Overview
The 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe is evidence of why, in some instances, the conventional wisdom holds—mainly when the matter is about moving people and goods. All Tahoes have a 5.3-liter V8 and 6-speed automatic except for the RST and Premier Plus Special Editions. Both the RST and Premier Plus Special Editions feature a 5.3-liter V8 engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. 2020 Chevy Tahoe enhanced motor provides 420 hp, up from the original engine’s decent 355 hp. Across every Tahoe, power is supplied to the rear wheel, and a four-wheel drive is an option that comes with extra cost.
Compared to the typical crossover SUV, this vehicle has better ground elevation, courtesy of its ladder frame construction and pickup truck chassis, and it offers an astonishing 8,400 pounds of towing capacity. However, a truck chassis has trade-offs, particularly in maneuverability, driving experience, and cargo capacity.
With options ranging from fabric interior to luxury leather and backseat display screens, the Tahoe can be as basic as opulent as you choose. Although the third row is cramped and unreliable for storage, the front and rear seats are more accommodating.
For customers who prioritize their families, the Tahoe’s interior is much more car-like than that of the Silverado truck with which it shares a base. A spacious interior with a pleasant cabin and plenty of storage is made possible by the broad center console, optional leather interior, and front-and-center entertainment systems screen.
Engine and Performance
2020 Chevy Tahoe, one amongst 2 V-8 powerplants, includes a solid 420-hp option coupled to a ten-speed automatic gearbox, which gives Tahoe its propulsion. The quicker and more powerful combination is responsive; the base 355-hp 5.3-liter motor and 6-speed automated transmission provide good shove and swift changes.
Tahoe RST accelerates between zero to 60 miles in under 5.7 sec, an impressive 1.5 sec faster than a traditional drivetrain. Additionally, the time is reduced by 0.8 seconds between 50 to 70 mph, which is another apparent enhancement.
The improved powerplant changes the Tahoe with increased speed to complement its significant heft, even though it costs some extra dollars. When equipped, the rear-drive 5.3-liter vehicle can haul a weight of up to 8600 pounds; all-wheel-drive variants get a maximum hauling capacity of 8400 pounds. Additionally, these motors have a cylinder-deactivation technology that converts them into a V-4 at cruising speeds, helping to increase their average fuel efficiency by over 20 mpg.
Fuel Economy and Capacity
The 2020 Chevy Tahoe, with its V-8 engines and cylinder deactivation, makes long highway drives more comfortable.
The 5.3-liter V-8 Tahoe, which has rear-wheel-drive, gets 15 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the interstate. The fuel economy of this motor is slightly reduced when four-wheel drive is added – it is 15 mpg in the city and 21 mpg on the interstate.
Remarkably, the larger and more potent 6.2-liter V-8 achieves more miles per gallon on the interstate than the 5.3-liter, thanks to its 10-speed automatic transmission and cylinder-deactivation system, which converts the engine into a V-4 at low-demand cruising speeds. As a result, the 2WD model gets 14 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the interstate and the 4WD Tahoes get 14mgp in the city and 22 mpg on the interstate.
The 2020 Chevy Tahoe comes with a fuel tank capacity of 31 gallons, which is standard across all the variants.
Interior and Comfort
Although 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe base trims have bench chair in front, most Tahoes can accommodate seven or eight passengers, based on customers’ choice of captains’ chairs or a bench in the second row. The front seating is pleasant, particularly in higher trims with temperature-controlled cushioning leather and power features. Second-row passenger seats with power release and a third-row bench seat with power folding that splits in half are standard on Premier models and optional on LT models.
The heated steering wheel is standard on the Premier and optional on the LT. On the LT, an electric liftgate is stock fitted. The hands-free electric liftgate is a stock feature on the Premier and an option on the LT. Push-button start and keyless entry are options on the LT but stock on the Premier. Engine Ignition using remote is factory-fitted in every variant. Automated climate control with multi-zone cooling is the stock. A discussion mirror with a wide-angle view of the back seats is located in the overhead console.
Infotainment and Connectivity
The LS and LT models come with the standard Chevrolet infotainment solution, which features an 8-inch high-definition color touchscreen. The Chevrolet infotainment solution is standard on the Premier and optional on the LT. It has an 8-inch diagonal high-definition color touchscreen with navigation. On LT and Premier, respectively, a Bose Centerpoint Surround Sound 10-speaker audio system and a Bose Premium 9-speaker audio system with a subwoofer in the center console are standard. Wi-Fi internet is built-in with 4G LTE data accessibility. Phone projection capabilities for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are provided. On Premier, wireless charging is stock.
There are up to 13 charging spots with up to 7 USB ports and six charging outlets, one of which is a 110-volt 3-prong outlet. Upgrades to the back seat entertainment system include an HDMI and MHL connector. The video voiceover option is helpful for the deaf or hard-of-hearing people. With Teen Driver, parents may establish rules and evaluate some of their teen’s driving behaviors via an in-vehicle report card. Ten years of standard connectivity are included with Chevrolet Connected Access.
Safety and Driver Assistance
The 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe has seven airbags as standard equipment, including one in the middle that prevents occupants of the front seats from crashing into one another. Stability control and anti-lock brakes are included as well. On the LT and Premier, standard features include Forward Collision Alarm, Safety Alert Seat, IntelliBeam automatic high-beam control, Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, and Automatic Emergency Braking. They are added with the Enhanced Driver Alert Bundle on the LS. Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Lane Change Alarm with Side, Blind Zone Alert are both stock on Premier and optional on LT. A Standard Rearview mirror camera is included. A tire fill alert is included in the tire pressure sensing system. On Premier, you can get Adaptive Cruise Control – Enhanced with Automatic Emergency Braking. On Premier, a head-up display is offered.
Takeaway
The 2020 Chevy Tahoe offers a quiet, cozy cabin that can be loaded up with tonnes of options. The Tahoe’s interior materials and construction are adequate for its cost. Soft-touch plastics are used to cover most of the surfaces above the waist, and the controls are simple to use because of their big knobs and buttons. There is ample passenger space in every model. The 2020 Chevy Tahoe is a complete luxury from the family that combines the comfort of a sedan with the off-roading prowess of an SUV.
