Suspension (F/R): control arms/trailing armsīrakes (F/R): 13.5-in vented disc/13.6-in vented disc Pushrod 16-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection Most of its popular options such as wireless phone charging as well as heated and ventilated seats were previously available, but its head-up display and digital gauge-cluster display are bigger than before.įront-engine, rear/4-wheel-drive, 7-passenger, 4-door wagon The Suburban's cargo area also expands by 23 cubic feet (145 total) the load floor is flatter and lower, courtesy of the Suburban's new design and independent rear suspension. Its second and third rows have a couple more inches of legroom, and the second-row seats add adjustments so they can now slide fore and aft. Interior, Comfort, and CargoĬompared with its predecessor, the all-new 2021 Suburban's cargo and passenger space is notably larger. Once we're able to test the all-new Suburban models on our 200-mile highway route, we can evaluate their real-world mpg. Both gas-only powertrains employ fuel-saving technology that includes auto stop/start and cylinder deactivation. The optional diesel engine will still likely be the thriftiest, but the EPA hasn't released estimates for that engine yet. Stepping up to the 6.2-liter V-8 drops fuel economy only slightly, to 15 mpg city, 20 mpg highway, and 17 mpg combined in rear-wheel drive examples. 2021 Chevy Suburban Get Bigger, Adds DieselĪccording to the EPA, the larger Suburban will offer the same fuel economy numbers as the shorter Tahoe, with the 5.3-liter V-8 earning ratings of 16 mpg city, 20 mpg highway, and 18 mpg combined.Tested: 2021 Chevy Suburban Is a Familiar Brute.Tested: 2021 Suburban Diesel Should Be the Default.The more rugged-looking Z71 trim level has 20-inch wheels wrapped with all-terrain tires, underbody skid plates, and a two-speed transfer case that provides traditional four-wheel drive. Those looking for sporty styling such as blacked-out exterior trim and 22-inch wheels should see the RST model. This enables improved passenger accessibility, aerodynamics, and ground clearance. The latter allows the Suburban's ride height to be automatically and manually lowered or raised. The 2021 Suburban also can be fitted with adaptive dampers and an adjustable air suspension. While the latter only pumps out 277 horses, its 460 lb-ft of torque ties that of the bigger V-8. It gets a standard 420-hp 6.2-liter V-8, but it also can be equipped with the optional diesel 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine. A 355-hp 5.3-liter V-8 is the default engine on all but the top-tier High Country model. All of them hook up to a 10-speed automatic transmission and either rear- or all-wheel drive. Engine, Transmission, and PerformanceĪ pair of V-8s and a diesel six-cylinder complete the Suburban's engine lineup. We'd choose the latter to replace the standard 355-hp V-8 and add all-wheel drive. Instead, it's mostly a sporty appearance package that also can be equipped with the diesel engine. Unlike before, it's no longer the high-priced, high-performance Suburban. This includes first-time equipment such as an air suspension and a downsized Duramax diesel engine. The Suburban is also longer than before and outfitted with more technology than ever. This allows much better interior packaging that frees up room in the cargo area and third row. The most notable update is the SUV's first-ever independent rear suspension. The 2021 Suburban introduces an all-new generation that features significant improvements. Of course, it also offers an abundance of obligatory equipment such as contemporary driver assists and countless infotainment features. In addition to its familiar V-8 engines, the Chevy now includes a diesel option with loads of torque. Those traits make the 'Burban the biggest SUV to wear a bowtie, and a serious competitor to enormous alternatives such as the Ford Expedition Max. It shares a lot with the redesigned Chevy Tahoe however, its extra length and newly adopted independent rear suspension bring more cargo and third-row space. Chevy totally reinvents its oldest nameplate with the all-new 2021 Suburban-and it's bigger and better than ever, which earned it an Editors' Choice award.
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