- suv 114,047
- 1,291 below average
- 24,503 fair
- Durham, NC
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- autoshopper.com
- 1,291 below average suv 114,047 flex fuel black automatic
2012 chevrolet tahoe review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Based on a platform similar to the suburban and silverado models, the tahoe makes a stable rig for pulling trailers. with its rigid chassis, the tahoe feels taut for its size, steering is precise and responsive, and the brakes are capable and smooth. The ride quality is generally smooth, even with the available 20-inch wheels. The major difference between the two engines is that one has a cast-iron block and the other an aluminum block; each delivers 320 horsepower, is matched with a 6-speed automatic transmission, and provides all the power and performance most customers will need. The engines are also e85-compatible, which means they will run on 85-percent ethanol fuel. Epa fuel economy ratings (on gasoline) are 15/21 mpg city/highway. the tahoe hybrid has a 6. 0-liter v8 of 332 horsepower and a two-mode hybrid system, and works seamlessly. The hybrid model provides an answer for those who spend the week in city traffic but want to tow up to 6,200 pounds and bring the family on the weekend. It comes in handy for rugged terrain and serious snow and ice, but it's also handy for yanking a boat up a slippery boat ramp or pulling a trailer out of a silty, sandy parking area, those momentary needs that can be so crucial. changes for 2012 are relatively minor. A new hard-drive navigation system, integrated into an am/fm/xm/cd stereo, includes a usb port, time-shift recording capability, and the hardware for siriusxm weather service. The standard stabilitrak stability control system now includes electronic trailer sway control and hill start assist. Mid-range lt models get heated seats as standard equipment; and flagship ltz’s get a heated as well as leather-wrapped steering wheel, and side blind zone alert. All 2012 tahoe models benefit from seat-mounted side-impact airbags for the driver and front-seat passenger. The current-generation tahoe was launched as a 2007 model. lineupthe 2012 chevrolet tahoe comes in ls, lt, ltz, and hybrid trim levels. A luxury package for lt 1,575) adds auto-dimming inside and driver mirrors, power folding and heated exterior mirrors with turn signals and reverse-tilt, heated first- and second-row seats, homelink, and a power liftgate. Also available is the new hdd navigation 2,500). tahoe ltz 52,970) and ltz 4wd 56,075) upgrade to 12-way power perforated leather front seats, heated and cooled; heated second-row bucket seats; driver memory system; autoride suspension; power liftgate; power-folding heated reverse-tilt mirrors; auto-dimming inside and driver's side mirrors; chrome trim; bose centerpoint audio system; new hdd navigation; rear-view camera; xm navtraffic; and 20-inch polished aluminum wheels with 275/55r20 tires. A heated steering wheel and side blind zone alert are also new for 2012. tahoe hybrid 51,970) and hybrid 4wd 54,775) are equipped between the lt and ltz. The hybrid does not have roof rails, fog lamps, tow hooks, or a separate glass opening on the liftgate. Hybrid mechanicals are warranted for eight years or 100,000 miles. Hybrid models come with the hdd navigation/audio system with rearview camera, locking rear differential, and p265/65r18 low-rolling resistance tires on alloy wheels. The hybrid uses a 6. 0-liter v8 gas engine, rated at 332 horsepower and 367 pound-feet of torque, and an electric drive system contained within the transmission. options include polished aluminum 20-inch wheels 1,795); audio system upgrades; moonroof 995); retractable side steps 1,095); trailer brake controller 200); rear-seat dvd entertainment 1,395); second-row bucket seats 590); skid plate package 150); and engine block heater 75). Optional safety features include side blind zone alert, rearview cameras, and rear park assist; all are useful and we recommend the cameras particularly to help the driver spot small children and other people when backing up. Automotive engineers judge wind-cheating aerodynamics by a factor known as the coefficient of drag: the lower the number, the easier air flows over it. The tahoe has a cd of 0. 36. The hybrid is even more slippery, with a cd of 0. 34. However, total drag also includes frontal area, and the tahoe's substantial frontal profile means it isn't as low-drag as a much smaller vehicle with a slightly higher cd. up front, the tahoe features a clean interpretation of chevrolet's two-tier front grille with a central bowtie logo. Tow hook openings flank the license plate frame and they are, on cars so equipped, flanked by fog lights. The sides of the tahoe have little ornamentation, yielding a smooth design. Windows aren't shrunk in the name of style and offer a decent view; unlike the suburban the rear side windows do not roll all the way down. And at the rear, the liftgate has separate opening glass to offer easier loading of small items and the bumper top is ribbed for safer roof loading. the smooth appearance doesn't mean the tahoe looks soft. Built on a wide frame, this is a commanding vehicle with a strong stance. A bulging hood enhances its visual strength. Further boosting the muscular look are standard 17-inch wheels, with 18s and 20s available. the tahoe ltz can be distinguished by its standard chrome accents on the door handles and grille inserts. the hybrid model has several distinct characteristics. To offset the added weight of the hybrid system (the hybrid tahoe weighs about 250 pounds more than a standard tahoe) and reduce drag, the front end features an aluminum hood and front bumper beam, a lowered air dam, and a slightly larger grille opening to offset the blocked off fog light and tow hook openings and smaller lower air inlets. Along the sides, the running boards are tapered front and rear for improved aerodynamics and the wheel flares are slightly reshaped. At the back, the rear side pillars, roof spoiler and center high-mounted stoplight have a unique shape, the tailgate is made of aluminum and has fixed glass, and led tail lights. The wheels are more aero efficient and the tires have lower rolling resistance. The spare tire and jack have been replaced by a tire inflation kit. Hybrids also carry h logos with a printed-circuit board-like center. Thankfully, the substantial hybrid wallpaper that ran along the doors of earlier models was stripped off for 2011 and remains off for 2012. interiorthe chevy tahoe instrument panel and center stack are cleanly designed and easy to use. The gauge cluster is attractive and informative, dominated by the large, easy-to-read tachometer and speedometer in black with blue-green numbers; the tachometer scal.
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