Not Your Brother’s Tahoe - The Chevrolet Tahoe for 1997
Chevrolet introduced the Tahoe Base in late 1996 to regain its grip on the Sport Utility market. There are 3 trim levels for the Tahoe in 1997: . With two doors and spacious seating for six, the four-wheel drive Tahoe makes a statement. There is plenty of competition in the Sport Utility market, including strong offerings from Infiniti.
1997 Chevrolet Tahoe Base Specs
Chevrolet Tahoe Engine Specs: The Tahoe Base comes outfitted with a 6.5 liter, 8-cylinder motor that uses 16 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is mated to a four-speed transmission by General Motors. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Chevrolet.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The Tahoe uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and leaf in the rear.
The fuel system for the 1997 Tahoe is a I-EFI system, running on DIESEL . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
Statistics
The dimensions of the Tahoe Base are 76.80 inches wide by 199.60 inches long. It sits 72.80 inches off the ground. It seats a standard six passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 117.50 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The standard warranty period for the Tahoe is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the sport utility market.
The listed retail price in 1997 (MSRP) was $28,885, with a dealer invoice cost of $25,274. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Sport Utility.
MPG Ratings
The Tahoe Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of fifteen in-city driving and nineteen when it came to highway driving. Being a diesel-powered non-hybrid truck, this was within normal parameters.
In 1996 and 1997 the Tahoe Base was availble in the exterior colors of several colors.
Parting Shots
The 1997 model year was very successful for the Chevrolet Tahoe. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.
I’m tired of Chevrolet in general. Come out with something better!
Sam
My mom bought a Chevrolet Tahoe last year. So far so good…
There’s no doubt that Chevrolet is up to it’s old tricks with the Tahoe? I’m hoping next year’s example is improved.