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Chevrolet introduced the Tahoe LT in late 1995 to regain its grip on the Sport Utility market. There are 3 trim levels for the Tahoe in 1996: . With four doors and spacious seating for six, the rear-wheel drive Tahoe makes a statement. There is plenty of competition in the Sport Utility market, including strong offerings from Infiniti.

Stop and Go

Chevrolet Tahoe Engine Specs: The Tahoe LT comes outfitted with a Vortec 5.7 liter, 8-cylinder motor that uses 16 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is mated to a four-speed transmission by General Motors. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Chevrolet.

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 drum. The truck uses coil front springs and leaf in the rear.

Statistics

The Tahoe is 199.10 inches long, 76.40 inches wide, and 70.20 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 117.50 inches. It is able to seat 6 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 1996 (MSRP) was $30,464, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1996 Tahoe is a Central SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The 1996 Tahoe gets 17 miles/gallon on the highway and only 13 in the city. This is below average for a sport utility truck.

Parting Shots

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Tahoe LT sold well in 1996. 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.

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