2010 Chevrolet Tahoe

Since the popularity explosion of SUVs in the mid-1990s, no model has been as popular as the Chevrolet Tahoe has. Even today, as car-based crossovers dominate the segment, the Tahoe continues to stand apart and succeed. Perhaps the reasons for this appeal have never been more evident than they are in the 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe.

The 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe, a full-size SUV, is available in three trims: LS, LT, and LTZ. The standard LS package includes all of the modern amenities that SUV buyers expect at a competitive price. Upgrading to LT adds OnStar and luxuries, and upgrading to LTZ includes features such as 20-inch wheels, a chrome exterior, a rear-view cam, and a premium Boise audio system.

Under the hood, a 5.3-liter V8 that produces 320 horsepower and 335 pound-feet of torque is the only engine. Chevy pairs this with a 6-speed automatic transmission, and the customer has the choice of a rear-wheel or four-wheel-drive model. With the 4WD models, the customer has their choice of the traditional two-speed transfer case or the single-speed unit with no low-range gearing at no additional cost.

Usually it is just hyperbole when we use words like macho to describe SUVs, but in the current market with more crossovers and less SUVs like the Tahoe, macho is the perfect adjective. The Tahoe is a great fit for someone who actually needs off-road capability, towing power, passenger capacity, and cargo space.

If you want all of those things but cannot currently afford a new Tahoe, you can get all of that machismo and a great deal of value in a used Chev Tahoe. Chevrolet debuted the present generation in 2007 so that is a lot of flexibility for used SUV shoppers, and you are not sacrificing much by buying a 2007 model. In fact, the only features that may be missing are the side-curtain airbags, which were optional in 2007 and 2008.

Tahoe buyers who want the 395-hp 6.2-liter V8 will need to focus on 2009 and 2010 models, the only years that that engine was available. For the 2007 models, engine options are a 295-hp 4.8-liter and a 320-hp 5.3-liter V8, both paired with a 4-speed automatic.

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