Reinventing The SUV | 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban 

Chevy: full four corner air suspension Mechanics: WE EAT LIKE KINGS TONIGHT

I about lost it when you nonchalantly pulled off the entire housing for the rear center belt.

This will definitely be my next family hauler in a year or two when I can get a gently used LT in the $40k range. I need people to buy these $70k Tahoes and take a hit in depreciation for me 😁

13.9 MPG, all so Debra can wait in line at the local Starbucks with a slightly more elevated seating position.

I'll keep my 2000 Suburban with 111,000 miles on it for now. I paid $30k cash for it. Shows you how much they have gone up in 20 years!

Alex truly shines well in this Tahoe review vs. other channels. His thoughts are mine. Chevy only needs to go all LED lighting and stop faking on the incandesent turn signals. Otherwise the ride quality and seating ergonomics are spectacular. Such a joy learning from Alex's insightful auto intellect.

I love that feature too Alex, every SUV should have a rear liftgate window that opens. Preferably a slide down one like on the Sequoia. It's a shame manufacturers including the ones that use it just not in every SUV that would definitely put the U in utility. Also finally the Tahoe and Suburban have a independent suspension. Better ride and rear cargo and passenger room. The old design was horrendous for families that needed it. Great review Alex 👍🏼

I got a chance to mess around with the new Tahoe yesterday, and I loved it! And this is coming from someone who generally isn’t a fan of GM vehicles.

Alex, I’ve been watching this channel for years and you’ve always done great car reviews. The reviews keep getting better and better. I also wanted to point out that somehow you look younger than you did years ago. Great job staying fit and healthy and giving us great content. The people who watch these videos care a great deal more about vehicles than watchers of other channels do.

76k is way to much for this SUV. I will keep and continue to enjoy my fully loaded Telluride.

“The roads out here in southern California are pretty terrible” * stares in Louisiana *

Glad they kept the V8. It’s the benchmark. Looking forward to your Escalade review.

Been eagerly awaiting your first review. I’m actually interested in the Yukon Denali and Escalade versions, but this is close enough for now.

11:51 That face as he looks down at the housing for the rear middle belt. hahaha.

76,000 dollars??? Who would spend that on this? Ridiculous prices for vehicles. This thing will be worth 20,000 in a year on used market.

I love the trailering technology. I have it on my Silverado. Backing up and getting the ball right under the coupler is so easy now. I can also do a light check to make sure brake lights and turn signals are working. And I can display the trailer tire pressure and temperature on my infotainment screen.

A stunning beautiful vehicle. The Tahoe and the Yukon has to be at the top of the list of new designs for the very popular Tahoe. I love it and HOPEFULLY one day I can afford one ‼❤🇺🇸

11:48 i love how the trim piece holding the seatbelt to the ceiling came off. LOL

$76k for a Tahoe, WTF

If it wasn’t for Ford releasing their more refined Expedition, GM wouldn’t have given us this good of a Tahoe/Suburban. As a GM fan thank you Ford for lighting a fire under GM’s a**. It’s a win for us customer’s

I really like the way the Z71 package looks

Oh my goodness. $70k and you don't get an Audi quality interior? That looks like the same Chevy crap from days gone by. Oh, plus a widescreen.

As the sticker of these near $80k - I think I would look at a slightly used BMW X7 with 5000 miles on the clock for much less money. X7 is slightly smaller inside but the interior is worlds apart. GM still has what looks like a rental car interior. The wood grain is still plastic - even in the $85k High Country edition.

GM has to be out of their damn mind if they think I'm going to spend my hard-earned money for that. It won't be worth half that amount in 2 years.

The grill makes no sense at all. Just trying to take up space.

You’re the best, Alex. Thanks for another outstanding, thorough review.

I believe Jeep will have a competitor with the Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban and Ford Expedition/Expedition Max models with the upcoming Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer, I'm curious to see how it will compete against them.

I just can’t get past that scary front end👹☠️🙀👎🏿👻👹

The Tahoe was a mommy car. Now the Z71 looks like a beast with that grill and aggressive wheels. I’m drooling over it. I thought my X5 looked aggressive. Now it feels puny.

