For the guys that had a 2015-2020 Tahoe, and then upgraded to a 2021+ Tahoe. Are they that much improved, are you glad you upgraded? I currently have a 2020 Tahoe Midnight Edition Z71 with 51K miles. I love it, but have been thinking of trading it in on a 2024 Z71. Doesn't look like they offer the Midnight Edition any longer. I know the 2021+ are a bit longer, have a better suspension, and the 10 speed trans, but I really like the body style of my 2020. Looking at things like trade in value now vs waiting, maintenance costs, etc. I know this is fairly suggestive, but are the 2021+ Tahoes worth the cost of the upgrade, or should I just keep my 2020?
Are the 2021+ Tahoes that much better than a 2020?
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Just my opinion. I had a 2020 suburban on order, to my specs. Premier, 6.2 etc. it came into the dealership, just after the first of the 21 Tahoes were coming in. I had test drove the 21 Tahoes. Premier, high country. My impressions were and still are that the front of the 21 plus looks way better than the 20 but rear of the 20 looks better than the 21 plus.
I walked away from the 20 burb to order a 21 Tahoe premier. I was happy enough with the 21 Tahoe. It was longer and had some more tech stuff that I liked. I was disappointed in the lack of led rear lights and the inability to change the bulbs. And I wasn’t as trusting of the limited slip rear, as I was of the older g80, I believe it was called. But that was all my concerns, the rest of the 21 plus was great. The ride is better, the engine/transmission Combo was and still is fantastic. The way the 21 plus stands on the road is fantastic too. This thing hugs the road like a sports car. I’ve since upgraded to a 24 Tahoe with a 6.2 liter premier, from the 5.3 liter premier. My ONLY gripe is the lack of led rear lights and the change to the google navigation system.
I walked away from the 20 burb to order a 21 Tahoe premier. I was happy enough with the 21 Tahoe. It was longer and had some more tech stuff that I liked. I was disappointed in the lack of led rear lights and the inability to change the bulbs. And I wasn’t as trusting of the limited slip rear, as I was of the older g80, I believe it was called. But that was all my concerns, the rest of the 21 plus was great. The ride is better, the engine/transmission Combo was and still is fantastic. The way the 21 plus stands on the road is fantastic too. This thing hugs the road like a sports car. I’ve since upgraded to a 24 Tahoe with a 6.2 liter premier, from the 5.3 liter premier. My ONLY gripe is the lack of led rear lights and the change to the google navigation system.
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Thanks, appreciate it.
Since you’ve driven both engines, and I assume you drive them the same. How do they compare performance and gas mileage in your opinion?
I am tempted to trade for the 6.2, but not sure it’s worth it for me.
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The power in the 6.2 is noticeable. But unless you’re driving a lot on highway or towing, it’s unnecessary. I get 22-23 on the highway and 14 in local city driving. With the 6.2 But the power is less noticeable in city driving as you can only go but so fast. The 5.3 is no slouch and more than adequate for everyday use. I had 25mpg on an all highway ride. No towing.
I’m not an aggressive driver, and I stayed 65-70mph pretty religiously.
I’m not an aggressive driver, and I stayed 65-70mph pretty religiously.
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I sat in one, that was all it took, hard no
combined with all the tech issue's, no thanks give me one and I would turn around and sell it and buy a 2020
combined with all the tech issue's, no thanks give me one and I would turn around and sell it and buy a 2020
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If I’m going to spend that much money I would go to the Dealer and test drive one, I would also compare options on the old versus the new. That way I can make my decision based on my observations.
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That’s the only way. I always test drive a car before I buy it. First a sample and later the actual car I looking to purchase.
It seems like the 5.3L has less issues than the 6.2. I’m sure GM can’t afford to have problems with the 5.3L since it’s used in the police fleet.
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LOL. That has nothing to do with it. Google Durango police vehicles right now and how Stelantis is handling it.
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