2009 Chevrolet Tahoe

Overview

The 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is a full-size SUV that offers an impressive interior and a smooth powertrain. It can seat up to nine passengers and has excellent trailer-towing ability. The 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is offered in four trim levels - the base LS, midlevel LT (with subcategories – 1LT and 2LT) and the top-level LTZ.

Power and Performance

Three engine variants are available on the 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe: the 295-horsepower 4.8-liter V8 engine in 2WD Tahoe LS; 5.3-liter Vortec V8 that sends 320 horsepower and 340 pound-feet of torque; and the standard 6.2-liter V8 engine that pumps 395 horsepower and 417 pound-feet of torque in LTZ models. A six-speed automatic transmission is standard on LS four-wheel drive models and LT and LTZ versions, while the 4.8-liter V8 engine is mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. A 4WD Tahoe has a maximum towing capacity of 8,200 pounds, while a 2WD Tahoe can tow up to 8,500 pounds. The 2009 Chevy Tahoe comes under 100,000 mile/5-year Transferable Powertrain Limited Warranty plus Roadside Assistance and Courtesy Transportation Programs.

Body and Styling

The 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is loaded with various standard features such as leather-wrapped steering wheel with mounted audio and cruise controls; premium cloth upholstery; 40/20/40 split-folding front-row bench seat; black, power-adjustable heated outside mirrors; 60/40 split-reclining second-row bench seat; 50/50 split-folding three-passenger third-row bench seat; body-color, body-side moldings; 17-inch aluminum wheels (and 20-inch polished aluminum wheels on LTZ trim); CD/MP3 player; auxiliary audio input jack; XM Radio with three trial months; and Bluetooth wireless technology for select compatible phones.

Safety Features

The 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe ensures optimum safety of occupants with its wide array of safety features such as tire pressure monitor; StabiliTrak electronic stability control with pro-active roll avoidance; four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes; head-curtain side-impact airbags for all outboard seating positions with rollover sensor; driver and right-front passenger airbags; OnStar with a one-year Safe & Sound Plan (on LS trim only); and OnStar with a one-year Directions & Connections Plan (on 1LT, 2LT and LTZ versions).