We can confirm here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis that vehicles that can truly “do everything” have been an American tradition since the days of the all-out muscle car wars! This was when automakers began putting their beefiest V8s in everyday sedans, meaning you could engage as a daily driver all week, then strut your stuff at stoplights on the weekends. Today the SUV is much like the sedan in the 1950’s age of prosperity, as it is the main and accessible form of transportation for Americans.
With the Tahoe’s seven or 8-passenger seating options and very capable V8, you can now take the entire family along with a few close friends, on a journey with top-notch style and comfort. The 2023 Tahoe is part of the 5th generation of the nameplate that began in 2021, with deep roots that span nearly a century to 1935. The RST Performance Edition primes you for the pavement with more than a dozen powertrain, chassis and suspension upgrades. The current 6.2-liter V8 offers up to 433 horsepower and 467 lb-ft of torque, along with a very awesome cat-back performance exhaust and Chevy Performance air intake system.
The setup is also graced with some new very special wheels and tires, a high-performance suspension, and very heavy-duty brakes along with enhanced safety features. Just as baseball games and backyard barbecues are, the Tahoe’s cabin is quite monstrous, and the seats are BarcaLounger soft to provide the best in comfort for all body types. The 2023 Tahoe comes with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, along with a very cool 15-inch diagonal multicolor head-up display, and a 10.2-inch infotainment display with Google directly built in.
One very pleasant detail for those who love everything about the era that will soon be bygone is the excellent-sounding 6.2-liter V8 immediately after it is fired up. Even with the noticeable bulk of the Tahoe, this segment-leading engine does an excellent job of making things feel properly jumpy on acceleration. The 10-speed automatic transmission hums along nicely at 1,300 rpm if the throttle isn’t floored with ample elbow grease! As the Tahoe’s relatives in the form of the GMC Yukon and Suburban have been best sellers, many St Louis drivers recognize that they are wildly popular for good reason.
The U.S.News auto review team was impressed with the 2023 Tahoe’s “massive cargo area, loads of passenger space, and excellent fuel economy.” Whether you are tasked with hauling the entire soccer team or a week's worth of adventure camping gear, there's all sorts of excellent space for passengers and needed cargo. The Tahoe’s sense of practicality and long list of excellent features should please most drivers who are looking for an excellent SUV to complete the festive holiday hauls of the season.
This review team recommended the upgrade to the LT trim, allowing you to take full advantage of the V8 and instrument cluster screens. Leather upholstery adorns the LT’s interior, and this trim is also equipped with wireless device charging and the incredibly useful hands-free power liftgate. The optional Luxury Package adds heated second-row outboard seats, power-folding second and third-row seats, a surround-view camera system, and rear pedestrian detection. The Motor Trend team enthusiastically claimed that with its aggressive approach and departure angles, the 2023 Tahoe sports extreme versatility that is ideal for your next wilderness family adventure!