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Chevrolet Tahoe

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2007 Chevy Tahoe

2007 Chevy Tahoe

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.

Styles and Major Options

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Second-row seats feature a fold and filp functionality that reveals extra interior cargo room.

Trims

  • Tahoe LS
  • Tahoe LT
    • Tahoe LT1
    • Tahoe LT2
    • Tahoe LT3
  • Tahoe LTZ

Other Features:

  • All models are available as a 4x2 and a 4x4.
  • The Tahoe uses a Vortex 5300 V8 engine - new with Active Fuel Management technology and available Ethanol-85 flexible fuel capacity.
  • StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System
  • The Tahoe can seat anywhere from 5-9 passengers
  • CD player with MP3 Compatibility and eight speakers
  • OnStar with one-year Safe & Sound Plan
  • 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

Trim

Tahoe LS 4x2

Tahoe LS 4x4

Tahoe LT1 4x2

Tahoe LT1 4x4

Tahoe LT2 4x2

Tahoe LT2 4x4

Tahoe LT3 4x2

Tahoe LT3 4x4

Tahoe LTZ 4x2

Tahoe LTZ 4x4

Starting Price

$33,990

$37,790

$35,740

$38,540

$37,780

$40,580

$39,390

$42,190

$44,015

$46,815

Gas Mileage

Reliability

Safety

Photos

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Tahoe LTZ interior in Light Titanium. Shown with front and rear leather-appointed, heated bucket seats.
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Seats shown in Ebony, Light Titanium, and Light Cashmere

Colors

The Chevy Tahoe offers the following exterior color choices:

  • Graystone Metallic
  • Dark Blue Metallic
  • Bermuda Blue Metallic
  • Black
  • Summit White
  • Gold Mist Metallic
  • Amber
  • Bronze Metallic
  • Silver
  • Birch Metallic
  • Sport Red Metallic

The Tahoe interior comes in:

  • Ebony/Light Cashmere
  • Ebony
  • Dark Titanium/Light Titanium

Main Competitors

The Tahoe primarily competes with the following Full-size SUVs:

Hybrid Models

Unique Attributes

Resale Values

Criticisms

Generations

Third Generation (2007 - present)

Second Generation (2000 - 2006)

First Generation (1992 - 1999)

Worldwide

Design Quirks and Oddities

Awards

See Also

External Links