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The 2007 Tahoe was featured on, and promoted through Donald Trump's ''The Apprentice 5'', where the two teams put together a show for the top [[General Motors]] employees to learn about the new Tahoe. Also, ''The Apprentice'' sponsored an online contest where you can create your own commercial for the new Tahoe, and the winner's ad would air on national television. The online [[Chevrolet|Chevy]] Apprentice make your own ad contest backfired causing many of the users to make fun of its fuel usage and its link to global warming. A few of the ads had coarse language and sexually explicit content. The website is still up causing critics to think [[Chevrolet]] is slow to act to the negative publicity. | The 2007 Tahoe was featured on, and promoted through Donald Trump's ''The Apprentice 5'', where the two teams put together a show for the top [[General Motors]] employees to learn about the new Tahoe. Also, ''The Apprentice'' sponsored an online contest where you can create your own commercial for the new Tahoe, and the winner's ad would air on national television. The online [[Chevrolet|Chevy]] Apprentice make your own ad contest backfired causing many of the users to make fun of its fuel usage and its link to global warming. A few of the ads had coarse language and sexually explicit content. The website is still up causing critics to think [[Chevrolet]] is slow to act to the negative publicity. | ||
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|2007–||4.8 L||''[[GM Vortec engine#4800|Vortec 4800]]'' [[V8]]||290 hp (216 kW)|| || | |2007–||4.8 L||''[[GM Vortec engine#4800|Vortec 4800]]'' [[V8]]||290 hp (216 kW)|| || | ||
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|2007–||5.3 L||''[[GM Vortec engine#5300|Vortec 5300]]'' [[V8]]||320 hp (239 kW)||340 ft·lbf (461 N·m)|| | |2007–||5.3 L||''[[GM Vortec engine#5300|Vortec 5300]]'' [[V8]]||320 hp (239 kW)|| ||340 ft·lbf (461 N·m)|| | ||
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|2007–||6.0 L||''[[GM Vortec engine#6000|Vortec 6000]]'' [[V8]]||350 hp (261 kW)|| || | |2007–||6.0 L||''[[GM Vortec engine#6000|Vortec 6000]]'' [[V8]]||350 hp (261 kW)|| || | ||
Revision as of 14:23, 21 June 2006
The Chevrolet Tahoe (and similar GMC Yukon) is a full-size SUV from General Motors. Chevrolet and GMC sold two different-sized SUVs under their Blazer and Jimmy model names through the early 1990s. This situation changed when GMC rebadged the full-size Jimmy as the Yukon in 1992. Chevrolet waited until 1995's introduction of a four-door version to rebadge the compact S-10 Blazer as the Blazer, renaming the full-size Blazer as the Tahoe.
The Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon currently serve as General Motors' full-size SUVs. Lengthened wheelbase models are available for both as the Suburban for the Tahoe and Yukon XL for the Yukon. A luxury Denali model joined the Yukon lineup in 1998. As of 2002, a Denali version of the Yukon XL was also available as the Yukon Denali XL.
In the United States, the Tahoe is a popular alternative to the Ford Crown Victoria for police car use, especially in rural areas.
Recent Changes
The new redesigned 2007 Chevy Tahoe was launched in early January and features improved power, improved segment-leading fuel economy and increased interior refinement. The biggest improvement for GM has been the Tahoe's fuel economy. With gas prices on the rise; this was much needed. Additional contributors to efficiency include a lower, wider front air dam, tighter tolerances and gaps between the fascias, lamps and grille openings, and improved front-end sealing that nearly eliminates air leak paths. These features all contribute to enhanced fuel economy and improved driving quietness, compared with previous models. The new 2007 Tahoe takes over at the top of the segment in sales, quality and comfort and has been the best-selling full-size SUV since 2001.
The 2007 Chevy Tahoe shares the new body design shared by the GM family of SUV’s. The 2007 Tahoe features a more angular design that supposedly gives the vehicle a more upscale appearance. The interior was significantly redesigned as well. It features a new wooded trim dashboard with new chrome accented instrument controls. New door panels as well as new seats were also added to the interterior.
Generations
Current Generation(2007 - present)
General Motors replaced the Tahoe and Yukon on the new GMT900 platform in late 2005 as a 2007 model. A hybrid version of the Tahoe, which uses the shared GM/DaimlerChrysler Advanced Hybrid System 2, is expected to follow shortly.