Combination tail lights on a $55000 SUV? What is wrong with these people? I honestly thought GM would move away from cheap stuff in this generation. My mistake

Thanks for this one, Alex. The other reviews have been a LOT more about the bling of this new generation. Even for a short intro, this one had lots of beef. I was expecting a little more comment on the payload; the 1,000# or so you mentioned seems quite low. ESPECIALLY because of the unique capabilities of this new generation, I'm really looking forward to your future in-depth review. Again, thank you!

11:51 was that the ceiling assembly for the seat belt?

$76K? I remember Suburban selling for $20K+. I am either getting really old, or people have gone insane paying those prices. Maybe both.

$76,000 for a Chevy Tahoe? Do you get an auto loan or a mortgage?

How do you manage to give so much information so crisply and densely packed

Ha! As soon as Alex said this vehicle is $76K, I quit watching. Nice review, up to what I saw, Alex, but the price tag makes me shiver.

They can keep them at those prices.

The Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, the GMC Yukon and Yukon XL, and the Cadillac Escalade account for 50% of all large SUV sales in the US. GM makes 340,000 of them every year and exports about 80,000 to 31 countries. They’re made in GM’s plant in Arlington, Texas, which is said to be the most profitable assembly plant in the world. We estimate they generate $20 billion in revenue for GM and about $4 billion in profits. Autoline Daily

The storage area next to the infotainment system fits sunglasses. I think that is what it is for, since the top area is full of new knobs and switches it didn't have room to fit a sunglasses holder. the compartment actually goes in and up a little so my large framed sunglasses fits perfectly, felt lined as well for protection.

Love Alex’s reviews!

Hello from Michigan! Glad that you came to visit!

The fake wood looks pretty realistic on camera. Have to see it in real life but on camera it looks pretty nice. As an option on that sliding center console it can be a low end refrigerator to keep things cold. A young new female engineer at GM came up with that idea so now it is an option on this SUV. She also designed the sliding feature I believe.

Looks like a nice drive through Palos Verdes! It's nice to see the new Tahoe driving though my old neighborhood!

Boz Scaggs? Are you going to give us the Lowdown on this Ta - ho?

Alex, Lets hope GM builds 3 tons of QDR into this Tahoe.

$76,000? Wow, What happen to the $50k Tahoe. Not worth it. IMHO. Push button shifter, Hell no!

Oh GM... why do you continue to source your plastics from Fisher-Price? I already see scratches on this press vehicle and the interior fit and panel gaps would not pass Soviet Union QA in 1971 let alone North America 2021. I really want to like this vehicle, but if you can SEE obvious flaws, imagine the flaws you cannot see.

Agreed that Premier has the better front end.

Another great review Alex.

Chevy has lost their minds with prices. This thing is way overpriced IMHO.

I WISHHHHH they would bring back the 2 door Tahoe. I miss those.

76K which is probably 20K too much...

In future reviews, can you include a lift-over height for the cargo area? Some manufactures don't provide it, and it would be helpful to know.

Alex could you please add two elements to your graphics? 1) Estimated range based on EPA combined MPG and fuel tank capacity (some cars are surprisingly short-legged, like the new Mustang). 2) A flashing warning and a loud buzzing sound before showing prices of non-premium blue collar salt of the earth working man American SUVs.

It has Active fuel management on all the cylinders so that all the valves fail at 100,000 miles instead of just two sets, and bright red tow hooks so that you can find them in the dark when it needs to be towed to the dealer. When the quote to repair the air suspension is outrageous, people will still spend a fortune to have it converted to a conventional suspension which is how GM should have designed it in the first place. I'm also certain that it comes with a litany of standard defects like high oil consumption, transmission shudder, and Stabilitrak problems. Buy it, and drive it right to the junkyard so that the materials can be used by a manufacturer that knows how to design a vehicle.

