{"id":249,"date":"2022-04-05T17:40:21","date_gmt":"2022-04-05T17:40:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/blog\/?p=249"},"modified":"2024-10-23T10:01:35","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T10:01:35","slug":"review-2021-chevrolet-suburban","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/blog\/review-2021-chevrolet-suburban\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: 2021 Chevrolet Suburban"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><strong>At a Glance:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9892730250928050\"\r\ncrossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\nstyle=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\ndata-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9892730250928050\"\r\ndata-ad-slot=\"3124289227\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>MSRP: From $52,300<\/li><li>Towing capacity: 7,400 to 7,800 lbs<\/li><li>Horsepower: 277 to 420 hp<\/li><li>Cargo volume: 41.5 ft\u00b3, 144.7 ft\u00b3 with seat area<\/li><li>Seating capacity: 7, 8<\/li><li>MPG: Up to 21 city \/ 27 highway<\/li><li>Engine: 3.0 L 6-cylinder diesel , 5.3 L V8 , 6.2 L V8<\/li><\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Can you believe that it has been more than 80 years since Chevy introduced the <a href=\"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/deals?make=Chevrolet&amp;model=Suburban&amp;year=2021&amp;oem=GM&amp;showRecommendedPrice=true&amp;trim=LS+-+%2452%2C300+MSRP*\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Suburban<\/a> to American drivers? During its storied and multi-decade history, this full-size SUV has served police, private industry, and even busy families admirably, while basically creating the SUV class that continues to dominate US car sales today.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The culmination of years of design and mechanics innovation fed by real-world consumer feedback, the 12th edition <a href=\"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/deals?make=Chevrolet&amp;model=Suburban&amp;year=2021&amp;oem=GM&amp;showRecommendedPrice=true&amp;trim=LS+-+%2452%2C300+MSRP*\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Suburban<\/a> receives significant performance (and appearance) updates that guarantee the vehicle will continue to be a popular choice for space-hungry car buyers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Interior&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>While the <a href=\"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/deals?make=Chevrolet&amp;model=Suburban&amp;year=2021&amp;oem=GM&amp;showRecommendedPrice=true&amp;trim=LS+-+%2452%2C300+MSRP*\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Suburban<\/a> has always set a high standard for passenger and cargo room, the 2021 model adds 23 cubic feet of load-space with its lower floor and longer wheelbase. For shoppers who think Chevy\u2019s ample Tahoe is still too tiny, step right up to the <a href=\"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/deals?make=Chevrolet&amp;model=Suburban&amp;year=2021&amp;oem=GM&amp;showRecommendedPrice=true&amp;trim=LS+-+%2452%2C300+MSRP*\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Suburban<\/a> for a full body experience that will satisfy the hungriest space hog. Even the traditionally skimpy third row is now a full-sized area for passengers competing on the same level as commercial transport vans.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Speaking of large, the driver gauge-cluster is now larger and easier to read, as is the available heads up display. Other interior appointments are all quality installed and even luxe in certain trim\/package configurations.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>As might be expected in a vehicle big enough to transport a volleyball team and their coach, the <a href=\"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/deals?make=Chevrolet&amp;model=Suburban&amp;year=2021&amp;oem=GM&amp;showRecommendedPrice=true&amp;trim=LS+-+%2452%2C300+MSRP*\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Suburban<\/a> is prepared to entertain them all with multiple charging ports, a Wi-Fi hotspot and a standard 10.2-inch Android\/Apple-compatible touchscreen in the center stack. Optional, but practical in a vehicle this large, is a rear-seat entertainment system with two mounted 12-inch screens. Controls are intuitive and we appreciated that, beyond the initial set up, the infotainment system and other dash controls are easy to operate and adjust without creating a distraction for the driver.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021-Chevrolet-Suburban-013.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021-Chevrolet-Suburban-013.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021-Chevrolet-Suburban-013-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021-Chevrolet-Suburban-013-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021-Chevrolet-Suburban-013-660x440.jpg 660w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>2021 Chevrolet Suburban<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Exterior<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The distinctive and, we think, beautiful new grille implemented on other Chevy models makes its way to the <a href=\"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/deals?make=Chevrolet&amp;model=Suburban&amp;year=2021&amp;oem=GM&amp;showRecommendedPrice=true&amp;trim=LS+-+%2452%2C300+MSRP*\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Suburban<\/a> in 2021.\u00a0 It\u2019s a modern, unique, and clean face that suits the larger-bodied SUV well. In profile, the classic Suburban exterior silhouette is still boxy, but doesn\u2019t look as hulking or heavy as it once did thanks to tapered roof and floor rails. It\u2019s easily the best-looking <a href=\"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/deals?make=Chevrolet&amp;model=Suburban&amp;year=2021&amp;oem=GM&amp;showRecommendedPrice=true&amp;trim=LS+-+%2452%2C300+MSRP*\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Suburban<\/a> ever and, for our money, the best-looking full-size SUV of 2021.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021-Chevrolet-Suburban-Z71-055.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021-Chevrolet-Suburban-Z71-055.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021-Chevrolet-Suburban-Z71-055-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021-Chevrolet-Suburban-Z71-055-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021-Chevrolet-Suburban-Z71-055-660x440.jpg 660w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>2021 Chevrolet Suburban Z71<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Features<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The standard features on the 2021 LS base trim are good, but not exciting. In fact, you\u2019ll be easily tempted to go beyond the base since so many of&nbsp; the more interesting options are only available in the LT, RST, Premier, High Country, and Z71 configurations. If you\u2019re not careful, the price of your vehicle can swell by more than $20K. Build your budget to allow for at least some of the great features below.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>At the Premier trim level there is an available $4,500 premium package that features a multicolor heads-up display, panoramic sunroof, and 360-degree camera system for easier parking and maneuvering.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The trailer package, on the other hand, is a reasonable $465 and includes items that are nearly a must for anyone planning on hauling toys or tools. Included in that package:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Integrated trailer brake controller<\/li><li>Hitch guidance with hitch view<\/li><li>Advanced trailering system<\/li><li>Enhanced radiator cooling<\/li><\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Driving a vehicle as large as the <a href=\"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/deals?make=Chevrolet&amp;model=Suburban&amp;year=2021&amp;oem=GM&amp;showRecommendedPrice=true&amp;trim=LS+-+%2452%2C300+MSRP*\">Suburban<\/a> can be intimidating for people used to smaller, lighter SUVs or cars, but Chevy offers advanced driver assistance systems that go a long way towards reducing that anxiety. We list the standard and available features below, but we recommend going with any package\/trim that gets you both.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Standard assistance equipment<ul><li>Forward-collision warning<\/li><li>Forward pedestrian detection<\/li><li>Automatic emergency braking<\/li><li>Automatic high-beam headlights<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Available assistance equipment<ul><li>Enhanced automatic emergency braking (works at a wider variety of speeds)<\/li><li>Adaptive cruise control<\/li><li>Lane-departure warning<\/li><li>Lane-keeping assistance<\/li><li>Blind-spot warning<\/li><li>Rear cross-traffic warning<\/li><li>Reverse pedestrian detection<\/li><li>Lane-change warning<\/li><li>Surround-view camera<\/li><li>Front and rear parking-assist sensors<\/li><li>Safety Alert Seat (vibrates as warning)<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021-Chevrolet-Suburban-Z71-066.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021-Chevrolet-Suburban-Z71-066.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021-Chevrolet-Suburban-Z71-066-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021-Chevrolet-Suburban-Z71-066-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2021-Chevrolet-Suburban-Z71-066-660x440.jpg 660w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>2021 Chevrolet Suburban Z71<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Power &amp; Handling<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There are no complaints with the \u201cstandard\u201d 355-hp 5.3-liter V-8 found in most trims, but there are some interesting options for drivers who need more power and\/or torque. There is a 420-hp 6.2-liter V-8 (High Country edition only) and a diesel 3.0-liter six-cylinder great for trailering to choose from.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Handling is confident and the vehicle doesn\u2019t \u201cfloat\u201d as much as previous generations. This year\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/deals?make=Chevrolet&amp;model=Suburban&amp;year=2021&amp;oem=GM&amp;showRecommendedPrice=true&amp;trim=LS+-+%2452%2C300+MSRP*\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Suburban<\/a> adds an independent rear suspension with coil springs that gets credit for lowering the vehicle\u2019s floor to allow additional space and cargo volume, but perhaps it also improved the SUV\u2019s handling nature by lowering its center of gravity?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Similar to the 2021 Tahoe, the <a href=\"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/deals?make=Chevrolet&amp;model=Suburban&amp;year=2021&amp;oem=GM&amp;showRecommendedPrice=true&amp;trim=LS+-+%2452%2C300+MSRP*\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Suburban<\/a> also offers an adaptive ride suspension system that allows the vehicle to automatically or manually be lowered and raised for the purpose of providing improved ground clearance or aerodynamics. We highly recommend this feature to upgrade the ride of the heavier, wider, and longer Suburban.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Final Thought<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/deals?make=Chevrolet&amp;model=Suburban&amp;year=2021&amp;oem=GM&amp;showRecommendedPrice=true&amp;trim=LS+-+%2452%2C300+MSRP*\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2021 Suburban<\/a> competes with and beats mega-SUVs such as Ford Expedition Max and Toyota Sequoia. If you\u2019re in the market for a larger SUV or even a minivan, look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/deals?make=Chevrolet&amp;model=Suburban&amp;year=2021&amp;oem=GM&amp;showRecommendedPrice=true&amp;trim=LS+-+%2452%2C300+MSRP*\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Suburban<\/a> first to see not only how it compares, but how evolved this vehicle has become since you last drove or rode in one.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Want to learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/deals?make=Chevrolet&amp;model=Suburban&amp;year=2021&amp;oem=GM&amp;showRecommendedPrice=true&amp;trim=LS+-+%2452%2C300+MSRP*\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2021 Chevrolet Suburban<\/a>? <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/deals?make=Chevrolet&amp;model=Suburban&amp;year=2021&amp;oem=GM&amp;showRecommendedPrice=true&amp;trim=LS+-+%2452%2C300+MSRP*\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact local dealers to schedule a test drive<\/a><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/getcardealstoday.com\/deals?make=Chevrolet&amp;model=Silverado+1500&amp;year=2021&amp;oem=GM&amp;showRecommendedPrice=true&amp;trim=Work+Truck+-+%2429%2C300+MSRP*\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At a Glance: MSRP: From $52,300 Towing capacity: 7,400 to 7,800 lbs Horsepower: 277 to 420 hp Cargo volume: 41.5 ft\u00b3, 144.7 ft\u00b3 with seat area Seating capacity: 7, 8 MPG: Up to 21 city \/ 27 highway Engine: 3.0 L 6-cylinder diesel , 5.3 L V8 , 6.2 L V8 Can you believe that 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