Chevrolet Tahoe

The LS trim comes equipped with keyless entry, front bucket seats, tow mode for the 6-speed automatic transmission and an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system which comes equipped with 4G-LTE powered Mobile hotspot connectivity and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard. This is to say that any of the trim levels for the 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe will not disappoint customers when it comes to creature comforts. The front two rows offer ample legroom and headroom for the passengers however occupants in the third row might feel a little cramped. The cabin is a very comfortable space to be in and is impressively quiet when it comes to drowning out the road noise.

The 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe’s design largely remains unchanged as compared to its preceding model years. The full-size SUV continues to feature the same upright profile that it shares with its siblings like the GMC Yukon, Chevrolet Suburban, Cadillac Escalade and even pickup trucks like the Silverado and Sierra. The design of the SUV is much more premium and modern than as compared to its previous generation and keeping in line with Chevrolet's current design language, the 2020 Tahoe features sharp angles, crisp edges and strong character line which runs across the length of the SUV and sits right under the truck’s glasshouse. The new body also gets exclusively redesigned front doors which are no longer shared with the Silverado pickup. Another design highlight on the SUV is the B-pillar which has been moved forward which means that the outgoing model gets bigger doors at the rear than the previous generation model.

Even with imposingly large dimensions, the 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe does not feel like a cathedral going around the corner. The handling characteristics of the SUV are impressive, to say the least, thanks to a light steering response and tight turning radius which also bestows the car with agility when one is behind the wheel. The 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe is also easy to maneuver on the freeways but trotting through tight spaces can be challenging. Chevrolet also offers an RST model which comes equipped with 22-inch wheels and adaptive magnetic ride control dampers that are also offered as standard on the top of the range Premier trim. Even with all this attention to the ride quality, the pickup platform of 2020 Tahoe does compromise the comfort and ride of the SUV especially when the car is rolling over uneven and challenging road surfaces or towing heavy loads.

The 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe is available with two V8 engine options which include a standard 355 bhp 5.3-liter V8 motor and an optional 420 bhp 6.2-liter V8 engine which the SUV also shares with the GM Silverado pickup truck. The SUV is available in both four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive setups however the former is an optional extra. The more powerful 420p bhp unit comes mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission whereas the standard 5.3-liter engine gets a 6-speed automatic gearbox. The performance variant only takes 5.7 seconds to sprint from a standstill to 60 mph which is 1.5 seconds faster than the standard motor. The maximum towing capacity of the 5.3-liter entry-level motor is rated at 8600 pounds for the rear-wheel-drive variants which further drops to 8400 pounds for the all-wheel-drive models.

Over improper uneven and challenging road conditions, the brakes on 2020 Chevy Tahoe fail to relay proper input and also fail to invoke confidence in the driver. The braking response of the SUV can be frustratingly slow at times. The National Highway Transport Safety Administration has awarded the 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe with a 4-star crash test safety rating. The SUV is offered with a host of safety and driver assistance features which include blind-spot monitoring, front parking sensors, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, rear cross-traffic alert, and forward-collision warning. Every Chevrolet Tahoe model comes equipped with a 6 airbags setup as standard.

The 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe might not be the most refined offering in the segment but with its 9-seater capacity, impressive towing capabilities and competitive price tag, the SUV does manage to hold its own as a formidable workhorse designed for those who demand a more comfortable and convenient alternative to a no-frills full-size pickup truck. The price bracket for the 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe which starts with the LX trim at $49,000 makes it an attractive offering in the segment especially when we consider Tahoe’s impressive reliability quotient.