2011 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Its Competition

2011 Chevrolet Tahoe 2WD 4-door 1500 LTZ Angular Front Exterior View

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Feb 15, 2011

The standard Chevy Tahoe has some also-ran competition from the likes of the Nissan Armada and Toyota Sequoia.

Both are a bit larger than the Tahoe and could rightfully be compared with the larger Chevrolet Suburban.

They're also less appealingly styled than the Chevy.

The true competition for the gas-powered Tahoe is the handsome, capable Ford Expedition.

For hybrids, GM pits its Tahoe Hybrid against its own Yukon Hybrid-but you might also shop the diesel-equipped Mercedes-Benz GL350 BlueTEC, which has fantastic torque and very quiet clean-diesel operation.

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7.6 The 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe is very comfortable, capable vehicle, built on tough, traditional building blocks; and especially in the sophisticated Tahoe Hybrid, it's no dinosaur.	7.4 For those who have to haul people and tow, the 2011 Ford Expedition provides truck toughness in a well-rounded wagon.	9 A nimble ride and elegant, tough styling help the 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class charm the mud right off a Range Rover.	7.4 Rugged good looks and a strong powertrain make the 2011 Nissan Armada desirable, but compared to other large SUVs its lacking in most other respects.	7.4 The 2011 Toyota Sequoia offers good towing ability, powerful V-8 engines, and a macho, over-the-top look, though in most other respects its hard to make a practical case.
MSRP From
$37,980	$36,205	$60,950	$38,490	$40,930
Gas Mileage
15 MPG City / 21 MPG Hwy	13 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy	12 MPG City / 21 MPG Hwy	12 MPG City / 19 MPG Hwy	12 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy
Engine
Gas/Ethanol V8	Gas/Ethanol V8	Turbocharged Diesel V6	Gas V8	Gas V8
EPA Class
N/A	N/A	4WD Sport Utility Vehicle	N/A	Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Style Name
2WD 4dr 1500 LS	2WD 4dr XL	4MATIC 4dr GL350 BlueTEC	2WD 4dr SV	RWD V8 6-Spd AT SR5 (Natl)
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
9	5	7	8	8
Passenger Doors
N/A	N/A	N/A	4	N/A
Body Style
4 Door Sport Utility	4 Door	Sport Utility	Sport Utility	Sport Utility Vehicle
Transmission
Automatic w/OD	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic