The 2006 Tahoe is an important vehicle to Chevrolet for the sport utility market segment. The Z71 is a member of a series of four trim levels for the Tahoe which include . The four-door truck with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Chevrolet. There is strong competition from vehicles from Honda.

Performance

The restyled Tahoe Z71 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.

Fuel is handled for the Tahoe is a SFI design, running on FLEX fuel. The FLEX is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 26.00 gallons.

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.

Tahoe Z71 Statistics

The dimensions of the Tahoe Z71 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.

There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 36,000/36 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The Tahoe Z71 received a miles-per-gallon rating of 15 - 16 in-city driving and twenty when it came to long-distance. Being a flex-powered hybrid truck, this was subpar.

In Summary

The 2006 model year was unsuccessful for the Chevrolet Tahoe. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Z71 version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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