Welcome to the modern world Tahoe

[LI Tahoe]

IRS for 2020

https://www.autoblog.com/2018/09/20/2020-chevy-tahoe-spy-photos/

http://gmauthority.com/blog/2018/09/2020-chevy-tahoe-spied-testing-for-the-very-first-time/

http://gmauthority.com/blog/2018/09...d-to-feature-exceptional-attention-to-detail/

 

[fiatdale]

Lot of people say that IRS is better. It has its place for sure, but the solid rear has been great for these trucks. They still ride better than any of the competition, handle well, tow well. IRS will be the new norm from now on, but I wont knock a solid rear, its tried and true.

 

[LI Tahoe]

Lot of people say that IRS is better. It has its place for sure, but the solid rear has been great for these trucks. They still ride better than any of the competition, handle well, tow well. IRS will be the new norm from now on, but I wont knock a solid rear, its tried and true.

except for the new Navigator which drives like a Rolls Royce in comparison

 

[fiatdale]

Meh. Agree to disagree.

 

[camaroz2887]

Wonder how much if any towing capacity will be lost. I think Flatdale had it right, IRS has its place and I don’t think it’s in the back of a full-size truck/suv. Most lighter vehicles can’t take much weight at all in the rear before your sagging and wearing the insides of your tires down. Maybe has some kind of height control?

 

[LI Tahoe]

Meh. Agree to disagree.

also failed to mention the benefits to a 3rd row height and comfort

 

[fiatdale]

Just my opinion, but 3rd row should be for kids only. Kids up to about 5' should have no problems sitting in the current 3rd row. If 2 adults are sitting back there, its typically for a short distance run and they aren't the primary occupants. So really, their comfort level is a moot point.

Don't get me wrong, I understand the points you're trying to make, but IRS isn't the modern world for the Tahoe whether they're putting it in or not, there's zero problems with solid rear and it truly rides just perfect.

 

[UrbanSuburban]

I personally don't see the fuss over IRS, When I rented my 18 expedition, it never even entered my mind that it was on it because it did not ride any better. In fact I had to drop the rear row as it did not have enough room for what I needed to haul. It did strike me at the time that it was only slightly bigger than a Explorer and the Front end does channel a Yukon.

 

[Rdr854]

I test drove an Expedition Max and my 17 Suburban over extremely rough road. The Expedition Max rode much more smoothly than the Suburban. But, on the negative side for the Expedition, the base equipment package is lacking when compared to the Suburban.

 

[Tk59194]

Sorry, done with these after they change it. Not really a truck anymore in my opinion. If I wanted luxury I'd purchase a luxury vehicle. To me the frame and axle is what makes it a truck.

 

[swathdiver]

They've fallen into the trap of, "keeping up with the Jones'". One thing those IRS equipped SUVs have that the GMs do not, a lower carrying capacity! Our trucks can carry more stuff inside them and adding the weight of the IRS will reduce that and allow the competition to catch up. Our trucks are made for towing and unloaded they ride a little more rough then when loaded down. I rarely see the competition hitched up and hauling anything. The boat ramp I pass everyday has more GM SUVs attached to trailers by a factor of 5 or more, even the GM pickups outnumber the 1-ton Fords. And around here, it's not even unusual to see Escalades towing jet skis or small trailers.

Well, I've bought my last truck anyway, I intend to keep this one until the end.

 

[MidnightRider]

I completely agree with Tk. I buy Tahoes so my wife will drive a TRUCK.

 

[Garandman]

“Hardcore truckers might moan, but GM is aiming for enhanced ride quality and comfort here. To be frank, most Tahoes are just mall crawlers anyway, so this is probably best.”

That’s unfair - I’ve seen them at boarding school Lacrosse games and country clubs too!

except for the new Navigator which drives like a Rolls Royce in comparison

And has 12” more rear legroom, in case you are carrying more than Munchkins.

 

[mtocrs1]

We purchased our Yukon for two things, hauling the family and towing. We pull a boat, car trailer and atvs. If we can’t tow what is needed with the next generation there is no need for one and we will just get a smaller people mover and let my truck do the towing. However I have been questioning another GM anyway, our Yukon is a rattling shaking mess with only 55k on it. I am still waiting for the Grand wagoneer release.....


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[MichaelSE]

“Hardcore truckers might moan, but GM is aiming for enhanced ride quality and comfort here. To be frank, most Tahoes are just mall crawlers anyway, so this is probably best.”

Most Silverados and Sierras are just mall crawlers too, so why don't they get IFS as well?

As I said in the other future Tahoe thread, I'm disappointed in GM for going this route. When they put two different axles on two vehicles on the same exact platform, they are implicitly stating that one of the axles is a concession.

If people want reduced towing capacity, reduced payload, and a weaker axle all for a slightly smoother ride and a few inches of 3rd row room, they can buy a Traverse.

 

[fozzi58]

I don't see any ratings on towing for the new platform. Why don't we chill until we see what they offer? I highly doubt they are going to leave the towing crowd out in the cold especially since they are trying to prevent ford from continually chipping away at their segment. I personally don't tow so its no matter to me but 3rd row room and space behind the 3rd row do matter. I was in an 18 Navigator XL or whatever its called at the Javits center and its missing 12 inches from the back of my suburban. So its a no go for me on moving to Ford.