2021 Chevrolet Suburban vs 2021 Cadillac Escalade - Excellent Large SUV
2021 Cadillac Escalade
Confidence-inspiring performance remains a hallmark of the 2021 Escalade, with a new 6.2L V-8 engine offered as standard. With variable valve timing, stop/start and Dynamic Fuel Management technologies, it balances performance — 420 horsepower (313 kW) — with comparative efficiency.
For the first time ever, the Escalade is also offered with an available 3.0L turbo-diesel engine, which is designed to produce strong torque across the power band for confident performance and trailering capability. In fact, its 460 lb-ft (623 Nm) of peak torque matches the 6.2L V-8.
Both engines are matched with a 10-speed automatic transmission with electronic shift control; and a trailering package is standard on all models. An enhanced trailering experience is offered with the available Trailering Integration Package.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
Luxury: $80,000 (est.)
Premium Luxury: $85,000 (est.)
Sport: $90,000 (est.)
Platinum: $95,000 (est.)
Platinum Sport: $100,000 (est.)
2021 Chevrolet Suburban
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
A pair of V-8s and a diesel six-cylinder complete the Suburban's engine lineup. All of them hook up to a 10-speed automatic transmission and either rear- or all-wheel drive. A 355-hp 5.3-liter V-8 is the default engine on all but the top-tier High Country model. It gets a standard 420-hp 6.2-liter V-8, but it also can be equipped with the optional diesel 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine. While the latter only pumps out 277 horses, its 460 lb-ft of torque ties that of the bigger V-8. The 2021 Suburban also can be fitted with adaptive dampers and an adjustable air suspension. The latter allows the Suburban's ride height to be automatically and manually lowered or raised. This enables improved passenger accessibility, aerodynamics, and ground clearance. Those looking for sporty styling such as blacked-out exterior trim and 22-inch wheels should see the RST model. The more rugged-looking Z71 trim level has 20-inch wheels wrapped with all-terrain tires, underbody skid plates, and a two-speed transfer case that provides traditional four-wheel drive.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
LS: $52,995 (est.)
LT: $57,495 (est.)
RST: $59,495 (est.)
Z71: $60,995 (est.)
Premier: $66,995 (est.)
High Country: $76,995 (est.)
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