2011 Tahoe Review

One of the full-sized SUV sedans in the market is 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe; it is available in various trim levels such as base LS, LTZ and LT.

All these trim levels are available with four-wheel drive.

It is capable of accommodating nine people. Tahoe, with its corporate partner GMC Yukon, gives a tough competition to Nissan Armada, Dodge Durango, and Ford Expedition. The new Tahoe for 2011 includes an integrated trailer brake controller.

Exterior and Interior

Tahoe is featured with a large headlight and wide grille split. It is coupled with a Z71 off-road package, which adds large color-keyed fender flares, chrome front grille insert as well as exclusive exterior styling.

The other exterior features are optional power-articulated running boards, luggage rack, fog lamps, and crossbars. It is available either with 17-, 18-, or 20 inch wheels depending on the trim levels.

The interior of Tahoe is featured with flush-mounted buttons and curvy dashboard. The second row has room for 6 passengers with the total seating capacity for nine passengers when the third row is included.

It includes of optional first/second row heated seats, ultrasonic rear parking assist, backup camera, rear view mirror, DVD entertainment system for rear-seats as well as standard 3-passenger third-row seat.

Mechanical Specs

2011 Tahoe is powered by a 5.3-liter V-8 engine, which produces 320-horsepower and torque of about 335 pounds-feet on gasoline; it can deliver 326 horsepower and torsion of about 348 pounds-feet on E85. The towing capacity of Tahoe is around 8,400 pounds when it is configured properly. The engine is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Safety Features

The available safety features of 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe include electronic stability system, standard 4-wheel disc antilock brakes, side curtain airbags, front seat belt pre-tensioners as well as blind-spot warning system.