Overview: 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe  

Summary:

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Pros:

-Seat Comfort (except third row)

-Ride Comfort

-Relative Agility

-Acceleration

-Refinement

-Interior Quality

-Relative Fuel Economy

 

 Cons:

-Third Row Seat Comfort

-Cargo Space behind third row

-Price

 

 Overall:

The new Tahoe is vastly improved over its predecessor, but still falls short in an important way and isn't cheap.

 

Recommended   Alternatives:

-Chevrolet Suburban

-Dodge Durango

-Ford Explorer

-Ford Freestyle

-GMC Yukon XL

-Honda Pilot

-Jeep Commander

-Nissan Armada

-Nissan Pathfinder

-Toyota Sequoia

 

Evaluations:

Interior Comfort: 7/10

Interior Quality: 8/10

Versatility: 6/10

Refinement: 8/10

Fun-to-Drive: 5/10

Fuel Economy: 5/10

Safety: 7/10

Price: 3/10

Overall: 6/10

Recommended: No

 

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The Basics:

 

     Pricing:

 

Models/Base Price (MSRP):

LS 2WD: $33,115

LT 2WD: $34,865

LTZ 2WD: $34,865

LS 4WD: $36,915

LT 4WD: $37,665

LTZ 4WD: $37,665

Current rebate: None

Destination Charge: $875

 

Dimensions:

 

Length: 202.0 inches

Width: 79.0 inches

Height: 74.0 inches

Wheelbase: 116.0 inches

Weight: 5265-5524 lbs

Cargo Space Behind Third Seat: 16.9 cubic feet

Cargo Space Behind Second Seat: 60.3 cubic feet

Maximum Cargo Space: 108.9 cubic feet

 

Powertrain:

 

5.3-liter V8:

Standard on: All models

Optional on: NA

Standard Transmission: 4-speed automatic

Optional Transmission: NA

Horsepower: 320

Torque: 340 lb/ft

EPA City Mileage: 16 mpg 2WD, 15 mpg 4WD

EPA Highway Mileage: 21 mpg 2WD, 19 mpg 4WD

EPA Overall Mileage: 18 mpg 2WD, 17 mpg 4WD

 

 

Safety Ratings:

 

NHTSA Frontal Crash Test, Driver: 5/5 Stars

Front Passenger: 5/5 Stars

 

NHTSA Side Crash Test, Driver: Not Tested

Front Passenger: Not Tested

 

NHTSA Rollover Resistance: 3/5 Stars

 

IIHS Offset Crash Test: Not Tested

 

IIHS Side Crash Test: Not Tested

 

IIHS Head Restraint: Not Tested

 

The Caliber is currently popular for its combination of a lower price and better fuel economy .

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