2025 Chevrolet Tahoe

Pros 

• Plenty of room for both people and their stuff.
• The ride was nice.
• Big touch screens.
• A diesel engine option that is more up-to-date and powerful.

Cons

• There are bad seats in the first and second rows.
• There are some materials used inside that look cheap.
• Few restrictions on dealing.

How do you feel about driving the Tahoe? When stopping and speeding up, the Tahoe moves well for a car of its size. We tried a 5.3-liter V8 Tahoe with four-wheel drive and found that it took 7.7 seconds to go from 0 to 60 miles per hour, which is about average for a big SUV. On the other hand, the Tahoe’s smaller V8 engine stops working at about 65 mph, so moving at higher speeds would take a lot of work and patience. The only thing we don’t like about the otherwise good and smooth stop system is that the brake pedal is a little too soft.

The Tahoe is easy to drive on city streets because it has quick steering and a small stopping circle. It’s easy and quick to shift through the 10 speeds on the automatic transmission. The Tahoe’s moderate steering and feedback from the controls make it clear that you’re driving a big SUV, so you should definitely slow down when going around turns.

The Tahoe’s approach and exit angles are better with the optional Z71 package, which also comes with a two-speed transfer case. The height-adjustable air suspension can also help. It does well in mild off-road situations.

How warm and cozy is Tahoe? Many problems with older Tahoe models have been fixed in this version by giving the back suspension more freedom. The suspension in our test car could easily handle both small and large bumps because it was fully changeable. The Tahoe could have done better in this area, even though the seats in the first and second rows are quite stiff and don’t have enough support and cushioning for long-distance driving. Tahoe’s third-row seats are at least more comfy and padded than those of most of its competitors.

The Tahoe’s multi-zone climate control system works very well, keeping all three rows of seats at the right temperature. However, we don’t like how loud the back climate control system is or how small the front climate control buttons are, especially if you sit in the third row. The windshield is another thing that makes the noise worse. It makes a loud roaring sound when going fast on the highway.

How is the inside? Both the front and back seats are easy to get to because the doors open wide. People in the third row also have enough air to reach their seats. Different drivers can use the steering wheel and driver’s seat in a number of different settings. Because the front end is higher, it might be hard to see dangers that are less than six feet away, but visibility is usually fine. Luckily, the Tahoe has a great multi-view camera system that makes it easy to park in small spaces.

For the 2025 update, Chevy changed the Tahoe’s dashboard. The shifter was moved to the steering column to make room for the huge 17.7-inch screen that used to be the shifter’s dash space. This great update fixes our biggest complaint about the 2021–2024 Tahoe’s bad use of dash space. There is also a big volume switch that is exactly where it should be.

How does the tech work? The 2025 Tahoe has the same 17.7-inch touchscreen and Google-based operating system as the Blazer EV, which we like, but we haven’t tried it yet. The Google voice assistant can be used for many personal and car-related chores, and the maps powered by Google look great.

We saw that the lane-keeping assist wasn’t always working right and was taking a long time to react. Another letdown was that the stability control system in our test Tahoe wasn’t set up properly. It tended to exaggerate when making turns and slow down the car much more than we thought was necessary.

We haven’t tried the Super Cruise system in the Tahoe yet, but we really like it in other GM cars. On four of the Tahoe’s six trim levels—LT, RST, Premier, and Good Country—you can get Super Cruise.

How are things with the storage? Because the Tahoe is big and has an independent rear axle, it can fit 25.5 cubic feet of stuff behind the third row of seats. It can hold up to 122.9 cubic feet of stuff when the second and third rows are folded down.

Both the driver and the front passenger have two cupholders and a bin that is about average size for small things. The center desk isn’t as big as we thought it would be and is lined with rough plastic, so things will move around. Chevrolet did provide ample door pocket storage for the Tahoe, with three layers for personal goods in the front doors. People in the second row can store things in their door pockets even though there isn’t a center armrest.

When appropriately outfitted, the Tahoe is capable of towing up to 8,400 pounds. Our test car, a 4WD Z71, was rated to pull 8,200 pounds, but the 5.3-liter V8 engine will be put through a lot of stress. If you plan to tow a lot, consider buying a diesel six-cylinder engine that uses less gas or a 6.2-liter V8 engine that has more power. Ford’s Expedition, on the other hand, can pull up to 9,300 pounds.

How much fuel does it use? According to the EPA, a 4WD Tahoe with a 5.3-liter V8 engine will get 17 mpg on the highway overall, which is good for a big SUV. The 115-mile road we used to test the Tahoe got 17.8 mpg. But in our long-term, multi-year, 42,000-mile test of a Tahoe Z71 with all-terrain tires and a unique front fascia—both of which hurt gas mileage—we only got an average of 15.5 mpg total.

It is important to note that the Ford Expedition’s turbocharged engine needs special gas, but the Tahoe’s 5.3-liter engine does not. A stronger 6.2-liter V8 engine from Chevrolet is expected to get 16 mpg on the highway (4WD). There is also a diesel engine, but the EPA hasn’t looked at it for 2025 Tahoes yet. Together, the 2024 4WD Tahoe was expected to get 22 mpg, and the 2024 2WD Tahoe was expected to get 24 mpg.

Is there a good deal on the Tahoe? Adding more features and comfort to a full-size SUV doesn’t make it cheaper. The Tahoe could cost more than $85K if you want all the options. It starts at a little more than $60K. Overall, the fit and quality are good, though there are a few places where the hard plastic is frustrating. It is clearly the same as Ford’s Expedition, which is about the same price and has the same features.

The Tahoe’s bumper-to-bumper and powertrain warranties are normal. They last for three years or 36,000 miles or 60,000 kilometers, respectively. Even better is Chevy’s five-year, 60,000-mile roadside help. The very first oil change will also be free.

A big SUV needs to be comfortable, useful, and easy to use, and the Chevrolet Tahoe does all of these things. The new generation’s independent back suspension makes the ride smoother on a variety of terrains and can hold more luggage than the old generation’s live axle. To sum up, it works better as the family’s main vehicle.

Chevy added a number of safety features to the base LS trim in 2025 that were only available on higher models before. A 360-degree camera and adaptive speed control are a few of these. The Tahoe’s base LS trim is a good choice for a people-hauling utility vehicle because it comes with a lot of great features. It is also the only trim level with nine seats. But the next level up, LT, gives you access to many popular option packages and some quality-of-life improvements if you want a few extra benefits.