[Taboleo] Chevrolet Tahoe, Perfect for Camping... Easily Tows 3t Trailer

First Domestic Arrival... 5,350mm Full-Size SUV
3,480ℓ with Second Row Folded
Maximum Towing Capacity 3,402kg... "No Driving Burden"

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Hyun-seok] Car camping and camping have rapidly become popular cultures due to COVID-19. With travel restrictions and avoiding crowded places, non-face-to-face activities have increased. As a result, consumer demand for large sport utility vehicles (SUVs) has also risen.

A vehicle that might catch the interest of such people has appeared. It is the 'Tahoe' from Chevrolet, one of General Motors (GM)'s brands. Since its first launch in 1994, it has evolved through five generations and has finally landed in Korea. To describe its first appearance and the feeling after driving it, I would say it is 'huge, heavy, and comfortable.'

I drove the Tahoe round trip for 90 km from The-K Hotel in Yangjae, Seoul, to Yangji Pine Resort. This included a 3 km off-road course and a 1 km trailing course. The first impression from the exterior was 'big and heavy.' The Tahoe's length is 5350 mm, width 2060 mm, and height 1925 mm. It shares the same platform as Cadillac's Escalade. It features a large embossed chrome High Country logo, a galvanic chrome grille, and newly designed LED headlamps and taillamps, giving it a majestic and overwhelming presence.

The interior is very spacious. The Tahoe released in Korea is a 7-seater model, and there is ample space between the knees and the front seats in both the second and third rows. I thought even tall people could sit comfortably. Especially, the basic cargo space is 722 liters, and when folding down both the second and third rows, it reaches 3480 liters. There is enough room to store various items, and it is spacious enough to lie down comfortably for car camping.

The best part when test driving was the wide-open view. The high ground clearance offers this advantage. The ride comfort was also good. The 'Magnetic Ride Control,' which scans the road surface in milliseconds to optimize the vehicle, reduces vibrations and rolling. The engine exhaust sound is particularly attractive. It is equipped with a 6.2L V8 direct injection gasoline engine and a 10-speed automatic transmission. It delivers a maximum output of 426 horsepower and a maximum torque of 63.6 kg·m. When pressing the accelerator pedal, it rumbles deeply with a heavy sound.

Upon arriving at Pine Resort and experiencing the off-road course, the Tahoe's charm was fully revealed. It climbed a steep hill with about a 20-degree incline effortlessly. Also, when descending, activating the 'Hill Descent Control' function provided stability by preventing the vehicle from slipping without needing to press the brake separately. Towing a camping trailer was also no problem. The Tahoe's maximum towing capacity reaches 3402 kg. A trailer weighing about 3 tons was prepared for the test drive event, and I did not feel any particular burden while driving. However, since the trailer's weight adds to the vehicle, there was a slight feeling of being pushed when braking, so I thought it would be safer to brake in advance.

The burdensome part would be the price. The Tahoe is released as a single model in the top trim, High Country. The price is 92.53 million KRW based on the reduced individual consumption tax, and the Dark Knight Special Edition is 93.63 million KRW. This is nearly 100 million KRW. However, compared to the Escalade, it is about 50 to 60 million KRW cheaper.

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