The range-topping Premier and High Country levels have so far accounted for 35 percent of sales of the 2021 Chevy Tahoe full-size SUV and its extended-length counterpart, the 2021 Chevy Suburban, GM Authority has learned from a presentation conducted by Steve Hill, head of Chevrolet.
Although Chevrolet’s fifth-generation Tahoe and twelfth-generation Suburban are priced to start at $50,295 and $52,995 respectively in LS form with rear-wheel drive and the 5.3L V8 L84 gasoline Ecotec3 engine, which makes 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque, customers seem willing to pay a lot more.
| Trim Level | Drivetrain | Engine | Tahoe | Suburban |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS | 2WD | 5.3L V8 L84 | $50,295 | $52,995 |
| LS | 2WD | 3.0L I6 LM2 | $51,290 | $53,990 |
| LS | 4WD | 5.3L V8 L84 | $53,295 | $55,995 |
| LS | 4WD | 3.0L I6 LM2 | $54,290 | $56,990 |
| LT | 2WD | 5.3L V8 L84 | $55,095 | $57,795 |
| LT | 2WD | 3.0L I6 LM2 | $56,090 | $58,790 |
| LT | 4WD | 5.3L V8 L84 | $58,095 | $60,795 |
| LT | 4WD | 3.0L I6 LM2 | $59,090 | $61,790 |
| Z71 | 4WD | 5.3L V8 L84 | $60,495 | $63,195 |
| RST | 2WD | 5.3L V8 L84 | $58,395 | $61,095 |
| RST | 2WD | 3.0L I6 LM2 | $59,390 | $62,090 |
| RST | 4WD | 5.3L V8 L84 | $61,395 | $64,095 |
| RST | 4WD | 3.0L I6 LM2 | $62,390 | $65,090 |
| Premier | 2WD | 5.3L V8 L84 | $63,895 | $66,595 |
| Premier | 2WD | 3.0L I6 LM2 | $64,890 | $67,590 |
| Premier | 4WD | 5.3L V8 L84 | $66,895 | $69,595 |
| Premier | 4WD | 3.0L I6 LM2 | $67,890 | $70,590 |
| High Country | 2WD | 6.2L V8 L87 | $69,395 | $72,095 |
| High Country | 2WD | 3.0L I6 LM2 | $70,895 | $73,595 |
| High Country | 4WD | 6.2L V8 L87 | $72,395 | $75,095 |
| High Country | 4WD | 3.0L I6 LM2 | $73,895 | $76,595 |
As shown in the table above, Premier versions start at $63,895 for the Tahoe and $66,595 for the Suburban, while High Country models start at $69,395 and $72,095.
Both vehicles are also available with the 3.0L I6 LM2 turbodiesel Duramax engine, which is rated at 277 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. For most trim levels, diesel models cost $995 more than V8s. In the case of the High Country, the difference is larger at $1,500 because its gasoline engine is the 6.2L V8 L87, which produces 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. Four-wheel drive, when offered as an option, adds an extra $3,000. None of this applies to the Z71, which is fitted as standard only with the L84 engine and 4WD.
The Chevy Tahoe and Suburban are built at the GM Arlington Plant in Arlington, Texas. They are among the 15 GM models subject to a recall over an issue related to the seat belt fastener bolt, though only 470 vehicles of all types are involved in that campaign. More positively, they received a 2020 Consumer Guide Best Buy award in the Large SUVs category.
As previously reported, the Chevy Tahoe and Suburban experienced substantial sales downturns in Q3 of 2020, dropping by 12.11 percent and 39.08 percent respectively. However, this was largely due to the changeover from the outgoing 2020 Tahoe and 2020 Suburban during that period. The Tahoe is expected to extend its lead over the Ford Expedition among mainstream full-size SUVs sold in the U.S. once supply and availability normalize.
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Ka CHING.
That’s what I like to hear! $$$$$$$
Easy to accomplish on a next gen model when you only build the top trim levels first and early customers cannot purchase anything but the top trim levels. If this remains true for the 2022 MY, then GM will have accomplished something.
Shhh, you are not supposed to state the obvious.
General Motors needs to make a full documentary of the Chevrolet Suburban already. It’s one of their true heritage vehicles like the Corvette.
WOW!!!!!!!!!! The $ these trucks cost now, is staggering! And the finance people just keep approving the loans. In this economy, it’s hard to believe people can still afford these things. Keep on truckin’
LOL, just this week I looked at used 2020 & 2021 Tahoe’s and they are still 59k to 64K with than 20k on the speedo. Crazy insane for used… Tells me tho they are holding some retail value. Of course I had to have a 6.2 and al leather with every option…LOL
Not surprised, though the numbers are skewed some early with the limited higher end builds mostly long term it won’t be far off, look at the Denali sales percentage. When the base model starts at $50k with interest rates and discounts it isn’t hard to bump up your price point some to get more features. Spend $13k more to get the Premier model when your already spending nearly $50k (after discounts) why not?
Also there is a typo with the LT Tahoe 3.0 Diesel pricing, it must be $60 not $50, I highly doubt that model is cheaper than the LS 2wd Tahoe…
In fact the LT Tahoe 3.0 Diesel 4WD costs $59,090, but thank you for pointing out that there was a typo. The table has been corrected.
In checking local Tahoe inventory, 1/2 of the in-stock vehicles are either High Country or Premier. the other 4 trims make up the other 1/2. It’s about what GM “wants” to sell as much as anything else.
Awesome vehicles. Good job, GM.
This is kind of off topic, yet kind of on point with this article. Just this morning I saw the first (for me) article on the all new 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. Car and Driver did the article that I saw on Yahoo news. All I can say is that I think the new GC and GC L may be the best looking SUV’s I have ever seen!! I can’t wait to see them at the LA Auto show if they have it this year. Anyhow, the GC L is will have a third row seating now and the pictures they showed were the top trims with fantastic wheels. The interior may be the best I’ve seen and the dash layout/screen design is out of this world.
I know this is a GM site, but this article about the top trims and them being 3 row SUV’s made me think of the Jeep article. I’m more a GM guy, but I’ve also had plenty of Jeeps over the years. The all new GC could certainly be on the short list in the future.
There was an article on this site regarding the GC and GC L. The biggest topic after the wows was it’s durability since the GC’s have a history of maintenance issues higher than most SUV brands in it’s price estimated price range. Not Jeep JK 4×4 stuff, the SUV line. Time will tell as they release for sale.
Was that article on here about the all new GC and GC L? Or was it about the new Wagoneer and grand Wagoneer? That should be another hit for Jeep, but I think the new GC is nicer looking yet.
As for reliability of the Jeeps, I’ve never had issues and I’ve had numerous very high miles Jeeps from the past. I’ve also seen a lot of high miles Jeeps out there and people who claim they are super reliable. I know they don’t seem to rank very high with JDP or others, but my personal experience has been good.
Just purchased 2021 Chevy Tahoe High Country. Originally was interested in Cadillac Escalade 2021. Which would have to be preordered, it was about 115k. Holy Jesus help! Looked @ Lincoln Aviator which was nice, but too small. After owning a Yukon Denali, for years. Audi Q7 was also considered, but with Covid inventory was low! No regrets, so far. First time Chevy owner. I’m good!
I just wish that they could get the production constraints sorted. It isn’t all GM’s fault with COVID and such, but it is frustrating as a buyer. A month ago today I ordered a Suburban High Country with the Duramax, and I am still sitting in event code 1100. From what I have been told, even with a 10% max production constraint they were only able to build a handful of them a week due to supply issues with the LM2.