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The Chevrolet Tahoe (and similar '''GMC Yukon''') is a Full-size SUV from General Motors . Chevrolet and GMC sold two different-sized SUVs under their Blazer/Jimmy model names through the early 1990s. This situation changed when GMC rebadged the full-size Jimmy as the Yukon in 1992. Chevrolet waited until 1994's introduction of a four-door version to rebadge the mid-size S-10 Blazer as the Blazer , renaming the full-size Blazer as the Tahoe. The Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon currently serve as General Motors' full-size SUVs. Lengthened wheelbase models are available for both as the Suburban for the Tahoe and Yukon XL for the Yukon. A luxury Denali model joined the Yukon lineup in 1998. As of 2002, a Denali version of the Yukon XL was also available as the Yukon XL Denali. In North America , the Tahoe is a popular alternative to the Ford Crown Victoria for Police Car use, especially in rural areas. 1992
The new GMC Yukon was introduced for 1992, while Chevrolet continued calling their version the Blazer. All were 2-door models through 1994. In 1995 the Chevy changed the name of the Blazer to Tahoe and introduced a 4-door version. The Tahoe was '' Motor Trend '' magazine's Truck Of The Year for 1996. The Tahoe/Yukon were shorter than the Suburban on which they were based, but shared that vehicle's '' GMT400 '' Platform . This was a true truck chassis, and was based on that used in the Chevrolet Silverado full-size Pickup Truck . Both two-door and four-door models were produced, as well as Rear- and Four-wheel Drive . The two door weighs roughly 4500 pounds while the four door weighs approximately 5500 ponds. "AutoTrac" full-time all-wheel drive and OnStar were added for 1998. The upscale Denali trim line to the Yukon appeared around this time as the vehicles became popular with wealthy families. In Mexico , the Tahoe 2-door was released in 1995, called the Chevrolet Silverado, and in 1998 the 4-door was released as the Silverado 4-door, and both were available in Base, LS and luxury LT trim lines. When the GMT800-based SUVs were released in 2000, a 2WD Tahoe Limited was produced for demand purposes. It featured Police package suspension, monochromatic paint, no roof rack, distinctive front bumper and body kit, 2-toned leather seats and 16" alloy wheels. A 4x4 Z-71 Tahoe was also produced that had a monochromatic paint scheme, distinctive front bumper and wheels. 2000
The Chevy Tahoe Limited Edition was offered for the 2000 model year, but based on the first generation model platform. The Tahoe Limited was produced only one model year. According to research, there were 8,905 units produced -- all in black. The Tahoe Limited was originally badged as the Tahoe SS (concept in 1995), but GM brass disliked the idea of an "SS" at a time when insurance companies were already demanding higher premiums for SUVs. Ronal 17" rims, brakes borrowed from the Chevrolet Suburban , beefy Bilstein shocks, the GMC Yukon Denali leather interior and the Cadillac Escalade 140 mph gauge cluster were among the standard features in the Tahoe Limited. A body that sat 2" lower than normally aspired Tahoes, along with an all black grille, fog lights set in the front bumper and side skirts gave the Tahoe Limited a more aggressive stance -- which is said to have been originally inspired by a Tahoe Police Package shown at the 1996 SEMA Show. Other than the Tahoe Limited Edition, the vehicles was redesigned for the 2000 Model Year on the new '' GMT800 '' platform, still shared with the full-sized pickups. Two new engines replaced the old 5.7 L small-block, and while both were smaller, both produced more power. The Manual Transmission was dropped. In Mexico , the GMT800 Chevy Tahoe is called a Chevrolet Sonora. Both vehicles received significant updates with only the grille and headlights distinguishing one from the other. Both vehicles now featured softer lines as part of a more aerodynamic design. The interior was also updated with new seats, dashboard, and door panels. "StabiliTrak" Stability Control was offered for the first time in 2003, as were XM Satellite Radio , Bose audio, and a DVD entertainment system as the models continued to climb upmarket. Both engines received 10 Hp (7.5 KW ) more for 2004. 2007
General Motors replaced the Tahoe and Yukon on the new '' GMT900 '' platform in late 2005 as a 2007. A Hybrid version of the Yukon, which uses the shared GM/ DaimlerChrysler Advanced Hybrid System 2 , is expected to follow with the 2008 models. The GMT900 based Tahoe and Yukon exceeded initial sales expectations and continue to sell well despite a weakening market for large SUVs. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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