The first images of the 2021 Chevrolet
Suburban in Z71 guise have hit the web, some six months after the lesser trim
levels of the full-size SUV were unveiled in December. At the time, Chevrolet
premiered the latest-generation Suburban alongside the latest Tahoe and also
unveiled the latter in Z71 form; curiously, it didn’t do the same with the
Suburban. Nevertheless, these images shared on the New Tahoe Yukon forum show
the jacked-up Suburban Z71 in all its aggressive glory. The images come from
the vehicle’s online configurator.
Much like the Chevy Tahoe Z71, the new
Suburban Z71 comes as standard with the automaker’s 5.3-liter L84 V8 engine
rated at 355 hp and 520 Nm of torque. However, customers can opt
for a more powerful 6.2-liter V8 churning out 420 hp and 624 Nm of
torque. Both engines are coupled to a 10-speed automatic transmission and a
two-speed transfer case as standard.
2021 Suburban Z71 models also come with
Hill Descent Control which is not available on the lesser LT model. Visually,
the Z71 stands out on a number of fronts from lesser variants, most notably
with the presence of a custom blacked-out grille, front and rear tow hooks
painted red, and new wheels equipped with BF Goodrich all-terrain tires.
The Chevrolet Suburban Z71 is available
from US$ 63,195, but when equipped with the 6.2-liter V8 and Z71 Signature Package
it jumps up closer to US$ 70,000. By comparison, the entry-level Suburban starts
at US$ 52,995, including a US$ 1,295 destination charge.
