2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Review Summary & Specs
LS Sport Utility
Myriad choices in this proven SUV.
Summary & Specs
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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.
Specs
| 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 |
| 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 (standard) |
4-speed electronically variable automatic |
| 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 |
$36,965 |
Specs as Tested
| 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 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Layout |
four-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested |
$56,500 |
| 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 |
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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 |
38.5/60.6/40.5 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
38.2/49.1/25.4 |
| Trunk Volume |
108.9 |
| Payload |
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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 |