The Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban may be huge and bulky SUVs but that hasn’t stopped the automaker from adding some sporty touches to
them with the new RST package.
The package, standing for Rally Sport Truck,
provides Tahoe and Suburban customers with a selection of eye-catching new
features and is aimed at those “who want a street performance look without
sacrificing capability or refinement”, according to Chevrolet Truck marketing
director Sandor Piszar.
Both Tahoe and Suburban RST models include a
performance exhaust system from Borla which not only promises to sound good,
but offers 28 per cent better exhaust flow, resulting in a 7-10 hp gain at the
rear wheels. The SUVs can also be optioned with Brembo six-piston front
calipers that bite down on huge 410 x 32 mm discs.
Visually, the changes are quite
comprehensive. The RST packages add a body-color grille surround, gloss black
grille, black roof rails, custom badging and 22-inch wheels with Bridgestone
tyres.
Customers of the Tahoe RST will also be able to opt
for the potent Performance Package. This pack consists of GM’s 6.2-liter V8
engine delivering 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque and is coupled exclusively
with the company’s optional 10-speed automatic transmission, potentially
allowing the Tahoe RST to hit 96 km/h in 5.7 seconds.