Most trim levels come with the 5.3L engine yet all real life towing test that I have seen are performed using the higher end trims with the 6.2L engine which cost a lot more money. When you do your longer term testing, It would be great if you could actually test the Z71 with its 5.3L engine and available HD tow packages while towing a trailer at close to its max. Tailer tow rating going uphill and downhill. That would be more meaningful as most people would be reluctant to shell out the $$$ for the Premier or the High Country trim lines.

I stoped watching at 76,000.00 dollars.

Just got a High Country, love it! Agreed the Z71 grill and wheels was a turn off for me. Really didn't want the 6.2 engine, but only way High Country comes. Still don't get how the engine shutting off for 1.8 seconds at a stoplight saves any fuel. Always seems like it shuts off right before time to take off again.

"The shoulder belt (and its ceiling frame) for the center seat position comes out of the ceiling... [*WTF-stare]"

Electrical center console? Sounds ridiculous at first but with all the weight of the stuff that can fit in, it's probably more than what the driver can manually handle when the car is on a slope.

Given the fact that Palisade / Telluride (P/T) have become such a hot selling commodity I was hoping they would be mentioned in this video. If you look at the Combined Legroom, P/T duo comes 5th after Sequoia at 117.9 inches. Even if you look at their 2nd row headroom at 40.1 inches, they offer more than Tahoe and Suburban. For an average shopper these Korean haulers provide more bang for the buck compared to these American giants.

I'm in the market for one of these but I'm really disappointed with the styling. I honestly preferred the styling of the outgoing model. This thing is homely as all get out. I need to see what the Yukon is going to look like, or hope Ford does a mid-cycle refresh of the Expedition soon, because the Tahoma is off my list for the time being.

The new Tahoe will likely destroy Suburban sales as it is now almost the size and capacity of the old Suburban. I’m guessing most Uber drivers who drive Suburbans now will opt in for the cheaper Tahoe now.

Loving the pilot luggage ✈️ !

LOL. The road here in upper California are really terrible. Come for a drive in Quebec and you will reconcile with your tarmac!

Its really sad that the good old American column shifter is replaced by touch buttons. I wonder if it will ever comeback...

Chevy's quality is sub-par. Another US-built overpriced, unreliable, and engineered to fail vehicle. Enough is enough!

Has GM improved the door opening (first and second row) so you can get a men's size 11 foot in the door and footwell without strange contortions?

Nice, big, comfy and.....expensive! Are we heading for 10 year financing?

Let’s hope gm also builds some reliability into these as well.

That iPad infotainment screen is utterly hideous. Ford got it right with their 12 inch center stack screen.

Actually the Tahoe has 7-9 passengers configurations.

Back on top? 🤣 A you tube poster bought one (2020) and had to exchange it twice in the first week due to typical General Mess lack of quality control, aka, engine issues. Not even in the same area code of quality as Toyota. 🤫

Good lord that’s expensive

Gorgeous vehicle.

Every time I see these not towing something, I’m lost to the idea of what these are for. These are nice tow vehicles, but if you’re not towing, woulnd’t a TransitConnect van be the better people mover/stuff hauler for 1/2 the price?

The Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, the GMC Yukon and Yukon XL, and the Cadillac Escalade account for 50% of all large SUV sales in the US. GM makes 340,000 of them every year and exports about 80,000 to 31 countries. They’re made in GM’s plant in Arlington, Texas, which is said to be the most profitable assembly plant in the world. We estimate they generate $20 billion in revenue for GM and about $4 billion in profits. Autoline Daily.

$76,000 for a Tahoe? This is a joke, right? The headlight and 4WD knobs looked like they were going to fall off when Alex manipulated them. Go home, GM...you're drunk.

The Z71 is my favorite, it looks like a truck. The higher trims are ok if your driving to the country club, but i much prefer the truck look!

How long until that power sliding console breaks.

What happened to the rear seat tablets?

You really are the best Alex, but idk man when the expedition gets a refresh it might be just as good if not better. For now I’m sticking with the Ford Expedition. The front dash in the Chevy isn’t that attractive IMO.

The Z71 has a light/dark grey interior thats much nicer. The suspension in the rear was redesigned for independent suspension and coil springs, so even without the airbags, there is still no leafs Edit: The suburban will have an even smoother ride due to the longer wheelbase

Bargain basement front seats in a $76,000 vehicle? I think I'll pass.

