The Chevrolet Tahoe LT for 1997: Improving on 1996
The restyled Tahoe LT is equipped with a 5.7-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors four-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1996 version.
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 199.60 inches long, 76.80 inches wide, and 72.80 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 117.50 inches. It is able to seat 6 comfortably.
A powertrain guarantee is provided (50,000* miles/36* months), and a 50,000* mile, 60* month guarantee also comes with the Chevrolet Tahoe. This is average compared to the rest of the truck market.
The listed retail price in 1997 (MSRP) was $28,885, with a dealer invoice cost of $25,274. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1997 Tahoe is a Central SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
The 1997 Tahoe gets 19 miles/gallon on the highway and only 15 in the city. This is subpar for a sport utility truck.
What We Think of the Chevrolet Tahoe
There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Tahoe LT sold well in 1997. 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.