2002 Chevrolet Tahoe Review Summary & Specs
Base Utility
Just the right size.
Summary & Specs
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Chevrolet's Tahoe makes a lot of sense for someone who wants a big sport-utility, but doesn't want to manhandle a Suburban every day. We think the Tahoe delivers a better driving experience than the Ford Expedition and some of its cargo-carrying ergonomics seem to have the edge. For many people, it's the ideal SUV.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor |
Mitch McCullough, Editor-in-Chief |
| Model Lineup |
2WD LS ($32,709); 4WD LS ($35,475); 2WD LT ($36,130); 4WD LT ($38,896); 4WD Z71 ($38,601) |
| Engines (standard) |
5.3-liter ohv V8 |
| Engines (optional) |
4.8 liter ohv V8; 5.3 liter ohv V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) |
4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
dual front air bags, front side-impact air bags, four-wheel ABS standard |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
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| Basic Warranty |
3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Janesville, Wisconsin |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-950-2438 |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.chevrolet.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$32,709 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
Tahoe 4WD LS ($35,475) |
| Standard Equipment |
(LS) front and rear air conditioning; custom cloth upholstery; programmable power door locks; AM/FM/CD with nine speakers; cargo cover and net; keless entry system; cruise control; eight-point compass and outside temperature display; leather-wrapped steering wheel; power windows; electric rear window defroster; deluxe chrome grille; luggage rack; heated power mirrors; cast aluminum wheels |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
third seat ($1021); trailer package ($285); fog lights ($85); locking rear differential ($252) |
| Destination Charge |
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| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Layout |
four-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested |
$36,760 |
| Horse Power |
285 @ 5200 |
| Torque |
325 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy |
14/17 |
| Wheelbase |
116.0 |
| Length/Width/Height |
198.0/78.9/74.0 |
| Track Front/Rear |
65.0/66.0 |
| Turning Radius |
38.3 |
| Seating Capacity |
7 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
40.7/61.4/41.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
39.4/61.3/38.6 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
37.4/49.0/27.3 |
| Trunk Volume |
108.2 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
8800 |
| Front Suspension |
Independent |
| Rear Suspension |
live rear axle |
| Ground Clearance |
10.6 |
| Curb Weight |
5050 |
| Stock Tires |
P265/70R-16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/disc w/ ABS |
| Fuel Capacity |
26.0 |