
I do realize there is a power to weight ratio that generally is a given. I did like the 8 speed transmissions the new silverado had that l rented to take a trip last year. As mentioned it drove well but the seats were terrible to narrow and hard. The Nissan and Ram seats were very comfortable.
A quality infotainment thats not to complex would be nice also. Bluetooth from phone. Nav. Nice EQ etc. Is desirable All in a Silverado Blazer or Yukon interior of circa 1994 iwould be sweet.
Nike. JUST DO IT!
currently driving a ’99 2 door Tahoe, 140 k miles, it has 2017 Tahoe wheels for a taller stance and its awesome. Head turner always. Bring it back GM
You build it I buy it I have a Jeep Wrangler and a Toyota Tacoma witch will both be fore sale the day you announce production I have many Chevy trucks in my day but there is no more short bed chevys regular cabs the 2 door Tahoe is just what Chevy needs k5 blazer style
The cold harsh reality is that there is no market for such a vehicle outside a few buyers that would be satisfied in the first year and a bunch I will buy it types on the web that never follow through.
Like many crew cab trucks the back seat is not often used but when it is people do not want to squeeze into it. Even the articulated seat in the last blazer did not solve the sales issue.
The market changed and so did GM by going to where 5he money was.
Yes Ford is willing to take risk because they have to. Look at their stock prices and realize these moves are more out of desperation. Ford recently with stock at $6-$7 a share had to seek an extension of their loans on their plants.
The Bronco was a risk as they had to get it right and so far that appears to be the case. Time will tell. They also took a risk on the 2 door but did make sure there was a 4 door.
GM should have done a Wrangler killer a few years back. GMC had one planned so the actions still could be taken. I expect they will now. Now in this segment a 2 door should work.
I have no doubt that the engineers could make something killer, but do you think the designers could/would package it in something that doesn’t look like a botched labotomy?
You already have a ready made platform. The mid sized ZR2 is a great off road package. The coming new platform is a second gen that can be shorten to a two door and the crew could underpin a 4 door suv.
Then you make a proper body with removable panels and one that can take 35” tires from the factory.
The new 2.7 with well over 300 hp and as much torque as the Diesel could be very compelling.
My Canyon is a great vehicle. Boxed frame, 4 piston front disc brakes and rear disc. Handling and rude is great. Not take this up to the next level with some added details and improvements there is no reason for it to not work.
This is not the G! That did the Trailblazer EXT.
For all we know they may have one planned bu5 have to wait till the new trucks come on line. That program comes first as that is the seed money for other products.
i WOULD ORDER ONE IMMEDIATELY!!!
DAMMIT GM, BUILD THIS TRUCK ALREADY!! I have been driving two-door Blazers/Jimmys/Tahoes since I first got my driver’s license many years ago. My 1997 2-door is still a fantastic truck. But oh how I would love a 2-door based on the current GM trucks. BUILD IT!!!!
I have owned both 2 door blazers and broncos as well as 4 door tahoes. A sport truck is a 2-door truck, a 4-door truck is family transportation. My history is that of {2} full size 2-door blazers, (1) 2-door s10 blazer, (3) full size 2-door broncos and lastly (2) 4-door tahoes, one is about to go now. I am looking to purchase a 2-door truck and will resort to a 1999 used truck to get it.
I want a sport truck. I do have a 1972 blazer that has been fully restored for show.
Chevy is missing the boat by not having a 2-door full size blazer – just go to the thousands of truck shows and see the following they have. That’s the market.
I like the 2 door concept but simply do not like the path GM has taken in styling. I love GM but most of the current models are simply ugly!
The 2020 2500 truck is the ugliest vehicle on planet earth… I hope they choose another styling path soon because there is nothing in the truck or SUV line up that i will buy.
I have 2012 2500 hd and my old 1998 2 door Tahoe. The Tahoe has been around so long its like a family member. At present its undergoing a full restoration. Its a factory 6.5 turbo diesel and has been as steady as a rock since day one.
People cursed the diesels and some were problematic. Mine has always been there for me for nearly 350,000 miles. It still runs a hole in the wind and gets about 22 mpg…
So much for all this complicated new technology I guess.
Rear overhang does need shortening, but love it wish I purchased a 2dr. between 96-99 when I purchased the 4 dr. I had for 21 years. Love it, if they build it I will purchase.
GOOD catch on that rear overhang john V. That does not look just RIGHT with the longer overhang on the rear and short overhang on the front. This is not very EYE appealing.
I wanted to get a Tahoe years back when you could get one WITHOUT the third row seating. Had a few crew cab Silverados and wanted to give up the pickup for a two row Tahoe and what do you know GM started only building three row Tahoe. THe two door two row Tahoe would certainly fit my life style
I think it needs suicide doors for easy access into back seat. Split bench seat or captains chairs in back row. Single men don’t give a f$ck. Same room for cargo as 2015-20 Suburban. Barn doors as an option. BOOM. 💥
The barn doors are awful. I had a ’99 with them, and I was THRILLED when I got my ’03 Z71 with the liftgate. It is so much better.
I agree with Will, Vernon and Len.
You only need to look at the 2-door SUV world to see where the interest lies.
Restoring 2-door small and large Broncos and Blazers whose values increase many times over original.
I have owned a number of both. I only spent the money to restore a 1972 Blazer because it offered the room, power and features that the small Broncos could’nt provide and the engineering the large Broncos didn’t have. After 3 Blazers / a 4-dr Tahoe and 2-large Broncos, I am anxious to buy another 2-door Tahoe.
GM make it happen!!!!!!
This needs to be done and sold at dealerships. have a 2 door s10 and a lifted k5. If they can make one a make a cheap base model, I would buy it
Make it a barn door 2 door and I think you might have a winner!!!!!!! I have a 98 and I love it.