Chevrolet managed to one-up themselves by taking an all-new 2020
Suburban prototype out for a drive. Camera lenses were of course present. Rumor has it that it was the latest Ford Expedition
that prompted Chevrolet to add an independent rear suspension (IRS) to their
all-new Suburban. The Expedition has been really well-received, not only
because of its IRS, but also because of its aluminum-body construction and
turbocharged engine.
As for the rest of the body, while it remains
well-hidden, we can still make out multiple design elements such as the angular
C-pillar or the slightly curvy front fascia design – at least not as boxy as
the 2019 Silverado. The taillights are also partly visible, but there’s no way
to tell if they’re in any way new, or simply the ones from the current model.
While we can’t see much of anything with regards to
the interior, the 2020 Suburban should look to at least match, if not one-up
the 2018 Ford Expedition, which is packed full of modern safety, convenience
and off-road management systems.
The 2018 Expedition weighs around 136 kg less than its predecessor, thanks to its high-strength aluminum body design.
Add the 3.5-liter EcoBoost unit and you’ve got yourself a considerably more
efficient SUV than before. We can expect a similar recipe from Chevrolet,
especially if they opt to fit the new Suburban with the Silverado’s 2.7-liter
four-cylinder engine.
On the Silverado, this power unit produces 310 HP
and 471 Nm of torque, taking the full-size pickup from zero to 60
in less than 7 seconds. Not anytime soon. The all-new Chevrolet Suburban should
be unveiled sometime next year as a 2020 model. Its direct segment rivals
include the previously-mentioned Ford Expedition, but also the GMC Yukon XL.
Cr : Carscoops
