In 2006 Chevrolet released the Tahoe Base to the truck-buying market. The Tahoe came in four configurations: Base, LS, LT, and Z71. The Base configuration is powered by the 5.3-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 20 highway miles and 15 - 16 city. The Tahoe competes in the Sport Utility market segment, in direct competition with Honda.

Chevrolet Tahoe Engine Specs

The Tahoe Base is equipped with a General Motors 5.3 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sport Utility arena.

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

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the Tahoe Base 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 $35,815 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $31,696. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel is handled for the Tahoe is a SFI design, running on FLEX fuel. The FLEX is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 26.00-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

The 2006 Tahoe gets 20 miles/gallon on the highway and only 15 - 16 in the city. This is exceptional for a sport utility truck.

Conclusion

The 2005 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Tahoe. The 2006 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chevrolet hopes that the Tahoe Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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