A high point in the sport utility market is the Chevrolet Tahoe. In 2009 Chevrolet rolled out an upgraded version of the Tahoe with four versions: LTZ, LS, and Hybrid. Sales for the Tahoe, especially the Tahoe Hybrid, were brisk during 2009 and 2010. The improved reliability and the updated styling were responsible for the increased interest.

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid Specs

Standard equipment in the Tahoe for 2008 and 2009 includes the 6.0 liter engine by General Motors, weighing in at 8 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the Vortec engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Tahoe.

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 rack-style configuration. The truck uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

The fuel system for the 2009 Tahoe is a SFI system, running on ELECTRIC/GAS . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

Statistics

The dimensions of the Tahoe Hybrid are inches wide by inches long. It sits inches off the ground. It seats a standard several adults passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The standard warranty period for the Tahoe is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sport utility market.

The listed retail price in 2009 (MSRP) was an industry-average price, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

MPG Ratings

The 2009 Tahoe gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is below average for a sport utility truck.

In 2008 and 2009 the Tahoe Hybrid was availble in the exterior colors of several colors. Additional options were available as special orders from the factory.

Parting Shots

The 2009 model year was very successful for the Chevrolet Tahoe. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Hybrid version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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