Yahoo Autos 2021 Chevy Tahoe revealed with long-needed independent rear suspension
The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe has been revealed next to the equally new Chevy Suburban. Continuing tradition, the Tahoe remains a smaller version of the Suburban, but it’s remarkably more utilitarian this year. In fact, the Tahoe has grown enough inside that you may not need to step up to the bigger model.
Chevy made the Tahoe 6.7 inches longer and gave it a 4.9-inch longer wheelbase. This translates to even bigger gains than the Suburban got in overall space. The Tahoe actually shares the Suburban’s third-row legroom figure of 34.9 inches, a massive improvement over the previous Tahoe's third row, which was nearly useless, even for children. Cargo capacity behind the third row goes up 10.2 cubic feet, as well.
The secret behind these substantial interior space gains is the long-needed switch to an independent rear suspension, which substantially lowers the rear floor for extra cargo space, a lower lift-in height and a third row placed higher off the floor for improved space and comfort. It's also beneficial for improving handling and ride quality. Whereas the Ford Expedition and other full-size SUV competitors long-ago made the switch to an IRS, the Tahoe/Suburban soldiered on with a truck-like solid rear axle, which put it at a decisive dynamic disadvantage. No more.
