The 2021 Suburban introduces an all-new generation, and is Chevrolet’s biggest SUV. It ranks in the top half of the large SUV class, and it offers plenty of seating space, a huge cargo area, and great performance and handling.

New for 2021

• New, first ever independent rear suspension
• Larger touch screen
• Available turbodiesel engine
• Forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking now standard
• Longer, improved seating and cargo space
• Outfitted with more technology
• Downsized Duramax diesel engine

TRIMS/PRICE

The 2021 Suburban is offered in six trim levels:

• LS – starting price $51,700
• LT – starting price $56,500
• RST – starting price $59,800
• Z71 – starting price $61,900
• Premier – starting price $65,300
• High Country – starting price $72,300

All trims except the Z71 add on an additional $3,000 for four-wheel-drive. The Z71 is paired exclusively with four-wheel drive.

EXTERIOR

Options:

• Max Trailering package – includes an air-leveling rear suspension, trailer brake controller, and powertrain revisions for quicker acceleration – adds $565
• Panoramic Sunroof

Most features on the higher trim levels are available as options on lower trim levels.

INTERIOR

The 2021 Suburban is notably larger, with more cargo and passenger space. It seats up to nine in this three-row large SUV, with an optional front-row bench seat on the LS trim. Second-row bucket seats in the Premier trim drops capacity to seven passengers. Its second and third rows have a couple more inches of legroom, and the cargo area expands by 23 cubic feet, having 145 total cubic feet. Its new independent rear suspension and design make the load floor flatter and lower. The Suburban also gets sliding second-row seats for the first time, and an optional power-folding functionality for the rear seats that can be controlled from multiple places inside the SUV.

PERFORMANCE

The Suburban comes standard with a 5.3-liter V8 engine with 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque. It is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. Four-wheel drive is available on all trim levels and standard on the Z71. The High Country trim gets a 6.2-liter V8 with 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. An optional turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder diesel engine with 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque is available on every Suburban trim except the Z71.

Towing:

• The 2021 Suburban has a maximum towing capacity of 7,300. If you opt for a model equipped with the Max Trailering package, it has a towing capacity up to 8,300 pounds

Fuel:

• 16/20 mpg in the city and on the highway with its 5.3-liter V8 engine and 15/20 mpg city/highway the 6.2-liter V8

TECHNOLOGY

The Suburban offers plenty of standard features with a large touch-screen infotainment system and a user-friendly control layout. Its simple menu structure responds quickly to inputs, but it is also accompanied by buttons and knobs to make it easy to adjust functions while driving.

A rear entertainment with 12.6-inch touch screens system is available on all trims

SAFETY

You can feel secure on the road with the Suburban’s standard advanced safety features, while offering plenty of available advanced safety features.

WARRANTY

The Suburban is covered by Chevrolet’s three-year/36,000-mile limited warranty and a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty.

CONCLUSION

The 2021 Chevrolet Suburban is capable in many areas, from loading up passengers to hauling or towing your gear. It’s comfortable with lots of room and packed with plenty of features to keep you safe and entertained. Overall, it impresses with its capabilities.