

Body Styles, Trim Levels and Options
The
2010 Chevrolet Tahoe is a full-size SUV available in three trims: LS,
LT and LTZ. The LS comes standard with 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic
headlights, cruise control, dual-zone manual climate control, rear
air-conditioning, a leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel, a
40/20/40-split front bench seat with six-way power driver adjustment, a
60/40-split second-row seat and a 50/50 folding and removable third-row
seat. Also standard is OnStar and a six-speaker stereo with CD player,
satellite radio, auxiliary audio jack and USB audio jack. The Interior
Plus package adds tri-zone automatic climate control, six-way power
front bucket seats with a front center console, rear seat audio
controls, Bluetooth, interior wood trim and additional body-colored
exterior trim pieces. The Convenience package adds rear parking sensors,
a rearview camera (available as a stand-alone option), power-adjustable
pedals and remote engine start. Upgrading to the LT brings all the LS
Interior Plus and Convenience packages' equipment (minus the rearview
camera, which is optional separately) and adds OnStar turn-by-turn
navigation and leather upholstery. It can also be equipped with optional
features not available on the LS. The Luxury Package adds power-folding
exterior mirrors, a power liftgate, eight-way power front seats with
driver memory functions, heated front and rear seats, and a second-row
power release function. The Off-Road package adds specially tuned
springs and shock absorbers, 18-inch alloy wheels with all-terrain
tires, skid plates and unique front and rear fascias. Second-row bucket
seats are also optional for the Tahoe LT. The LTZ comes with the LT
Luxury package as standard equipment and also has 20-inch wheels,
exterior chrome trim, the rearview camera, perforated leather
upholstery, additional front seat adjustment, heated and ventilated
front seats, power flip-and-fold second-row bucket seats, a navigation
system with real-time traffic, and a 10-speaker Bose surround-sound
stereo. The Suspension package adds an air suspension with variable
shock dampening and automatic load leveling. Also optional are the
second-row bench and a blind-spot warning system. The Sun, Entertainment
and Destinations package available on all trims adds a sunroof, a
rear-seat entertainment system and the navigation system with rearview
camera. The entertainment system is also available separately. There are
also a variety of 20- and 22-inch wheels available and a trailering
package that includes a different rear axle ratio.

Powertrains and Performance
The 2010 Chevy Tahoe comes with only one engine, a 5.3-liter V8 that produces 320 hp and 335 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed automatic transmission is standard, while rear-wheel and four-wheel-drive models are available. Notably, Chevy is equipping the 4WD Tahoe this year with a choice of the traditional two-speed transfer case or a single-speed unit (no low-range gearing). In performance testing, a 4WD Tahoe LT went from zero to 60 mph in 8.5 seconds. EPA-estimated fuel economy is 14 mpg city/20 mpg highway and 16 mpg combined regardless of 2WD or 4WD. Properly equipped, a 4WD Tahoe can tow up to 8,200 pounds.
Safety
Every 2010 Tahoe comes standard with stability control, antilock disc brakes, front seat-mounted side airbags and side curtain airbags. In government crash testing, the Tahoe received a perfect five stars for frontal crash protection. It has yet to be tested with its new front seat side airbags, but prior to their addition, the Tahoe still managed a five-star side crash performance. In our brake testing, the Tahoe came to a stop from 60 mph in 134 feet.
Interior Design and Special Features
Thankfully, the current Tahoe raises the bar set by past Chevy SUVs when it comes to interior aesthetics. Step inside the cabin and you'll find attractive materials and solid build quality. The Tahoe's controls are intuitively laid out, especially the stereo. It's also able to transport up to nine passengers.The Tahoe offers 109 cubic feet of maximum cargo capacity.
Driving Impressions
For a 5,500-pound SUV, the 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe does pretty well when it comes to acceleration. Even 4WD models are able to get from zero to 60 mph in an impressive 8.5 seconds. Although last year's bigger 6.2-liter V8 is no longer available, the Tahoe is still a champ when it comes to towing. Should you own a large boat or trailer, there are few other SUVs that will do as well as the Tahoe. Those who favor a soft, forgiving ride will appreciate this SUV's road manners. Its tight turning circle -- measuring just 39 feet -- makes it relatively easy to pilot in the city.
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AutoBytel.com, March 2010, 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe, Chicago Chevy Dealers