The Chevrolet Tahoe's classic 5.3L V8 engine makes an appearance again. The engine churns out 355 hp of power along with 382-pound-feet of torque. The power plant is backed with a 6-speed automatic transmission, which is reliable and responsive as and when required. Every trim offers an option of either a rear-wheel-drive or an all-wheel-drive.
The 6-speed transmission is quite smooth in operation and the powertrain delivers decent acceleration times on board. The rear-drive variant gets a locking rear differential, while the AWD variant gets a single-speed transfer case. The powertrain is quite efficient in terms of fuel economy as well, considering the size and weight of this full-size SUV.
Models
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Chevrolet Tahoe LS
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Nissan Armada SV
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Toyota Sequoia SR5
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Ford Expedition XLT
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MSRP
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$47,215
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$44,900
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$45,560
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$47,125
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Engine
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5.3L EcoTec3 V8
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5.6L DOHC 32V Endurance V8
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5.7L i-Force V8 DOHC
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3.5L V6 Twin Turbo
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Transmission
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6-speed automatic
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7-speed automatic
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6-speed automatic
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6-speed automatic
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Horsepower
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355 hp @ 5600 rpm
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390 hp @ 5800 rpm
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381 hp @ 5600 rpm
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365 @ 5000
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Torque
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383 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm
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394 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
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401 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
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420 @ 2500
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The Chevrolet Tahoe is powered pretty competitively for its class. The V8 engine is apt for the class but the competition delivers a little more power. The Nissan Armada is the potential leader in terms of output followed by the Toyota Sequoia SR5 with a power output of 381 hp. The twin-turbo V-6 on the Ford Expedition and the V-8 on the Tahoe are similarly specced, though the turbocharged Expedition has colossal amounts of torque.
2017 Chevrolet Tahoe Acceleration
The throttle response from the V-8 seems ready at all times, while the gearbox allows the engine to rev out its potential. The 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 7.0 seconds and reaches a quarter of a mile in 15.3 seconds.
Even if the Chevy Tahoe is the lightest with a curb weight of 5356 pounds, it still lacks in terms of acceleration. The major reason is the lack of maximum power output as rivals like the Nissan Armada provides much higher power to pull the vehicle from 0-60 mph.
Models
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Chevrolet Tahoe LS
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Nissan Armada SV
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Toyota Sequoia SR5
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Ford Expedition XLT
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0-60 MPH
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7.0 sec
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6.5 sec
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6.7 sec
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6.9 sec
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Quarter mile
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15.3 sec
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15.1 sec
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15.4 sec
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15.4 sec
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Engine
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5.3L
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5.6L
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5.7L
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3.5
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The Nissan Armada’s V8 can propel the car to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds which is the best on the table. The Toyota Sequoia does the same in 6.7 seconds followed by the Ford Expedition. The Chevrolet Tahoe comes in last in this comparison.
2017 Chevrolet Tahoe Ride and Handling
The Chevrolet Tahoe isn't the jolliest ride but it’s capable of maneuvering tricky roads even with a fully-loaded car. The Magnetic Ride Control reduces body roll and makes it a decent choice as a daily driver. Though the Chevy is amongst the few SUVs that still feature a body-on-frame build and that seriously hampers its handling and ride quality. This gives it outstanding towing potential though.
The 6-speed automatic shifts smoothly and offers seamless power over a variety of speeds. The car has a solid rear axle suspension, which does take a bit away from the ride quality. That said, Chevrolet does use its proficiency at steering setups to make the car every bit as convenient as its build allows.
2017 Chevrolet Tahoe Towing Capacity
The 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe's 8400-pound towing capacity is enough to drag a boat to a mountain. The ladder-frame chassis and the huge 5.3L V-8 are to thank for this brilliant capability. Tahoe's superior towing capacity is much better than most of its competitors.
Models
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Chevrolet Tahoe LS
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Nissan Armada SV
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Toyota Sequoia SR5
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Ford Expedition XLT
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Towing Capacity (lbs.)
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8400
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8500
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7400
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6,600
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The 2017 Nissan Armada with its much more powerful engine, has an 8,500-pound towing capacity which is the best in this comparision, while the Toyota Sequoia pulls up 7,400 pounds. Ford and its turbocharged powertrain on the Expedition come in last with just 6,600 pounds.