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2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Overview

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The Chevrolet Tahoe is a powerhouse, with a towing capacity of up to 8,400 pounds and an available 6.2-liter V8 engine. This full-size SUV seats seven passengers without sacrificing fuel economy, earning up to 23 mpg on the highway.

The 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe is available in three trims: LS, LT, and Premier.

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What’s New for the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe?

The Chevy Tahoe is back for 2018, along with a special edition model: the Rally Sport Truck, or RST. The RST is a street-performance truck that offers a Performance Package, upgrading the standard engine to a whopping 6.2-liter V8 with a ten-speed transmission that produces 420 horsepower. The RST model will be available for upcoming Tahoe and Suburban models.

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2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Exterior

The Chevy Tahoe dominates the road with its elongated body shape. This full-size SUV comes with eye-catching 18-inch aluminum wheels with a high-polished finish and 18-inch all-season blackwall tires. To stand out even more, the Premier comes with High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps.

2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Exterior Photos:

Exterior features available on the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe LS

Black assist steps, Roof rails, 17-inch all-season spare tire, Manual liftgate, 18-inch aluminum wheels with high-polished finish, Outside heated power-adjustable body-color manual folding mirrors, 18-inch all-season blackwall tires

Exterior features available on the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe LT
-Adds to or replaces features on LS-

Power liftgate, Available fog lamps

Exterior features available on the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Premier
-Adds to or replaces features on LT-

Fog lamps, Outside heated power-adjustable body-color power-folding mirrors with integrated turn signal indicators, Hands-free liftgate, Available power-retractable assist steps, High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps, 20-inch polished aluminum wheels, 20-inch all-season blackwall tires

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2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Performance

All trim levels of the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe are available in two-wheel and four-wheel drive. Across the board, the Tahoe is equipped with a 5.3-liter V8 engine and an electronically-controlled six-speed automatic transmission, producing 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque. However, the new RST’s Performance Package allows drivers to upgrade to a 6.2-liter V8 engine and a Hydra-Matic ten-speed automatic transmission, producing 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. The 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe also sports a maximum towing capacity of 8,400 pounds.

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2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Efficiency

The 5.3-liter V8 engine earns the 2018 Tahoe an estimated 16 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway, respectable for an SUV of its size. The Tahoe has a fuel tank capacity of 26 gallons.

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2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Interior

Comfort comes standard inside the cabin of the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe. All three rows can find the perfect temperature with tri-zone automatic climate control, and the driver can enjoy a standard leather-wrapped steering wheel. Seats are upgraded on the LT and Premier, with front leather-appointed and heated bucket seats, heated second-row bucket seats, and third-row power-folding seats.

2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Interior Photos:

Interior features available on the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe LS

Interior: Second-row manual-folding 60/40-split bench seats, Leather-wrapped steering wheel, 10-way power driver seat, Cruise control, Third-row manual-folding 60/40-split bench seats, Power-adjustable passenger seat with power lumbar support, Floor covering, Cloth upholstery, Tri-zone automatic climate control, Floor mats
Radio and Technology: USB ports, 4.2-inch multi-color driver information center, Six-speaker sound system, OnStar 4G LTE, Remote start, Bluetooth, Chevrolet MyLink with 8-inch diagonal color touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Remote Keyless Entry, Available built-in Wi-Fi hotspot, Voice-activated technology for radio and phone, Available Driver Alert Package

Interior features available on the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe LT
-Adds to or replaces features on LS-

Interior: Inside rearview auto-dimming mirror; Memory Package with driver seat, steering wheel, and exterior rearview mirror position memory function; Power-adjustable pedals; Front leather-appointed bucket seats
Radio and Technology: Universal Home Remote; Available power sunroof; Available rear seat entertainment system with Blu-Ray capability, 9-inch display screen, two-channel wireless capacity, two USB ports, and Wi-Fi wireless projection capability; Bose premium nine-speaker sound system

Interior features available on the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Premier
-Adds to or replaces features on LT-

Interior: Heated second-row seats, Third-row power-folding 60/40-split bench seats, Second-row bucket seats with power release
Radio and Technology: Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert, Bose 10-speaker Centerpoint Surround Sound system, Keyless start, Available 8-inch multi-color enhanced driver information center, Chevrolet MyLink with 8-inch diagonal color touchscreen with Navigation

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2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Safety

A family-friendly vehicle needs to come with the best safety features. That’s why the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with Teen Driver Mode. This system gives parents the option to monitor their new teen’s driving, with trip report cards at the end of each outing. Plus, parents can set limitations for their teen like radio capabilities and maximum speed. The Tahoe also comes with a standard rear-vision camera and Rear Park Assist.

Standard Safety Features on the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe

Passenger sensing system
Rear window defogger
Rear Park Assist
Daytime running lamps
LATCH child safety system
Rear vision camera
OnStar Safety Response Suite
Seven-airbag system
StabiliTrak electronic stability control system
Tire pressure monitoring
Electrical theft-deterrent system
Teen Driver Mode
OnStar Guidance Plan with trial subscription

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