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Still in production eight and a half decades since its debut, the Chevrolet Suburban has earned itself the title of the industry’s longest-running nameplate. Not only is it the first vehicle to reach 85 years of continuous production but its also created a legacy that aims to continue with the recently announced 2021 model, arriving in the Middle East in the third quarter of 2020, writes Mai Al Khatib-Camille.
The original 1935 Suburban could seat eight, while removable seats provided a large 115.1 cubic foot (3,259ltr) cargo area when the second-row seats were folded and third-row seats removed. It was powered by an inline-six-cylinder engine that produced 60 horsepower.
The recently unveiled 2021 Suburban offers more room for people and cargo, exclusive technologies and driving dynamics. The new model also marks the next chapter for Chevrolet’s SUVs. Suburban’s overall length increased by less than one per cent and designers have increased the legroom for both the second and third row passengers. The SUV is powered by an advanced V-8 engine and matched with a new 10-speed automatic transmission with electronic shift control. In the Middle East, a 5.3ltr V-8 rated at 355 horsepower is standard on LS, LT, Z71 and Premier models.
