Chevy Tahoe Hybrid
Chevy Tahoe Hybrid
Type: Full-size SUV in 2WD or 4WD configurations
Engine: 6-liter V-8, hybrid system includes two electric motors running on 300-volt system
Power: 332-hp; 367-lb-ft torque
EPA mileage:
2WD: 21 mpg city / 22 mpg highway
4WD: 20 mpg city / 20 mpg highway
Notes: Big SUV that can get more than 20 mpg around town is worth looking at. Nicely loaded. Only two options available — a sun roof or rear-seat entertainment system.
Report Card
Overall: *** 1/2
Exterior: Good. Close inspection shows lots of little changes to the exterior but still keeps its Tahoe looks.
Interior: Excellent. Lots of room for all passengers.
Performance: Excellent. Good mileage numbers for a big SUV.
Safety: Excellent. Front, side curtain air bags, electronic stability control, tire pressure monitor and other features, all standard.
Pros: Can tow 6,000 pounds and still carry seven passengers comfortably. Excellent gas mileage for a full-size SUV.
Cons: Too big for some people’s needs.
Grading Scale
Excellent: **** Good: *** Fair: ** Poor: *
MSRP: $52,395
A console gauge indicates when batteries are recharging.
The interior is roomy, and the second and third rows of seats fold down.
Pulling out the easy-to-remove third row of seats offers useable storage space.
