The Chevrolet Tahoe of the 2015 model year did not come to Russia immediately, as is customary for the American manufacturer. On the overseas market, an SUV could be purchased in the fall of 2014, while we only had it in the spring of 2015, the presentation was held at the Moscow Motor Show. The Chevrolet Tahoe of the 2015 model year did not come to Russia immediately, as is customary for an American manufacturer. On the overseas market, an SUV could be purchased in the fall of 2014, while we only had it in the spring of 2015, the presentation was held at the Moscow Motor Show.
The new Chevrolet Tahoe compares favorably with its predecessor, the appearance has remained the same recognizable, while many exterior details have added even more solidity and modernity.
Contents of the review:
- Design
- Interior
- Specifications
- Complete set
2015 Chevrolet Tahoe design
It should be noted that making an aggressive SUV of this size, from a design point of view, is quite problematic. This is explained by the high height, length, as well as high ground clearance, which, by the way, here is 20 centimeters.
In the past two years, Chevrolet's SUV lineup has undergone significant changes, especially in appearance and functionality. So, for example, the radiator grill has changed - it has become a little larger, now the headlights look like a single whole with it.
Speaking of headlights, it would be logical to assume that LED optics are installed on a car of this class, but this is not the case, a bi-xenon is installed here. And if you think about it, LED lighting is installed, as a rule, on models that are distinguished by reduced emissions into the atmosphere, economical, but the Chevrolet Tahoe of 2015 does not fit either one or that category.
In the center, you can see a small corner, which involuntarily coils thoughts of the Chevrolet Camaro SS, this is logical, because even their engines are the same. If you look closely, you can see the sensors of the front parking sensors, the lower edge of the bumper is trimmed with black plastic. According to the owners of the new generation Chevrolet Tahoe, despite the high ground clearance, you still have to choose a parking place rather carefully, because high curbs are dangerous for this very edge.
Now let's talk about the profile. It has become more modern. First of all, huge racks with small windows disappeared. They were replaced by a decent glazing area, and if you take into account the size of the car, then it is very light in it. The visibility for the driver has also changed for the better, there are fewer blind spots, and this is very important for such a large car. Otherwise, this giant has remained almost the same, with the exception of slightly modified front wheel arches. The angular concept of the car is very well emphasized by them, and their size is able to hide even 20-inch wheels.
Behind the new Chevrolet Tahoe is a typical American, in every sense of the word. There is absolutely nothing here, except for the taillights, the bumper, which plays the role of the loading area, as well as a huge brake light on the spoiler. The door here is servo-driven, however, if you don't want to wait for the door to open, you can open the glass and put things in the trunk.
Dimensions of the new SUV Chevrolet Tahoe 2015:
- Length - 5181
- Width - 2044
- Height - 1889
- Wheelbase - 2946
- Clearance - 200
- Front track width - 1745
- Rear track width - 1744
- Trunk volume min / max, l - 433/2681
- Fuel tank volume, l - 98
- Curb weight, kg - 2549
Interior of the Chevrolet Tahoe 2015
Beauty, style, high cost reigns inside. However, the details of the interior are somehow heaped up, from which there is a feeling of limited space. It is clear that there is plenty of it here, only from the outside the model seems to be more voluminous and roomy. Maybe it's because the SUV has three rows of seats. First, let's talk about the driver's seat.
This is the captain's bridge from where you can control all the systems of this cruiser. So, for example, to turn on or off the four-wheel drive, it is enough to stretch out your left hand, it is not even necessary to look where exactly, the "twist" will be found by itself. Another nice touch is the height-adjustable pedal assembly. If you estimate, the height of the model exceeds 2.3 meters, and the ground clearance is only 200 mm. Hence we conclude that all this went to the salon, and therefore they took care of the undersized people here.
The instrument panel, at first glance, is just a heaped mountain of pointers, and in a second you realize how well thought out and optimized everything is. Each device has an interesting, at first glance frivolous, colored illumination, but later, when you get used to them, you cannot imagine any other color.
Already the basic equipment is "dressed" in leather, soft plastic all around and other amenities, at least where a person can touch. Elsewhere, the manufacturer did not reinvent the wheel, but placed the usual solid material, however, this does not affect the interior decoration in any way.
The center console appears to be a huge touchscreen display, although it measures only 8 inches. Here's the proprietary MyLink interface. A salon mirror, which is placed in a pocket for glasses, can emphasize control over the situation. Throwing it back, the driver can control what is happening in the cabin. Just below the display, a climate control control unit is installed, which is divided into three zones, a small niche for small things, and then there is a huge armrest with a small shelf for small things, as you might think at first glance. In fact, this is the place to wirelessly charge your phone. It is very convenient, although it is strange that the manufacturer did not make at least part of this compartment cooled.
