Pricing details for the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban have been announced for the U.S. market, kicking off from $52,995 including a $1,295 destination charge, exactly the same with the 2020 model.
For that money, shoppers will get an entry-level Suburban with two-wheel drive and can option four-wheel drive for an extra $3,000. One step up in the range takes customers to the Suburban LT that starts at $57,795. Prices jump to $61,095 for the Suburban RST and $63,195 for the Suburban Z71.
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Those looking to splurge a little extra can opt for the likes of the Suburban Premier and the High Country models priced at $66,595 and $73,595 respectively. When equipped with four-wheel drive, the High Country’s starting price jumps to $76,595.
Compared to the 2020 Suburban, the new generation retains almost the same pricing across all trims, despite riding on an updated platform that allows better handling, a roomier interior and way better tech features.
All models in the 2021 Suburban range come equipped with the marque’s naturally-aspirated 5.3-liter V8 with 355 hp and 383 lb-ft (519 Nm), except the High Country. Powering the range-topping variant is a 6.2-liter V8 with 420 hp and 460 lb-ft (624 Nm) of torque.
This fall, a turbodiesel 3.0-liter six-cylinder Duramax engine will be added to the 2021 Suburban family with 277 hp and 460 lb-ft (624 Nm) of torque but pricing details for diesel-equipped models haven’t been released. All three engines are coupled with GM’s 10-speed automatic transmission.
Underpinning the 2021 Suburban is GM’s new T1 vehicle platform that comes complete with independent multilink rear suspension. The latest Suburban is also 4.1-inches (104 mm) longer than its predecessor and passengers in the third-row have a massive 10 additional inches (254 mm) of legroom.