It would make a great Suburban.
You might like the latest Chevrolet Suburban, but you want it to be even more powerful. Chevy is open to the possibility of making a heavier-duty SUV.
I have full-size truck stuff in me, right? So I know what it takes to make a light truck, a truck truck, and an SUV. Then, you can expand that architecture by putting in batteries or other engines.” GM Vice President of Global Product Programs Tim Herrick stated at the launch of GM Defense Infantry Squad Vehicle. According to GM Authority. It would be great to expand the architecture architecturally. Then you can bring a Suburban heavy-duty.
Although Herrick’s announcement is not an official announcement of a Suburban heavy-duty, it does leave the possibility open. It has been possible to build a new SUV from the same design and make three-quarter-ton versions in the past.
It’s easy to build a Suburban heavy-duty. The SUV should have a stronger frame to increase its payload capacity and towing rating.
The new generation Suburban was launched in late 2019, and is now available for purchase for the model year 2021. The wheelbase of the model grew by 4.1 inches and its total cargo capacity increased 19 percent. The rear suspension was a multi-link independent unit. For a smoother ride, Magnetic Ride Control is available as well as an Air Ride Adaptive Suspension. Buyers can choose from up to five digital displays.
There are two V8s available for the 2021 Suburban. The 6.2-liter and 5.3-liter versions carry over from previous generations. The 3.0-liter Duramax turbo diesel inline-six makes 277 horsepower (207 Kilowatts) 460 pound-feet (623 Newton meters). All engines can be connected to a 10-speed auto.