GMT-900's: 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe Information

[04Malibu]

Originally Posted by jckjds

When GM said 20 MPG, I assumed that they meant 20 MPG HIGHWAY. They have really delivered if this really gets a combined mileage in excess of 20 MPG.

They should have 6 spds from the launch. That could add .5 MPG or so. Then another 25 percent increase from the hybrid system, this should definitely take the full-size SUV crown (okay, it already has the crown, it should destroy everything else). Even loyal Ford and Dodge buyers will have to take a second look if Tahoes get 20-26 MPG combined city/highway, while Expeditions and Durangos are getting 15 or 16 MPG combined. Ford and Dodge simply made their SUV's too heavy, a fact that cannot be undone until the next full makeover.

I heard today that it is 20.5 MPG overall with 15MPG city, 25 Highway. Pretty Impressive.

[01cavalier]

Very nice, I do hope the MPG figures are combined, if thats highway, its only a slight improvement. I love the interiors, the details are much better than the current mode, cant wait until I see one in person!

[Black04GTO]

GM is counting on their Displacement on Demand engine technology (Impala SS, etc) BIG TIME to get those EPA mileage #'s up - I hope it works! Can't wait to see the Z-71 version!

[ChevyRules]

James still has some explaining to do. He was wrong on so many accounts. Still pretty cool. I love the new pics and info.

[b4z]

"15 city 25 hwy."

I would think the city number will be higher and the highway number lower because of the DOD.
I am guessing 16-17 city and 23-24 highway.

My SRX V6 is rated at 23mpg hwy so the Tahoe has the potential to do even better.

[Ultra Magnus]

I like all they have done with the new trucks except one thing. Why is the six speed transmission only available with the biggest engine. It needs to be standard across the board. Think of the mileage they could create if the 4.8L V8 with DOD and backed by the six speed. And thats mileage with the trucks and with the Greenies out there that like to complain about mileage. I guess I just dont understand why the six speed is just not standard across the board.

[goblue]

Well, if the combined is as HEV says expect a real adjusted combined of 17-18. Lets hope he is wrong.

I'd give the interior a 9, the exterior an 8, and the powertrain options a 6.

At first I was fairly ticked James's numbers were so far off, but then I remembered that fuel econ will sell these things - not hp. The hp becomes important in the Slade and Denalis - and 400 sounds just fine. Thats up 60 from last year. The 5300 jump is less impressive, but still more than adequate - especially if we get a combined 20.5 - thats incredible (probably too incredible, I'm thinking HEV is right, and expect 15-16/22-23 - still pretty good. DoD is the only fuel saving feature over last year. So, I'm not expecting a huge change in city. Lack of the 6 speeds in anything that costs less than 50 grand is dissapointing.

Ultra Magnus I agree - All engines should have had DoD, VVT, and 6 speeds. That would have been true leadership. I also agree, the 4.8 with DoD and a 6 speed may have gotten another 2-3mpg. Exactly what GM needed.

Towing capacity - if they sacrificed some for a weight and hence fuel econ savings that makes great sense for the Tahoe. The Suburban better have its class leading pulling power.

So, overall I'd give the package an 8, not the 9 or 10 GM really needed. These will be best in class - but with gas prices the way they are - I'm not conviced delaying all those Zeta vehicles was the right call for what we got. Keep in mind my standards are very high, a true "10" would have been a standard hybrid system - something I still think makes sense if it is a $1500 option as claimed by GM and gives back 25-30%

[hdmax]

Originally Posted by Chevy_Rules

James still has some explaining to do. He was wrong on so many accounts. Still pretty cool. I love the new pics and info.

In about April James came out of nowhere, and made all those claims. Will he now disappear just as quick?

[MelvinJ]

Originally Posted by b4z

"15 city 25 hwy."

I would think the city number will be higher and the highway number lower because of the DOD.
I am guessing 16-17 city and 23-24 highway.

My SRX V6 is rated at 23mpg hwy so the Tahoe has the potential to do even better.

I think your numbers are probably closer. The current 4.8L does 16/20. If they can make the 5.3L get similar mileage in the city with the heavier 2007 (yes, it looks like it's about 300 lbs heavier - boo), and let DoD add 3 onto the highway figure, that should be the increase they are talking about.

[gmsickofan]

15MPG city. Pretty Impressive.

[hdmax]

Originally Posted by goblue

Lack of the 6 speeds in anything that costs less than 50 grand is dissapointing.

If I understand you right, the $13,000 Cobalt should also get the 6 speed atuo! Or did you mean to say that a vehicle that cost nearly 50G`s should have the 6 speed atuo?

[WannabeRich]

Originally Posted by TaHoE

It's Combined Fuel mileage is 20.5MPG for the 2wd and 20.1 for 4wd I believe, but it's definitely COMBINED fuel mileage, pretty cool.

Maybe I missed it but what grade of gasoline is required?

[ChevyRules]

Originally Posted by WannabeRich

Maybe I missed it but what grade of gasoline is required?

I believe all Vortec V8 engines have regular as the recommended. It is the 4 cylinder and LS series that require premium. LS series since it is performance. The 4 cylinder, I have no clue.

[JakeF]

My only request would be HIDs, other than that I love it.

[Corr69]

320hp? That sucks what ever happened to the 355hp 5.3l James?