The new-generation Chevrolet Tahoe promises to lead the full-size SUV class for years to come. New, trim styling, a quiet, exemplary interior, fuel-saving V8 and impressive ride and handling puts this large SUV head and shoulders above others.
The 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe receives a new 6-speed automatic transmission that is standard with the Vortec 5.3-liter V8 and the new Vortec 6.2-liter V8 offered on the LTZ trim. The best-selling full-size SUV in the country since 2001, the Tahoe is valued for how many people it can carry—up to nine—and its towing capacity, which tops out at 7,700 pounds.
The Tahoe already has a reputation as a top large SUV, having been named No. 2 in its segment in the annual Initial Quality Study of automotive researcher J.D. Power and Associates for three years, from 2003 to 2005. The longer-wheelbase version of Tahoe, the Chevrolet Suburban, has held the No. 1 spot. Power's IQS measures owner complaints about their vehicles in the early months of ownership.
In 2004, the Tahoe also topped the full-size SUV segment in Power's Dependability Study, which tallies owner complaints over the first three years of ownership.
The Tahoe already has a reputation as a top large SUV, having been named No. 2 in its segment in the annual Initial Quality Study of automotive researcher J.D. Power and Associates for three years, from 2003 to 2005. The longer-wheelbase version of Tahoe, the Chevrolet Suburban, has held the No. 1 spot. Power's IQS measures owner complaints about their vehicles in the early months of ownership.
In 2004, the Tahoe also topped the full-size SUV segment in Power's Dependability Study, which tallies owner complaints over the first three years of ownership.
The new Vortec 6.2.-liter features a lightweight aluminum block and variable valve timing, and is rated at 395 horsepower and 417 lb-ft of torque, making it the most powerful Tahoe engine. Other updates include OnStar 8.0 with Turn-by-Turn navigation and Destination Download; Bluetooth connectivity; Side Blind Zone Alert System available on LTZ; and available backup camera display in rearview mirror. LTZ upgrades include heated and cooled 12-way power front seats with perforated leather; body-side moldings with chrome accent; new rear fascia with chrome accent and trailer hitch cover; brushed metal steering wheel trim; sill plates with embossed logo; Centerpoint Surround Sound Bose speaker system; and optional 20-inch chrome-clad wheels.
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