2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 5 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2009 chevrolet tahoe hybrid Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...real-world fuel economy with the two-mode hybrid system depends heavily on driving style. Properly equipped, a 4WD Tahoe Hybrid can tow 6,000 pounds. Safety: The arsenal of standard safety equipment on the Tahoe Hybrid includes traction control, stability control, OnStar, a rearview camera and full-length side curtain airbags. The SUV scored a perfect five stars in government frontal- and side-impact crash tests. Interior Design and Special Features: In most respects, the Tahoe Hybrid's interior is identical to that of the gas-powered Tahoe. This is a good thing, since its most recent... |
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Flash Drive: 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe HybridSource: MSN Autos...From a financial perspective, you will pay a several-thousand-dollar premium to have the hybrid engine, and it will take many years of driving to recoup those upfront costs. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, and if you save 6 mpg a gallon on the hybrid versus the gas model, at $2 a gallon, the annual savings are $650. But using less fuel and emitting fewer greenhouse gases is important, and the Tahoe Hybrid will make you feel better about being friendlier to the environment. – Joe ChulickThe Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid effectively mixes the spacious utility of the regular Tahoe and the fuel... |
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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...The Tahoe Hybrid's heated leather front bucket seats offer OK comfort and thigh support. They weigh less than the seats in the regular Tahoe. The seat cushion has power adjustments, but the backrest and lumbar support are manual. The second-row bench seat is generously sized for adults and offers adequate legroom, but it lacks a reclining backrest. That's a feature often found in other SUVs, though not the gas-only Tahoe. The bench seat can fold down and flip forward to make it easier to get in and out of the third row, but the hybrid isn't available with the second-row power-folding... |
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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...GM says that gears in the transmission "multiply torque similar to a conventional automatic transmission to propel the vehicle." But unlike conventional continuously variable transmissions, the GM gearbox has no mechanical belts or bands. Shifts are synchronous, GM said, which makes for very smooth acceleration. One of the motors inside the transmission is used for driving, the other for powering accessories. That second motor doubles as a generator, and also is used as a starter for the gasoline engine. The electric motors and the rest of the vehicles' electrically powered systems draw their... |
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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...behavior Standard navigation system with hybrid power-flow animation 16.9 cubic feet of cargo room behind third row Power adjustable pedals OnStar 8.0, which supports features like Turn-by-Turn navigation and the ability to remotely slow down the vehicle if stolen Under the Hood The Tahoe Hybrid features GM's two-mode hybrid system that includes a 6.0-liter V-8 engine that makes 332 horsepower and has cylinder deactivation technology, which can deactivate half the cylinders when they aren't needed. The system's first mode, which allows the Tahoe Hybrid to move on just electric power, just... |
Why should I also consider these?
If buying a hybrid is the driving force behind your selection decision, Toyota offers the Highlander Hybrid and Lexus has the mechanically identical RX 400h.
These are both very nice SUVs with good passenger comfort and real-world fuel economy of around 25 mpg, but neither offers the room, towing, or genuine four-wheel-drive capabilities of the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid.
Mercedes-Benz offers a diesel-powered GL320 BlueTec SUV, a marvelous performer with more comfort inside, more available technology features, and similar towing capability for not quite $10,000 more than the Tahoe Hybrid.
From Chrysler, the Dodge Durango/Chrysler Aspen two-mode hybrids utilize the same technology as the Tahoe.
While these Chryslers benefit from a great piece of technology, the Durango/Aspen platform is generations behind the Chevy Tahoe—especially in ride, handling, and refinement.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee with the newly available 3.0-liter turbo-diesel V-6 is another alternative; it delivers EPA ratings of 17/22 mpg with excellent towing and off-road capabilities.
Of course, the Jeep is considerably smaller than the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid.
