2015 Chevy Tahoe Overview
What’s New for the 2015 Chevy Tahoe
The Chevy Tahoe has been fully redesigned for 2015. An integrated fold-flat third-row seat, updated exterior styling, a quieter interior featuring high quality materials, and improved fuel economy are some of the highlights.
2015 Chevy Tahoe Exterior
The Chevy Tahoe is a full-size SUV with serious capability. Its exterior design has been refreshed, but still bears the square lines and bold front fascia we love. Its handsome truck styling combined with luxury accommodations make it a top pick for anyone in the market for a large SUV.
Standard features include tri-zone automatic climate control, power front seats, a 60/40 split-fold second-row bench seat, a 50/50-split fold-flat third-row seat, remote engine start, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, a 4.2-inch color display, OnStar and a six-speaker sound system featuring HD and satellite radio, a rearview camera, a CD player, an auxiliary audio jack, two USB ports and an SD card slot.
2015 Chevy Tahoe Performance
The 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe comes standard with a 5.3-liter V8 engine that puts out 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque. Buyers can choose from either a 2WD or 4WD option. The 4WD Tahoe comes with a two-speed transfer case with low-range gearing.
When properly equipped, the maximum tow rating for the 2WD Tahoe is 8,600 pounds, and 8,400 pounds for 4WD models.
2015 Chevy Tahoe Efficiency
The EPA’s estimated fuel economy is 16 mpg city, 23 mpg highway, and 18 mpg combined for the 2WD and 16 mpg city, 22 mpg highway, and 18 mpg combined for 4WD. These ratings are very good for a large SUV, making the Yukon a great option for drivers concerned with fuel economy.
2015 Chevy Tahoe Interior
The refreshed interior of the 2015 Chevy Tahoe features high-quality materials, clean design, and impressive technology. The central information display is intuitive and easy to navigate. Both the standard 4.2-inch and optional 8-inch infotainment system displays are functional and feature appealing graphics.
With a maximum cargo capacity of 94.7 cubic feet (with the second and third row seats folded down), there is no shortage of space. The Tahoe features a number of available seating configurations, providing seating for up to nine people across three rows. The third row features a new fold-flat function for the third row in an effort to eliminate the inconvenience of removing the entire row.
Standard features include tri-zone automatic climate control, power front seats, a 60/40 split-fold second-row bench seat and 50/50-split fold-flat third-row seat, remote engine start, Bluetooth phone connectivity, a rearview camera, and OnStar.
2015 Chevy Tahoe Safety
The 2015 Chevy Tahoe comes standard with antilock disc brakes, traction control, stability control with trailer-sway control, front-seat side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags, and a center front airbag is placed between the front bucket seats. OnStar, rear parking sensors, and a rearview camera are also standard.
Other available safety features, include front parking sensors, lane-departure warning, forward collision alert, a vibrating safety-alert seat, rear cross-traffic alert and blind-spot monitoring, making this a safe choice for a large SUV.
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