2021 Chevrolet Tahoe 3.0L Duramax Diesel Engine

Back in May, we broke the news that the all-new 2021 Chevy Tahoe diesel and equally all-new 2021 Chevy Suburban diesel would have late availability. Now, GM Authority has exclusively learned that both oil-burner next-gen SUVs will be available to order in November. In both models, the engine in question is the 3.0L I6 LM2 turbodiesel Duramax, which features dual-overhead cams and direct injection. The LM2 diesel engine is offered as an available option for every trim level with the exception of the off-road Z71. When equipped in the 2021 Chevy Tahoe diesel and 2021 Chevy Suburban diesel, the LM2 engine produces 277 horsepower at 3,750 rpm, and 460 pound-feet of torque at 1,500 rpm. The rest of the engine lineup includes the naturally aspirated 5.3L V8 L84, which produces 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque, and the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 L87, which produces 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. All three engines connect to the GM Hydra-Matic 10L80 10-speed automatic transmission. The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2021 Chevrolet Suburban debuted side-by-side late last year in a special event in downtown Detroit. The 2021 Chevy Tahoe diesel and 2021 Chevy Suburban diesel join the lineup for the first time with this next-gen overhaul, which also includes a new underlying architecture, namely GM’s T1 platform, as well as a new independent multilink rear suspension. Further updates include revised exterior and interior designs, and the latest technology...