If massive is best, then the redesigned 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe betters what it’s been. The complete-size SUV expands in size, cargo room, and third-row passenger room to seat as much as eight passengers in consolation, abetted by a softer suspension setup. 

Constructed on the Silverado pickup truck platform and mechanically much like the bigger 2021 Chevy Suburban, the Tahoe will be much less environment friendly than the outgoing mannequin regardless of nifty fuel-saving methods. Some options reminiscent of adaptive cruise management are usually not obtainable on LS, LT, RST, and Z71 trims, and are solely an choice even on the priciest Premier and Excessive Nation trims. Nitpick withstanding, it earns a TCC Score of 6.8 out of 10 (Read more about how we rate cars.)

Taking the broad, daring design cues from the Silverado pickup truck, the Tahoe would possibly intimidate rear-view mirrors and deer alike. A large vertical grille and boxy bod on massive wheels belie the extra refined touches inside. 

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A well-recognized duo of V-8 engines energy the 2021 Tahoe, however at the moment are paired with an ordinary 10-speed computerized transmission. 4-wheel drive is elective, as is a forthcoming 277-horsepower 3.0-liter inline-6 turbodiesel that ought to decide up freeway gas economic system the place the larger Tahoe has fallen off. The large 5.3-liter and 6.2-liter V-8s journey on a brand new unbiased rear suspension with obtainable adaptive dampers and a four-corner air suspension.

Rising longer, the 2021 Tahoe will get 30% extra cargo area, roomier third-row seats with a greater seating place and extra leg room, and heated bucket seats up entrance with power-adjustable lumbar help. All of that makes for comfier highway tripping and fewer complaining. 

Crash-test outcomes aren’t in however Chevrolet geared up the 2021 Tahoe with commonplace computerized emergency braking. Different security options are restricted to the best trims, however we kvetch about that later. 

Apart from that bungled security bundling, the 2021 Tahoe comes effectively geared up with a big 10.2-inch touchscreen, smartphone compatibility with wi-fi charging, energy liftgate, and different options. The bottom LS and mid-grade RST trim are delayed till after the launch of the extra well-liked trims. Out there choices run the gamut from the anticipated, like rear-seat leisure heart and a sunroof, to the sudden, reminiscent of a power-sliding heart console that strikes 10 inches. 

Even with fuel-saving expertise reminiscent of cylinder deactivation and computerized start-stop, the 2021 Tahoe isn’t rather more environment friendly than final 12 months and in some circumstances it’s worse.

However that’s the consequence of bigness: physics. The large Tahoe cocoons passengers from the highway in an immersive cabin that resurrects the adage about getting there as a part of the enjoyable.