Chevrolet Tahoe
What It Is
The smaller of the GMT900 SUV platforms, the Tahoe is the full-size SUV for those looking for moderate size and girth.
What You Should Know
The active fuel-management system on the 5.3-liter V-8 can shut off four cylinders when the power isnit needed and improve fuel economy up to 20 percent over non-AFM engines. Big and heavy, it gets all the options the Suburban gets but costs less, base pricing at $35K.
Bottom Line
A solid improvement over past generations, but some will miss the Tahoeis more rugged look and capability.
| 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe |
| Base price range | $52,730 (LTZ 4WD) |
| Vehicle layout | Front engine, RWD or 4WD, 5-8-pass, 4-door SUV |
| Engine | 5.3L/320-hp*/340-lb-ft OHV V-8 |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Curb weight (f/r dist) | 5850 lb (52/48%) |
| Wheelbase | 116.0 in |
| Length x width x height | 202.0 x 79.0 x 77.0 in |
| max cargo capacity | 108.9 cu ft |
| max towing capacity | 7599-8200 lb |
| 0-60 mph | 8.7 sec |
| Quarter mile | 16.6 sec @ 82.7 mph |
| Braking, 60-0 mph | 142 ft |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.69 g (avg) |
| 600-foot slalom | 56.5 mph (avg) |
| MT figure eight | 30.2 sec @ 0.52 g (avg) |
| EPA city/hwy fuel econ | 15/21 mpg |
| Bet you didn't know | Lake Tahoe is the country's second deepest (1645 feet), and it's clear enough to see down 71 feet. |
| Sum Up | The General's most handsome new big SUV, without enthusiast's engine. |