2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Premier
Chevrolet Tahoe Details
Automatic
V8, 6.2L
Black
RWD
Gasoline
109,558 Miles
Jet Black
F14133
1GNSCCKJ9JR254415
Premier
Estimated Payment
$0 / month
Features & Options
- Preferred Equipment Group 1LZ
- 3.08 Rear Axle Ratio
- 3.23 Rear Axle Ratio
- Wheels: 20'' x 9'' Polished-Aluminum
- Wheels: 22'' x 9'' Gloss Black Aluminum
- Front Heated Reclining Bucket Seats
- Perforated Leather-Appointed Seat Trim
- Power Release 2nd Row Bucket Seats
- Radio: Chevrolet MyLink w/Nav/AM/FM Stereo
- Power Sunroof
- RST Edition
- RST 6.2L Performance Edition
- Magnetic Ride Control Suspension Package
- Memory Settings
- Front Passenger 6-Way Power Seat Adjuster
- Cargo Net
- Remote Keyless Entry
- 3rd Row 60/40 Power Fold Split-Bench
- Passive Entry System
- Driver Inboard & Front Passenger Airbags
- Color-Keyed Carpeting Floor Covering
- 1st & 2nd Row Color-Keyed Carpeted Floor Mats
- OnStar Basic Plan For 5 Years
- Black Beltline Moldings
- Push Button Keyless Start
- Remote Vehicle Start
- Black Assist Steps w/Chrome Accent Strip
- Floor Console
- Auto-Dimming Inside Rear-View Mirror
- Power-Folding Heated Outside Mirrors
- Body-Color Door Handles & Headlamp Accents
- Unique Gloss Black Sport Grille
- 4-Wheel Antilock Disc Brakes w/Brake Assist
- Power-Adjustable Accelerator & Brake Pedals
- Integrated Trailer Brake Controller
- Electronic Cruise Control w/Set & Resume Speed
- Wireless Charging
- Heated 2nd Row Seats
- Heated & Ventilated Driver & Front Passenger Seats
- 170 Amp Alternator
- Black Mirror Caps
- Power Tilt & Telescopic Steering Column
- SiriusXM NavTraffic
- 5 12-Volt Auxiliary Power Outlets
- Front & Rear Black Bowties
- Black Roof Rails
- Fog Lamps
- Hands Free Power Liftgate
- Single-Slot CD/MP3 Player
- IntelliBeam Headlamps
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio
- HD Radio
- Front & Rear Park Assist
- Forward Collision Alert
- Rear Cross-Traffic Alert
- Universal Home Remote
- Lane Keep Assist w/Lane Departure Warning
- Low Speed Forward Automatic Braking
- Lane Change Alert w/Side Blind Zone Alert
- Bluetooth® For Phone
- Bose Centerpoint Premium 10-Speaker Surround Sound
- Heated Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
- Roof-Mounted Luggage Rack Side Rails
- Enhanced Driver Alert Package (Y86)
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Electronic Stability Control
- Front Bucket Seats
- Front Center Armrest
- Navigation System
- Power Liftgate
- Spoiler
- Tachometer
- Voltmeter
- 3rd row seats: split-bench
- ABS brakes
- Adaptive suspension
- Adjustable head restraints: driver and passenger w/tilt
- Adjustable pedals
- Alloy wheels
- Auto-dimming door mirrors
- Automatic temperature control
- Bodyside moldings
- Brake assist
- Bumpers: body-color
- CD player
- Delay-off headlights
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Front anti-roll bar
- Front dual zone A/C
- Front fog lights
- Front reading lights
- Front wheel independent suspension
- Fully automatic headlights
- Garage door transmitter
- Heated door mirrors
- Heated front seats
- Heated rear seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Illuminated entry
- Low tire pressure warning
- Memory seat
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Outside temperature display
- Overhead airbag
- Overhead console
- Panic alarm
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Pedal memory
- Power door mirrors
- Power driver seat
- Power passenger seat
- Power steering
- Power windows
- Rain sensing wipers
- Rear air conditioning
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Rear reading lights
- Rear window defroster
- Rear window wiper
- Remote keyless entry
- Roof rack: rails only
- Security system
- Speed control
- Speed-sensing steering
- Split folding rear seat
- Steering wheel memory
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Traction control
- Trip computer
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- Variably intermittent wipers
- Ventilated front seats
- Auto-dimming Rear-View mirror
- 10 Speakers
- High-Intensity Discharge Headlights
- Compass
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- Premium audio system: Chevrolet MyLink
- Exterior Parking Camera Rear
- Auto High-beam Headlights
- Emergency communication system: OnStar Guidance
- Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
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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.