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2009 Chevrolet Tahoe - Expert Reviews

 

Expert Reviews from Around the Web

We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 3 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.
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#1
2009 chevrolet tahoe Professional Edmunds Review
Source: Edmunds

...One may also choose between two-wheel drive (2WD), which sends power to the rear wheels, and four-wheel drive (4WD). The 2WD Tahoe LS comes standard with a 4.8-liter V8 with 295 hp and 305 pound-feet of torque; a 5.3-liter V8 good for 320 hp and 340 lb-ft of torque is optional. All other Chevy Tahoes come standard with the 5.3-liter V8. A 6.2-liter V8 that boasts 395 hp and 417 lb-ft of torque is optional on LTZ models. The 4.8-liter V8 is paired with a four-speed automatic transmission, while the other two engines are mated to a six-speed automatic. Fitted with the 5.3, a 4WD Tahoe posts EPA...

#2
CarGurus' Review for 2009 chevrolet tahoe
Source: CarGurus

...In many ways, the 2009 Chevy Tahoe sets the standard
in the full-size SUV category and will appeal to drivers who require a large vehicle for towing boats or trailers or hauling around big families and their gear.
The Tahoe has come a long way in recent years, impressing owners with its upscale cabin, easy handling, and overall functionality.
Add in state-of-the-art safety features, high-end luxury options, and improving fuel efficiency, and the Tahoe will win over even those who are jaded about many of today's gas-guzzling SUVs...

#3
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Professional Cars.com Review
Source: Cars.com

...Optional on two-wheel-drive Tahoes and standard on four-wheel-drive versions is a 5.3-liter V-8 with better fuel efficiency thanks to the cylinder-deactivation feature. A new 6.2-liter V-8 with variable valve timing is available on LTZ models. Both of the larger V-8s have the capability to run on regular gasoline or E85. When properly configured, the Tahoe can tow up to 8,400 pounds. 295-horsepower, 4.8-liter V-8 with 305 pounds-feet of torque 320-hp, 5.3-liter V-8 with 340 pounds-feet of torque 395-hp, 6.2-liter V-8 with 417 pounds-feet of torque Four-speed automatic (4.8-liter) or six-speed...

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Why should I also consider these?

The Nissan Armada and Toyota Sequoia are both a bit larger than the Chevrolet Tahoe and could also be compared against the larger Chevrolet Suburban.

Don't write off the Tahoe because of quality concerns, this truck is designed and built to run among the best of the best.

A properly equipped 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe can tow four tons, besting the Toyota Sequoia and Nissan Armada in this important category.

Compared to the Ford Expedition the big Chevy offers a wider choice of engines and TheCarConnection.com's editors appreciate its comparatively more responsive handling and great ride quality in the top LTZ models.

 
2009 Nissan Armada
Competitors to the 2009 Nissan Armada offer roomier interiors and better options, but the Armada should be commended for its handsome looks and powerful V-8 engine.
 
2008 Ford Expedition
The 2008 Ford Expedition is a big, capable SUV with a truly useful and convenient third row.
 
2008 Toyota Sequoia
The 2008 Toyota Sequoia is a capable example of the full-size SUV--in a day where the full-size SUV makes less and less sense.
 

 
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