Brandishing
the standard 5.3-liter V8, the Tahoe is now estimated to offer up 16 mpg in the
city, 20 mpg highway, and 18 mpg combined. These figures mostly improve on the
old Tahoe's, which with an earlier 5.3-liter V-8 topped out at 15/22/18 mpg
(city/highway/combined) with rear-wheel drive and 15/21/17 mpg in 4-wheel
drive. When putting to use the 6.2-Liter V-8, the 2021 Tahoe sees 15/20/17 mpg
(city/highway/combined) with rear-wheel drive and 14/19/16 mpg with 4WD.
The
gas engines carry over from the previous model year, but also see the benefit
of new fuel management technology. The 5.3-liter V-8 cranks out 355 horsepower
and 383 lb-ft of torque, while the 6.2-liter V-8 resides at 420 horsepower and
460 lb-ft. In the ever-important hauling category, the 5.3-liter V8 gives the
Tahoe's standard towing capacity an extra 1,400 pounds, and the final number
for towing capacity on the Tahoe is 8,400 pounds.
Both
models will provide many of the awesome towing technologies we've seen on the
Silverado, including rear camera guidelines for easy hitching, trailer tire
pressure and temperature monitors, an integrated trailering app with remote
trailer light test, and enhanced side blind zone alert for trailering. What
many people are waiting to see is if the upcoming 3.0-Liter Turbodiesel engine
will help us to beat sworn rival Ford Expedition's towing capacity of 9,300
pounds, as well as keeping it a step ahead of the GMC Yukon and Cadillac
Escalade stats.
When
you are visiting us for a test drive of these two new models, keep in mind that
there is a new Z71 trim level for the Suburban, and the top of the line High
Country trim level is added to the lineup. It’s a bit like taking the old
Suburban and creating a hybrid with the newest Silverado 1500 pickup truck, and
the RST is one to keep your eye on: the custom sport model with unique front
styling, a black ice grille finish, black and black chrome exterior detailing, and
large wheels for a different sense of style and flavor!
