2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Review Summary & Specs
LS Sport Utility
New Hybrid model added to lineup.
Summary & Specs
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The 2008 Chevy Tahoe offers lots of cargo space, comfortable passenger accommodations, and a big towing capacity. It's a full-size truck and handles like one, but the Tahoe offers a smooth ride and a pleasant interior. With the addition of the Hybrid model, it can get sedan-like fuel economy. The Hybrid is a good choice for a daily driver with a lot of cargo and passenger carrying capacity, and the other models are excellent choices for those who need to tow.
NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Larry Edsall reported from Phoenix, Arizona; with Kirk Bell reporting on the Hybrid in Chicago.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor |
New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup |
Chevy Tahoe LS 2WD ($34,094), LS 4WD ($37,895); LT 2WD ($36,145), LT 4WD ($38,950); LTZ 2WD ($44,780), LTZ 4WD ($47,585); Hybrid, Hybrid 4WD |
| Engines (standard) |
5.3-liter V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
4-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) |
295-hp 4.8-liter V8; 320-hp 5.3-liter V8; 332-hp 6.0-liter hybrid V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) |
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; Stabilitrak stability control with rollover mitigation |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
ultrasonic rear park assist, rear-view camera |
| Basic Warranty |
3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Arlington, Texas |
| Manufacturer Phone |
800-222-1020 |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.chevrolet.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$34,095 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 ($38,950) |
| Standard Equipment |
front bucket seats; front center console; six-way power driver's seat; split-folding second-row bench seat; tilt leather-wrapped steering wheel with radio controls; cruise control; intermittent windshield wipers; power locks, mirrors and windows; remote keyless entry; heated outside mirrors; side assist steps; AM/FM/CD stereo with eight speakers and rear audio controls; XM satellite radio; auto-dimming rearview mirror; automatic headlights; theft-deterrent system; roof rails; front recovery hooks; trailer hitch platform with seven-wire harness; one year of OnStar service; rear cargo shade; fog lamps; P265/70R17 tires on alloy wheels |
| Destination Charge |
900 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
LT-3 package ($3,155) with leather upholstery, tri-zone automatic climate control with rear controls, power-adjustable pedals, remote engine starting, six-disc CD changer, Ultrasonic rear park assist, universal garage door opener, power folding exterior mirrors with turn signals, reverse tilting, and driver's side auto-dimming, heated first- and second-row seats, 10-way power front seats, driver's seat memory, Bose Premium nine-speaker audio with subwoofer; Convenience package 2 ($600) with power liftgate and rain-sensing front wipers; navigation system ($2,250); rear DVD entertainment ($1,295); power fold-and-tumble second-row seats ($425); two-passenger third-row seating ($760); sunroof ($995) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Layout |
four-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested |
$49,330 |
| Horse Power |
320 @ 5200 |
| Torque |
340 @ 4200 |
| Fuel Economy |
14/19 |
| Wheelbase |
116.0 |
| Length/Width/Height |
202.0/79.0/77.0 |
| Track Front/Rear |
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| Turning Radius |
39.0 |
| Seating Capacity |
7 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
41.1/65.3/41.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
38.5/60.6/39.0 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
38.2/49.1/25.4 |
| Trunk Volume |
108.9 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
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| Front Suspension |
independent, coil-over shocks |
| Rear Suspension |
five-link with coil springs |
| Ground Clearance |
9.0 |
| Curb Weight |
5537 |
| Stock Tires |
265/70R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity |
26.0 |