Chevrolet Tahoe 2017 Review

By: Zaran Tarapore

May 25,2017

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2017 Chevrolet Tahoe Review

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Introduction

A replacement to the iconic Blazer, the Chevrolet Tahoe joined the American marque’s line-up in 1995 and is a full-size SUV that goes up against the popular Ford Expedition and the mighty Nissan Patrol. Named after the rugged and scenic landscape surrounding Lake Tahoe, this American SUV is directed towards city slickers who possess the desire to explore the uncharted.

Key Features

Key Features:
Engine	5.3L / V8
Transmission	6-speed automatic
Power	355 Hp / 519 Nm
Top Speed	172 km/h
Price	AED 257,000

Exterior

Intimidatingly large and rightfully so, the Chevrolet Tahoe stands at a commanding 5.17 meters in length and 2.0 meters in width, making it both longer and wider than its Japanese stablemate, the Nissan Patrol. Dressed in an abundance of chrome and complemented with bold character lines, the Tahoe exudes presence and is a striking offering, even if its countenance isn’t as intimidating as that of its sibling with the GMC insignia.

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Interior

Ergonomically laid out, the cabin is dressed in dark and light brown hues to accompany the faux wood and silver trims that adorn the dashboard and center console. Rugged in its nature, the interior rotary knobs are encircled by rubber while technologies such as trailer hitch control assist it in carrying out its workhorse duties. Although inferior from a quality perspective, the Tahoe’s cabin is far more spacious than its rivals with seating for eight adults or a whopping 2,681 liters of storage space.

Safety & Technology

Awarded a 4-star NHTSA safety rating (lower than that of the Ford Expedition), the Tahoe is equipped with a plethora of features, including Android Auto, an NFC-enabled charging tray, a Bose sound system, and a rear entertainment setup with wireless headphones. Accompanying the flurry of power outlets (6 USB ports and 3 12V outlets), the Tahoe is fitted with adaptive cruise control, a blind spot detection system, and lane keeping assist.

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Drive

Residing under the American SUV’s sizeable hood is a 5.3-liter V8 engine that produces 355 horsepower and 519 Nm of torque through a six-speed automatic transmission. While the Tahoe is the weakest among its rivals, it compensates for the lack of grunt with an extremely impressive fuel economy average of 9.8 km/l – a figure unheard of in anything larger than a four-cylinder sedan.

Bearing a top speed of 172 km/h, the Tahoe doesn’t feel particularly underpowered, but its hulking dimensions and supple suspension do fall victim to immense amounts of body roll. With a shift-on-the-fly rotary controlled 4WD system, the Tahoe offers three drive modes to choose from (2WD, 4H, and 4L), all of which are enhanced with the capability to manually shuffle through gears once the column-mounted shifter is set to Low.

Verdict

Far from perfect, the Tahoe is an offering that is packed with features and makes a compelling case for itself. Underpowered and lacking in the quality department, the Tahoe’s shortcomings are well forgiven in favor of an astonishingly affordable price tag that ranges from AED 173,000 to AED 257,000.