2007 Chevrolet Tahoe Preview
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Chevy unveils a much-improved Tahoe
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Introduction
Chevrolet Tahoe - 2007 Preview: Soccer moms and boat-hauling dads everywhere rejoice - the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe offers a sportier look, more power, and a promise of increased efficiency. Let's face it - just because gas prices are higher, that doesn't mean that a Toyota Prius will carry a bunch of kids and their gear to practice, or that a Ford Escape Hybrid will haul your 7,000-lb. Sea Ray to the local launch. People still need room, both the passenger and cargo kind, and brute power. And should Chevy's promise of a combined fuel rating of 20.5 mpg in two-wheel-drive trim and 20.1 mpg in four-wheel-drive guise prove true, well, all the better.
Be cautious about those numbers, though, as they're of the EPA variety, meaning that they're likely grossly optimistic. Rather, consider the redesigned 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe for its refreshingly precise appearance, supposed improved build and materials quality, improved ride thanks to a stiffer frame, new coil-over-shock suspension, and added engine power. Plus, Chevy promises to offer it all at a very competitive price.
What it is
As the sister vehicle to the more expensive GMC Yukon and Cadillac Escalade models, the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe exists as the large GM SUV for budget-conscious shoppers. But under the skin and behind the leather upholstery there's the same two- or four-wheel-drive capability and up to nine-passenger seating. A stretched version of the Tahoe is sold as the Chevrolet Suburban.
Why it matters
GM executives are quick to point out that their large SUVs, including the Chevrolet Tahoe, have ranked number one in initial quality tests over the past several years, which coincides with the manufacturer's dominant 62-percent share of this market. Large SUV sales once amounted to one million units, but rising gas prices are expected to push that number down to 700-800,000 trucks annually. Despite this downsizing, GM is intent on using its redesigned SUVs, including the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe, to maintain its current number of sales by capturing more of the large SUV market.
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