Monday, August 3, 2020

The Nation's Best-Selling Full-Size SUV Blows Out Birthday Candles: Chevy Tahoe's 25th Year on The Road




When it very first hit the automotive scene in 1995, the Tahoe offered the precise maneuverability of a short-wheelbase truck while also having four-door practicality. It boasted the multi-purpose family vehicle angle, the versatility to tow a trailer, go off-road, and offer comfort on long trips. As all of us here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis are celebrating its 25th year on the road, we are taking a minute to reflect here on the blog this week all of the great features it has and how many customers it has left satisfied!

This is a vehicle that has seen consistent honors for durability, reliability, and customer experience. Just recently it enjoyed honors in the J.D. Power 2019 initial Quality Study and the 2018 Kelley Blue Book's 5-year Cost to Own Awards. It is so well-liked that it accounts for nearly one of every four full-size SUVs sold in the U.S., and when grouped with the Suburban, the Chevy brand accounts for 45 percent of the full-size SUV segment, which doubles the results of our closest competitor. 



Law enforcement and government agencies have always needed vehicles that are rugged, durable, and reliable, and the Tahoe has delivered just that for years. The fully-equipped Tahoe PPV (Police Pursuit Vehicle) features modifications to the suspension and control to handle high-speed driving and rapid stops, elements you may encounter when trying to pursue any suspect. There is also a high output alternator and an auxiliary battery, which help provide vital power for laptops and pursuit lights.

Many who have purchased and enjoyed the Tahoe claim that it resonated so well with them because they loved the new technology that was added to each year's model, and performance, as well as capability, were improved annually as well to meet the customer's frequently changing needs. Every single Tahoe produced in Arlington, Texas makes use of globally-sourced parts, and all eyes were on the incoming model when it made its debut in Detroit in the stadium that the Detroit Red Wings Hockey team and Detroit Pistons call home.