1996 Chevrolet Tahoe Review Summary & Specs
Base Utility
Rugged, assertive and roomier than most SUVs.
Summary & Specs
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Even without direct competition to contend with, Chevrolet has consistently improved
the Tahoe over the years, particularly with the addition of the 4-door version. It's a
multipurpose machine that accomplishes its tasks well, and looks good while doing so.
Tahoe is a big, wide-open-spaces, user-friendly sort of sport-utility that can be
austere or fancy without losing its inherent strength. If that fits your needs,
there's no reason to look elsewhere. Even if you could.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor |
Ray Thursby |
| Model Lineup |
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| Engines (standard) |
5.7-liter ohv V-8 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
4-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) |
180-hp 6.5-liter ohv V8 turbodiesel |
| Transmissions (optional) |
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| Safety Equipment (standard) |
Driver's airbag, ABS |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
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| Basic Warranty |
3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Silao, Mexico and Janesville, WI |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-222-1020 |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.chevrolet.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$23,501 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
Tahoe LT 4-door |
| Standard Equipment |
Automatic transmission, power steering, rear-seat heat ducts, intermittent wipers, AM/FM radio |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
Power windows, power mirrors, power locks, air conditioning, keyless entry, tilt wheel, cruise control, AM/FM/cassette/CD audio system, leather upholstery, alloy wheels, 4wd |
| Destination Charge |
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| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Layout |
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| Price as Tested |
$33,943 |
| Horse Power |
250 @ 4600 |
| Torque |
335 @ 2800 |
| Fuel Economy |
13/16 |
| Wheelbase |
117.5 |
| Length/Width/Height |
199.1/76.4/70.2 |
| Track Front/Rear |
64.1/63.5 |
| Turning Radius |
41.5 |
| Seating Capacity |
5/6 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
39.9/59.6/41.7 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
38.9/59.6/36.7 |
| Trunk Volume |
123.0 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
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| Front Suspension |
Independent |
| Rear Suspension |
Live axle |
| Ground Clearance |
9.6 |
| Curb Weight |
4311 |
| Stock Tires |
P235/75R-15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/drum |
| Fuel Capacity |
30.0 |