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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe
At a Glance
| Pricing | $36,965 - $53,260 |
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| Drive Types | RWD, 4WD |
| Engines | V8 (295-bhp), V8 (320-bhp), V8 (332-bhp), V8 (395-bhp) |
| Transmissions | A4, A6 |
| Fuel Economy | 12-21 (city), 19-22 (highway) |
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A shorter version of the Suburban.
Overview Information
The popular Tahoe is a solid full-size SUV for serious cargo or passenger hauling. Not as bulky as the longer Suburban, the Tahoe is easier to maneuver in crowded parking lots. A rear seat DVD entertainment system is optional. A 4.8L V-8 is standard on 2WD models. The optional Vortec(R) 5300 V-8 with flex-fuel capability can use E85 ethanol blend fuel. A tire pressure monitoring system is standard.
What Changed:
A six speed automatic becomes standard equipment on the 5.3L and 6.0L models. LTZ models add heated and cooled seats and new trim pieces for visual differentiation. OnStar 8.0 and Bluetooth are also new. A new 5.3L XFE model aims to improve the fuel efficiency. The XFE model features a lowered suspension to improve aerodynamics, while aluminum lower control arms and wheels reduce mass. Low rolling resistance tires are also equipped. As a result, fuel efficiency increases by 1 MPG.
Official Word:
As the industry's best-selling full-size SUV, Chevrolet Tahoe continues to offer great spaciousness and towing capability with a precise driving feel, robust performance and impeccable interior refinement and quietness. It also delivers the segment's best fuel mileage - a standing that is solidified in 2009 with the introduction of a new, six-speed automatic transmission. The new Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed is standard on models with the Vortec 5.3L V-8 and a new 6.2L V-8. It enhances real...Read.
| Model/Trim | Eng. | Trans. | Velocity Index | Base Price | |
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| Tahoe LS 1LS | 4.8l V8 (295-bhp) | A4 | RWD | 33 | $36,965 |
| Tahoe LS 1LS | 5.3l V8 (320-bhp) | A6 | 4WD | 28 | $41,025 |
| Tahoe LT 1LT | 5.3l V8 (320-bhp) | A6 | RWD | 37 | $39,515 |
| Tahoe LT 1LT | 5.3l V8 (320-bhp) | A6 | 4WD | 28 | $42,165 |
| Tahoe LT 2LT | 5.3l V8 (320-bhp) | A6 | RWD | 37 | $42,040 |
| Tahoe LT 2LT | 5.3l V8 (320-bhp) | A6 | 4WD | 28 | $44,690 |
| Tahoe LTZ 1LZ | 5.3l V8 (320-bhp) | A6 | RWD | 37 | $48,550 |
| Tahoe LTZ 1LZ | 6.2l V8 (395-bhp) | A6 | RWD | 43 | $49,645 |
| Tahoe LTZ 1LZ | 5.3l V8 (320-bhp) | A6 | 4WD | 28 | $51,400 |
| Tahoe hybrid | 6.0l V8 (332-bhp) | A4 | RWD | 33 | $50,455 |
| Tahoe hybrid | 6.0l V8 (332-bhp) | A4 | 4WD | 24 | $53,260 |
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