Brand new Chevrolet Tahoe LT Automatic

With the exception of the new Tahoe RST, all other Tahoe variants come standard with a 5.3-liter V-8 mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. With 355 horsepower, the 5.3-liter is strong enough, but we’re eager to try out the 2018 Tahoe RST with its optional 420-hp, 6.2-liter V-8 paired to a 10-speed automatic. Rear-wheel drive is standard on the Tahoe lineup, with four-wheel drive an extra-cost option. Off-road, the Tahoe’s nearly 204-inch length and 81-inch width make it a handful, but the optional four-wheel-drive system can be further upgraded with a two-speed transfer case with high- and low-ranges. The optional Z71 package includes skid plates and recovery hooks, plus light-duty all-terrain tires for even more mud-plugging capability.

All Tahoes come standard with seven airbags, including an innovative central bag that deploys from the inboard bolster on the driver’s seat to prevent the front occupants from making contact with one another. Stability control and anti-lock brakes are standard as well. Optional on the LS and standard on LT and Premier trims is a suite of collision-avoidance tech that includes automatic emergency braking, active lane control, automatic high-beam headlights, and power-adjustable pedals. The system delivers audible alerts and it buzzes the base of the driver’s seat when a warning is necessary.