2021 Suburban Claims Its Stake as Top-Tier Highway Cruiser, “XXL With No Compromise”

Hauling seven people around is a common request coming from many busy families on the go here at Chuck Hutton Chevy of Memphis, as well as bringing along a week's worth of useful gear while they're at it. Now celebrating its 12th generation, the 2021 Chevy Suburban began its creation with a brand-new independent rear suspension, which is a huge contribution to its improved ride and excellent rear grip. The tires now each move completely on their own, and the presence of magnetic ride control marks the Suburban at the top of its class when it comes to extra-long drives. 

One great change for this year's model line that has many buyers excited is the addition of the 3.0-liter Duramax inline-six diesel, which many of the world's top-ranked car reviewers have claimed is the ultimate definition of thrifty and dependable, beating out every single non-hybrid crossover in existence for EPA results. This particular engine boasts 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque and can move this big rig right along with ease, even with the trailer jam-packed. A greater amount of sound insulation and active noise cancellation makes for sprawling out in full comfort as the mile markers pass, as there is virtually no sound escaping from under the hood. 

The selection of the Premier and High Country trims provides adaptive cruise control and the very useful trailer blind spot monitor and surround-view cameras. These features are worth every bit of the splurge, as loading and towing become so much easier with their help. Safety features that all come as standard are front park assist, lane change and lane-keeping, and rear cross-traffic alert. The screen that was snagged from the current Silverado is now raised up and stands on top of the heater and radio controls, and features a larger size at 10.2 inches. 

Space in all three rows is enough for XXL adults, and one major benefit the Suburban can dangle precariously over its relative in the form of the Tahoe is the larger opening for getting in and out than the longer wheelbase allows for. Even in the third row, you'll have USB-C ports, and this year's Suburban dwarfs many other current crossovers in the same price range with its capability and class-leading diesel option. Car and Driver claimed after extensive testing that they nailed down 20 mpg driving this year's Suburban, and praised the fuel-saving technology hard at work in both gas powertrains as well. 

One of the first great things you'll notice while driving off the lot is the Suburban's cargo area, which has expanded by 23 cubic feet, which is aided by the independent rear suspension. U.S. News and World Report doled out heavy praise and appreciation for this star-studded and memory-making number for its roomy seating space, massive cargo area, ideally powerful engine selections, and abundant features offered as standard. 

2021 Chevy Suburban and Tahoe Deemed by Cars.com as “Full of Refinement and the Good Stuff”

Auto expert Kelsey Mays of Cars.com was impressed right off the bat last week with the Chevy Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 for their overall capability and drivetrain refinement. The new Suburban sports a tall grille bisected by twin crossbars with the traditional Chevy bowtie stamped on. The C-shaped and piped lighting elements provide a bit more in the ways of looks then they do on Chevy pickups, and the best news comes inside! The dashboard in the Suburban is more low-set than what resides in the Silverado and has a very open design with offset controls on different layers and a standard 10-inch touchscreen presiding above.

The second row can upgrade to dual 12.6-inch touchscreens that have the ability to stream independent content from any type of mobile device. With a longer wheelbase and new multilink independent rear suspension, both the Suburban and Tahoe now gain a bit of valuable legroom in the second and third rows, as well as cargo room for the long hauls you may have planned for the spring and summer months. Taking a closer look at the Tahoe, it now gains 40 percent more legroom and 66 percent more cargo room behind the third row.

We recognize here at Chuck Hutton Chevy of Memphis that right now the Ford Expedition is the class leader in this third-row space category, and it's one of the reasons we have made such great strides to catch up! In both the Suburban and Tahoe there are now completely adjustable second-row seats, a feature that helps greatly on long trips and when dealing with getting perfectly comfortable and creating more (or less) room when needed.

