The Chevrolet Tahoe LS for 2004: Improving on 2003
Standard equipment in the Tahoe for 2003 and 2004 includes the 4.8 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. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Tahoe.
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.
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.
There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 36,000/36 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $34,750 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $30,406. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
For the 2004 Tahoe, the fuel configuration is a electronic SFI, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 26.00 gallons.
The 2004 Tahoe gets 18 - 19 miles/gallon on the highway and only 14 - 16 in the city. This is below average for a sport utility truck.
Parting Shots
There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Tahoe LS sold well in 2004. 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.