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Road Test: 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ vs. 2006 Ford Expedition King Ranch
| | 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ | 2006 Ford Expedition King Ranch | | Base/as-tested price | $37,000 / $48,000 (est) | $46,060 / $51,005 | | Drivetrain layout | Front engine, 4WD | Front engine, 4WD | | Engine | 5.3L/320-hp/340 lb-ft OHV V-8 | 5.4L/300-hp/365 lb-ft SOHC V-8 | | Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | | Curb weight (dist f/r) | 5840 lb (52/48%) | 5800 lb (51/49%) | | Length x Width x Height | 202.0 x 79.0 x 77.0 in | 205.8 x 78.7 x 76.6 in | | 0-60 mph | 8.6 sec | 9.4 sec | | Quarter mile | 16.6 sec @ 82.9 mph | 16.9 sec @ 81.7 mph | | Braking, 60-0 mph | 133 ft | 141 ft | | 600-foot slalom | 57.2 mph avg | 55.8 mph avg | | Lateral acceleration | 0.72 g avg | 0.72 g avg | | MT Figure eight | 29.9 sec @ 0.53 g avg | 29.7 sec @ 0.53 g avg | | EPA city/hwy econ | 15 / 21 mpg | 14 / 17 mpg | 1st Place - Chevrolet Tahoe
Adds improved driving dynamics and good looks to an already competent package.
2nd place - Ford Expedition
Still a capable, hard-working sport/utility--but it's ready for an update. |
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