Tahoe car: specifications

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

The Chevrolet Tahoe is an American-made car. The first copy was released in 1995 by General Motors. This model became the successor of the "Blazer". The Tahoe car (you can see a photo of it in our article) is a rather rare "guest" in Russia. Nevertheless, its last generation is officially sold in our country. There are also a lot of copies in the secondary market. What is a Chevrolet Tahoe car? Customer reviews, specifications and prices - further in our article.

First generation: design and impressions

The car has a brutal and aggressive appearance. Even now, the Tahoe is striking in its appearance. Despite the age of 20, this car easily stands out from the crowd without a single tuning.

Front of the car is a powerful chrome bumper and dual optics. The clearance of the SUV is impressive - 24 centimeters. Wheel arches are able to accommodate larger wheels. But on the offroad, this car is frankly weak - reviews say. This is due to the 5-meter length of the Tahoe car. The huge body and wheelbase significantly reduce the angles of entry and exit. Therefore, we are not talking about high cross-country ability (although there is an “honest” all-wheel drive with locks).

Technicalfirst generation Tahoe specifications

The engine range consisted of two petrol and one diesel units. The base for the Chevrolet Tahoe is an eight-cylinder aspirated with a V-shaped arrangement of cylinders. With a volume of 5.7 liters, it developed 210 horsepower. Torque at four thousand revolutions - 407 Nm.

The next engine is 5.73 liters. It develops 255 horsepower. Torque - 447 Nm. As for the diesel unit, its cylinder capacity is 6.5 liters. This is also an eight-cylinder engine, but with a turbocharger. Its power is 180 horsepower. But the torque is 480 Nm, which is slightly higher than that of the gasoline "V-shaped".

The car has acceptable traction. With the dynamics of dispersal, everything is also in order (of course, because this is a real American V8). The car picks up the first hundred in 10-12 seconds, depending on the pre-installed engine. For an SUV weighing 2.5 tons, this is an excellent indicator. Remarkably, this is the simplest motor. There are no modernized injection systems. The engine uses a cast iron block and head. There are two valves per cylinder. According to reviews, the Chevrolet Tahoe is very reliable and unpretentious in maintenance.

Checkpoint Tahoe-I

The first generation Chevrolet Tahoe was equipped with two types of gearboxes:

• Five-speed mechanics.
• Four-speed automatic.

Most of the cars were equipped with automatic weapons - the Americans did notrecognize mechanics. In terms of reliability, both boxes are very resourceful, the owners say. The main thing is to follow the maintenance schedule (change the ATP fluid in the automatic transmission and do not overheat the box).

Cons of "Tahoe-I"

Among the shortcomings, reviews note high fuel consumption. Even a diesel engine consumes at least 17 liters per hundred in the most economical mode. And gasoline modifications do - from 23 per hundred. In view of this, many owners install gas-balloon equipment on these cars. This is a major flaw with the first generation Tahoe.

On the secondary market, the first generation Tahoe can be bought for 400-500 thousand rubles.

Second Generation

It was produced between 2000 and 2006. You can see a photo of the Chevrolet Tahoe-2 car below.

The design of the car has been redesigned. The SUV received smoother and more streamlined lines. But the former silhouette, saturated with brutal and massive forms, remained. Owner reviews say that the body on the Tahoe is very durable. The metal is thick, and the paintwork will not peel off over time. The machine is well protected against corrosion.

Now about the specifications. The second generation Chevrolet Tahoe was equipped with two gasoline engines. The first engine had a displacement of 4.8 liters. Its maximum power is 275 horsepower, torque is 393 Nm.

The second unit with a volume of 5.3 liters developed 295 horsepower. Both engines were equipped with a non- alternative automatic transmission in four gears. AmongThe advantages of power plants are simplicity of design and high maintainability. The disadvantage is high fuel consumption. Even the "younger" eight-cylinder unit consumed at least 17 liters per hundred. Although in terms of acceleration dynamics, this car is undoubtedly pleasing. Acceleration to hundreds takes about nine seconds.

In the secondary market, the second generation of American SUVs can be purchased for 600-650 thousand rubles.

Chevrolet Tahoe-3

This copy has been mass-produced for the longest time - eight years (starting from 2006). Design "Tahoe" - a true American: a huge bumper, massive hood and grille. But in this generation, Americans got rid of chrome. The optics are now solid. Ground clearance, depending on the installed disks, is from 20 to 24 centimeters.

