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Chevrolet Tahoe GMT900 5.3 i V8 (320 Hp) AWD Automatic
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Chevrolet Tahoe:
The Chevrolet Tahoe is a line of full-size SUVs from Chevrolet marketed since the 1995 model year. Marketed alongside the GMC Yukon for its entire production, the Tahoe is the successor of the Chevrolet K5 Blazer; the Yukon has replaced the full-sized GMC Jimmy. Both trucks derive their nameplates from western North America, with Chevrolet referring to Lake Tahoe; GMC, the Canadian Yukon.
Initially produced as a three-door SUV wagon, a five-door wagon body was introduced for 1995, ultimately replacing the three-door body entirely. The five-door wagon shares its body with the Chevrolet and GMC Suburban as a shorter-wheelbase variant. Since 1998, the Tahoe has served as the basis of the standard-wheelbase GMC Yukon Denali and Cadillac Escalade luxury SUVs. The Tahoe is sold in North America, parts of Asia such as the Philippines, and the Middle East, plus other countries including Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, and Angola as a left-hand-drive vehicle. The Yukon is only sold in North America and the Middle East....(Read more on Wikipedia)
GMT900 Overview:
Chevrolet Tahoe (GMT900). With 461 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2522 kg, it’s on the heavier side. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. With seating for 9, it’s perfect for larger families.
The Chevrolet Tahoe GMT900 was primarily designed for the North American market and was not tested by Euro NCAP. It received strong safety ratings from NHTSA and IIHS in the US.
5.3 i V8 (320 Hp) AWD Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Competent power for a full-size SUV, offering smooth and predictable acceleration suitable for family duties and highway travel. Slightly less potent than the 324 Hp variant.
Fuel Economy
Similar fuel economy to the 324 Hp version, benefiting from cylinder deactivation on longer trips. Still a significant consumer of fuel in city driving.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious and comfortable interior for up to 8 passengers
- • Strong V8 engine options, including a fuel-efficient hybrid
- • Excellent towing and hauling capabilities
- • Refined ride quality for a body-on-frame SUV
- • Robust and generally reliable powertrain options
Cons:
- • Large exterior dimensions can make city driving and parking challenging
- • Fuel economy for non-hybrid V8s is relatively low
- • Interior materials, while durable, can feel less premium than some rivals
- • Third-row seats do not fold flat into the floor, requiring removal for maximum cargo space
- • Some common issues like Active Fuel Management (AFM) lifter problems on 5.3L V8s
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(GMT820: 2005 - 2007).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Chevrolet |
| Model: | Tahoe |
| Generation: | GMT900 |
| Modification (Engine): | 5.3 i V8 (320 Hp) AWD Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2007 |
| End of production: | 2014 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 9 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 320 Hp @ 5200 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 60.1 Hp/l [78mm more] |
| Torque: | 461 Nm @ 4200 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | LY5 More details about the engine LY5 |
| Engine displacement: | 5326 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.7 l |
| Coolant: | 17.3 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 96 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 92 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.9:1 |
| Maximum engine speed: | 6000 rpm. |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.9 kg/Hp, 126.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.5 kg/Nm, 182.8 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2522 |
| Max. weight: | 3311 |
| Max load: | 789 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 3084 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 479 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 98 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5130 mm mm [78mm more] |
| Width: | 2007 mm mm [3mm more] |
| Height: | 1955 mm mm [70mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2946 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1732 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1702 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 289 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.9 m [above average] |
| Approach angle: | 17° |
| Departure angle: | 21.9° |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 265/70 R17 |
| Wheel rims size | 7.5J x 17 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
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