Chevrolet Introduces All-New 2015 Tahoe and Suburban
Industry-leading full-size utilities are quieter, more refined and safer
NEW YORK – Chevrolet today introduced the 2015 Tahoe
and Suburban – all-new versions of the industry's best-selling duo of
full-size SUVs. They are designed to be more functional and refined
while offering more safety features and a greater range of advanced
technologies for today's connected customers.
All-new styling advances the Tahoe and Suburban's design deliver
improved aerodynamics which contribute to a quieter ride.
More-efficient, direct-injected A more efficient EcoTec3 powertrain
coupled with improved aerodynamics help offer greater estimated highway
fuel economy based on GM testing while preserving overall performance
and capability. Official EPA estimates are not yet available.
"There are several new features and enhancements at the core of the
all-new 2015 Suburban and Tahoe that will extend the legacy Chevrolet
has built as the segment leader," said Tim Mahoney, Chevrolet global
chief marketing officer. "Customers will experience greater refinement,
efficiency and safety with the same capability that has made Chevrolet
the go-to brand for full-size SUVs."
With more than 117,000 sold in 2012 and sales up more than 16 percent
for the first six months of 2013 over last year. Chevrolet's full-size
SUVs continue to play an important role in the brand's success and
General Motors' profitability. Introduced in 1935, the Suburban is the
segment's founder and the industry's oldest continuously available
nameplate, while Tahoe is the segment's sales leader.
"The Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban will continue to be dominant forces in
the marketplace and provide great value for our customers, Chevrolet
and General Motors," said Dan Ammann, GM executive vice president and
CFO. "This is an important and profitable segment and we have set the
bar high to ensure we provide our customers with great quality and
performance they expect and deserve."
The all-new 2015 Suburban represents the 80th anniversary and 12th
generation of the original SUV. This generation has been designed for
today's active families needing space for everyone and everything.
Suburban continues to offer legendary roominess, unmatched functionality
and first-class amenities.
New functionality and technology features found on both vehicles for 2015 include:
- Fold-flat second- and third-row seats that enhance cargo convenience – including an available power-folding feature
- Approximately two inches greater legroom for second-row passengers, along with easier entry/exit
- Available eight-inch color touch screen radio with next-generation MyLink connectivity
- Up to six USB ports and six power outlets – including a 110-volt
three-prong outlet – to support electronic devices of all kinds (up to
12 charging locations)
- Available rear-seat entertainment system with dual screens (Suburban only) and Blu-ray DVD player
- Conversation mirror in the overhead console that provides a panoramic view of the rear seats
- Keyless entry and push-button start.
360 degrees of safety
Tahoe and Suburban incorporate new technologies – including radar – that
contributes to 360 degrees of crash avoidance and occupant protection.
Standard and available features include forward collision alert, front
park assist, lane departure warning, lane change assist, rear cross
traffic alert and adaptive cruise control. Chevrolet's Safety Alert Seat
is available and offers directional vibrations to alert the driver
about potential crash threats.
Both vehicles also offer the segment's only front-seat center air bag
(bucket-seat models), which is engineered to provide additional
protection for drivers and front passengers in far-side impact crashes,
where the affected occupant is on the opposite, non-struck side of the
vehicle.
Chevrolet's full-size SUVs have also been designed with greater security
features to thwart theft attempts, including available window break in
or glass-break, vertical-movement and interior movement sensors. Along
with triggering the vehicles' alarm systems, some of the features shut
down key control systems to make it almost impossible to start or move
them.
Contemporary designs
The exterior designs of the 2015 Tahoe and Suburban are more refined and
precisely sculpted. Not a single exterior sheet metal panel or lighting
element is shared with Chevrolet's full-size pick-ups.
"The designs of the all-new Tahoe and Suburban reflect their greater
functionality, technology and refinement, forging a new presence for
Chevrolet SUVs that's conveyed with unmistakable brand heritage," said
Ken Parkinson, executive director of design.
New inlaid doors fit into the body side openings instead of over the top
of the body, significantly improving the quietness of the interior
cabin and contributing to improved aerodynamics – an attribute that
helps the vehicles slip through the air on the highway with less drag
for greater efficiency. Lightweight aluminum hood and lift gate panels
also enhance efficiency through reduced overall mass.
Projector-beam headlamps flank the Chevrolet-signature dual-port grille –
chrome on all models – and sweep into the front fenders. high-intensity
discharge headlamps and light-emitting diode daytime running lamps are
included on the up level LTZ model.
Inside, premium materials and enhanced ergonomics demonstrate the Tahoe
and Suburban's blend of sophistication, craftsmanship and function. A
new instrument panel houses an available eight-inch color touch screen
radio with a secured storage bin behind the motorized screen. The
compartmentalized center console is large enough to store a laptop or
iPad.
