GM Authority Provides 2021 Chevy Suburban Dimensional Details

Alongside its close cousin the Tahoe, the 2021 Chevy Suburban was revealed to the public early last month. The next-generation Suburban included increases to the exterior dimensions as well as big gains to interior dimensions as well. All of us here on sales and service staff at O'Rielly Chevy of Tucson agree that for the most part, this is what is asked daily of a 3-row SUV: space for people and their cargo. The knowledgeable folks on staff at GM Authority had a great blog feature this past week honing in on the exact dimensions and positive changes made for the new model.

Taking a close look at the exterior, the new Suburban adds inches in almost every single way possible. The wheelbase sees a massive 4.1-inch increase, now up to 134.1 inches. This is mostly due to the presence of the new T1 platform, which replaces the k2 platform on the outgoing model. Overall length saw a gain of 1.3 inches, width by 0.6 inches, and the overall height was increased by 1.3 inches. Only two exterior dimensions saw shrinkage: the front and rear track by 0.2 inches and 0.4 inches.

Second and third-row legroom both saw increases of 2.3 inches and 2.2 inches while first-row shoulder room is up by 1.45 inches, and third-row shoulder room up by 1.15 inches. The first and third-row hip room sees a positive gain as well, at an additional 0.2 and 0.7 inches each. Passengers and drivers alike that have been choosing the Suburban for years know that once you start traveling long distance, every single gain is noticed during miles of really wanting to sprawl out and be comfortable. The second-row hip room is down by just a very small amount, losing just 0.05 inches. This article truthfully claims that cargo room is king in this segment, and the 2021 Suburban does show increases behind every row.

The feature here also offers up some great interior and exterior photos of the incoming Suburban, as well as detailed tables of all the size changes. Behind the grille of the Chevy sit active shutters that can be adjusted to improve aerodynamics, ultimately boosting fuel economy. Taking a step forward from past layouts, the cabin is now styled more like an upscale SUV than the Silverado truck.

The center dash now houses a 10-inch screen that boasts features such as WiFi, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay. On the 2021 model, the push-button controls for the transmission are now directly to the left of the screen. Beyond room, the seats actually will see more adjustability, as the second-row can now slide forward and be adjusted for comfort as well as cargo storage.

Motor Trend Provides 2021 Suburban First Look: Improved Suspension, More Space

The very massive 3-row SUV that has been an active nameplate for 85 years and counting is going to see major improvements for the 2021 model year, and Motor Trend took a close-up look this week at just how awesome and commanding it will be! It will go on sale next spring right here at O'Rielly Chevy of Tucson and will be riding on the same new architecture as the Silverado 1500 and Silverado HD pickups, as well as the 2021 Chevy Tahoe.

Vice president of global product programs Tim Herrick claimed that this is the biggest product program ever completed and that it was unprecedented in size, scope, and amount of capital leveraged regarding it. At any one time 10,000 people working on the architecture, intending to make sure each trim level really differentiated from the others, and that true quality rang through. The 134.1 – inch wheelbase is 4.1 inches longer than on the outgoing model, and the overall length is up 1.3 inches to a current 225.7 inches. This is also the first time that the Suburban gets a multilink independent rear suspension, and when paired with the longer wheelbase, creating a true packaging masterpiece.

Cargo room grows by 1.8 cubic feet behind the third row, and at the push of a button, the second and third-row seats flatten. This boosts the maximum cargo room to 144.7 feet, an expansion of 23 feet more than the outgoing model. The Magnetic Ride Control feature is still present, and the damping system is now standard on Premier and High Country, as well as an option on Z71. Air Ride offers the means of leveling a huge load at all four corners and can make adjustments to the vehicle height by 4.0 inches.

Engine options are both V8s: the 355 hp, 383 lb-ft 5.3-liter, and the 420 hp, 460 lb-ft 6.2-liter, and the active fuel management system is now replaced by the more efficient Dynamic Fuel Management. With the larger size and weight of the new Suburban, having this on deck helps with keeping fuel economy in check, with the most fuel-efficient option being the new Duramax 3.0-liter I-6 turbodiesel available on all models but the Z71. It generates 277 hp, and 460 lb-ft of torque.

This is the only full-size SUV in the nation with a diesel option, and these SUVs will be built in Arlington Texas, where there is a brand-new paint shop and body shop to accommodate the construction. One of the coolest features in existence for long-haul travelers is seen from the back seat: there are available 12.6-inch screens on the backs of the two front seats that allow for shared content, or each passenger choosing their own entertainment.

Chevy Suburban's 85-Year Nameplate Celebrated With Automobile Gallery Feature

The very first Suburban ever rolled off the assembly line in 1935, during the year that the Hoover Dam was built and the first color movies ever were shown on the big screen. Most utility vehicles at the time were known as “Sedan deliveries”, and incorporated a wagon body on a car platform. The Suburban held on to the wagon body idea but employed a heavier-duty commercial truck chassis that added a sense of rugged capability.

After World War II was when the Suburban began to take off with non-commercial buyers, and more passenger-friendly versions became common. It was another few decades  before the Suburban gradually changed into the shape you see here at O'Rielly Chevy of Tucson today. The cargo-focused versions of the Suburban gradually died off, and the popularity of the vehicle skyrocketed during the late 1980s. The minivan was losing popularity, and those moving to suburbia in droves were loving the Suburban's practicality, as well as cool appearance.

This gallery from Automobile blog begins with an image of the 1992 model, and you can immediately tell what a difference there is between one from this era on up to 2006: the Suburban is a vehicle that became much sturdier and stronger during the mid 2000's. The 2007 Chevy Suburban LTZ was when the front end finally became so distinct you couldn't miss it, almost akin to a Mako shark making its way through the water! There's one shot in the gallery of a 2018 Suburban that really clarifies what a perfect fit it is for a fire rescue vehicle: it appears as if it could make its way through just about anything. The model from 1935 in this gallery is a show-stealer: one of the only similarities it bears to anything current is the extra row of seating, but it still possesses the trademark Chevy charm.

The 1949 model has a very abrupt slope on all rooflines, and looks a bit like a milk jug on its side! If we had to pick a favorite from the past it would most likely be the 1965 Chevy Suburban C10: It is just so oversized, has such a wagoneer vibe, and oozes the true sense of off-road readiness that only a vehicle from the 1960s can. When equipped with the available front bench seat, the current Suburban can hold up to nine passengers and has plenty of room behind its third-row seat for luggage. The base engine is a 5.3-liter V8, cranking out 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque. 

Optional with the RST Package is a 6.2-liter V8 that offers up 420 hp, and 460 lb-ft of torque, mated to a 10-speed automatic. Don't forget to check out the various features in trim level when you pay us a visit: opting for the top-of-the-line Premier adds magnetic ride control, keyless entry and push-button start, front and rear park assist, power-folding outside mirrors, 20-inch polished aluminum wheels, HID headlights, fog lights, perforated leather seating, power-release second-row seats, heated steering wheel, and blind-spot monitoring with lane-change alert!