{"id":49591,"date":"2021-04-29T21:22:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-30T04:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kentreporter.com\/life\/car-review-2021-chevrolet-tahoe-high-country\/"},"modified":"2021-04-29T21:22:00","modified_gmt":"2021-04-30T04:22:00","slug":"car-review-2021-chevrolet-tahoe-high-country","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kentreporter.com\/life\/car-review-2021-chevrolet-tahoe-high-country\/","title":{"rendered":"Car review: 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe High Country"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Larry Lark, contributor<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

In the overcrowded SUV market niche, if you’re not getting better, you’re falling behind.<\/p>\n

And that’s true even for America’s best-selling full-size SUV, the 2021 Chevy Tahoe, which accounts for more than 25 percent of the segment’s sales.<\/p>\n

Completely redesigned, the fifth-generation Tahoe is the ultimate SUV – offering the most interior space of any SUV, exclusive technologies and features, and the best driving dynamics in the full-size segment.<\/p>\n

“With an increasing number of SUVs on the market, we knew the all-new Tahoe and Suburban needed to reach higher than ever,” said Tim Herrick, vice president, global product programs. “We transformed Tahoe and Suburban to offer all-new technologies and features and deliver a better driving experience, while staying true to the versatility and capability that have earned people’s trust for generations.”<\/p>\n

This was achieved through a complete transformation of Chevrolet’s full-size SUVs, combining the strongest aspects of its new full-size truck architecture with entirely new systems tailored to the needs of today’s SUV drivers and passengers.<\/p>\n

My tester, the top-of-the-line High Country, is powered by an all-new 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel engine, delivering an unprecedented combination of refinement, performance and efficiency. Mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission, Tahoe seats up to seven people with a range well over 500 miles.<\/p>\n

The optional Duramax 3.0L inline-six turbo-diesel is available on all models except Z71. It is a clean-sheet engine design developed for full-size truck and SUV applications, where torque means everything for confident, on-demand power and trailering capability. The Duramax is rated at 277 horsepower and a strong 460 lb-ft of torque. No full-size SUV competitor offers a diesel engine. In a week’s worth of mostly highway driving, Tahoe delivered a super impressive 25 miles per gallon fuel economy.<\/p>\n

Tahoe features substantially more usable space. With a 4.9-inch longer wheelbase and a 6.7-inch increase in overall length compared to the previous model, Tahoe offers 40 percent more third-row legroom and 66 percent greater cargo volume behind the third row. The space gain is achieved efficiently; while maximum cargo room increases 30 percent, Tahoe’s overall length increased less than 4 percent.<\/p>\n

Also new for Tahoe is Chevy Truck’s top-level model, High Country. Customized with premium features, the design is highlighted by a unique grille with bronze accents and High Country badging. The interior includes High Country sill plates, seat embroidery, and expanded color and trim choices.<\/p>\n

In addition, the trim level delivers adaptive cruise control, enhanced automatic emergency braking, sunroof with power sunshade, air ride adaptive suspension, trailer blind side zone alert, rear seat media system with seat-mounted 12.5-inch LCD high-def screens, and an “Iridescent Pearl” coat of enamel.<\/p>\n

Inside, passengers are treated to heated and ventilated front seats, and heated second-row seats. A tri-zone climate control HVAC system allows everyone to dial up their desired air temperature. Other goodies include a Bose audio system with 10 speakers, navigation system, head-up display, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth, wireless charging 4G LTE Wi-Fi, multi-view rear camera, satellite radio, and more.<\/p>\n

In addition to previously mentioned safety features, Tahoe High Country adds forward collision alert, lane-keep assist with lane departure warning, side blind zone alert, front and rear park assist, rear cross-traffic alert, front pedestrian braking, rear pedestrian alert, following distance indicator and a theft deterrent system.<\/p>\n

Base Price: $73,895<\/p>\n

Price As Driven: $80,790<\/p>\n

Destination charge is included in base price. Vehicles are provided by the manufacturer. List price may vary at local dealerships.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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