Next is the second row. Three adults can easily fit here, there is simply no point in talking about the height of the ceiling. The air ducts of the heater and air conditioner are brought out here, as well as the climate control panel is installed. In general, whatever your heart desires.
The third row may seem as comfortable as the second, but don't flatter yourself. If on the second row there is an almost flat floor underfoot - this is just fine, then for the third row riders it will become torture. The thing is that the distance from it to the upper mark of the pillow is no more than 25 cm, which means that places in the gallery are strictly contraindicated for "leggy" places.
Now a little about systems. For example, a lane control system. If the driver sleeps or for some other reason drove out of the markings, the car will kindly warn him by buzzing around the fifth point. This is not a joke, the seat actually starts vibrating from the side the Tahoe is leaning towards. The same can be felt if you drive too close in reverse to an obstacle.
A threshold activation button can be seen next to the drive switch. It slides out smoothly from under the car, and in the dark, guided by the light sensor, is illuminated by LED backlighting.
It is strange that the manufacturer has implemented the pairing of the multimedia system only with Apple devices. In order to control the phone by voice, you need to download the Siri application in the Appstore.
And finally, the instrument panel. Yes, it was already mentioned above, but it is worth adding a few little things about the multifunctional display, which can work in 6 modes. For example, the driver can find out the current drive settings, the distribution of torque along the axles, fuel consumption, the roll of the car in one direction or another. In general, you can get information about almost anything.
The trunk is simply amazing.Not only is the door with a servo drive (it would be very difficult to open it with your hands), it remembers the opening angle, and also has a hatch-window, this is very practical for our winter, you do not need to open the entire door. The roominess is also at the proper level: in the normal position of all the seats, you can put about 460 liters, and if you fold the second and third row of seats, which form a flat floor, you can already get 2,680 liters to the ceiling. To be honest, it is hard to believe that you can find so much baggage. In conclusion about practicality: 6 USB ports are installed in the cabin, as well as 12 sockets.
Chevrolet Tahoe 2015: specifications
Compared to the previous generation, the new Chevrolet Tahoe 2015 has changed dramatically. First, let's talk about the suspension. Although you can't say that the manufacturer thought about making the car lighter, in fact it really is. For example, the levers are made of die-cast aluminum alloy, which gives them not only lightness, but also extra strength.
Next - ultrasonic sensors that analyze the composition and condition of the road surface under the car every 0.015 seconds, after which a special algorithm adjusts the stiffness of the struts. In combination with good sound insulation, this makes the ride very enviable.
Another novelty is an engine that was designed specifically for Russia and is no longer sold in any of the markets. This is the V8 EcoTec3, which has a displacement of 6.2 liters. This volume has already become traditional for Chevrolet.
It develops 420 horsepower and 623 Nm of torque. It would seem that these are huge numbers, but if you take into account the curb weight, which is 2550 kg, who accelerates from hundreds to hundreds, which takes 10.2 seconds, does not seem so slow anymore. also, for the Russian market, a new automatic transmission with six gearshifts has been developed. it is capable of transmitting to the wheels such a speed of rotation, which in motion will be 202 kilometers per hour. Consumption is also pleasing: on the highway it will not exceed 10.5 liters, while in the city it will slightly exceed 20 liters. Considering the working volume, this is not so much. The thing is that at moments when all the power is not required, the control unit turns off 4 cylinders.
Chevrolet Tahoe 2015: configurations and prices
As it has become traditional for Chevrolet, only 2 configurations are offered on the Russian market: LT and LTZ. As mentioned above, even the basic equipment boasts a leather interior, a third row of seats, and all kinds of airbags.
LT
The price of a complete set of Chevrolet Tahoe 2015 is 3,150,000 rubles. Here the buyer will receive a blind spot monitoring system, lane control, and collision avoidance. The system, realizing that the car is exposed to the threat of a collision, takes measures to prevent it, that is, brakes. Comfort in the cabin will be provided by three-zone climate control, parking sensors, a rear view camera, cruise control, a tire pressure sensor, as well as a keyless entry system with engine start from a button will be installed on the car. The steering wheel and pedals will be height adjustable. The front seats will be electrically adjustable, as well as the second row. Interestingly, the manufacturer limited itself to a very meager list of options, which included only a sunroof, as well as a multimedia system for rear passengers and 20-inch alloy wheels.
LTZ
This is the name of the top-end configuration of the Chevrolet Tahoe. It differs from the previous one only in the presence of cruise control, which will be adaptive, and the options mentioned above will become standard equipment. The cost of such a car will be 3.4 million rubles.
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