I guess we can only cook bacon in a minivan. I think it's a pity. This Tahoe looks very nice and if I had a rich uncle that had died and left me a lot of money, I'd buy one with the air suspension and loaded up as far as I could, probably with the diesel.

The front looks very weird. It Drew me to the Yukon instead

The pricing on new cars has gotten so insane in the last couple decades. Two of these Tahoes cost as much as my house.

THANK YOU!!!

Not sure what the advantage of the ladder frame is anymore - the tow ratings are not meaningfully better than unibody SUVs but the driving dynamics and the fuel economy is terrible. 16 mpg EPA with that weight and lack of power will be 10 mpg in the real world empty to keep up with traffic, single-digit when full or towing. 16:05 nice fit and finish with that unintentionally wavy console under the center screen. 21:45 the entire console wobbles a quarter of an inch as you move the ride height knob. For Porsche Cayenne money this should be much much much much much better.

Within a year, you'll be able to regularly get 10-15% off MSRP, which should help those that have just discovered that vehicles depreciate. As soon as Nissan and Toyota discover that it's 2020 and they might consider investing in a new version of their SUVs instead of marking up 2000 technology to 2020 levels, they'll be pricing their rigs at this level too. The GM and Ford pricing for their top end rigs put them in Land Cruiser territory, but it's tough to by an LC with 2010 tech and design in it. If GM gets dinged for design, so should Toyota.

1:36 Not a good sign when the new test vehicle GM offers seems to be leaking fluid.

They’d have to do a lot to make me ever consider one of these things. I hate the appearance of the new Tahoe and Suburban (all the ridiculous looking grilles are over the top). They’ve gone insane with the pricing too. My grandmother has a last-Gen fully loaded Tahoe and driving it is a chore. It feels like it’s even more massive than it is. I drive large trucks on occasion (dump trucks, semis, etc.) and they feel easier to place in your lane than the Tahoe. The outward visibility, like GM’s Silverado pickups, is poor. The hood was taller than the windshield glass and prevented you from seeing the road ahead. Inside quality is middling at best. I haven’t driven or seen a new Tahoe in person, but I have driven it’s cousin, the Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500. I can only imagine the overall experience isn’t that much of an improvement on those vehicles. When I drove the GMC Sierra 1500 Denali with the 6.2L V8 and 10-speed automatic I wasn’t impressed. The 10-speed transmission occasionally stumbles and shifts roughly and it’s constantly shifting. I prefer ZF’s 8HP over the GM/Ford 10-speed. The 5.3L and 6.2L V8 don’t offer the potent low end thrust competitors’ turbocharged V6/I6 and turbocharged V8 engines offer. For the amount of money GM wants for a Tahoe or Suburban today, I would much rather have a BMW X5 or X7 with either I6 or V8, Range Rover Sport w/ the Supercharged V8, upcoming LR Defender 130, Mercedes GLE/GLS, Tesla Model X, or Audi SQ7. I just can’t imagine paying over $80K for a TAHOE! I remember when you could get a Suburban for less than $30K... it wasn’t even that long ago. GM has nearly increased the cost of their trucks and SUVs by 75% in the past 15 years. A base Tahoe now costs nearly $51K! Way too much in my opinion.

Who are the jerks giving a very professional car reviewer a thumbs down? How empty must your life be?

GVWR please?

When the uber complicated suspension needs to be replaced, might as well scrap the vehicle.It will cost the same as the engine or transmission.

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Looked at the Tahoe and Expedition this weekend. Liked the Tahoe a little better, but the comparable Expedition is marked down $12-13k while the 2021 Tahoe’s are sitting at sticker price! Yikes!

Looks like a big Malibu on the inside

The small compartment in the dash is for sunglasses ;>)

The truck looks amazing, but after my experience with a 2015, I’d never spend my own money on one. $5000 with 70k on it to replace a stuck lifter. Common problem with the cylinder deactivation apparently. No thanks!