2020 Chevrolet Suburban spy shots

2020 Chevrolet Suburban spy shots - Image via S. Baldauf/SB-MedienThe first prototype for the redesigned 2020 Chevrolet Suburban has been spotted, revealing a few clues about the upcoming SUV. General Motors is in the process of redesigning its full-size fleet around the T1XX body-on-frame platform for SUVs and pickups. The platform is an evolution of the current K2XX design and swaps out some steel for aluminum...

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