Chevy releases details on the 2021 Tahoe Police Patrol Vehicle

Chevy releases details on the 2021 Tahoe Police Patrol Vehicle

Since 1997, when the first police-issue Chevy Tahoe models were introduced to law enforcement agencies all over America, the Chevy Tahoe has been helping officers fight crime with a near-perfect blend of imposing size, ease of upfitting, performance, high-speed handling, interior comfort, rock-solid reliability and gear-hungry cargo room. McLarty Daniel Chevrolet of Springdale is always proud when we see the Chevy Bowtie on police-edition Tahoes right here in Northwest Arkansas.

Now, the Chevy Tahoe is ready to help the next generation of First Responders. Chevrolet recently released the full details on the all-new 2021 ChevyTahoe Police Pursuit Vehicle (PPV), and it looks to be a game changer in the war on crime. Packed with heavy-duty components designed to take on the rigors of life on the beat, a high-performance powertrain built for running down law breakers, and cutting-edge safety features to help officers stay safe, the 2021 Tahoe PPV are the next big thing in law enforcement, coming soon to a department near you.

“Tahoe is the most aspirational vehicle in the law enforcement industry,” said Ed Peper, U.S. vice president, GM Fleet. “By listening to the needs of officers from around the country, we have built the best Tahoe ever.”

Based on the totally-redesigned consumer-grade version of the Chevrolet Tahoe — which in turn borrows styling from the latest generation of Chevy Silverado 1500 — the Tahoe PPV is powered by a high-performance version of GM’s legendary 5.3-liter V8, backed by a 10-speed automatic. Among other upgrades, the engine borrows rocker covers from the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1’s LT4 V8, allowing for improved crankcase ventilation. Both engine oil and transmission fluid gain heavy-duty, high-capacity cooling systems for reliable performance no matter what the speed or the temperature outside. In addition, Chevrolet worked directly with Bridgestone Tires to develop high-speed-rated all-season tires specifically for the 2021 Tahoe PPV. In addition to being less likely to blow out during high speed pursuits, the tires improved stopping distances by a full 11 feet.

To improve high-speed driving, the suspension of the 2021 Tahoe PPV has been heavily massaged as well, including unique monotube shocks, heavier stabilizer bars, a slightly lower ride height and a heavy-duty, clutch-type limited slip rear differential. Bringing things to a safe halt in the Tahoe PPV are heavy duty disc brakes by racing supplier Brembo, including Brembo six-piston front calipers on 16 inch rotors.

Officers will find a lot to like inside the Tahoe PPV as well, including a 140 mile per hour speedometer, the 2021 Tahoe’s class-leading interior space, and new police-specific front seats that allow for comfortable seating while wearing a gun belt. When it’s time to transport suspects, the rear door openings are now 3.5 inches wider than the previous generation of Tahoe, for easier loading of handcuffed passengers.

Technology helps officers work harder and smarter, and the 2021 Tahoe PPV has tech in spades, including an available 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot, a standard HD rear vision camera and Rear Park Assist. Also new in the 2021 model is standard keyless entry and a push button ignition that senses the key fob in an officer’s pocket, allowing them to jump in, push one button and go. Keeping them safe as they do is the Tahoe PPV’s suite of over 40 standard and available safety features, including Forward Collision Alert, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking and Following Distance Indicator.

Here at McLarty Daniel Chevrolet of Springdale, we’re almost as excited to see the first 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV models roll into service with our local law enforcement agencies as we are to see our civilian customers behind the wheel of the redesigned 2021 Tahoe and Suburban! If the Tahoe is tough enough to survive life on patrol and high speed pursuits, just think of what it can do for your family! We’re anxiously awaiting the arrival of the all-new 2021 Tahoe at McLarty Daniel Chevrolet of Springdale. Share our excitement. Stop in today, get the paperwork started, and be one of the first in our area to own the next generation of an American legend: the all-new Chevy Tahoe.