First-class comfort, unmatched capability and rewarding driving experience
The 2015 Tahoe and Suburban are engineered to deliver the customer a
quieter, more-controlled ride and improved steering and braking feel. It
all starts on a stronger, fully boxed, perimeter frame, which supports
payload and trailering capability that body-frame-integral crossovers
and SUVs can't match. The all-new Tahoe will offer today's customers the
capability of a truck and the amenities of a luxury vehicle.
The driving experience of the new SUVs is further enhanced with:
- A stronger frame and a wider rear track that contributes to a more planted stance
- LTZ models include third-generation magnetic ride control, a real-time
damping system that delivers more precise body motion control by
"reading" the road every millisecond and changing damping in just five
milliseconds.
- Eighteen-inch standard wheels that are a half-inch wider, reducing
tire flex for improved cornering performance. Twenty- and 22-inch wheels
are available.
- New, electric variable-assist power steering system enhances fuel economy and tailors steering assist to vehicle speed.
- New four-wheel-disc brake system with Duralife™ brake rotors that
offer up to double the service life, along with brake pedal revisions
that improve pedal feel for stronger-feeling, more-confident braking
performance.
EcoTec3 powertrain
Tahoe and Suburban's standard 5.3L V-8 feature state-of-the-art
technologies, including direct injection, cylinder deactivation,
continuously variable valve timing and an advanced combustion system,
designed to make the most of power, torque and efficiency across a broad
range of operating conditions.
Improved engine mounts, electronic throttle control, adaptive exhaust
systems, improved aerodynamics and other technologies help the engines
operate in four-cylinder mode more often with Active Fuel Management,
further increasing efficiency.
The engine is mated to a Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic
transmission, featuring TapShift control, Tow/Haul mode and Auto Grade
Braking.
The new Tahoe and Suburban will be built at GM's Arlington, Texas
assembly plant. Both vehicles are scheduled to arrive in dealerships in
the first quarter of 2014.
GMC Introduces All-New, More-Capable 2015 Yukon Family
LOS ANGELES – GMC announced today the all-new 2015
Yukon, Yukon XL and flagship Yukon Denali models will deliver greater
capability and refinement, with more power, new fold-flat rear seats and
a quieter interior. And thanks to a new family of advanced EcoTec3
engines, the lineup is expected to deliver the segment's best V-8 fuel
economy.
Bold styling and advanced technologies – including new safety and
security technologies – support Yukon's greater capability, while a more
comprehensive list of standard features and enhanced infotainment
options are designed to broaden the appeal of one of the industry's
most-popular full-size SUV lineups. Combined Yukon/Yukon XL and Denali
sales were up 24 percent for the eight months of 2013.
"We've engineered the Yukon and Yukon XL from the ground up, building on
a strong legacy of capability to take them to the top of the segment
with exceptional refinement and purposeful technology," said Tony
DiSalle, vice president of GMC Marketing. "And when it comes to the
tasks people rely on a full-size SUV for, they do it better than ever –
and with more style."
Yukon and Yukon XL share design, architectural and powertrain elements,
but Yukon XL has an approximately 14-inch longer wheelbase and is
approximately 20 inches longer overall, providing greater legroom for
third-row passengers and almost twice the cargo room behind the
third-row seat.
"Although they are based on a similar architecture, Yukon and Yukon XL
are distinctive products that appeal to different customers," said
DiSalle. "Versatility and spaciousness are valued by customers for both
vehicles, but the Yukon XL is the choice for families with more children
and those with lifestyles that require its unique combination of
passenger- and cargo-hauling capabilities. In fact, Yukon XL owners are
more than twice as likely to transport passengers daily in the third-row
seat."
New and enhanced product highlights of the 2015 Yukon lineup include:
- Fold-flat second- and third-row seats that enhance cargo capability
and convenience – including an available power-folding feature
- Approximately two inches more legroom for second-row passengers and easier entry/exit
- All-new cargo management system
- Available power rear liftgate with multiple programmable height settings
- Standard eight-inch-diagonal color touch screen radio with enhanced IntelliLink and available navigation
- Eight-inch-diagonal customizable driver display with three available user themes and available head-up display (Denali models)
- Multiple USB ports, SD slots and accessory power outlets – including a
110-volt three-prong outlet – to support electronic devices of all
kinds
- Available Blu-ray/DVD rear-seat entertainment system with dual screens on Yukon XL
- Conversation mirror in the overhead console that provides a panoramic view of the rear seats
- Keyless entry and push-button start.
When it comes to safety, the Yukon lineup incorporates new technologies
to help protect the driver and passengers before, during and after a
collision. They include a forward radar system and the segment's only
front seat center-mounted air bag (models with bucket seats), which is
engineered to provide additional protection to drivers and front
passengers in far-side impact crashes, where the affected occupant is on
the opposite, non-struck side of the vehicle.
Standard and available safety features, depending on the model, also
include forward collision alert, front park assist, lane departure
warning, lane change assist, rear cross traffic alert, adaptive cruise
control, front and rear automatic braking, and GM's Safety Alert Seat.
