2004 Chevrolet Tahoe Review Summary & Specs
LS Utility
When size large is just right.
Summary & Specs
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Chevrolet Tahoe is perfect for drivers who want a full-size sport-utility, but don't want to herd a Suburban every day. New features introduced in the last two model years make living with the Tahoe more convenient. Numerous engineering changes make it a safer, more reliable vehicle. For many people, it's the ideal SUV.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor |
Mitch McCullough |
| Model Lineup |
Tahoe 2WD ($34,200); 4WD ($37,000) |
| 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, four-wheel ABS with Dynamic Brake Proportioning, LATCH child-seat anchors |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
front side-impact air bags, traction control, stability control |
| Basic Warranty |
3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Janesville, Wisconsin; Arlington, Texas |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-950-2438 |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.chevrolet.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$34,200 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD ($37,000) |
| Standard Equipment |
tri-zone manual conditioning with auxiliary rear heat; programmable power door locks; AM/FM/CD/cassette; keyless entry system; cruise control; leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel; power windows; electric rear window defroster; roof-mounted carrier rails; heated power mirrors; fog lamps; automatic headlamps; running boards; underbody-mounted full-size spare tire; Autotrac 4WD transfer case; automatic transmission with tow/haul mode; load-leveling shock absorbers; 265/70R16-inch all-season tires and aluminum wheels |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
LT Preferred Equipment Group 1SM ($6,450) includes leather seating surfaces, electronic climate control, nine-speaker Bose audio with rear controls and headphone jacks, XM Satellite Radio, steering-wheel mounted audio and driver-information controls, OnStar, Homelink transmitter, power folding outside mirrors with turn signals and ground illumination, six-way power heated bucket seats with driver memory, power adjustable pedals, third-row seating, liftgate with wiper/washer, cargo shade, cargo net, cargo mat, crossbars for luggage rack, 3.73:1 axle ratio and locking rear differential, trailering package with transmission cooler; Vortec 5300 V8 engine ($700); in-dash 6 CD player ($300); Rear Seat Entertainment ($1,295); Autoride suspension ($1,120); Safe and Secure Package ($100) includes front side-impact airbags, StabiliTrak electronic stability control; second-row bucket seats ($490) |
| Destination Charge |
815 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
48270 |
| Layout |
four-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested |
$48,270 |
| Horse Power |
295 @ 5200 |
| Torque |
330 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy |
13/17 |
| Wheelbase |
116.0 |
| Length/Width/Height |
196.9/78.9/76.3 |
| Track Front/Rear |
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| 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 |
37.4/49.2/27.3 |
| Trunk Volume |
104.6 |
| Payload |
|
| Towing Capacity |
7400 |
| Front Suspension |
independent, upper and lower control arms, torsion bars, anti-roll bar live axle, upper and lower trailing links, transverse Panhard link, coil springs |
| Rear Suspension |
|
| Ground Clearance |
8.4 |
| Curb Weight |
5050 |
| Stock Tires |
P265/70R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/disc w/ABS and Dynamic Rear Proportioning |
| Fuel Capacity |
26 |