Pros

• Large space inside for people and things.
• A trip without any problems.
• Touchscreen that is easy to use.
• Dependable diesel engine choice.

Cons

• The chairs in the first and second rows need to be more comfy.
• The tools inside need to be set up in a way that makes sense.
• Some materials for the inside of a home look cheap compared to how much they cost.
• Very low standards for handling.

How do you like to drive the Tahoe? The Tahoe does pretty well when it comes to stopping and speeding up for its size. The average time for a big SUV to go from 0 to 60 mph was 7.7 seconds in our test of a 4WD Tahoe with a 5.3-liter V8 engine. But after about 65 mph, the Tahoe’s smaller V8 engine stops working, so you’ll have to use a lot of power and be patient when passing at higher speeds. The only problem with the otherwise smooth and effective brakes is that the pedal is too soft.

The Tahoe is easy to drive through cities because it is easy to steer and has a small turning circle. It’s easy and quick to shift through the ten speeds on the automatic transmission. On the other hand, the Tahoe is a big SUV, so you should go slowly around turns, and the light steering isn’t very accurate, especially at higher speeds.

The Tahoe’s approach and exit angles and its height-adjustable air suspension are both better with the optional Z71 package. There are some small off-roading situations that it can handle.

How well does the Tahoe make you feel? The new Tahoes have independent rear suspension, which fixes a lot of problems with the old model. The fully changeable suspension system in our test car made it easy for it to handle both small and big bumps. The Tahoe’s first and second-row seats aren’t very flexible and need more support and padding for long trips, which could be why it did better in this area. The Tahoe’s third row has better support and comfort than most of its rivals, at the very least.

The Tahoe’s multi-zone climate control system works great, keeping all three rows of seats comfortably warm or cool. We don’t like how the climate control buttons in the front are smaller, and the system in the back is louder. This is especially true if you sit in the third row. Noise from the windshield is another source of high noise. As it drove along at highway speeds, it made a big roar.

How is the state of the inside? Wide-opening doors make it easy to get to the front and back seats, so even people in the third row have plenty of headroom to get to their places. The steering wheel and driver’s seat can be changed in different ways to fit the needs of different types of drivers. Because the front end is higher, it can be hard to see dangers that are less than six feet away. Visibility is generally good, though. Luckily, the Tahoe has a good multi-view camera system that makes it easy to park in tight spaces.

Our main complaint about the Tahoe is that it needs to make better use of room. Because the shifter is placed on the dashboard, many secondary controls had to be moved and grouped. Also, the touchscreen and audio system’s extra controls take up way too much valuable dashboard space. The settings on the Tahoe’s steering wheel are also not very easy to use.

What’s wrong with the tech? The car we tested had navigation and a 10.2-inch screen. We like Chevrolet’s new touchscreen interface because it has clear images, easy-to-use menus, and quick reaction times. It also works directly with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

There are several charging ports in the car, but the plugs for the power center console are in the same box as the wireless charging pad if you want to use that. In the end, this makes a messy wire mess.

For an SUV that costs almost $70,000, the Z71 we tested didn’t have adaptive cruise control, which was a bit of a letdown. We also saw that the lane-keeping assist was only sometimes working and was slow to act. Another letdown was that the stability control system on our test Tahoe needed to be set up correctly. It tended to exaggerate when turning, which slowed the car down much more than we thought was safe.

Super Cruise, on the other hand, came out last year for the Premiere and High Country trims. We haven’t tried it in the Tahoe yet, but the technology is great.

What’s going on with storage? Because it is wider and has independent back suspension, the new Tahoe can hold 25.5 cubic feet of cargo behind the third-row seats, up from 15.3 cubic feet in the old model. This means that it can hold a maximum of 122.9 cubic feet.

For the driver and front passenger, there are only two cupholders and a bin that can either be a charging pad for your phone or not. The center desk is smaller than we thought it would be and is lined with rough plastic so that things will move around. Chevrolet didn’t skimp on the Tahoe’s door pockets, which have three levels of space for personal items. There isn’t a center bench for people in the second row, but the door pockets are big enough to hold things.

When loaded right, the Tahoe can pull up to 8,400 pounds. Pulling 8,200 pounds might put a lot of stress on the 5.3-liter V8, but our 4WD Z71 test car is rated to handle that weight. You should consider getting the six-cylinder diesel engine or the 6.2-liter V8 engine if you want to do a lot of pulling. The Ford Expedition, on the other hand, can pull up to 9,000 pounds.

How much fuel does it use? The EPA says that a Tahoe with 4WD and a 5.3-liter V8 engine will get 17 mpg on average, which is good for a big SUV. After the 115-mile test drive, our test Tahoe got 17.8 mpg.

The 5.3-liter engine in the Tahoe doesn’t need premium gas, but the turbocharged engine in the Ford Expedition does. Chevrolet’s more powerful 6.2-liter V8 engine should get 16 mpg on the highway. There is also a gas engine that gets an amazing 24 mpg.

Is the Tahoe a reasonable car? Adding comfort and technology to a full-size SUV will cost a lot of money. The Tahoe starts at a little more than $50,000, and if you want all the extras, it can easily go over $80,000. The Z71 we tested cost $68,940 and was well-equipped. It turned out to be a great buy overall. Overall, the fit and finish are pretty good, though there are a few places where the hard plastic is frustrating. The price and power are about the same, so it can definitely compete with Ford’s Expedition.

The engine and bumper-to-bumper warranties on the Tahoe are normal. They last for three years and 36,000 miles and five years and 60,000 miles, respectively. You can get free planned maintenance for a year and roadside help for five years or 60,000 miles, which is even better.

The Chevrolet Tahoe meets people’s needs for comfort, capability, and ease of use in a big SUV. The new back suspension makes it easier to load and unload, gives you more space inside, and makes the ride smoother on a variety of surfaces. Simply put, it works better than expected as a family staple.

We suggest that you get the LT trim. It doesn’t cost much more than the base LS, but it has a lot more comfort and technology features. Some of these are a bigger touchscreen for entertainment, better sound, a digital instrument panel, heated front seats, and a power liftgate that you can open without using your hands. Adding the Luxury package is a great idea.

Different Chevy Tahoe styles

The 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe is a full-size SUV with three rows of seats that can fit nine people. There are six different trim options available for you to select from: LS, LT, RST, Z71, Premier, and High Country. The base engine is a 5.3-liter V8 that makes 355 horsepower and 383 pounds of torque. On most cars, rear-wheel drive is standard. On the Z71, however, four-wheel drive is standard and can be added to any trim level. You can choose from two other engines. You’ll only get nine seats if you choose the extra LS level.