2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Premier
Chevrolet Tahoe Details
Automatic
V8, 5.3L
White
4WD
Gasoline
144,710 Miles
Black
195456
1GNSKCKC6JR195456
Premier
Estimated Payment
$0 / month
About This 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe
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Features & Options
- Engine- 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 with Active Fuel Management- Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing includes aluminum block construction (355 hp [265 kW] @ 5600 rpm- 383 lb-ft of torque [518 N-m] @ 4100 rpm)
- Rear axle- 3.08 ratio (Not available with (NHT) Max Trailering Package.)
- Suspension Package- Magnetic Ride Control road sensing electronically controlled shock absorbers
- GVWR- 7300 lbs. (3311 kg) (Requires 4WD model.)
- E85 FlexFuel capable (Included and only available with Fleet or Government order types.)
- Transfer case- active- single-speed- electronic Autotrac with rotary controls- does not include neutral. Cannot be dinghy towed (Requires 4WD model. Not available with (NHT) Max Trailering Package.)
- Differential- heavy-duty locking rear
- 4-wheel drive
- Cooling- external engine oil cooler- heavy-duty air-to-oil integral to driver side of radiator
- Cooling- auxiliary transmission oil cooler- heavy-duty air-to-oil
- Battery- 720 cold-cranking amps with 80 amp hour rating
- Alternator- 150 amps
- Trailering equipment includes trailering hitch platform- 7-wire harness with independent fused trailering circuits mated to a 7-way sealed connector and 2"" trailering receiver
- Trailer sway control
- Suspension- front coil-over-shock with stabilizer bar
- Suspension- rear multi-link with coil springs
- Steering- power
- Hill Start Assist
- Tire carrier- lockable outside spare- winch-type mounted under frame at rear
- Active aero shutters- front
- Fascia- front body-color
- Fascia- rear body-color (Includes trailer hitch closeout.)
- Luggage rack side rails- roof-mounted (Includes bright accent.)
- Moldings- body-color bodyside
- Headlamps- high intensity discharge
- Fog lamps
- Mirrors- outside heated power-adjustable- power-folding and driver-side auto-dimming with integrated turn signal indicators and ground illumination
- Glass- acoustic- laminated
- Glass- deep-tinted
- Liftgate- power- hands free
- Audio system feature- Bose Centerpoint Surround Sound premium 10-speaker system
- Radio- HD
- Wireless charging
- Keyless start- push button
- Seats- heated second row outboard seats
- Floor covering- color-keyed carpeting
- Steering column- power tilt and telescopic
- Steering wheel- heated- leather-wrapped and color-keyed with theft-deterrent locking feature
- Driver Information Center- 4.2"" diagonal multi-color (Not available with (UV6) Head Up Display.)
- Warning tones headlamp on- key-in-ignition- driver and right-front passenger seat belt unfasten and turn signal on
- Remote vehicle start
- Windows- power- with Express-Down and Express-Up on front doors and lock out features
- Universal Home Remote includes garage door opener- programmable
- Pedals- power-adjustable for accelerator and brake
- Climate control- tri-zone automatic with individual climate settings for driver- right-front passenger and rear passengers
- Defogger- rear-window electric
- Power outlet- 110-volt
- Power outlets- 5 auxiliary- 12-volt includes outlets in the instrument panel- console- back of console- 1 in 3rd row and 1 in cargo area
- Mirror- inside rearview auto-dimming
- Conversation mirror (Deleted when (UTT) Theft Protection Package is ordered.)
- Assist handles- 1st row passenger and 2nd row outboard seats
- Lighting- interior with dome light- driver- and passenger-side door switch with delayed entry feature- cargo lights- door handle or Remote Keyless Entry-activated illuminated entry and map lights in front and second seat positions.
- Cargo management system
- Cargo net
- Chevrolet Connected Access with 10 years of standard connectivity which enables services such as- Vehicle Diagnostics- Dealer Maintenance Notification- Chevrolet Smart Driver- Marketplace and more; EFFECTIVE WITH SALES STARTING 5/1/2018. (Limitations apply. Not transferable. Standard connectivity available to original purchaser for ten years from the date of initial vehicle purchase for model year 2018 or newer Chevrolet vehicles. See onstar.com for details and further plan limitations. Connected Access does not include emergency or security services. Availability and additional services enabled by Connected Access are subject to change.)
