2021 Chevy Tahoe 3.0-Liter Duramax Offers Spatial Upgrade, Segment's Leading Fuel Efficiency

If there is a long trip planned in your near future, you have probably already done your own budgeting to make sure that everything goes as planned for your pocketbook. The better the fuel efficiency you can get on the road, the more funds you will have left over for properly taking care of everyone you are bringing along the trip! Birthdays, tablets to bring along on the drive, sports uniforms, and textbooks are all going to make their way into your budget suddenly, and every spare dollar counts.

The GM Pressroom blog officially celebrated the 2021 Chevy Tahoe 3.0-Liter Duramax turbo-diesel as the most fuel-efficient full-size SUV in its class this week. Also earning very high marks for capability and cargo, the final numbers bode well for those frequently toting loved ones around. An EPA-estimated 28 mpg highway, 21 city and 24 combined in rear-wheel-drive models. EPA-estimated fuel economy for four-wheel-drive models resides at 26 highway, 20 city, and 22 combined mpg. This is the bowtie brand's first diesel inline-six designed for full-size SUVs, and the brand's first diesel taking up residence in a full-size SUV since 1999.

Chevy Assistant Chief Engineer John Barta remarked on the quality of torque response and smooth driving experience it provides, which is fitting for anyone who spends many hours at the wheel for any reason. All of us here at Chuck Hutton Chevy of Memphis have not only noticed the enhanced driving dynamics that this engine offers up, but the vehicle as a whole also boasts enhanced capability due to the independent rear suspension and available Magnetic Ride Control. Cranking out 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, the Tahoe 3.0-LIter Duramax with two-wheel drive has a maximum towing capability of up to 8,200 lbs.

This resilient and capable engine first launched in the 2020 Silverado, putting to use amazing technology that adapts the engine for full-size SUV applications. There is a brand-new engine control module that can take on the significantly faster data-processing power and is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission for precise shifting during the journey. The Car and Driver staff claimed after numerous engaging test drives that the Duramax option would easily pay for itself after roughly 80,000 miles.

Computers that govern engine performance are downright revolutionary and ingenious additions to vehicles that enjoy their peak performance when hauling a number of passengers, and this particular high-tech guardian controls flow to the engine block, transmission cooler, oil cooler, and low as well as high-pressure exhaust-gas recirculation coolers. Combined with a completely-improved interior quality and design that makes concessions in comfort for large troupes on the go, you'll still have no trouble getting the Tahoe to blaze down a back road when the urge to explore strikes you!