In another feature from the knowledgeable and savvy Cars.com folks, they had a massive appreciation for the current year model for the indented headlights and split-level grill that are similar to what is seen on the Silverado 1500 pickup. We agree wholeheartedly with this editorial team when they claim that the pair looks just as massive as ever, with the Tahoe's longer wheelbase and extra length making it look almost as big as the Suburban. Writer Aaron Bragman even went as far as to say that “Their styling might be the best thing in the Chevy showroom, with interiors that demonstrate the best in packaging innovation”.

He also concluded that the interior of both is superior to that of the crosstown rival found in the Ford Expedition, especially on the RST trim and above. The switch to independent rear suspension now allows for a lower load floor and mounting point for the third-row seats and the packaging overall for both is more appealing and comfortable than ever before. Changes to both of these vehicles were due to customer feedback about a few necessary tweaks, and since we hastily listened and re-evaluated our stance, we are confident that this pair is scorchingly better than ever before!

Speedsociety.com Declares Regarding Chevy Suburban History: “A Star Was Born”

The Chevy Suburban is one of the longest-standing nameplates within our brand's offerings, something to take great pride in as we are situated within an era where so many models seem to be coming and going. Making its way solidly through gas crunches and a few various economical spirals, the full-size SUV has become somewhat of a staple for us here at Chuck Hutton. The awesome folks on staff at the Speedsociety.com Blog produced a feature last week that celebrated the fact that the Suburban is a car with a massive and original touch of class.

In the beginning, the Suburban was not intended for any sort of civilian consumer at all. It was designed for military supplies and personnel, with a large-bodied vibe, and sturdy enough shell to brave the worst of the world's aggressive elements. When the decision was made to switch over to a format that average consumers could use, this is when the blog author lamented that “A Star was Born.” The video presented here provided an in-depth guided tour of the Suburban's history, and the illustrious way in which the truck found its comfortable niche. Nestled alongside the Camaro, Corvette, and Silverado, the Suburban is not a model slated to disappear anytime soon, as it is more than ideal for tasks ranging from a family hauler to a personal limo.

During the early 1930s, parts of the Midwest were covered in dust, and Chevy was quietly and astutely putting station wagon bodies on their full-size truck frames for outfits like the Army and National Guard. As the lines were bustling with their production, a worker noticed how instrumental they could be for the general public, and during 1937 both GMC and Chevy had the same car with the same name. During WWII, they were used as military transport vehicles, and many soldiers arriving home wanted to lug their new families around in the vehicles they had become used to on the front lines.

The third-generation Suburban offered up during 1947 was the ultimate inspiration for the 2011 HHR, with sweeping lines and curved fenders. During the 1960s, Jeep was siphoning some business from GM due to the increase of off-road capability. Instead of responding by making the vehicle smaller, it increased in length by a foot in 1967, sticking to the blazing guns of full-sized prowess and power. By 1972, over 27,000 models were produced, and this seventh-generation model would last for almost twenty years, a truly defining model for future development. It was tall, aggressive, and sported the 454 for primo power source.

By 1984, Chevy and GMC were cranking out nearly 65,000 Suburbans per year, and the world could not get enough of this outdoorsy and oversized fence-crushing and dirt-defying machine. One of the reasons why military personnel were such fans of the Suburban was the way in which it blended in: On the flipside of the coin, if you see four or five black Suburbans in a caravan, you “know something is goin' down” as the show host put it, and it is a nice display of appropriate flex. Front skidplate, off-roading tires, and a very unique grille were first offered by means of the Z71 package in 2001: this is when things began to get very serious, while those who already knew it was a vehicle unrivaled in a class it entirely created continued to be fans.

We invite you down before the beauty and fresh perspective of spring hits to come check out the 2019 models, and see how much heavy-handed haul ability and practicality you'll discover. A fully-boxed frame serves as the foundation for upgraded body mounts, aluminum front control arms, and a relocated rear axle sporting a now-wider rear track. The V-8 is backed up to a six-speed automatic transmission, and now standard on 4WD Suburbans is Autotrac 4WD with a single-speed transfer case.