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Curb Weight | 5524 lbs. | ||
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Fuel Capacity | 26.0 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 41.1 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 41.3 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 8 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 9.1 inches | ||
Overall Length | 202.0 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 65.3 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 8200 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 108.9 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 39.0 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 116.0 inches | ||
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 7300 lbs. | ||
Payload Capacity | 1776 lbs. | ||
Width with mirrors | 79.0 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Fog Lights | Available | ||
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | Available | ||
Privacy Glass | Available | ||
Roof Rails | Available |
City | 14 mpg | ||
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Highway | 20 mpg | ||
Combined | 16 mpg |
Drivetrain | 4WD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
6 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Regular |
Horsepower | 320 @ 5200 RPM | ||
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Torque | 340 @ 4200 rpm | ||
Engine | V8, Flex Fuel, 5.3 Liter |
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 5 years / 100000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 6 years / 100000 miles |
If you have a number of children, tow a boat or horse trailer and like the feel of a substantial V8-powered vehicle, the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe could be just the ticket. Another plus: The Tahoe’s powerful V8 engines offer Active Fuel Management technology and many are E85-ready.
Our one quibble with the Tahoe is the necessity to remove and store the third-row seats to gain maximum cargo room. But the new seats are easier to handle and come in two- and three-passenger configurations.
![]() Used 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe LT Sport Utility 4D | ![]() Used 2015 Ford Escape | ![]() Used 2011 Jeep Liberty | ![]() Used 2009 Acura MDX | ||
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| Price | $7,025 | $7,075 | $6,275 | $6,275 | |
| KBB.com Rating | N/A | 4.0 | 3.2 | N/A | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.6 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 14/Hwy 20/Comb 16 MPG | City 22/Hwy 31/Comb 25 MPG | City 15/Hwy 21/Comb 17 MPG | City 15/Hwy 20/Comb 17 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Flexible Fuel | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
| Safety Rating | N/A | 4.0 | N/A | N/A | |
| Seating Capacity | 8 | 5 | 5 | 7 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 320 @ 5200 RPM | 168 @ 6000 RPM | 210 @ 5200 RPM | 300 @ 6000 RPM | |
| Engine | V8, Flex Fuel, 5.3 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | V6, 3.7 Liter | V6, VTEC, 3.7 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 2WD | 4WD | AWD |