If
there's one thing that many of us here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis
can agree on regarding the holidays, it is that waiting sure is a key
ingredient. As children, the anticipation of the season included the waiting to
see what gifts you would receive, as well as patiently waiting for extra time
out of school for sledding, comradery with friends, and a bit less homework.
This time of year is also when many anxious consumers are patiently waiting to
see when new releases are coming, and Jacob Oliva of Motor1.com
News reported this past week that the was soon to be over for the
next-generation Tahoe and Suburban.
December
10th is the official date gleaned from GM Authority, and you can see
in these spy shots both the Suburban
and Tahoe
riding on independent rear suspension setups. The Ford Expedition will be one
of the heftiest sources of direct competition, and many with growing families
and businesses will be thrilled about the greater amount of rear space and
better ride quality the new models will offer. Not continuing with traditional
axle setup will also result in much better
handling, and both SUVs will have a new fascia and lighting
configurations regarding the exterior.
There
will also be new air curtains in the front that will promote better fuel
efficiency, and the pair is expected to ride on the GM T1 ladder-frame platform
that is used on both the GMC Sierra and Chevy Silverado.
It has also been reported that the two are expected to come equipped with
aluminum hood, doors, and trunk, which will aid in shedding some vital pounds
from the current models. Expected to be flexing under the hood is the
turbocharged 2.7-Liter L3B inline 4-cylinder, and or the naturally aspirated
5.3-Liter L84 V8, both paired to the GM 10-speed automatic transmission.
maneuverability
of a short-wheelbase truck with the functionality of a 4-door SUV. Its
existence
as a truly multipurpose vehicle is what drew many towards it, and that it was
great
at
both towing a trailer and going off-road. The Tahoe quickly became the
best-selling full-size SUV
in the United States, a title it has vigorously held onto for 19 years in the
running. Both of these
vehicles are true staples of government and law enforcement fleets, and feature
a high-output
alternator and battery to help with running onboard electronics, along with
class-leading
brakes and suspension!