It is a classic in the United States. It’s the Chevrolet Suburban, which was chosen as the reference SUV in support of the Diplomatic Security Service (DSS).
Specifically, the car will be customized in accordance with the needs identified by the trademark division GM Defense LLC, which received $36.4 million (just over 30 million euros) for the production of a support fleet.
Four-wheel drive vehicle with specific features
For now, few details have been given about what the vehicles will look like, a total of 10 units in the next two years, although it won’t have much to do with the series.
In fact, only some components will be used because GM’s defense department will make significant modifications to the chassis, engine, interior, brake system, etc.
This version will be called the Suburban HD (Heavy Duty) and will include a specific chassis with suspension adapted to new requirements which will include increased payload capacity and greater weight due to the expected armor it will include.
GM Defense will use specific, highly advanced production methods, including accessory-free assembly and a flexible manufacturing method for this commission-based, custom vehicle.
In addition, advanced manufacturing technologies will help reduce overall program costs and provide greater flexibility and responsiveness to meet the future needs they say GM.
“We are excited to be developing the purpose-built, all-compact Suburban HD in partnership with the U.S. Department of State,” says Steve Dumont, president of General Motors Defense, adding that “the Chevrolet Suburban has been a world-renowned brand in commercial transportation since 1935. Our development contract win It speaks to our long-term legacy that enables us to deliver specific advanced mobility solutions to meet DSS needs.”
GM Defense will deliver the vehicles in two phases, the first coming next spring. A fleet of 200 Suburban HDs is expected to be produced annually for nine through the end of the decade in May 2023.
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