Last year’s thorough redesign of GM’s full-size SUVs was the most substantial over the last three decades, and all of us here at Jim Butler Chevy of St. Louis couldn’t be more excited! The Suburban is cool and capable enough to attain star status, having its own prized spot on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and both the Suburban and Tahoe now have even more stellar reasons you should drive them this fall! Here are some of the choicest reasons that the Suburban and Tahoe are at the top of the list for Autoblog’s full-sized SUV selections.
The available diesel engine is on deck to save you hundreds of dollars annually, and the technology features are perfect for what any full-sized SUV should be. Once inside, every trim except the base LS has the new 12-inch digital gauge display bordered by an old-school analog tach and speedometer. These trims also receive navigation as standard accessible through the 10.2-inch central infotainment touchscreen. Lane-keeping assist and parking sensors are also now standard, and Reverse Automatic Braking is added to the Enhanced Display and Alert package.
We have had scores of excited customers inquiring about the 6.2-liter V8 engine option, and they are all going to be incredibly pleased with the results! The Z71, RST, and Premier trim levels will now offer this mightier option, and both the Suburban and Tahoe will feature an interior that is now completely different from the Silverado pickup truck. The dashboard is now lower and has detailing that gives the cabin the impression of more breathing room.
Most trim levels have the 12-inch screen between analog gauges, with the option to upgrade to a 12.6-inch model to keep passengers in the rear entertained. Bigger SUVs still have a massive amount of consumer appeal and swagger, and the Tahoe grew by 6.7 inches of overall length along with 4.9 inches of wheelbase. The Suburban gained 1.3 inches of extra length, and the wheelbase expanded by 4.1 inches.
When it comes to suspension, there are four offerings available: a fixed steel spring and shock system, an air suspension, a steel spring suspension without magnetic dampers, and an air suspension with magnetic dampers. The magnetic dampers offered the Autoblog team a glassy and smooth ride, incredibly limited body roll, and elimination of the shudders and sudden jerks that larger vehicles are susceptible to. The 6.2-liter V6 is a sweet spot for engine power, although many of the world’s reigning auto experts pick the total domination of the Duramax Diesel as the best choice. If one of the most important things you do is towing, rest assured that the diesel is strongest off the line and the most powerful accelerator to torpedo you and the entire troupe to the next stop!