The Chevrolet Tahoe is a luxury full size SUV that has always been among the best off-road vehicles, which perfectly fits the large family drives. The 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe is a new addition to the Tahoe class is ready to be introduced in the worldwide car market.
The vehicle has been titled “Most Dependable Large SUV” by J.D Power because of its bold design, spacious cabin, a powerful performance, and advanced technologies. Chevrolet Tahoe has also got a new Rally Sport Truck (RST) edition to fulfil the demands of SUV enthusiasts worldwide.
Chevrolet has introduced a powerful V8 engine in this SUV that makes it a true road running machine on different kinds of terrains. It also has Tahoe Special Edition that further tales the confident styling to new heights. The SUV is equipped with excellent modern safety features that deliver enhanced safety to the passengers during the ride.
The 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe has already been introduced in the UAE market and is making headlines for its powerful performance and exceptional attributes. Here is a comprehensive analysis of the SUV with a closer look at its design, performance, technologies, and safety features.
Design
The 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe has a bold and confident design that suits the hulking figure of the vehicle. The SUV has an eye-catching exterior with bold styling that demands a second look from car enthusiasts. It has a comfortable, spacious, and luxurious interior that brings the best comfort to the driver and passengers alike.
Exterior
The all-new Chevrolet Tahoe has an imposing look that leaves an aggressive impression on the road with its huge size. It has stylish yet aggressive front fascia that adds to the aggressive vehicle’s look. A dominated large grille with chrome insert and unique diamond pattern is fitted in the front fascia of the SUV that further enhances the look of the vehicle.
It has a countered and sculpted hood to make the exterior look muscular yet aggressive at the same time. The SUV has an aerodynamic body that improves the stability by enabling the vehicle to face less air resistance at high speeds. On the lower side of the front bumper, a single frame large air vent is placed that keeps the engine cool for enhanced performance.
Chevrolet Tahoe features smooth lines and muscular fenders on the sides that draw the attention of the onlookers. It still has the back side assist steps with chrome accents that allow the driver and passengers to easily reach the cabin. The higher trim levels of the vehicle have Hands-free Gesture Liftgate that can be opened and closed with help of the key at the back of the vehicle or the driver’s foot under the left side of the rear bumper.
The SUV has High-intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps that provide a bright and intense beam to effectively illuminate the road under low-light conditions. It has fog lights in the front that improve the vehicle’s visibility in bad weather conditions. Chevrolet Tahoe has LED rear lights in signature design and casing, while the rear spoiler is integrated with a brake light so that the vehicle is easily visible to the approaching vehicles at night time.
It has standard 18-inch light alloy wheels with all-season tyres that provide excellent grip on different kinds of terrains thus making the SUV perfect for adventurous trips. However, the customers can select the wheel size of 20-inch, and 22-inch at the time of buying the vehicle. Moreover, a 17-inch spare tyre is fitted under the body of the vehicle so that the driver can use it when it is needed.
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Interior
The 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe has a spacious cabin that provides ample headroom and legroom to the passengers to make the ride comfortable. The interior of the SUV is ergonomically designed with fine materials and is a true example of craftsmanship. The available seats are upholstered with a premium cloth to add to the comfort of the driver and passengers and provide easy seating to 7 persons.
It has 10-way power adjustable front bucket seats with 2-way power lumbar support and 2 memory positions for the driver. The upper trim levels of the vehicle are fitted with 12-way power adjustable heated and ventilated front bucket seats while the second row seats can also be selected in the available heated bucket seat setup. The second and third row seats of the SUV come with manually 60/40 split folding features that allow the passengers to carry extra luggage.
The cabin of Chevrolet Tahoe offers a maximum cargo space of 94.7 cu-ft and is fitted with top luxuries that deliver an unforgettable ride. A lather wrapped three-spoke steering wheel with driver’s assistance controls is fitted in the dashboard that makes it easier for the driver to control different vehicle’s functions without taking eyes off the road.
Behind the steering wheel, a 4.2-inch multi-touch driver center display screen is placed that shows important information related to different vehicle’s functions in the digital display. A Tri-zone Automatic Climate Control is available in the cabin that enables the front and rear passengers to set their desired interior temperatures for enhanced comfort in different weather conditions.
Performance Attributes
The 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe is fitted with Magnetic Ride Control System that effectively monitors each wheel independently and adjusts the vertical suspension in milliseconds to bring a smooth and efficient ride. This system improves the vehicle’s stability and ride quality according to the changing road surface and conditions. It reduces the body roll and uses electro-magnetism to alter the damper fluid’s properties to increase the traction for more precise steering handling at all times. The SUV offers a maximum towing capacity of 8,600 lbs, which is enough to tow boats and ATVs.
Chevrolet Tahoe is powered by a 5.3-litre EcoTec3 V8 engine with Active Fuel Management, Variable Valve Timing, and Direct Fuel Injection features. This engine is capable of producing 335 horsepower and a torque of 383 lb-ft. It is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission with Driver Shift Control and supports an all-wheel drive (only for the UAE). The engine offers a fuel efficiency of 16mpg in the city, 23mpg on the highway, and has the fuel tank capacity of 26 gallons.
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— Chevrolet (@chevrolet) August 16, 2017
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Technologies
The 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with advanced technologies so that the passengers can enjoy a modern day ride where the technologies play an important role. An 8-inch touchscreen is fitted in the dashboard for the infotainment system and the usage of other technological features. Following are the available technologies in the SUV:
- Six-speaker Sound System (with optional Bose Premium 9-speaker Sound System)
- Four 12-volt Power Outlets
- 110-volt Power Outlet
- Wireless Charging
- 4G LTE with Built-in Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Apple CarPlay
- OnStar Guidance Plan Limited Service Trial
Safety Features
The all-new Chevrolet Tahoe comes with multiple modern safety features that ensure utmost safety for the driver and the passengers and make them more confident while driving by improving the stability and handling of the vehicle in different road conditions. These modern safety features help in avoiding a dangerous road situation by issuing a visual or audible warning on detecting even a minor lapse in driver’s attention during the ride.
It has following safety features:
- Cruise Control
- Daytime Running Lights
- Content Theft-deterrent System
- 7 Airbags
- Front Pedestrian Braking
- Forward Collision Warning
- Electrical Theft-deterrent System
- Front and Rear Park Assist
- Lane Keep Assist
- Side Blind Zone Alert
- Lane Change Alert
- Lane Departure Warning
- Rear Park Assist
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- LATCH System
- SatbiliTrack Electronic Stability Control System
- Rear Vision Camera
- Low Speed Forward Automatic Braking
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- OnStar Crisis Assist
- OnStar Automatic Crash Response
- OnStar Roadside Assistance
- OnStar Emergency Services
- OnStar Stolen Vehicle Assistance
Price and Availability in the UAE
The 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe is available in the UAE at a starting price of AED 161,000 that can go as high as AED 245,000.
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