As before, the reviews of the owners express dissatisfaction with the cross-country ability of the SUV. Even with all-wheel drive and high ground clearance, the car often hits thresholds when passing obstacles.

Now about the specifications. Basically, a V-shaped "eight" with distributed fuel injection was installed on the third generation "Tahoe". There was still a 16-valve timing mechanism here. But the engine power has increased slightly. So, at 5.3 liters, the engine produces 324 horsepower. This unit works together with a six-speed automatic transmission.

Depending on the modification, the SUV could go with all-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive. It also providedtransfer box with reduction gear. The eight-cylinder engine, like all the previous ones, pleases the owners with acceleration dynamics. Up to a hundred, this car accelerates in 8.8 seconds. The maximum speed is 192 kilometers per hour. But the consumption has decreased significantly, thanks to a more modern six-speed automatic transmission (previously only four were used) and distributed fuel injection. Now the Chevrolet Tahoe consumes 13.5 liters of fuel in a combined cycle on a monodrive. The 4x4 version consumes two liters more in the same operating mode.

Unfortunately, the third generation is no longer mass-produced and the "youngest" copy will be at least four years old. You can buy a Tahoe car on the secondary market for 1-1.8 million rubles.

"Chevrolet Tahoe-4": specifications, appearance

This generation has been mass-produced since 2014. The machine has undergone a number of changes both in terms of design and technical characteristics.

As for appearance, she remained recognizable. For some reason, the manufacturer decided to revive the old "tradition" with four-eye optics. Now the headlights are equipped with xenon lenses and running light strips. The radiator grille is entirely chrome-plated, and the bumper is lowered as far as possible. There is no need to talk about the patency of the new Tahoe. At the slightest rise, there is a risk of hooking with a bumper - reviews say. What really pleases is the bright design. This car will be eye-catching for many years to come.

Now about the specifications. The car is equipped with two powerunits:

• 3, 5-litre EcoTech developed by General Motors. This is a naturally aspirated engine with a classic 8-cylinder layout. However, here the engineers used a different valve mechanism with variable valve timing and direct fuel injection. The block itself is now aluminum, as is the head. The maximum power of this engine is 360 horsepower with a volume of 5.3 liters. Torque - more than 500 Nm, which is available from four thousand revolutions.
• 6, 2-liter engine of the same EcoTech series. This motor is not equipped with a turbine. The block and head are also made of aluminum. Engine capacity - 6, 16 liters. Maximum power - 426 horsepower. The torque of the power unit is 624 Nm.

Consumption and dynamics of "Tacho-4"

Both units are equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission "Hydromatic". Acceleration to hundreds takes from 6.8 to 7.5 seconds, depending on the selected engine. But the maximum speed is only 180 kilometers per hour. Moreover, it is limited by software. The fuel consumption of the fourth generation Tahoe is quite acceptable - from 11.5 to 13.5 liters per 100 kilometers. This is the lowest among all the others.

Chassis "Tahoe-4"

The car is built on a ladder-type frame. The body is made of high-strength grades of metal (the hood and trunk are made of aluminum). The front of the Jeep has an independent suspension with A-arms. Behind - a continuous bridge and a multi-link. As an option, the manufacturer offers the installation of adaptive shock absorbers withmagnetorheological fluid. It allows the suspension to automatically adjust to the condition of the roadway.

Price, configuration of the new "Tahoe"

A new SUV in Russia can be bought for 2 million 990 thousand rubles. This will be the base LE. It includes a 3.5-liter engine, as well as a number of the following options:

• Leather trim.
• 18" alloy wheels.
• Dual-zone climate control.
• Front and side airbags.
• Acoustics with nine speakers.
• Multi steering wheel.
• Full power package.
• Heated front and rear seats.
• Front and rear parking sensors.
• Blind spot monitoring system.
• Collision avoidance system and surround cameras.

The maximum LTZ configuration is available at a price of 4 million 185 thousand rubles. The list of options is complemented by adaptive cruise control, 20-inch alloy wheels, a multimedia system for rear passengers, a power sunroof and a bunch of other goodies.

Conclusion

So, we found out what the Chevrolet Tahoe is. This is a brutal, huge and in most cases voracious SUV. In everyday use, it will be expensive, but it can easily stand out from the crowd. In addition, the SUV is built on a powerful frame and has a comfortable suspension. But many spare parts will be available only on order (especially if it is a first-generation Tahoe). This must be taken into accountwhen buying an American SUV on the "secondary".