Will there be a Duramax Suburban?

[GMC]

I've read a little about the light duty "baby" duramax coming around 2010, but has anyone heard about the 2500 Suburban getting the D-Max?

I remember the Allison woudn't fit under the last generation Suburban/Yukon XL, but I figured with the new GMT-900, GM had the opportunity to make it work.

[DA BIG ONE]

Conversion, to duramax would be nice. As for the floor (hump), a nice removable panel held in w/aircraft fasteners (1/2 turn type) would be ideal way to get that allison to work.

I know my 99 is about 800+ lbs heavier than the newer burbs, guessing it's the chassis and drivetrain.

Yes, I'd buy another newer burb if it came w/diesel.

[D-max Man]

Haven't heard any new news about the Baby D-Max but GM is comming out with a smaller V-8 diesel for 8600 GVW and smaller trucks.

Here is a link to the press release.

http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayS...74&docid=28147

[hapaschold]

a diesel suburban or yukon would be great ! i d buy one in a minute. the 07 suburbans are fantasic. my boss got one, LTZ ? what a ride.

i see mercedes brought the diesel in the R class and ML class a little early.

[aloharovers]

So why exactly didn't GM put the DMax into the Brub and Yukon?

I mean I am in the market for a new family cruiser and I either need to get a 7 year old burb or an Excursion. I just don't get why they didn't offer the diesel in the SUVs

[Stlheadake]

My guess is the Allison tranny not fitting. Imagine hooking that burban up to that 7 ton trailer and pulling it (and the family, the luggage, the dog, the groceries, plus all the holiday gifts for Uncle Bill and family) across the country. I'd bet the D-max would be up for the job, but I seriously have questions about the old trannies.

I don't know much about the new one. But that's my guess...http://www.thedieselpageforums.com/t...ons/icon10.gif
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