For 2007 the GMC Yukon and Chevrolet Tahoe received different front fascias and hood. The GMC Yukon features a monolithic grille and headlights, while the Chevrolet Tahoe's grille is divided by a body colored bar similar to the chrome bar found on most of today's Tahoes. While the Tahoe's hood now features a design attribute obtruding from its otherwise smooth contour, the Yukon features a smooth hood with two slight curves on both sides of the hood. Both the new Yukon and Tahoe feature a more angular design that supposedly gives the vehicles a more upscale appearance. The interior was significantly redesigned as well. It features a new wooded trim dashboard with new chrome accented instrument controls. New door panels as well as new seats were also added to the interior.
Short wheelbase and police Tahoe production began at Arlington Assembly on December 1, 2005. Production on the GMC Yukon began in early 2006, with Janesville Assembly coming on line as well. Long wheelbase versions began at Janesville and Silao Assembly in March.
Chevrolet plans to heavily tout improvements in fuel economy for the new-generation Tahoe. Highway mileage has improved from 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) with the addition of Displacement on Demand cylinder deactivation. Both the old and new versions get 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) in town.
The Tahoe will offer GM's new Hydramatic 6L80 6-speed automatic transmission.
The 2007 Tahoe was featured on, and promoted through Donald Trump's The Apprentice 5, where the two teams put together a show for the top General Motors employees to learn about the new Tahoe. Also, The Apprentice sponsored an online contest where you can create your own commercial for the new Tahoe, and the winner's ad would air on national television. The online Chevy Apprentice make your own ad contest backfired causing many of the users to make fun of its fuel usage and its link to global warming. A few of the ads had coarse language and sexually explicit content. The website is still up causing critics to think Chevrolet is slow to act to the negative publicity.
| Year | Displacement | Engine | Power | Torque | Notes | |
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| 2007– | 4.8 L | Vortec 4800 V8 | 290 hp (216 kW) | |||
| 2007– | 5.3 L | Vortec 5300 V8 | 320 hp (239 kW) | 340 ft·lbf (461 N·m) | ||
| 2007– | 6.0 L | Vortec 6000 V8 | 350 hp (261 kW) |
Styles and Major Options
LS, LT and LZT:
- Head-curtain airbags
- Power Liftgate
- Power-release fold-and-tumble second-row seating
- Remote starter heated first and second row seats
- Rear proximity warnings
- Rearview camera and power-deploying running boards
Pricing
LS LT LTZMSRP * $33,115 - $36,915 $34,865 - $37,665 $43,140 - $45,940 Invoice * $30,300 - $33,777 $31,901 - $34,463 $38,769 - $41,331 Engine 5.3L V-8 320 HP 5.3L V-8 320 HP 5.3L V-8 320 HP Transmission 4-spd auto w/OD 4-spd auto w/OD 4-spd auto w/OD Bumper to Bumper Warranty (months/miles) 36/36,000 36/36,000 36/36,000
Gas Mileage
16-MPG City, 22-MPG Highway for the 2WD. 15 mpg in the city and 21 on the highway for the 4WD.http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/noframes/23048.shtml
Reliability
This is always an area that’s open for discussion. Regular oil changes and tire rotation are the most important maintenance items along with clean Air Filters. Dealer service centers do a great job but charge way to much for a basic oil change and Tire rotation, there are a variety of other choices to have these services completed at, but if Money is no option by all means go to the dealer!!
Safety
Features: LS LT LTZAnti-Lock Brakes (ABS) 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) Daytime Running Lights Daytime running lights Daytime running lights Daytime running lights Center High Mounted Stop Light Center high mounted stop light Center high mounted stop light Center high mounted stop light Front Impact Airbags Driver and passenger Driver and passenger Driver and passenger Overhead Airbag Available:curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbagscurtain 1st, 2nd and 3rd row overhead airbag Available:curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbagscurtain 1st, 2nd and 3rd row overhead airbag Curtain 1st, 2nd and 3rd row overhead airbag Occupancy Sensor Occupancy sensor Occupancy sensor Occupancy sensor Side Impact Bars Side impact bars Side impact bars Side impact bars Seatbelt Pretensioners Front Front Front Ignition Disable PASS-Key III PASS-Key III PASS-Key III Panic Alarm Panic alarm Panic alarm Panic alarm Tracker System Tracker system Tracker system Tracker system Security System Security system Security system Security system
Photos
Colors
Exterior:
- Graystone Metallic
- Dark Blue Metallic
- Bermuda Blue Metallic
- Black
- Summit White
- Gold Mist Metallic
- Amber
- Bronze Metallic
- Silver
- Birch Metallic
- Sport Red Metallic
Interior:
- Ebony/Light Cashmere
- Ebony
- Dark Titanium/Light Titanium
Main Competitors
GMC Yukon, Nissan Armada, Toyota Sequoia, Ford Expedition
Hybrid Models A hybrid version of the Tahoe, which uses the shared GM/DaimlerChrysler Advanced Hybrid System 2, is expected to follow shortly.
