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watt, AM/FM/CD sound sys-
tem with nine speakers, and
optional second-row audio
control and headphone jacks.
Second row passengers can lis-
ten to one source (e.g. radio)
using headphones, while front-
row passengers can listen to
another (e.g. CD). Ifyou want
to listen to a cassette as weil, it
is positioned in the lower cen-
tre console area.

All Tahoes include standard

Redesigned Chev Tah

5.3-litre V8 engine with 325
ft-lb. of torque at 4,000 rp.m.
These overhead valve engines
replace the previous 255-horse-
power, 5.7-litre V8 which had
330 ft-lb. of torque at 2,800
rp.m., and an available 6.5 litre
turbo-diesel engines with even
more torque. Still, maximum
towing, capacity has increased
from 3,175 kz (7,000 Ib.) to
3,946 kg (8,700 Ib.) with the
5.3-litre V8; and maximum
pasload is now 773 kg (1,706
Ib.).

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THE Tahoe’s interior features improved ventilation

and faster air recirculation.

front and side airbags, side-
‘door guard beams, big outside
rearview mirrors, anti-lock
brakes, rear child safety locks,
Passtock anti-theft system, and
on 4X2 models, traction con-
trol.

. Two new engines

As a vehicle that’s typically
used for hauling cargo and
. towing boat or recreational
~~ trailers, the Tahoe comes stan-
dard with a powerful 275
horsepower — 4,8-lire, V8
‘engine with 290 ft-lb. of
‘torque at. 4,000 r.p.m.
: Optional is a 285-horsepower,

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Both V8 engines included a
“limp-home” mode which
allows them to operate for a
limited time even if all the
coolant is lost.

As you might expect for a
5,423 Ib. truck, fuel consump-
tion is poor. Transport Canada
gives the 4X4 Tahoe a city rat-
ing of 17.1 litres/ 100 km (17
m.p.g.) and a highwav rating of
12.6 litres/100 km (22
mpg).

A heavy-duty four-speed
automatic transmission with a
column-mounted | shifter is
standard equipment, and ir
includes a “tow-haul”: mode

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which locks out overdrive gear
and holds each gear longer to
improve engine cooling and
efficiency when towing. All
Tahoes come with a standard
seven-wire harness and 130-
amp alternator. A “weight-dis-
tributing™ platform hitch and
heavy-duty eight-lead wiring
harness with a seven-way con-
nector and trailer brake control
harness are available as an
option.

The Tahoe's AutoTrac four-
wheel-drive system offers a
push-button electronic. selec-
tion of 2WD, 4WD HI (part-
time 4WD), 4WD LO, and
Auto 4WD (full-time #WD).
The latter can be engaged per-
manently and won't harm the
drivetrain when driving on dry
pavement. ,

Power steering is standard,
and on 4X4 models it includes
variable-assist. A new five-link
rear suspension with coil
springs is designed to offer a
smoother ride with fewer vibra-
tions than previous Tahoes, and
four-wheel-dise brakes with
ABS are staridard equipment.

Driving impressions

Though it’s big and heavy,
the full-size Tahoe is very easy
to drive. Positive points
include a responsive, quiet
engine (I had a 5.3-litre V8);
smooth automatic transmis-
sion; quiet cabin; excellent out-
ward visibility; stable handling
and smooth ride; and easy-to-
see controls. Even though it
has a 213-mm (8.4-in.) ground
clearance, the Tahoe’s substan-
tial width and long wheelbase
endow it with stable and sure-.
footed handling and a pleasant
tide — not at all like the chop-
py ride you find in many com-
pact and mid-sized SUVs. Its
turning circle of 11.7 metres
(38.3 ft.) is fairly large, but not
uncommon for a full-size,
AWD SUV.

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The Tahoe's tall height also
offers excellent visibility fore
and aft, although the nght rear
head restraint impedes vision
when lane-changing to the
tight. The Tahoe accelerates
briskly from a standing start,
and ‘offers plenty of freeway
merging and highway passing
periormance. At highway cruis-
ing speeds the V8 engine loafs
along and is very quiet.
However, [ found that bring-
ing those 5,423 Ib. to a sudden
stop required quite a bit of
brake pedal effort, and required
more care than in a typical pas-
senger car”

The Tahoe's door openings
are wide, and getting in
requires a modest step-up into
the cabin. The front bucket
seats are wide and comfortable
with a built-in folding armrest
— this is handy for long drives
because it allows your right arm
to rest while still holding onto
the steering wheel. The driving
position is excellent, and the
power height-adjustable seat
can Le moved to the right posi-
tion ‘for each driver. Two
cupholders in the lower console
are easy to reach without inter-
fering with other controls, and
there are two IZ-volt_ power
points behind a cover on the
lower dash area, as well as one
in the cargo area.

Rear passengers that waat
to enter the third row seat must
pull up the right-side scat cush-
ion of the second row seat and
fold down the backrest. They
then have to climb over the
folded seatback. This is not
very easy or convenient.

The rear. hatchback on my
test vehicle had'a large pull-
type handle’ on the outside to
open it, and a leather strap on
the inside to close it. The door
is easy to open, but requires
some effort to close.

Standard anil optional

equipment

Tahoes come in base, LS
and LT tim levels ranging in
price from $32,265 for a base
4X2 model to over $50,060 for
an LT 4X4 model. Base 4X4
models, which — start at
$35,675, include the 4.8-litre
V8, 4-speed automatic trans-
mission, AutoTrac 4WD_ sys-
tem; 16-inch Gres; front and
side airbags; AM/FM radio;
intermittent wipers; power
door locks; 40/20/40 split
front bench seat; 60/40 split
second row bench; tit steering;
electronic traction assist; and
four wheel disc brakes with
ABS.

Tahoe LS models add a
standard 5.3-litre, V8 engine;
alloy wheels; air conditioning;

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AM/FM/CD player with nine
speakers; remote keyless entry;
power windows; deep tinted |
glass; cargo net; rear defogger;
compass and temperature dis-
play; upgraded cloth uphol-
stery; leather-wrapped steering -
wheel; roof rack; and power
heated mirrors. The 2000
Tahoe LS 4X4 is priced at
$42,135.

Top-of-the-line Tahoe LT-
models add standard automatic
climate control (deleted when
you order a sunroof); OnStar.
satellite emergency assistance
system; HomeLink garage

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rear audio controls. The Tahoe
LT is priced at $50,185.

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