Facts about the 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71
The 2006 Tahoe is an important vehicle to Chevrolet for the sport utility market segment. The Z71 is a member of a series of four trim levels for the Tahoe which include Base, LS, LT, and Z71. The four-door truck with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Chevrolet. There is strong competition from vehicles from Kia.
Chevrolet Tahoe Engine Specs
Standard equipment in the Tahoe for 2005 and 2006 includes the 5.3 liter engine by General Motors, weighing in at 8 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the Vortec engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sport Utility arena.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The Tahoe comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The truck uses torsion bar front springs and coil in the rear.
The fuel system for the 2006 Tahoe is a SFI system, running on FLEX . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 26.00-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the Tahoe Z71 are 78.80 inches wide by 198.80 inches long. It sits 74.80 inches off the ground. It seats a standard six passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 116.00 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The standard warranty period for the Tahoe is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36 months or 36,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sport utility market.
The listed retail price in 2006 (MSRP) was $35,815, with a dealer invoice cost of $31,696. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.
MPG Ratings
The Tahoe Z71 received a miles-per-gallon rating of 15 - 16 in-city driving and twenty when it came to highway driving. Being a flex-powered green truck, this was exceptional.
The vehicle is available in Bermuda Blue Metallic, Black, Dark Blue Metallic, Dark Gray Metallic, Sandstone Metallic, Silver Birch Metallic, Sport Red Metallic, and Summit White.
What We Think of the Chevrolet Tahoe
There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 sold well in 2006. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a Tahoe.
I gotta admit I was looking at a Nissan, but is this better?