2010 Chevrolet Tahoe: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

The 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe should see no major changes. This large SUV shares its basic design with the GMC Yukon and premium-large Cadillac Escalade. Tahoe seats up to nine passengers and should continue to come in LS, LT, LTZ, and gas/electric Hybrid trim levels. All should be available with rear-wheel drive or GM's Autotrac 4-wheel drive that can be left engaged on dry pavement and includes a low-range gear for off-roading. A 295-hp 4.8-liter V8 engine and 4-speed automatic transmission should remain standard on the 2WD Tahoe LS. Likely remaining optional on that model and standard on all other Tahoes (except the Hybrid) is a 320-hp 5.3-liter V8 with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Likely remaining optional on the LTZ is a 385-hp 6.2-liter V8 that teams with a 6-speed automatic. The 6.2 V8 and certain versions of the 5.3 V8 can run on ethanol-blended E85 fuel. The 5.3 V8 should also include GM's Active Fuel Management cylinder deactivation. Maximum towing capacity should remain 8400 lb.

The 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid should continue to pair a 6.0-liter V8 engine with an electric motor for 332 hp total. Hybrids can run on one or both of their power sources, depending on driving demands, and they require no plug-in charging. The engine pairs with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). The Hybrid's maximum towing capacity should remain 6200 lb.

Available safety features should include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, and curtain side airbags. Blind-spot alert should remain standard on the LTZ. Heated and cooled front seats should remain a standard LTZ exclusive. Other likely available features include a wireless cell phone link and a backup camera that displays on both the optional navigation system screen and in the rearview mirror. This report is based on evaluations of the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.