"Chevrolet Tahoe": fuel consumption, specifications, owner reviews

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

Chevrolet Tahoe is a large SUV manufactured by General Motors Corporation in the United States of America. From the first days of sales, the car has earned the respect of all lovers of large frame jeeps. The only drawback was the fuel consumption of the Chevrolet Tahoe, which exceeded 25 liters in mixed mode. However, this problem was fixed with the advent of new bodies and modifications.

History of the appearance of the model

The American company General Motors, which has always produced successful cars, introduced a new prototype in 1992. The full-size SUV was built on a spar frame with a solid axle in the rear suspension and independent wishbones in the front. Initially, the prototype was given the previously known name Blazer, and then was renamed Tahoe before release.

First generation (GMT400)

The novelty was released in 1995. Three- and five-door versions of the body were available for purchase. The car received a V8 gasoline engine with a volume of 5.7 liters. The declared power was inwithin 200-255 horsepower, depending on the configuration of the Chevrolet Tahoe. Fuel consumption per 100 km in the city exceeded 30 liters, which became a reason for discussion and discontent among buyers. A diesel unit with a volume of 6.5 liters and a capacity of 180 horsepower also did not save the situation. The drive system was divided into rear and all-wheel drive configurations.

The interior equipment was quite rich: full power accessories, climate control system, leather interior and high-quality multimedia system. The safety of passengers and the driver was ensured by 2 airbags, belts with automatic fixation and the ABS system.

"Chevrolet Tahoe" went on sale in the European and American markets. And instantly gathered a large number of admirers of the brand.

Second generation (GMT800)

The second generation was introduced in 2000. The lineup was supplemented with a new elongated version, which was called the Suburban and was often used in law enforcement agencies. Three-door body styles were no longer available.

The SUV was still equipped with a frame with a solid rear axle. An innovation was the spring rear suspension, which replaced the old springs. Passengers could now comfortably travel long distances.

"Tahoe" of the second generation lost a manual transmission, now all configurations were with a four-speed automatic transmission. The fuel consumption of the Chevrolet Tahoe has dropped to 18 liters per 100 kilometers thanks to new engines of 4.8 and 5.3 liters. Eight-cylinder power unitsgave out 275 and 295 horsepower and did not require investment even with an impressive mileage.

The quality of the interior has improved significantly, it has also become wider and longer. The noise isolation of the rear arches and the trunk left much to be desired, but this did not affect the increase in sales worldwide.

The second-generation frame SUV began to be officially sold in Russia. The Hummer H2 and Cadillac Escalade were also built on the basis of the GMT800.

Third generation (GMT900)

The end of 2005 brought a new body for the popular Tahoe SUV. The assembly of cars for Russia was organized in Kaliningrad, at the Avtotor plant.

The interior of the SUV has changed a lot. It began to look brutal and modern, large-sized head optics were equipped with xenon and automatic corrector, square arches and large wheels perfectly complemented the style of a huge car.

Salon has become bigger, wider and safer. Monitors built into the rear headrests appeared, and sound insulation improved noticeably. The list of options has been expanded so much that not all business class cars could produce something like that. For example, when the door was opened, the step would automatically come out from under the bottom, and the auto light would accompany the happy owner to the very threshold of the apartment.

The new six-speed "automatic" has significantly reduced the fuel consumption of the Chevrolet Tahoe. The 5.3-liter engine now consumed about 15.5 liters in city mode and did not go beyond 12 liters on the highway. It's become greatindicator among competing brands.

New Chevrolet Tahoe (K2UC)

The fourth generation was released in 2014, and sales in Russia began only in mid-2015. Externally, the car has changed a lot. At the front, new optics with integrated lenses and a stylish grille with a mesh pattern appeared. The bumper has become lower - a massive black plastic skirt significantly lowers the SUV's ground clearance.

The shape of the side parts and the overall appearance of the car have changed, but remained recognizable. Rear-view mirrors have become smaller, they have a built-in heating system, auto-folding and a window to illuminate the space near the front doors. Large-diameter aluminum rims are chrome-plated and fit perfectly into rectangular arches. The roof line is slightly lower, which reduces the drag coefficient and fuel consumption of the Chevrolet Tahoe on the highway dropped to 11 liters per 100 kilometers.

The back is made in a square style with modern technology. LED optics automatically turn on when the driver approaches, and the trunk is equipped with an automatic opening system.

Salon "stuffed" with a huge number of options. Leather seats are equipped with a flexible adjustment system and can remember the position settings for three different drivers. The security system includes 7 airbags and a whole range of anti-collision systems. The latest multimedia system understands voice commands,equipped with an 8-inch screen and navigation. The trunk holds a modest 433 liters, but when the rear row is folded down, the total volume increases to an incredible 2680 liters.

Specifications

The SUV received a new automatic transmission. Now 8 gears are available, which also reduced the fuel consumption of the Chevrolet Tahoe. Now, with a tank volume of 98 liters and a consumption of 10-11 liters on the highway, a car can drive 850-900 kilometers without refueling.

The 6.2 liter engine produces 426 horsepower and 624 Nm of torque. Acceleration to the first hundred takes only 6.7 seconds, and the maximum speed is programmatically limited at around 181 km/h.

Declared consumption figures:

• in city traffic: 18.4-19 liters;
• track: 10, 6-11, 0 liters;
• mixed mode: 13, 4-14, 8 liters.

Fuel type should be used with an octane rating of at least 95.

Body dimensions are:

• length - 5183 millimeters;
• width - 2046 millimeters;
• height - 1890 millimeters.

The curb weight is 2550 kilograms, and the declared ground clearance is 200 millimeters. The distance between the front and rear axle is 2946 millimeters.

Chevrolet Tahoe fuel consumption according to owner reviews

Full-size SUV does not cause any problems during operation. The chassis is built with a large margin of safety and requires serious intervention only at the turn of 200,000 kilometers.

The engine starts easily in any frost, and the interior is filled with heat within 10-15 minutes after warming up. The all-wheel drive system and automatic transmission will not require intervention up to 300,000 km. With timely observance of the maintenance regulations, the SUV works properly and does not fail at an inconvenient moment.

Chevrolet Tahoe owners' feedback on fuel consumption does not always match the value declared by the manufacturer. For example, in a cold climate, an SUV burns about 24 liters in the city, which is significantly higher than the factory figures. Also, consumption may increase due to low-quality fuel, so you should refuel only in proven places.