It offers directional vibrations to alert the driver about potential
crash threats.
Bold styling, enhanced refinement
All-new exterior and interior designs advance GMC's professional grade
aesthetic with elements designed to be beautiful and functional. The
exteriors are sleeker and more aerodynamic, enhancing efficiency on the
highway and contributing to the new Yukon's quiet ride.
Bold styling cues include highly detailed, chrome-accented grilles
matched with GMC's signature C-shaped light-emitting diode lighting
motif, front and rear. Projector-beam headlamps are standard on Yukon
and Yukon XL. The distinctive Denali models are instantly identifiable
by their signature chrome grille and unique exterior appointments,
including exclusive high-intensity discharge headlamps.
Additional exterior features include:
- New inlaid doors fit into the body side openings instead of over the
top of the body, significantly reducing wind noise and contributing to
improved aerodynamics
- Laminated windshield and front door glass to enhance quietness
- Lightweight aluminum hood and liftgate panels enhance efficiency through reduced overall mass
- A standard rear spoiler on the liftgate houses a relocated rear window wiper that is hidden when not in use
- New worm screw-style liftgate arms take up less interior space than the previous gooseneck arms
- Illuminated, power-retractable assist steps available on Denali
- New family of 18-, 20- and 22-inch wheels, including standard 20-inch wheels on Denali.
Inside, the all-new 2015 Yukon's precisely crafted interior features a
quiet cabin, authentic materials and premium infotainment choices.
Examples include soft-touch instrument panel, console and door panel
materials with live stitching and purposeful use of ambient lighting in
functional areas, including first- and second-row foot wells and the
center console. All models have a standard Bose sound system, seats with
dual-firmness foam and an ambient air vent designed to enhance comfort
for front-seat passengers.
Denali models feature active noise cancelation technology to make the interior quieter.
There are more storage options in the new Yukon lineup, including a
compartmentalized center console that's large enough to store a laptop
or iPad and has provisions for hanging file folders and other
organizational features, especially for customers whose vehicle also
serves as a rolling office.
More capable, more comfortable
The 2015 Yukon lineup delivers greater capability and greater refinement
through new and enhanced chassis and suspension systems. A fully boxed
frame – composed of more than 75 percent high-strength steel – supports a
quiet and controlled ride. New shear-style body mounts attached to the
frame significantly improve stiffness and contribute to the Yukon's
smooth ride.
Compared with previous models, the driving experience of the new SUVs is further enhanced with:
- Wider rear track that contributes to a more planted stance
- Wheels that are a half-inch wider, reducing tire flex for improved cornering performance
- New, electric variable-assist power steering system enhances fuel economy and tailors steering assist to vehicle speed
- New 9.5-inch rear axle and standard automatic locking rear differential
- Standard StabiliTrak electronic stability control, tow/haul mode,
trailer sway control, auto grade braking and hill start assist
- New four-wheel-disc brake system with Duralife™ brake rotors that
offer up to double the service life, along with brake pedal revisions
that improve pedal feel for stronger-feeling, more confident braking
performance
- Denali models include third-generation magnetic ride control, a
real-time damping system that delivers more precise body motion control
by "reading" the road every millisecond and changing damping in just
five milliseconds.
Advanced engine technology
The all-new Yukon family is more powerful and efficient than before,
thanks to the new EcoTec3 engine family, which debuted earlier this year
in the all-new 2014 Sierra. A 5.3L V-8 is standard in Yukon and Yukon
XL models and an exclusive 6.2L engine is standard in Denali models,
which is expected to deliver the segment's best horsepower and torque –
SAE-certified 420 horsepower (313 kW) and 460 lb-ft of torque (623 Nm).
The EcoTec3 engines feature state-of-the-art technologies, including
direct injection, cylinder deactivation, continuously variable valve
timing and an advanced combustion system, designed to make the most of
power, torque and efficiency across a broad range of operating
conditions. More precisely controlled combustion enables the new engines
to run with a higher compression ratio, which delivers greater power
and efficiency.
Hydraulic engine mounts, electronic throttle control, adaptive exhaust
systems, improved aerodynamics and other technologies help the engines
operate in four-cylinder mode for longer periods of time with Active
Fuel Management, further increasing efficiency.
Both engines are matched with the Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic transmission.
The new Yukon family will be built at GM's Arlington, Texas assembly
plant, and scheduled to begin arriving at GMC dealerships in the first
quarter of 2014.
General Motors has today unveiled its new family of fullsize SUVs, including the 2015 Chevy Tahoe, its longer Suburban sibling, and their GMC Yukon,
Yukon XL and Yukon Denali cousins. More efficient powertrains, improved
aerodynamics, increased connectivity and better overall refinement are
what Chevy and GMC say will separate their new SUVs from the current generation.
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