Shortly after the major announcement that the Suburban RST is going to acquire a massive change within the engine department, we now have received spy shots of the future Suburban, and a glimpse of changes in the suspension situation. Putting the 6.2-liter V8 to the test will provide many with pleasure, as the quick need to engage appropriately up a steep grade, or get somewhere lightening fast may arise. We are fully aware that there is some pretty serious competition in the form of the Ford Expedition, and this is quite possibly the element that led to the upgrade to independent rear suspension.
Way back in 1963, the legendary Corvette Stingray became the very first modern American car to sport an independent rear suspension, which not even the mega-pricey Ferrari had at that time. It provided better ride and handling, and is made up of two independently-acting springs that are solidly attached to the rear wheels. Unlike a rigid axle system, IRS does not include a solid rear axle rooting the two rear wheels together. Instead, each wheel is sprung and mounted completely stand-alone, allowing them to move up and down in response to surface irregularities. When one of the rear wheels hits a pothole or bump, the full effect of its motion is not transferred along the axle to the corresponding wheel, greatly improving the finished product of a smooth ride.
The engine options are expected to closely mirror the new 2019 Silverado, which could absolutely mean a 2.7-liter turbocharged inline 4-cylinder taking up space in a Suburban. This is a car that will excite many with being based on the GM T1 platform, delivering all-new underpinnings and engineering. It's expected to be around 300 pounds lighter than the 4th-generation model, and will be composed of all-new interior and exterior design elements. The 2020 Suburban is also supposed to include the GM Super Cruise autonomous driving technology, an autopilot version of sorts designed for hands-free highway driving.
The foundation of Super Cruise is to use an extensive group of LIDAR maps that cover most major highways of the United States. When paired up with cameras and your car's radar, there is a situational awareness in existence that currently champions any other system on the market. It actually allows you to take your hands off the wheel, and a light bar turns green telling you it is fit to do so. A small camera mounted on the steering column even monitors our eyes to make sure you are closely paying attention, and Super Cruise never slipped out of lane markings during hundreds of miles of testing. The 2020 Chevy Suburban will continue to be assembled by GM in Arlington, Texas, and we will keep you posted about any new information that comes our way: two years will go by quick, just like every milemarker will when at the helm of this safe and high-ranking Chevy make!