Super-Sized Chevy Tahoe and Suburban Diesel Both Hold Down High Ratings in Fuel Economy Department

Here at Chuck Hutton of Memphis when customers are letting us know about everything they want from an SUV, many of them claim that they want it supersized. Who can blame them? More space means a broader range of capabilities, and usually an unfortunate decrease in fuel economy. However with the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, you get a very welcome decrease in mpg all around without any loss to horsepower or towing capability.

Proving that the marvels of modern auto engineering and design can work wonders regarding efficiency, Chevy's latest pair of SUVs with the Duramax straight-six diesel on board are delivering an estimated 27 mpg on the highway and 23 mpg combined. Amazingly impressive and news-worthy fuel economy for these heavy haulers, the methods that the EPA now uses to complete testing may prove these two to deliver even better numbers in real life. This 3.0-LIter Duramax V6 cranks out 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, and is just another fantastic reason to test drive one of these class-leading vehicles just in time for the holidays! 

The towing rating for the Tahoe is situated at 8,200 pounds, while the larger Suburban resides at 8,000 pounds. The 2021 Suburban is bound to turn many heads with its progressive styling, spacious third row, and class-leading amount of cargo and passenger space. When it comes down to the all-important comfort factor on long trips, USB ports, air vents, and folding seats made the second and third row a luxurious place to be situated. As you are navigating such a large vessel while knocking out the most important items on your to-do list, the test drivers on staff at Automobile mag claimed that the useful camera views make parking even in tight spots a breeze. 

Along with a more spacious cabin, the 2021 Tahoe offers two V8 engine options on top of the efficient diesel. The Z71 version is well worth checking out if heading off-road is on your list of priorities: it provides you with air suspension and adaptive dampers, and air springs that brandish magnetorheological dampers. This provides the ride with a property of control and firmness as well as increasing the ground clearance to 10 inches in the highest setting. Other features you'll enjoy with the addition of the Z71 Signature Package are lane-keeping assist, heated steering wheel, and second-row seats, memory settings, a panoramic sunroof, a power-folding third row, and upgraded towing equipment.