Are the 2021+ Tahoes that much better than a 2020?

[Tall56Dog]

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?

 

[Blueinterceptor]

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.

 

[Tall56Dog]

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, 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.

Thanks, appreciate it.

 

[djnice]

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.

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.

 

[Blueinterceptor]

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.

 

[Doubeleive]

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

 

[Tahoe14]

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.

 

[Blueinterceptor]

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.

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.

 

[Polo08816]

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.

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.

 

[Denali4181]

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.

LOL. That has nothing to do with it. Google Durango police vehicles right now and how Stelantis is handling it.

 

[AJMBLAZER]

We had a low mileage, good shape 2017 Yukon 4x4 SLT and replaced it with a new 2022 Yukon SLT that we ordered. Loving the 2022. I'm an old truck guy and even with the IRS while it confudles my brain it rides so well and handles so well. I did put KYB MonoMax struts and shocks on our 2017 and that greatly improved the ride and handling of it but this 2022 is probably better as it sits now with the OEM struts than the 2017 was with upgraded suspension.

Meanwhile the 10 speed transmission is so much better than the 6 speed and the interior is just a nicer place to be.

We liked our 2017 but love our 2022. We also took advantage of the high resale values during COVID and got a great trade in price on our 2017 and I got the family plan price on our 2022. In today's market we might have kept the 2017 longer.

 

[Bus 19]

My wife had a 2016 LTZ Tahoe. We traded it on a 2021 Suburban Z71 (both with the 5.3).

I never liked the seats in the 16 nor the crashy ride with the 22's and the solid rear axle. All of that is gone in the 21+. The ride may be partially attributed to the longer wheel base and the extra sidewall on the tires, but I'm certain most of it is from the IRS in the back.

The seats in the 21 are way more comfortable to me.

Also, the 360 view cameras are fantastic and worth upgrading to the 21+ just for that.

Lastly, my .02$. Until we got the Suburban we've always had a Tahoe (01, 04, 07x2, 16). Now that we have the Suburban I can not go back. A Tahoe is 99% of the hassle of driving a huge vehicle, but with only about 75% of the utility.

 

[Skywagon]

2021 5.3 22-25 highway depending on speed.
2024 6.2 17-18 highway depend on speed

2021 with 5000 lb boat 10 on highway
2024 with 5000 lb boat 12 on highway

 

[DuraYuk]

The 21+ also have IRS so cargo area and third row is much improved.

 

[vcode]

Your 2020 is barely broken in. If you can take the hit financially AND really think a new one is that much better, go for it. I would have kept my 2010
had rust issues not reared their ugly head. Of course there is the keeping up with the Jones's thing......