The Chevrolet Tahoe is a full-size SUV that is also one of the few on the market to have third row seating. Thanks to its spacious interior, it can comfortably seat up to 8 passengers. Add a quality engine into the mix, and you end up with an excellent vehicle all around.
MILEAGE SPECS
Unfortunately, the Tahoe does falter somewhat when it comes to gas mileage, which is common for a vehicle of its size. You can expect around 15 MPG city and 22 MPG highway.
TRANSMISSION SPECS
The Chevrolet Tahoe utilizes a 6-speed automatic transmission, which is electronically controlled and features overdrive and tow/haul mode.
ENGINE SPECIFICS
Enjoy a Gas/Ethanol V8, 5.3L engine.
STEERING SPECIFICS
Because of its power rack & pinion steering, the Chevrolet Tahoe has a curb to curb turning diameter of 39 feet.
TIRE AND WHEEL SPECIFICS
With the Chevrolet Tahoe, you get a front and rear tire size of 18 x 8.5 inches and a spare tire size of P265/70R17 for increased safety and security. A tire pressure monitor also comes standard.
A front wheel size of 18 x 8.5 inches is also standard.
SUSPENSION SPECS
The Chevrolet Tahoe comes fully outfitted with an independent suspension system.
It also has an incredible rear axle capacity of 4100, a front axle capacity of 3200, and an axle ratio of 3.08.
The axle is a semi-floating type.
INTERIOR DETAILS
With this automobile, there are 428 inches of front headroom, 648 inches of front shoulder room, 45.3 inches of front legroom, and 60.8 inches of front hip room.
In the second seat, there are 387 inches of headroom, 651 inches of shoulder room, 60.3 inches of hip room, and 39 inches of legroom.
And, in the coveted third seat, there are 38.1 inches of headroom, 62.6 inches of shoulder room, 49.3 inches of hip room, and 24.8 inches of legroom.
CARGO AREA SPECIFICATIONS
Make the most of a cargo area of 79.9 inches from the floor to seat one, 43.2 inches from the floor to seat two, and 11.1 inches from the floor to seat three.
The accompanying cargo box is 33.94 inches tall.
AIRBAG SPECIFICATIONS
This vehicle includes a frontal driver and front passenger airbag, as well as a front side-body airbag, a front side head airbag, and a rear side head airbag.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY FEATURES
Owners of the Chevy Tahoe will also benefit from anti-lock brakes, daytime running lights, traction control, Parking Aid, a back-up camera, and stability control.
OTHER SPECS
This vehicle can be used for trailering.
With a weight distributing hitch, the maximum tongue weight is 660 pounds.
With a dead weight hitch, the maximum trailer weight is 5000 pounds, with a maximum tongue weight of 500 pounds.