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2006 Tahoe LS Utility Specs

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2006 Tahoe LS Utility Specs

2006 Tahoe LS Utility Performance Hide
4,807 cc 4.8 liters V 8 front engine with 96 mm bore, 83 mm stroke, 9.5 compression ratio, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder LR4
Unleaded fuel 87
Fuel economy EPA highway (mpg): 18 and EPA city (mpg): 14
Multi-point injection fuel system
26 gallon main unleaded fuel tank
Power: 213 kW , 285 HP SAE @ 5,200 rpm; 295 ft lb , 400 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
2006 Tahoe LS Utility Handling & Brakes Hide
Four-wheel ABS
3.23:1 axle ratio
Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
Electronic brake distribution
Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
Immobilizer
Fullsize steel rim under body spare wheel
Stability control
Wishbone front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and torsion springs , beam rear suspension rigid with stabilizer bar and coil springs
2006 Tahoe LS Utility Exterior Hide
Body side molding
Chrome front and rear bumpers
Chrome/bright trim on side of body
Day time running lights
Driver and passenger power heated black door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (inches): 198.8, overall width (inches): 78.8, overall height (inches): 74.8, ground clearance (inches): 8.4, wheelbase (inches): 116, front track (inches): 65, rear track (inches): 66 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 38.3
Front fog lights
Complex surface lens halogen bulb headlights
Heat reflective glass
Metallic paint
Hinge rear window with defogger and intermittent
Roof rails
Rear and side platform step
Tinted glass on cabin , privacy tinted glass on rear , privacy tinted glass on side
Trailer towing preparation
Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (lbs) 6,500, curb weight (lbs) 4,978, gross trailer weight braked (lbs) 5,700 and max payload (lbs) 1,522
Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
2006 Tahoe LS Utility Interior Hide
12v power outlet: front and cargo with 1 outlet(s)
Air conditioning with rear outlet
Fixed mast antenna
Peripheral anti-theft protection
Front ashtray
Audio anti-theft protection: code
RDS audio system with AM/FM and CD player
Automatic drive indicator on dashboard
Cargo area dimensions: length (inches): 84.2, front width (inches): 59.8, width between arches (inches): 49.1, height (inches): 41.5 and loading floor height (inches): 30
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: rear seat down (cu ft): 104.6 and all seats in place (cu ft): 63.6
Front seats cigar lighter
Clock
Compass
Computer with average fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
Delayed/fade courtesy lights
Cruise control
Front seats cup holders fixed , rear seats cup holders pop out , 3rd row seats cup holders fixed
Door ajar warning
Door entry light
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
External temperature
Floor covering: carpet in load area
Floor mats
Driver front airbag intelligent , passenger front airbag with occupant sensors intelligent
40/20/40 split electrically adjustable driver seat with height adjustment, three adjustments and tilt adjustment , 40/20/40 split passenger seat , 40/20/40 split center seat
3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat integrated , 3-point reel front seat belts on passenger seat integrated , lap static front seat belts on center seat
Front seat center armrest
Glove compartment
Two height adjustable head restraints on front seats and rear seats
Headlight control with time delay switch-off and dusk sensor
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 40.7, rear headroom (inches): 39.4, front hip room (inches): 61.4, rear hip room (inches): 61.3, front leg room (inches): 41.3, rear leg room (inches): 38.6, front shoulder room (inches): 65.2 and rear shoulder room (inches): 65.1
Low fuel level warning
Low tire pressure indicator
Low washer fluid level warning
Online information system
Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch
Power steering
Front power windows with two one-touch , rear power windows
Front and rear reading lights
Rear air conditioner
Rear heater
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
Rear seat center armrest
Three asymmetrical split bench front facing removable rear seats with zero adjustments
Automatic operation rear view mirror
Remote audio controls
Front seat back storage
Upgraded cloth/velour seat upholstery with additional upgraded cloth/velour
Seating: six seats and 1 or 2
Service interval indicator
Eight speaker(s)
Leather covered multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment
Tachometer
Telematics 199 and 12
Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system with recirculation setting and micro filter
Voice activating system includes phone
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