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2017 Chevrolet Tahoe

The Chevrolet Tahoe is a traditional body-on-frame SUV aimed at buyers who need generous interior space along with serious towing capability. Although still not as maneuverable or efficient as similarly-sized crossovers, the latest Tahoe makes strides in both areas while also offering a well-appointed cabin and numerous useful tech features. Recent Changes The Tahoe gains standard Teen Driver feature, an available rear-seat entertainment system, active aero shutters, and an available low speed forward automatic braking. Overview It’s most definitely an old-school, pickup-based utility vehicle that doesn’t falter at the prospect of traversing a torturous trail or towing a heavy boat, but the Tahoe is also up to the task of serving as a cushy people and cargo hauler. As with previous Tahoes, interior acreage for passengers in the first two rows of seats is ample, and there’s 51.3 cubic feet of stowage space behind the second row. A full 94.7 cubic feet are available with the second row folded down. Unfortunately, things still get less rosy when the third row – which now folds flat into the floor - is pulled up into place, with cargo capacity falling to 15.3 cubes. Furthermore, due to intrusion from Tahoe’s rugged but bulky solid rear axle, the seats provide only enough space to comfortably seat children. However, unlike its predecessors, the latest Tahoe’s cabin features an attractive, swept-back dashboard and upscale materials like metallic-appearance trim and available perforated leather upholstery. Futhermore, all Tahoes except the base model are equipped with Chevrolet’s MyLink infotainment system, which integrates entertainment and navigation functions (when equipped), and also offers access to smartphone-based apps like Pandora radio and Stitcher radio. The system can be controlled through dashboard knobs, steering wheel buttons or an eight-inch touchscreen (which motors up to reveal a hidden storage compartment), and there’s also a voice recognition system for hands-free calls, destination entering, song selection and more. Its “natural language” functioning can recognize a staggering number of phrases - effectively eliminating the need for the clunky and cumbersome memorized commands. The Tahoe also offers numerous luxury extras, including heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, a Bose surround sound stereo and a rear-seat Blue-ray entertainment system. Powertrains, Towing and Fuel Economy Power for the Tahoe comes from a pushrod 5.3-liter V8 equipped with direct-injection, variable valve timing and a cylinder deactivation system. The mill produces 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft, with that output transmitted to the wheels by way of a six-speed automatic transmission Rear-wheel-drive is standard, while four-wheel-drive is an extra-cost option. RWD models equipped with an available Maximum Trailering Package can tow up to 8,500 lbs. Although not a dedicated mud-slinger, the Tahoe is more than capable of handling light off-roading situations. RWD Tahoes are rated at 16/23 city/highway mpg, while 4WD variants check in at 16/22 mpg. Trim Level Breakdown Chevrolet offers the Tahoe in LS, LT and Premier trim levels. The Tahoe LS comes standard with cloth upholstery, a six-speaker AM/FM/CD/SiriusXM/HD radio stereo system with an AUX input, an eight-inch touch screen that runs the infotainment system, Bluetooth connectivity, a rearview camera, rear parking assist, power-adjustable front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio and cruise controls, remote keyless entry, remote start, power windows and locks, cruise control, automatic tri-zone climate control, a 110-volt power outlet, five auxiliary 12-volt power outlets heated exterior mirrors, a tilt steering wheel and 18-inch alloy wheels. The LS can be optioned up with the Driver Alert Package, which includes power-adjustable pedals, forward collision alert and lane departure warning system To those features, the Tahoe LT adds the Driver Alert Package, leather upholstery, a Bose premium stereo system, a power liftgate, heated front seats with memory functionality, a universal garage door opener, a heavy-duty locking rear differential, a tilt and telescoping steering wheel, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. Offered on both the LS and LT is the Maximum Trailering Package. It includes a 3.42 rear axle ratio, a trailer brake controller, a “premium smooth ride suspension” with air leveler, and on 4WD models, a two-speed active transfer case. Exclusive to the LT is the Luxury Package, which spices things up with a proximity key, push-button start, a heated steering wheel, heated second-row power release seats, power-folding third row seats, fog lights, electrochromatic power-folding exterior mirrors, front and rear park assist, and rear cross traffic alert and side blind zone alert. The Tahoe Premier brings the Luxury Package in addition to perforated leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, a 10-speaker Bose Centerpoint surround sound system, Magnetic Ride Control adaptive suspension, HID headlights, a power tilt and telescoping steering wheel, and 20-inch alloy wheels. The LT and Premier models are available with the Sun, Entertainment and Destinations Package, a bundle that adds a navigation system, a rear Blue-ray entertainment system with nine-inch screen, and a power sunroof. Stand-alone options include navigation, a sunroof, 22-inch alloy wheels on Premier models, and an interior motion-sensing anti-theft system. Occupant Safety All Tahoe models come standard with dual front, front side and full-length side curtain airbags in addition to a front center airbag and traction and stability control systems. Available safety features include a forward collision alert system, which warns the driver when it sense an impending crash; a lane departure warning system that alerts the driver if the Tahoe begins to wander into an adjacent lane; a rear cross traffic alert system that warns the driver of approaching traffic in backup situations; and a rear blind spot warning system. Key Competitors Alternatives to the Tahoe include the Ford Expedition, the Nissan Armada and the Toyota Sequoia.

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