2020 Chevrolet Tahoe Review, Prices, Trims, Specs & Pics

2020 Chevrolet Tahoe Review

The 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe was a lot of fun for me to test drive for this review.  Because Tahoe is one of those vehicles that I’ve wanted from a very early age.

Perhaps that’s because it looks great.  Also, it could be because it’s rugged and ready for anything.  Plus, it’s a real sport utility vehicle.  And there’s not really much crossover about it at all.

That is, except for all the awesome creature comforts.  But, make no mistake, the 2020 Chevy Tahoe is big.  It’s a true full-size SUV.

My friends at Martin Chevrolet gave me one for a day recently for this review.

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2020 Chevy Tahoe Full-Size SUV

So the 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe represents the 6th and final model year of its 4th generation.  And here’s what I really like about that.

The final model year of any vehicle generation represents the best the manufacturer could make that entire generation.  And I find opportunity there.

Specifically, it’s usually an opportunity to get a great deal on a very well put-together vehicle.  Because while some folks clamor for the next new thing.  Personally, I’m good with the best of right-now.

So with that commentary out of the way, here’s where the Tahoe fits into Chevy’s crossover SUV lineup.

Because of Chevy’s growing crossover SUV lineup, the traditional class-size lines are being blurred.  But that’s happening with many automakers.

Trim Levels And Prices

For 2020 Chevy offers Tahoe in three primary trim level configurations.  But you really have way more options than that might suggest.

Because you can also get a 2020 Tahoe with 8-different special editions.  And, of course, that’s before engine, drivetrain, and package options.

Plus, those 8 different special edition options provide a Tahoe configuration for literally everyone.  And that’s whether you want to go serious off-roading or equally serious on-road owning. :0)

2020 Chevy Tahoe prices provided for reference only.  You need to get your Tahoe equipped to your liking.

And I refer everyone to my friends at Martin Chevrolet,  They always deliver the best deal on precisely the vehicle you want!

Engines, Transmissions & MPG

So you have two big powerful engines available on the 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe.

First, there’s the 5.3-liter V8.  And that will put out 355 horsepower with 383 pound-feet of torque.

Then you have the bigger 6.2L V8.  It provides 420 hp with 460 lb-ft of torque.

And the two available transmissions were mentioned with the trims.  There’s a 6-speed automatic and a 10-speed automatic.

Because you have the option of two-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive, your fuel economy will vary a little.  But either way, the above ratings are great for a vehicle of this size and power.

Also, if you go with 2WD then your Tahoe will be rear-wheel-drive.  And personally, I love that because I’m a huge fan of rear-wheel-drive vehicles in general.

What Does The 2020 Chevy Tahoe Look Like?

With nearly 30-years of production, the Tahoe is a common sight on roads throughout the United States.

And the 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe delivers an athletic stance and rugged good looks no matter what.  But, what I really like is the variety of rugged good looks it delivers and delivers on.

Because whether your focus is off- or on-road, there’s a special edition trim configuration for you and that trim configuration will deliver on its looks.

So, my Tahoe test driver pictured above is a Premier special edition RST.  And it had Chevy’s high-intensity-discharge headlights with foglights and the super-cool black bow tie.

Because it’s appearance is so much more than bold, I’ll describe it as commanding.  And in this configuration, near menacing.

2020 Chevrolet Tahoe Interior

Inside the 2020 Chevy Tahoe is impressively quiet.  And that’s by design.  Because Chevy laminates the windshield for acoustics.  Plus the doors are extra sealed to lessen noise.

And Chevrolet’s design engineers did a good job of laying out the myriad of controls in the cockpit.  With everything at your fingertips and functioning intuitively.

Plus, one of my family’s favorites, both ventilated and heated front seats are standard on Premier trimmed Tahoes.

So, the Chevrolet Tahoe can actually seat up to nine passengers!  But that’s with benches for all three rows of seating.

And my pick would definitely be to go with captains chairs in the first two rows.  Because they’re huge and hugely comfortable.

Tri-zone climate control is standard across all trim levels.

One area of improvement I’d like to see for future Tahoes is more legroom for passengers in the third-row as well as a lower floor there.

The cargo area of the Premier I drove included controls that automatically folded both rows of backseats down.

While those worked flawlessly, I have to admit that they were super-convenient as I snapped pictures.

And there’s even a hidden compartment in the floor of the cargo area.  But, if that’s the reason for the high-floor in the 3rd-row of seating then I think Chevy should lose that in the future.

Infotainment Technology

The available 8-inch touchscreen is very user-friendly.  And navigation, as well as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, are all available.

So, I noticed something really cool right away during my test drive.  Upon backing up, as I got close to another vehicle, instead of beeping the driver’s seat lightly vibrated as an alert.

I also found the heads-up display in the Premier I drove to be so clear that I was even able to capture the below pic.

Even during a sunny Southern California afternoon, I had no problem viewing the HUD display.  And between that and the audio controls on the backside of the steering wheel, my eyes were focused entirely on the road.

Driver Assistance Tech & Safety

Chevrolet’s Teen Driver mode is standard across all trims.  And that’s one piece of invaluable technology that I think all cars should be rolling out in the near future.

But of course, Tahoe can come equipped with all the latest driver assistance tech offerings as well.

2020 Chevrolet Tahoe Top-3

So my Top-3 favorite things about the 2020 Chevy Tahoe, unpacked, are as follows:

1. The drive – Tahoe is so powerful.  While I drove the big engine it was just a beast.  And the drive was quiet.  Road ownership is the feeling it delivers.
2. Exterior styling – I’ve been a fan of the Tahoe since its first generation.  So, perhaps I’m a little biased here.  But with all those special editions you’re sure to find a Tahoe you like.
3. Interior functionality – My favorite thing is a blend here.  The tech; teen driver, safety-seat alert, hidden compartments.  But also the easy-fold-flat backseats to make huge cargo space.

If you’re Chevy shopping then you definitely want to connect with my friends at Martin Chevrolet.  Or email me for an introduction: tom [at] idrivesocal [dot] com.

Martin  Chevrolet is on Hawthorne Boulevard in Torrance, California and at MartinChevrolet.com.  Chevrolet, Find New Roads!

 

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