Truck of the Year for 2002: The Chevrolet Tahoe LS
In 2002 Chevrolet released the Tahoe LS to the truck-buying market. The Tahoe came in two configurations: LS and LT. The LS configuration is powered by the 4.8-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 18 - 19 highway miles and 14 - 15 city. The Tahoe competes in the Sport Utility market segment, in direct competition with Lexus.
Chevrolet Tahoe Engine Specs
The Tahoe LS is equipped with a General Motors 4.8 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sport Utility arena.
The fuel system for the 2002 Tahoe is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 26.00 gallons.
The Tahoe uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The truck uses torsion bar and coil springs front and rear respectively.
Vehicle Statistics
The Tahoe is 196.90 inches long, 78.90 inches wide, and 76.50 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 116.00 inches. It is able to seat 6 comfortably.
The listed retail price in 2002 (MSRP) was $33,204, with an invoice cost of $29,054. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.
The standard warranty period for the Tahoe is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36 months or 36,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sport utility market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.
Fuel Efficiency
The Tahoe LS received a miles-per-gallon rating of 14 - 15 in-city driving and 18 - 19 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was exceptional.
Conclusion
The 2002 model year was telling year for the Chevrolet Tahoe. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the LS version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..