Impressions of the Chevrolet Tahoe for 1999
In 1999 Chevrolet released the Tahoe LS to the truck-buying market. The Tahoe came in three configurations: Base, LS, and LT. The LS configuration is powered by the 5.7-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 18 highway miles and 14 city. The Tahoe competes in the Sport Utility market segment, in direct competition with Kia.
Engine Performance
The Tahoe LS is equipped with a General Motors 5.7 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec 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 LS Statistics
The Tahoe is 199.60 inches long, 76.80 inches wide, and 70.30 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 117.50 inches. It is able to seat 6 comfortably.
The listed retail price in 1999 (MSRP) was $29,920, with an invoice cost of $26,180. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
For the 1999 Tahoe, the fuel delivery system is a electronic Central SFI, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 30.00 gallons.
The Tahoe LS received a miles-per-gallon rating of fourteen in-city driving and eighteen when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was subpar.
In Summary
The 1998 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Tahoe. The 1999 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chevrolet hopes that the Tahoe LS will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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