First Impressions of the Chevrolet Tahoe for 2007
A lot has been said about the Chevrolet Tahoe for 2007. As Chevrolet’s entry in the sport utility market the Tahoe (and in this case specically the LTZ 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.
Performance
The Tahoe LTZ is equipped with a General Motors 5.3 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 disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The truck uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
The 2007 Tahoe’s normal fuel system runs on flex. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection (MFI) style of design. The fuel tank holds 12 gallons.
Tahoe LTZ Statistics
The Tahoe is inches long, inches wide, and inches high. It has a wheelbase of inches. It is able to seat several adults comfortably.
The standard warranty period for the Tahoe is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the sport utility market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.
The listed retail price in 2007 (MSRP) was an industry-average price, with an invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
The Tahoe LTZ received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to long-distance. Being a flex-powered hybrid truck, this was subpar.
The vehicle is available in several colors.
In Summary
There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ sold well in 2007. 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.