The Tahoe LS 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.
A high point in the sport utility market is the Chevrolet Tahoe. In 2008 Chevrolet released an upgraded version of the Tahoe with four versions: Hybrid, LS, LT, and LTZ. Sales for the Tahoe, especially the Tahoe LS, were brisk during 2008 and 2009. The improved reliability and the sporty styling were responsible for the sales boost.
The 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid was introduced to compete in the sport utility market. The Hybrid is a member of a series of four trim levels for the Tahoe which include Hybrid, LS, LT, and LTZ. The four-door truck with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Chevrolet. There is strong competition from vehicles from Infiniti.
In 2008 Chevrolet released the Tahoe Hybrid to the truck-buying market. The Tahoe came in four configurations: Hybrid, LS, LT, and LTZ. The Hybrid configuration is powered by the 6.0-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 20 - 21 highway miles and 15 - 16 city. The Tahoe competes in the Sport Utility market segment, in direct competition with Kia.
The 2008 Tahoe is an important vehicle to Chevrolet for the sport utility market segment. The LTZ is a member of a series of four trim levels for the Tahoe which include Hybrid, LS, LT, and LTZ. The four-door truck with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Chevrolet. There is strong competition from vehicles from Kia.