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Curb Weight | 5567 lbs. | ||
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EPA Total Interior | 108.9 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 41.1 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 41.3 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 8 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 9.1 inches | ||
Overall Length | 202.0 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 65.2 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 8200 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 108.9 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 39.0 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 116.0 inches | ||
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 7300 lbs. | ||
Payload Capacity | 1733 lbs. | ||
Width with mirrors | 79.0 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Fog Lights | Available | ||
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | Available | ||
Privacy Glass | Available | ||
Roof Rails | Available |
City | 15 mpg | ||
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Highway | 21 mpg | ||
Combined | 17 mpg |
Drivetrain | 4WD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
6 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Regular | ||
Hill Start Assist | Available |
Horsepower | 320 @ 5400 RPM | ||
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Torque | 335 @ 4000 rpm | ||
Engine | V8, Flex Fuel, 5.3 Liter |
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 5 years / 100000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 6 years / 100000 miles |
If you like the feel of a big, heavy vehicle and you have the need to transport hordes of kids plus the camper trailer to put them in, the 2012 Chevy Tahoe SUV makes a great choice. Not as long (or expensive) as a Suburban, the Tahoe’s smaller size makes it a bit easier to park, and its E85-compatible V8 engine gives greater flexibility come fill-up time.
If you don’t have the need to tow more than 6,500 pounds, you can get 8-passenger seating and better fuel economy (and maneuverability) in the Chevy Traverse. Also, the Tahoe’s rear-most seats must be removed and stored to form a level load floor, which may prove an inconvenience for many.