- Daytime Running Lamps- with automatic exterior lamp control
- Teen Driver mode a configurable feature that lets you activate customizable vehicle settings associated with a key fob- to encourage safe driving behavior. It can limit certain vehicle features- and it prevents certain safety systems from being turned off. An in-vehicle report gives you information on your teen's driving habits and helps you to continue to coach your new driver
- Airbags- Frontal airbags for driver and front outboard passenger; Seat-mounted side-impact airbags for driver and front outboard passenger; Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag; Head-curtain airbags for all rows in outboard seating positions (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
- Front outboard Passenger Sensing System for frontal outboard passenger airbag (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
- Door locks- rear child security
- Safety Alert Seat
- Front and Rear Park Assist
- Rear Vision Camera
- Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
- LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for Children)- for child safety seats; lower anchors and top tethers located in all second row seating positions- top tethers located in third row seating positions
- Tire Pressure Monitor System air pressure sensors in each tire with pressure display in Driver Information Center- includes Tire Fill Alert.
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2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Premier Review
High performance SUVs - yes, they’re a thing and their numbers seem to be growing. But in recent years, GM hasn’t fielded an entry. Until now - with this new Tahoe RST, available for the first time with the company’s 6.2-liter V8 and other street truck upgrades.Perhaps you remember the TrailBlazer SS, Silverado SS or SSR – hot rod Chevy trucks of recent vintage. Now it’s the RST editions that are reviving the pedigree. Short for Rally Sport Truck, the big boy Tahoe and Suburban are the first up to go RST.
Remember - there’s the RST Edition which only gives you part of the street truck look and then there’s the RST Performance Package that drops in the 6.2, 10 speed Auto, and performance calibrated suspension. These brakes and Borla exhaust are extras.
Available on the 2 highest Tahoe trims, the RST Edition adds $2,630 to the price and includes 22” wheels, black bowties – seems like every Chevy has them these days, gloss black grille, black mirror caps and black badging. Set against this summit white paint the RST has certainly got the look. But it’s the next $2,820 that adds the real stuff. That’s where you’ll find the 420 horsepower engine, the Ford-developed 10-speed gearbox, high-capacity air cleaner, a transfer case with 2-wheel, auto, 4-high and 4-low settings, Magnetic Ride Control suspension with a performance calibration and a trailer brake controller. The larger front brakes which really seem more like a necessity with this much power and weight are a dealer installed option and cost a hefty $2,795. The dual side-exit Borla exhaust with black chrome tips is another $1,249 and nets an additional 7-10 horsepower at the wheels. You get the picture – a loaded Tahoe 4WD RST with Performance Package isn’t cheap. How does $80,000 sound? Definitely some sticker shock here.
Don’t think of the RST in the same vein as a Trackhawk or the like - it’s just so much bigger and heavier that it’s impossible to extract that much performance. You won’t be taking this to track day or autocross. What it is: is a brawny, body on frame truck with a stiffer suspension. Add in the throaty exhaust and upgraded front brakes and it’s a confident Tahoe for those who crave a little more of everything. I can’t rectify its price per pound of additional fun so it’s a pass for me but I’m sure some will see the allure.
The Tahoe feels massive at over 5,600 pounds as you tower over just about everything else on the road. And these seats are created for the fat cat who can afford one so there’s virtually no holding you in place during spirited driving – a sport seat option would be nice. Despite the normally excellent MRC dampers, this Tahoe has lost its smooth, big rig ride quality with the 22” all-season tires playing a factor while adding considerable drag on the steering. Yeah, it bites a little harder on turn in and body sway is muted but not to a degree that would warrant this kind of investment. The most impressive RST component is the powertrain. This high-tech V8 and its 460 pound-feet of torque can go into V4 mode to save fuel and is direct injected with variable valve timing – quite the engineering marvel. And it gets a legit 17mpg in combined driving…far more than you’d expect though it wants premium gas. But this transmission needs a sport mode in order to keep the power on demand because the 10-speed sometimes takes an awful long time to kick down. Plus, the gas pedal is designed for truck-like work so it takes a deep push to extract the power. Once you’re there though this Tahoe can run a sub-6-second 0-to-60mph time which sounds more impressive than it actually feels. I’d like even more rumble from the exhaust, though…it’s pretty tame for Borla. Towing is rated for 8,100 pounds.
Inside, features abound from wireless device charging to a blu-ray player to a head-up display to top-notch infotainment. It’s living large 3-row style with every creature comfort inside to make it comfortable and easy to use. This Cocoa/Mahogany combo looks rich in quality, too. A huge center consoled bin, power operated 2nd and 3rd row seats from the tailgate area, all-weather floor liners, living room accommodations with a drop down screen, easy access 3rd row seats, vibrating safety alert seat replete with all of today’s electronic helpers…OnStar, Wi-Fi – this is a great place to spend time and Chevy has aged this cabin very well. The big price tag seems more legit when viewed from the prism of amenties. Keep in mind, because of the Tahoe’s construction, the 3rd row seats are fine as long as you don’t have long legs because the floor is raised so they’ll be in your throat.
The panoply of RST bits takes the Tahoe in a credible street truck direction but its performance fails to wow with the force of $80,000.