2023 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV

　　

2023 Chevrolet Tahoe Review

byMichael CantuCorrespondent

　　Michael Cantu has worked in the automotive industry since 2014. He has written over 800 car-related articles and tested and reviewed over 100 vehicles over the course of his career. Michael is a contributor at zzdcar and has also contributed to MotorTrend, Digital Trends and InsideEVs. Michael was featured on a few InsideEVs YouTube channel videos on the topic of electric vehicles. Michael was a MotorTrend Car of the Year judge for 2019 and was a driver in MotorTrend's World's Greatest Drag Races 7 & 8.

　　Large truck-based SUVs like the Chevrolet Tahoe are some of the most useful vehicles you can buy. They can haul a large family around, tow a boat to the lake, and take you on an off-road adventure. Their large size, however, means they are thirsty for fuel and are less fun to drive than a minivan. And when it comes to ride quality, don't have high expectations. Fortunately, the Tahoe offers several advanced features like the new Super Cruise hands-free semi-automated driving system and magnetically controlled shock absorbers (for better ride and handling capabilities) to offset some of those shortcomings.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe Fleet 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 10A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.06 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$222/mo  for Tahoe Fleet

　　Tahoe Fleet

　　Fleet 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 10A) - $52,600 MSRPFleet 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 10A) - $55,600 MSRPLS 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 10A) - $54,200 MSRPLS 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 10A) - $57,200 MSRPLT 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 10A) - $59,700 MSRPLT 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 10A) - $62,700 MSRPRST 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 10A) - $62,300 MSRPRST 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 10A) - $65,300 MSRPZ71 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 10A) (Most Popular) - $64,300 MSRPPremier 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 10A) - $67,600 MSRPPremier 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 10A) - $70,600 MSRPHigh Country 4dr SUV (6.2L 8cyl 10A) - $74,400 MSRPHigh Country 4dr SUV 4WD (6.2L 8cyl 10A) - $77,400 MSRP

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　　$229/mo

　　Avg. Large SUV

　　Chevrolet made several updates to the 2023 Tahoe. Most notable is the addition of the aforementioned Super Cruise system, which is available on the top two trim levels, the Premier and High Country. The top-spec High Country trim now comes with adaptive cruise control as standard equipment.

　　The Tahoe is Chevrolet's second-largest SUV behind the longer Suburban. It competes against other large truck-based SUVs such as the Ford Expedition, the redesigned Toyota Sequoia and the new kid on the block, the Jeep Wagoneer. The Tahoe is very competitive but lacks comfortable seats and has some cheap-looking interior materials. If you aren't sure if the large and capable Tahoe is right for you, check out our test team's full evaluation in the zzdcar Expert Rating below.

　　

What's it like to live with?

zzdcar bought a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 for long-term testing. We plan to drive it for 12 months and 20,000 miles. Along the way, we're providing regular updates on what the Tahoe is like to live with and what we think about its utility, tech, comfort and more. So make sure to check out our Tahoe's long-term test page here.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　Average

　　7.4

　　out of 10

　　zzdcar TESTED

　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

7.0/10

　　How does the Tahoe drive? Considering its size, the Tahoe does all right for itself under acceleration and braking. We tested a 4WD Tahoe with the 5.3-liter V8 engine and recorded a 0-60 mph sprint of 7.7 seconds, which is an average time for a large SUV. But for higher-speed passing maneuvers, you'll need a lot of throttle and some patience since the Tahoe's smaller V8 engine simply runs out of steam once you're past 65 mph or so. The somewhat soft brake pedal is our only complaint with the otherwise smooth and capable braking system.

　　Navigating city streets with the Tahoe is easy thanks to its tight turning circle and light steering. The 10-speed automatic transmission shifts promptly and unobtrusively. But the Tahoe's light steering is vague, especially at higher speeds, and the Tahoe makes it clear that you're driving a large SUV and should probably take it easy around corners.

　　When equipped with the optional Z71 package, the Tahoe benefits from its height-adjustable air suspension and good approach and departure angles. It's quite capable in moderate off-roading situations.

　　

Comfort

7.0/10

　　How comfortable is the Tahoe? The Tahoe's new independent rear suspension has cured many issues that plagued the last generation. Our test vehicle was equipped with a fully adaptive suspension and easily soaked up bumps big and small. The Tahoe could have scored higher in this category, but the first- and second-row seats are overly hard and lack the support and padding needed for long-distance driving. The Tahoe's third-row seats at least offer better padding and support than the third rows in most of the competition.

　　The Tahoe's multi-zone climate control system's effectiveness does not disappoint; heating and cooling are effective for all three rows. We're less fond of the smaller climate control buttons in the front and the excessive noise of the rear climate system, especially if you're sitting in the third row. Another source of elevated noise is the windshield. It produced a distinct roar at highway speeds.

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