Consistently known for being a true mover and shaker here at Chuck Hutton Chevrolet of Memphis, the 2021 Chevy Tahoe is on deck and ready for families who are desiring bigger and burlier SUVs. This year's model boasts a deep work-over, aggressive new looks, and a slew of improvements in the technology and chassis departments, including a thorough reworking of the independent rear suspension.
The most potent engine option is the 6.2-Liter V8 cranking out 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, followed up by the 3.0-liter Duramax offering up 277 horses and 460 lb-ft of torque. The testing crew for Tractionlife.com was equipped with the 5.3-liter V8, the in-between choice churning out 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque. This capable engine still allows for an 8,200-lb towing rating, and the troupe also enjoyed the addition of the Z71 Package, adding to the mix red tow hooks and skid plate, 20-inch wheels and all-terrain tires, and the fantastic four-corner air ride adaptive suspension.
Even the “lower-output” 5.3-liter V8 provided excellent and immediate response, with the pairing to the 10-speed transmission always offering the right gear at the right instant. In regards to the independent rear suspension, the tester fitted with the Magnetic Ride control gave it a useful dose of quick response during steering on winding roads, and resulted in a pleasantly “point and shoot” style of handling that is ideal for daily tasks of city life. This year's model boasts a 66 percent increase in cargo space behind the third row, and the on-board entertainment category is taken care of with GM's top-ranked infotainment system.
A new dashboard layout is waiting inside, with a cleaner and up-to-date feel, and the bottom line was that key ingredients are tweaked regarding the new model, but the successful recipe remains the same. At its core roots, the Tahoe is an ideally bulky, capable, and do-it-all vehicle that has experienced one of the most resilient aging processes of any vehicle ever created. Much like its larger-sized relative in the case of the Suburban, consumers who simply love cars and need a practical yet current form of transportation will immediately take notice and opt for a test drive.
The Car and Driver staff praised the current-model Tahoe for its quiet cabin, massively comfortable third row, and segment-leading towing capability. What most people notice first is that the new model is more spacious and sophisticated, and the choice of two V8s offers powerful options with slightly different personalities on the open road. What is our favorite feature that really sets this vehicle apart in a family-friendly class of its own? Every model is outfitted with a 10.2-inch touchscreen that includes Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a Wi-Fi hotspot, and a rear-seat infotainment system with two 12.6-inch displays mounted behind the front seats.
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