The 2005 Tahoe is an important vehicle to Chevrolet for the sport utility market segment. The LS is a member of a series of three trim levels for the Tahoe which include . The four-door truck with its four-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Chevrolet. There is strong competition from vehicles from Lexus.

Engine Performance

The restyled Tahoe LS is equipped with a General Motors 5.3-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 16 valves. The Vortec engine is paired with a General Motors 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The Tahoe has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The truck uses torsion bar front springs and coil in the rear.

Tahoe LS Statistics

The dimensions of the Tahoe LS are 78.80 inches wide by 198.80 inches long. It sits a comfortable 74.80 inches off the ground. It seats a standard six passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 116.00 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $35,915 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $31,426. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2005 Tahoe is a SFI design, running on FLEX fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 26.00 gallons.

The 2005 Tahoe gets 19 - 20 miles/gallon on the highway and only 15 - 16 in the city. This is average for a sport utility truck.

In Summary

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Tahoe LS sold well in 2005. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a Tahoe.

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