GM's recently redesigned full-size SUVs are veteran tow rigs. Drawing on decades of big-load experience, the new Chevy Tahoe and GMC Yukon are exceptionally stable and solid. When ordered with the 320-hp 5.3-liter V8, the SUVs are reasonably fuel efficient (16 mpg city/21 mpg highway) thanks to GM's Active Fuel Management technology that transforms the V8 into a four-cylinder under light loads. In 2008, a hybrid version will be available with roughly 25 percent better fuel economy.
Few SUVs since the mid-1990s have been as popular as the Chevrolet Tahoe, and it's not hard to see why. With room for up to nine passengers, V8 power and plenty of available amenities, the Tahoe has impressively matched the wants and needs of large American families.
The Chevrolet Tahoe faced little competition when it debuted, popularizing the full-size SUV by being a smaller and more maneuverable version of the giant Chevy Suburban that established the segment. Chevy described the Tahoe as a "rugged, multipurpose family vehicle that's at home on and off the road," and the manufacturer has always seen to it that the vehicle is sturdy enough to live up to this promise.
Today, however, there are more choices than ever. To keep the Tahoe competitive, Chevy recently performed a full redesign and improved the Tahoe in just about every regard. The truck's interior, in particular, is considerably better in terms of quality and design. The latest generation is certainly the best yet, and earlier models are still prime candidates for shoppers in the used SUV segment.
Current Chevrolet Tahoe
