First Impressions of the Chevrolet Tahoe for 1995
A lot has been said about the Chevrolet Tahoe for 1995. As Chevrolet’s entry in the sport utility market the Tahoe (and in this case specically the Base version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 4-door Tahoe is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect truck to help Chevrolet as a brand in general.
Engine Performance
The Tahoe Base is equipped with a General Motors 5.7 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Chevrolet engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.
The Tahoe uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The truck uses coil and leaf springs front and rear respectively.
Tahoe Base Statistics
The dimensions of the Tahoe Base are 76.40 inches wide by 199.10 inches long. It sits a comfortable 72.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard six passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 117.50 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The listed retail price in 1995 (MSRP) was $28,585, with an invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1995 Tahoe is a traditional TBI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected TBI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 30.00 gallons.
The 1995 Tahoe gets 15 miles/gallon on the highway and only 12 in the city. This is average for a sport utility truck.
In Summary
There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Tahoe Base sold well in 1995. 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.