Pros: Ample passenger and cargo space; quiet interior; tractable and easy to drive for the size; 3rd-row seats now fold flat with the cargo floor as do 2nd-row seats; towing capability
Cons: Fuel economy; tight-quarters maneuverability; cramped legroom in 3rd-row seats; jittery ride with available 20-inch wheels; high-end models get very expensive
CG Says: After its redesign last year, Chevrolet Tahoe stands pat for 2016—although it adds some new technology features. All Tahoe trim levels now use an 8-inch touch screen and its MyLink infotainment system is Apple CarPlay compatible. An optional safety package newly includes lane-departure mitigation and self-dimming headlights. A head-up display is now optional for LTZ. Tahoe’s body is a bit longer, lower and wider than the previous-generation model—passenger room is increased, but cargo room is down slightly. The 3rd-row seatbacks now fold flat into the floor. Designers had to raise the cargo floor to accomplish this, which makes for a higher liftover, but also allows for some handy under-floor storage bins. The new engine is a 5.3-liter V8 with 355 horsepower—35 more than the previous engine—and its EPA ratings are 10 percent better. New safety features include forward collision alert, lane-departure warning, and rear cross-traffic alert. Some of the new safety features use GM’s Safety Alert Seat, which vibrates to warn the driver of potential obstructions. Interior materials are much improved over the outgoing Tahoe, especially on higher-end models. Enhancing the upscale feel are new available features such as adaptive cruise control, a power-folding 3rd-row seat, and keyless entry and starting. The very notion of a hulking, V8-powered full-size SUV seems anachronistic to many shoppers these days, but for those who need the power, interior room, and towing capacity that only a large SUV offers, the all-new Tahoe is an excellent choice.
| Class | Large SUV |
| Body Style(s) | 4-door wagon |
| Passenger Count | 9 |
| Drive Wheels | rear- or 4-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Chevrolet |
| Nation of Manufacture | USA |
| Base Prices | 2WD LS: $47,000 4WD LS: $50,000 2WD LT: $52,030 4WD LT: $55,030 2WD LTZ: $61,740 4WD LTZ: $64,740 |
| Base Engine 5.3-liter V8 |
| Horsepower 355 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 16 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 22-23 |
