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Engine Choices
The Tahoe is available with three engines. All engines come with a 10-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive is standard, while four-wheel drive is available for $3,000.
Most of the Tahoe’s lineup comes with the 5.3-liter V8 engine as standard, except for the High Country, which comes with the diesel engine as standard equipment. The 6.2-liter V8 engine becomes optional on the RST trim and above. Depending on trim level, the diesel engine is a $1,000 upgrade, while the 6.2-liter V8 is between $1,500 to $8,605 more than the 5.3-liter V8 depending on the trim.
We’re partial to the 6.2-liter V8 engine because it brings serious performance and makes a great sound when pushed, but the 5.3-liter V8 still has plenty of power. For consumers looking to save money on fuel, the diesel engine is the best choice and delivers similar torque to the larger V8, while only losing 200 pounds in towing capacity.
Safety Features
Every Tahoe comes standard with automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, front and rear parking sensors, lane departure warning, and lane keeping assist.
The available Driver Alert Package on the LS brings blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert for $495. These features are offered on the LT, Z71, and RST trims as part of the Luxury Package that’s priced at $2,525.
Chevrolet saves its most high-tech and advanced features for the Premier trim and higher. That model is available with the Enhanced Display and Alert Package which costs $1,625. It includes a rear pedestrian alert, a rear camera mirror, a surround-view parking camera, and a 15-inch head-up display. Adaptive cruise control and reverse automatic emergency braking are available through the $4,090 Premium Package on the Premier trim. Even the range-topping High Country needs to be fitted with the $5,055 High Country Deluxe Package in order to be equipped with adaptive cruise control and reverse automatic braking.
