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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Review
Myriad choices in this proven SUV.
2009 Tahoe Review Summary & Specifications
The Chevy Tahoe offers cargo space, passenger accommodations, and towing capacity. It's a full-size truck and handles like one, offers the versatility of real low-range four-wheel drive, while delivering a good ride and a pleasant interior. The Hybrid model gets decent mileage in the city and the XFE is a better highway-cruiser value. NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent G.R. Whale reported from Los Angeles, with Kirk Bell in Chicago and Larry Edsall in Phoenix.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Chevy Tahoe LS 2WD ($36,965), LS 4WD ($41,025); LT1 2WD ($39,315), LT1 4WD ($42,165); LT2 2WD ($41,840), LT2 4WD ($44,690); LTZ 2WD ($48,550), LTZ 4WD ($51,400); Hybrid 2WD ($50,455), Hybrid 4WD ($53,260) |
| Engines (standard) | 6.0-liter ohv 16-valve V8/300-volt electric hybrid |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed electronically variable automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 295-hp 4.8-liter V8; 310- or 320-hp 5.3-liter V8; 395-hp 6.2-liter V8; 332-hp 6.0-liter hybrid V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 6-speed automatic; 4-speed automatic; Electrically Variable Transmission with four fixed gears |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual-stage front airbags, full-coverage head-protecting curtain side airbags with rollover sensors; tire-pressure monitor, LATCH child safety seat anchors; four-wheel antilock brakes; traction control; electronic stability control with rollover mitigation; OnStar 8.0 |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | rear park assist, rear-view camera, integrated trailer brake control |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Arlington, Texas |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-222-1020 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.chevrolet.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 36965 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Chevy Tahoe Hybrid 4WD ($53,260) |
| Standard Equipment | leather upholstery (vinyl third row); three-zone climate control; heated power front bucket seats; navigation; front center console; split-folding second-row bench seat; tilt leather-wrapped steering wheel with radio controls; adjustable pedals; cruise control; intermittent wipers front/rear; power locks, mirrors and windows; remote keyless entry; heated outside mirrors; side assist steps; AM/FM/CD Bose audio; XM satellite radio; Bluetooth; rearview camera; auto-dimming rearview mirror; automatic headlights; theft-deterrent system;; trailer hitch platform with seven-wire harness; one year of OnStar service; rear cargo shade; fog lamps; P265/65R18 tires on alloy wheels; remote start |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | rear DVD entertainment ($1,295); moonroof ($995) |
| Destination Charge | 950 |
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| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 56500 |
| Horse Power | 332 @ 5100 |
| Torque | 367 @ 4100 |
| Fuel Economy | 20/20 |
| Wheelbase | 116.0 |
| Length/Width/Height | 202.0/79.0/77.0 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 39.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 41.1/65.3/41.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.5/60.6/40.5 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.2/49.1/25.4 |
| Trunk Volume | 108.9 |
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| Towing Capacity | independent, coil springs, antisway bar |
| Front Suspension | independent, coil springs, antisway bar |
| Rear Suspension | five-link, coil springs, antisway bar |
| Ground Clearance | 9.0 |
| Curb Weight | 5835 |
| Stock Tires | 265/65R18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/vented disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 24.5 |
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