Production of the Chevy Suburban HD was halted at the end of 2018 following the discontinuation of the K2-based Suburban 3500HD. However, with the introduction of the all-new twelfth-generation Suburban for the 2021 model year, chatter over a possible new Chevy Suburban HD model has once again resumed. Now, GM Authority has rendered a new 2022 Chevy Suburban HD.
GM Authority previously covered a Chevy Suburban HD rendering from digital automotive designer Oscar Vargas, which, while very cool, was not realistic, given the rendering was based on the Chevy Silverado HD, rather than the Suburban. As such, we went ahead and rendered our own Chevy Suburban Heavy Duty based on the current twelfth-generation SUV.
Given the primary motivation behind creating a Chevy Suburban HD model would be a higher payload rating, such as for up-fitting purposes like adding armor, we enhanced out Suburban Heavy Duty with a variety of upgrades specific to that goal.
To begin, our new 2022 Chevy Suburban Heavy Duty was fitted with more robust wheels appropriate for the higher payload ratings expected. The rear of the SUV also features a single exhaust treatment.
A lot of the 2022 Chevy Suburban HD’s upgrades are under the skin and out of view. For example, the engine spec includes the naturally aspirated 6.6L V8 L8T gasoline unit from the Chevy Silverado HD, which produces 401 horsepower at 5,200 rpm and 464 pound-feet of torque at 4,000 rpm, mating to a six-speed automatic transmission.
We also fitted the front end with the Chevy Silverado HD’s hood scoop to help keep the 6.6L gasoline engine running cool. Further updates include a new suspension system that’s optimized for the higher payload capacity and the new engine spec.
For those fans eager to see a new 2022 Chevy Suburban Heavy Duty in real life, there’s a chance such a thing could be arrive for the 2022 or 2023 model years.
Previously, the Chevy Suburban 3500HD was offered exclusively for fleet buyers, and was powered by the 6.0L V8 L96 gasoline engine, producing 360 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque. Directing output to all four wheels was a six-speed heavy duty automatic transmission.
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Comments
So a photoshopped scoop? Why not the 3/4 ton HC front end
Making it worse, the hood scoop on the HD Silverado with the 6.6 gas is non-functioning. So the photoshopped scoop is just that, an illusion.
I hate that. Didn’t know how to rate your comment – great comment but terrible news. Aside from more honesty in design, I wonder why, with all the technical advances we are witnessing in manufacturing, a company cannot make money by offering a broader range of products, some of which might not sell that well.
Keep a handle on the significant parts, so inventory for warranties doesn’t explode. If one can make a HD Silverado Crew Cab and a 1500 Suburban it should be easy to make a HD Suburban. All my HD Silverado Crews have had a Leer cap installed that just about made them big Suburbans as it is except to my local HOA that would not allow them parked overnight in a driveway), missing of course the latest independent rear suspension.
Maybe we have to wait for more of the “electric revolution”. Several of the manufacturers have a basic “skateboard” for a product. There could then be a thriving industry of various custom body producers that can cater to much smaller markets.
FORGET THE OLD BIG BLOCKS, GONE FOREVER.
Problem with a new HD Suburban is that the body isn’t designed with a live axle hump, which would force it to use a beefed up IRS.
Me want diesel. Big fuel tank too.
If confirmed bring back diesel V8 on it like back in the days.
Any news on the 2022 Tahoe? I’d had a 2021 on order since April and was just told that it will have to be a 2022.
Chevy, make it happen. . I’ll take the red one as rendered. . When can we place the order?
Wil they make the 2022 Chevy Silverado single cab???
We need the big block engine back please.
We need the big block engine back please.
A lot of fire and police departments love the 3/4 ton Suburban and still use them today. The cost of the Suburban HD was it’s biggest problem for small and poor government agencies.
There are some jobs that a HD Silverado with a camper shell just won’t do.