Unique Attributes
GM's Displacement on Demand Technology, in which half of the engine's cylinders are deactivated in low-demand driving situations. The power plant should get an estimated 20.5 miles per gallon on average in a combination of city and highway driving, which is on par with estimates for the midsize Hummer H3
Resale Values
Lets put this on record, The Tahoe's resale value has been fantastic for years and this should continue even with Gas Prices on the rise. A Tahoe for a consumer wanting to buy it Used in the past was that they had poor values! (Used Buyers couldn’t afford them)They just flat resold for too much, so remember this and it should be a major factor in your purchase decision. (Especially if you are considering the compition). You could own one of these Beauty’s and sell it after 3 years and not get burned, Or keep it and really save if it is a good vehicle for you and even today Past Models can still turn your head. It's Hard to find an SUV that gives you a lot of bang for your buck, but the Tahoe gives you just that.Something to think about also when buying one of these bad boy’s is to make sure you purchase color combo’s that have high resale Value and demand. Avoid Reds and Greens and stick with the Black and White models. Remember Nothing looks sharper than a “ Black Tahoe with a nice set of 20 inch rims, it will catch any buyers eye”
Criticisms
The 2007 Tahoe was featured on, and promoted through Donald Trump's The Apprentice, where the two teams put together a show for the top General Motors employees to learn about the new Tahoe. Also, The Apprentice sponsored an online contest where you can create your own commercial for the new Tahoe, and the winner's ad would air on national television. The online Chevy Apprentice make your own ad contest backfired causing many of the users to make fun of its fuel usage and its link to global warming. A few of the ads had coarse language and sexually explicit content. The website is still up causing critics to think Chevrolet is slow to act to the negative publicity.
Previous Generations
Fourth generation
2007- Present
Third generation
2001-2006
Second generation
1995-2000
First Generation/Origins
1967-1995 (The Chevy Blazer was the grassroots for the Tahoe.)
This first generation Blazer shared a lot of similarities of Chevy pickups and Suburban of these early Generations. As with the Suburban, the interior was open from the cab area to the Trunk and cargo space in the rear, but similar to the Pick up's, the cargo area was uncovered. Power Train and Suspension Features were based on the half-ton level; to ensure a higher GVWR one would have to go to a Suburban (which was offered in 1/2 and 3/4 ton) or pickup (1/2, 3/4 and 1-ton.)
Early marketing represented the Blazer as a 4x4 utility vehicle designed, for hunting and camping, and as a 'Recreational' vehicle -- for camping trips. Most were sold with a hardtop and fully configured, interestingly the base model Blazer came only with a seat for the driver. Passenger seating including Rear Seating -- the Hardtop and Soft Top were all "optional". One of the most popular Options was the 4 x4, but a two-wheel drive Model was available.
In 1992, a new body style was introduced across the model line. For the first time, the new full-size Blazer was no longer a convertible. It now has a fixed hard top making the Blazer essentially a short-wheelbase, two-door version of the Suburban.
In 1995, Chevy renamed the Blazer to "Tahoe" and moved the "Blazer" name to a Smaller SUV. In 2000 the two-door full-size Tahoe body style was discarded by Chevy, leaving only the larger four-door style.
Worldwide
Design quirks and oddities
Awards
Best Buy -Consumer Guide Award http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/new/reviews/full/index.cfm/id/38893/
See also
If you are looking for even more Space you should check out the Chevrolet Suburban and the Yukon XL. Both of these give you the same features as the Tahoe just with a lot more space. The third row seat never needs to be removed as these two vehicles have loads of Trunk space.If you are looking for the ultimate in luxury and size then the best Value for your Money for the luxury is the GMC Denali it is worth not just a look but also every Penny!!!!
