Engine: 5.3-liter V8

Engine Options: 295-hp 4.8-liter V8; 320-hp 5.3-liter V8; 332-hp 6.0-liter hybrid V8

Transmission: 4-speed automatic

Transmission Options: 4-speed automatic; Electrically Variable Transmission with four fixed gears

Standard Safety Equipment: dual-stage front airbags, full-coverage head-protecting curtain side airbags with rollover sensors; tire-pressure monitor, LATCH child safety seat anchors; four-wheel antilock brakes; traction control; Stabilitrak stability control with rollover mitigation

Optional Safety Equipment: ultrasonic rear park assist, rear-view camera

Basic Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles

Assembled In: Arlington, Texas

Model Tested: Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 ($38,950)

Standard Equipment: front bucket seats; front center console; six-way power driver's seat; split-folding second-row bench seat; tilt leather-wrapped steering wheel with radio controls; cruise control; intermittent windshield wipers; power locks, mirrors and windows; remote keyless entry; heated outside mirrors; side assist steps; AM/FM/CD stereo with eight speakers and rear audio controls; XM satellite radio; auto-dimming rearview mirror; automatic headlights; theft-deterrent system; roof rails; front recovery hooks; trailer hitch platform with seven-wire harness; one year of OnStar service; rear cargo shade; fog lamps; P265/70R17 tires on alloy wheels

Options as Tested: LT-3 package ($3,155) with leather upholstery, tri-zone automatic climate control with rear controls, power-adjustable pedals, remote engine starting, six-disc CD changer, Ultrasonic rear park assist, universal garage door opener, power folding exterior mirrors with turn signals, reverse tilting, and driver's side auto-dimming, heated first- and second-row seats, 10-way power front seats, driver's seat memory, Bose Premium nine-speaker audio with subwoofer; Convenience package 2 ($600) with power liftgate and rain-sensing front wipers; navigation system ($2,250); rear DVD entertainment ($1,295); power fold-and-tumble second-row seats ($425); two-passenger third-row seating ($760); sunroof ($995)

Destination Charge: 900

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: four-wheel drive

Horsepower: 320 @ 5200

Torque: 340 @ 4200

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 14/19

Wheelbase: 116.0 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 202.0/79.0/77.0 inches

Track Front/Rear: 68.2/67.0 inches

Turning Cycle: 39.0 feet

Seating Capacity: 7 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 41.1/65.3/41.3 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: 38.5/60.6/39.0 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 38.2/49.1/25.4 inches

Trunk Volume: 108.9 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, coil-over shocks

Ground Clearance: 9.0 inches

Curb Weight: 5537 pounds

Towing Capacity: pounds

Tires: 265/70R17

Brakes: disc/disc with ABS

Fuel Capacity: 26.0 Gallons