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Following the Tahoe RST’s success, Chevrolet announced the launch of the Suburban RST Performance Package. The new RST Performance Package will be the first Suburban that uses the 420hp 6.2-liter V8 engine. Other features include the Magnetic Ride Control suspension and the new Hydra-Matic 10-speed automatic transmission. “Tahoe RST with the Performance Package is the fastest-turning Tahoe model, and we’ve received customer requests to offer the same performance and power to Suburban RST”, said Sandor Piszar, director of Chevy Trucks Marketing and Advertising. “Delivering on those requests with the Suburban RST Performance Package is another example of how Chevrolet has continually invested in the segment, developing models with combinations of capability, technology and performance to meet the needs of different customers”, Piszar added. The 6.2-liter V8 produces 420hp and 460lb-ft of torque, while the new 10-speed transmission offers smaller steps between each rat...

The Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban may be huge, bulky SUVs but that hasn’t stopped the automaker from adding some sporty touches to them with the new RST package. The package, standing for Rally Sport Truck, provides Tahoe and Suburban customers with a selection of eye-catching new features and is aimed at those “who want a street performance look without sacrificing capability or refinement”, according to Chevrolet Truck marketing director Sandor Piszar. Both Tahoe and Suburban RST models include a performance exhaust system from Borla which not only promises to sound good, but offers 28 per cent better exhaust flow, resulting in a 7-10 hp gain at the rear wheels. The SUVs can also be optioned with Brembo six-piston front calipers that bite down on huge 410 x 32 mm discs. In the looks department, the changes are quite comprehensive. The RST packages add a body-color grille surround, gloss black grille, black roof rails, custom badging and 22-inch wheels with Bridgestone tyres. ...