The full-size SUV in this build configuration was not present during the December 2019 reveal at Little Ceaser's Arena in Detroit, Michigan, and a close look reveals Lone Star State license plates. Texas is where the Suburban is built, and every single day on the line the hard-working men and women who pride themselves in creating this amazing vehicle are now using the T1 platform. It saw its first appearance under the 2019 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 trucks with the differences of a longer wheelbase and independent rear suspension. This improvement in the architecture and design helps with cargo capacity as well as the dynamics you experience during every daily drive.
The interior of both the 2021 Suburban and Tahoe now enjoy new levels of premium with a 10-inch center screen, large tablet-style rear-seat entertainment screens, and the removal of the column shifter. The Z71 package features a rugged high-clearance front fascia that provides a much-improved approach angle, along with a pair of horizontally oriented tow hooks, and a large skid plate that has been granted the duty of protecting the “vital organs” of the truck from intense impact. The entirely-polished off-road rig rolls on 20-inch wheels and Goodyear Wrangler Trailrunner AT all-terrain tires, and hill-descent control is also standard.
The all-new class-exclusive four-corner air suspension provides for drivers the advantage of three different driving modes all geared specifically for off-road performance. For tame graded surfaces, the suspension can be left in “normal” height. When you begin to encounter ruts, the “Off-Road 1” selection gives the Suburban a one-inch lift. When you are feeling your wanderlust bordering upon the very high end of the adventuresome spectrum and are ready to hit the most demanding of trails, the “Off-Road 2” selection provides maximum ground clearance and incorporates active dampers to automatically make adjustments as bumps and ruts ahead of you change.
