- suv 203,535
- Kinston, NC
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- suv 203,535 gasoline automatic
2002 chevrolet tahoe review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Just the right size. introductionchevrolet tahoe is the perfect-size sport-utility for many people. Pulling a trailer is no problem, yet the tahoe is far more maneuverable than a suburban, and that's important in crowded parking lots, underground garages, or when parallel parking. on the road, the tahoe is smooth and stable, a rock. It has plenty of power and its brakes work well. Its cabin is comfortable and familiar, friendly and functional. The bigger difference between the engines is in torque (pulling power). The 4800 is rated at 290 foot-pounds-feet of torque, while the 5300 is rated at 325 foot-pounds-feet of torque. the z71 is powered by the 5300 engine. It is specially equipped for off-pavement driving and comes only as a 4x4. for 2002, all tahoes except the z71 are equipped with a premium ride suspension system. The vortec 5300 v8 can run on either gasoline or on fuel containing as much as 85 percent ethanol content. It shares much in common with the suburban and the silverado pickup. pull door handles are easy to use. at the rear, there's a choice of a traditional hatch with a flip-up window or panel doors, also known as barn doors or cargo doors. Choosing between them is a matter of lifestyle and personal preference. Cargo doors are standard on the base tahoe and optional on the ls and lt models; cargo doors are more convenient when towing and for other truck chores, and they make it easier to control a dog. The automatic locking feature can be turned off by the dealer. interiortahoe's interior is comfortable, user-friendly, and attractive. Step-in height is lower than it is with pre-2000 models, making it easier to climb in and out. Controls are mounted within easy reach. Visibility is very good through big windows. it's comfortable up front with nice cloth or leather seats, well-designed switchgear, and map lights that can be aimed. The cupholders are nicely designed and there's a place for a sunglasses case or wallet. Three power outlets in front and one in back deliver electricity for accessories. it's also quite comfortable in the second row. Separate rear audio and heating and air conditioning controls are available. A pair of map lights flanks each dome light on the second and third row, a great feature when traveling or accessing gear. folding the second-row seats down provides enormous cargo capacity, useful for outdoor activities and home-improvement weekends. The suburban is far more practical than the tahoe for carrying six or seven people on a regular basis. in terms of flexibility, however, the tahoe's third-row seats comprise one of the best designs in the business. They can be quickly folded and flipped out of they way. Better yet, they're easy to remove: just fold down, flip up, grab the release handle, and roll them out on their wheels. They're not light, but one person can remove each of the two seats. Storing them in the garage is a good idea as it opens up more cargo space. This leaves room for five people and lots of cargo. there's plenty of room back there for a big dog. Reinstalling the third-row seats is a snap. driving impressionthe tahoe rides smoothly on the open road and it's stable and comfortable at higher speeds. It handles bumpy roads well. And it's much easier to park than a suburban. a tahoe is relatively easy to park. With its shorter wheelbase, shorter rear overhang and taller ground clearance, the tahoe traverses gullies and other rugged terrain where the suburban scrapes bottom. Likewise, the tahoe is shorter and more maneuverable than the ford expedition. Even though the tahoe is an inch wider than the expedition, i find it easier to judge the distance between the tahoe's right front corner and a tree. The expedition's fenders seem taller and the tahoe seems easier to manage off road. the front suspension is conventional in design, except for the springs. To save space, the tahoe uses torsion bars instead of coil springs. For 2002, premium ride, formerly a $366 option, is standard equipment and uses self-leveling rear shocks to maintain trim height for better handling when hauling heavy cargo or pulling a trailer. optional on the lt is autoride, which electronically controls rear air shocks to provide real-time suspension damping. Press a button and gm's tow/haul mode, standard on these new suvs, holds the transmission in gear longer and shifts more abruptly to keep the transmission cooler. the z71 package seems to improve the ride quality on gravel and washboard surfaces. The z71 also has a locking rear differential, skid plates to protect vital underbody components and comes with the additional security of onstar communications service. the tahoe's conventional ladder frame is fully boxed in the mid-section for maximum rigidity, while the front and rear portions are shaped by the same hydro-forming technique used to make corvette frames. This design is a key to the tahoe's excellent ride and handling. At the very front of the frame is a section that is designed to crush and absorb impacts in a crash. the recirculating-ball steering provides good control and feedback, even if it falls short of the rack-and-pinion steering found on the ford explorer. We towed a heavily laden horse trailer without trailer brakes connected and were impressed with its braking ability. A dynamic proportioning system continuously balances the front and rear brakes for maximum braking without activating the abs. chevy's small-block overhead-valve v8s are excellent. They rival competitors' overhead-cam engines for smoothness and efficiency, and deliver strong torque for towing. It delivers strong acceleration performance and burns regular unleaded fuel; the 5. 3-liter engine earns an epa-estimated 14/17 mpg city/highway. the tahoe doesn't offer the off-road capability of a jeep grand cherokee, toyota land cruiser, or land rover discovery. The tahoe will, however, get to most of the places most of us want to go. Press the auto 4wd button for inconsistent road conditions. Power will only be sent to the rear wheels when there's good grip, but any loss of traction will cause power to be directed to the front wheels. This works well when patches of snow and ice are on the road. i like. Air Conditioning✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Leather Seats
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