Standard equipment in the Tahoe for 2007 and 2008 includes the 5.3 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. 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 rack-style configuration. The truck uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Vehicle Statistics

The Tahoe is 202.00 inches long, 79.00 inches wide, and 76.90 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 116.00 inches. It is able to seat 6 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the Tahoe is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 60 months or 100,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sport utility market.

The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was $34,630, with a dealer invoice cost of $31,686. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2008 Tahoe is a SFI design, using FLEX fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 26.00 gallons.

The Tahoe LS received a miles-per-gallon rating of 15 - 16 in-city driving and 20 - 21 when it came to highway driving. Being a flex-powered green truck, this was exceptional.

What We Think of the Chevrolet Tahoe

The 2007 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Tahoe. The 2008 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 LS will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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