2015 Chevrolet SUVs make their auto show debut

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Tonight, at long last, Cadillac introduces the first update of the Escalade since the last decade. But thanks to the big auto show here over the weekend, we have a fairly good idea of what to expect.

That's because Escalade's corporate cousins, the Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe, made their consumer debut at the Orange County Auto Show. They're significant vehicles because they are among the last full-frame SUVs in showrooms.

Since General Motors released photos of the new Suburban and Tahoe recently, their looks outside have been widely seen. But the auto show allowed for close-up look at the inside, where there are few nice, new features.

In the Suburban, the interior in a rich, brown leather had a nice, updated look throughout. Of special interest were a suite of new USB ports and power outlets, enough for the whole family to plug in for a long trip.

The Suburban remains one of the largest vehicles on the road at almost 19 feet, and to take full advantage of it, the SUV's have fold-flat second- and third-row seats. There's also two more inches of legroom in the second row.

As for power, there's a standard 5.3-liter V-8 with all the latest fuel-saving touches that GM could throw into it -- direct injection, cylinder deactivation, continuously variable valve timing and an advanced combustion system. It comes with a six-speed transmission.

It goes on sale early next year.

Chevrolet gave the front of the 2015 Tahoe a sleeker look. The new color is called crystal claret. The big SUV goes on sale first quarter next year.  John RoeFullscreen The softer look of the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV is supposed to reduce wind noise and improve mpg.  John RoeFullscreen Chevrolet's 2015 Suburban long-wheelbase, three-row SUV gets easier to fold second and third rows and a smoother shape.  Roche PhotoFullscreen General Motors has tried to give its trucks a luxury feel with big info screens and dramatic dashboard styling, as in this 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe.  ChevroletFullscreen The 2015 GMC Yukon XL gets more rear legroom and easier-to-use folding second and third rows, similar to Chevrolet Suburban with which it shares components. An SLT model is shown.  GMCFullscreen Premium Denali version of the 2015 GMC Yukon shows off the upmarket interior touches, such as big center screen and leather upholstery.  GMCFullscreen Tailgate mechanism is intended to make it easier to raise, lower the gate and take up less space inside on the 2015 GMC Yukon Denali. The big SUV goes on sale first quarter next year.  GMCFullscreen Unmistakable grille is signature of the 2015 GMC Yukon Denali, on sale first quarter next year.  GMCFullscreenLike this topic? You may also like these photo galleries:ReplayAutoplayShow ThumbnailsShow CaptionsLast SlideNext Slide