The RST package is only available on the Tahoe's higher - range trim levels, and the bottom line might be a little much for some family budgets.
Availability requirements and restrictions for the Suburban
RST package on the Premier trim level include:
The shorter version of the 2019 Suburban — the 2019 Chevy Tahoe — also offers
the RST package with the same equipment, where it is called the 2019 Chevy Tahoe RST.
The Suburban
RST package is limited to visual enhancements, and does not include performance enhancements.
Assigned RPO code SCN, the Suburban
RST package is available on the LT and Premier trim levels of the 2019 Suburban.
Chevy just needs to stop playing games and offer the 6.2 L L86 in the Tahoe as an option, with or without
the RST package.
Availability requirements and restrictions for the Suburban
RST package on the LT trim level include:
Before we get to that reason, let's dive into what
the RST package nets you.
The RST package adds the bigger 6.2 - liter engine, 3.23 rear axle ratio, a high - capacity air cleaner, 10 - speed automatic transmission and a few other performance bits.
Unfortunately, they're not included with
the RST package; you'll have to shell out another $ 2,795.
There is a new
RST package that offers 22 - inch gloss - black wheels and gloss - black trim with unique badging.
It's not necessarily a «blacked - out» look for
the RST package, as nearly as much of the chrome trim has been replaced by body - colored pieces and gloss - black bits.
The RST packages add a more entertaining drive character and sharper looks to the practical and capable Chevrolet Tahoe SUV.
When you go Premier trim and add the two
RST packages you can get into the RST for $ 68,775, but that's still only spinning the rear wheels.
Not exact matches
While the
RST itself is an appearance
package, it opens the door to some performance options that you can only get on this model.
Chevrolet is giving the 2019 Suburban
RST a Performance
Package to put some muscle behind the bad - boy looks of what has been largely a show - but - no - more - go appearance
package.
In addition to a performance - oriented
RST model, the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe will offer a Custom Edition
package.
Until now, the
RST trim on the Suburban was a purely cosmetic appearance
package.
4x4, Onboard Communications System, Privacy Glass, Remote Trunk Release, Keyless Entry, Child Safety Locks, Steering Wheel Controls.OPTION PACKAGESSUN, ENTERTAINMENT AND DESTINATIONS
PACKAGE includes additional 9 months of SiriusXM Radio and NavTraffic service, (CF5) power sunroof, (U42) rear seat DVD entertainment system and (IO6) Chevrolet MyLink radio with navigation,
RST 6.2 L PERFORMANCE EDITION includes (L86) 6.2 L EcoTec3 V8 engine, (MF6) 10 - speed automatic transmission, (K47) high - capacity air cleaner, (KW7) 170 amp alternator, (GU5) 3.23 rear axle ratio, (NQH) 2 - speed active transfer case (4WD only), (JL1) trailer brake controller and Sport calibration.
The
RST Edition is an appearance
package for the LT and Premier trims that adds blacked - out exterior pieces such as wheels and badging.
New for 2018 are the
RST Edition and
RST Performance Edition
packages.
The Suburban
RST performance
package also looks sportier than the standard Suburban, since all the chrome has been removed.
Chevy has unveiled the new 2019 Suburban
RST performance
package.
To sound the part, the
RST performance
package model is also available with a Borla performance exhaust system.
Chevy will offer the Tahoe
RST with an optional performance
package, the highlight of which is General Motors» 6.2 - liter V8, good for 420 horsepower and 460 pound - feet of torque.
A high - capacity air cleaner, 170 - amp alternator and two - speed active transfer case is also included in the
RST performance
package.
Impressive acceleration and cornering capabilities for a full - size SUV when equipped with the
RST performance
package.
The $ 2,630
RST appearance
package — yes, an additional cost over the $ 2,820 powertrain upgrade — adds 22 - inch wheels with gloss black - painted insets along with a slew of other black exterior accents including a grille, badges, mirror caps and roof rails.
The Good Impressive acceleration and cornering capabilities for a full - size SUV when equipped with the
RST performance
package.
As a car enthusiast, my Tahoe would definitely have the
RST performance
package, and since I'd also want Magnetic Ride Control, I'd have to pony up for a Premier model.
The
RST is a
package that can be applied to both Tahoe and Suburban.
The vehicle remains highly competitive in its segment and the 2018 model year brings various improvements, most notably the Tahoe
RST appearance
package and Tahoe Performance
Package with the 6.2 L V - 8 L86 engine.
That
package is only available on the Premier - trim Tahoe
RST, and it also includes a performance - tuned MagneRide suspension system, a 3.23 rear end (vs. a standard 3.08 rear), and a 10 - speed automatic transmission.
In addition, the Performance
Package includes the visual enhancements of the Tahoe
RST (Rally Sport Truck) appearance
package, which includes:
The Suburban
RST Performance
Package offers an optional performance brake
package that is designed, engineered and backed by Brembo.
Assigned RPO code WPK, the Tahoe
RST Performance
Package is only available on the Premier (1LZ) trim level and includes the Tahoe Rally Sport Truck (
RST)
package.
If you're already north of $ 70,000 with the Premier trim and
RST special
packages, there's no sense getting all stingy with the rest of the options.
Assuming similar
package prices for the Suburban, that puts the base price for a Suburban
RST 4x4 at minimum $ 73,595.
If you omit the DVD player and sunroof
package, you'll drive your Tahoe
RST away for right around $ 75,000, which is about on par with the top tier of the competition.
The
RST Edition
package adds black exterior badging all - around, including the corporate bowtie and 22 - inch gloss black wheels in place of th...
These
packages are similar in nature to the
RST and
RST Performance
packages that were introduced last year for the Chevy Tahoe and this year for the Chevy Suburban.
As noted above, trims that are equipped with the new
RST Performance
package come fitted with a more powerful, 6.2 - liter V8 and 10 - speed automatic.