2013 Chevrolet Tahoe Rated #1 in Affordable Large SUVs by US News!

The 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe ranks 1 out of 8 Affordable Large SUVs. This ranking is based on our analysis of 70 published reviews and test drives of the Chevrolet Tahoe, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.

The 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe offers excellent towing capacity, seating for up to nine, a smooth ride and a well-equipped interior.

The 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe has a 5.3-liter V8 engine that reviewers say moves the large SUV smoothly down the highway. Its tight (for a large SUV) turning radius also makes it more manageable for city driving than most in its class. The V8 engine is matched to a six-speed automatic transmission and comes with either two- or four-wheel drive. While it’s far from being an exciting vehicle to drive, test drivers call the Tahoe’s handling car-like, which is high praise for a heavy, truck-based SUV. Reviewers also say it has strong brakes. The Tahoe achieves 15/21 mpg city/highway, which is good for the class.

The Chevrolet Tahoe is the 2013 Best Large SUV for the Money because it has the best combination of ownership costs and positive reviews in its class. 

Reviewers think the Tahoe’s interior is well-appointed and well-designed with fit and finish that are on par for the segment. They also feel that controls are intuitive and easy to use, even with the optional touch-screen navigation system. The Tahoe can seat up to nine, but critics say that the third row is uncomfortable, though this is a common complaint with large SUVs. The Tahoe comes with standard Bluetooth, satellite radio and a USB port. Available features include a nine-speaker Bose audio system, heated and cooled leather front seats and a rearview camera. Total cargo space is good for the class, but test drivers dislike the cumbersome task of removing the third-row seats to access the full cargo space.

• "Properly equipped, the brawny body-on-frame vehicle, based on a truck-type construction, can seat up to nine passengers, tow 8,500 pounds and manage well off-road. That keeps the Tahoe at the head of its class, which includes the Ford Expedition, Toyota Sequoia and Nissan Armada." -- Kelley Blue Book
• "Tahoe (and by extension, the GMC Yukon) shines for powertrain performance, ergonomics, and overall refinement. It lags its rivals in 3rd-row seat accommodations and cargo flexibility. Still, its positive attributes far outweigh those negatives." -- Consumer Guide
• "Despite the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe's advancing age, it remains fully capable of completing towing tasks while transporting up to nine people in comfort." -- Cars.com (2012)
• "The 2012 Chevy Tahoe deserves strong consideration when shopping for a large, traditional SUV, thanks to its comfortable cabin, road manners and impressive towing capacity. But for pure passenger use, a large crossover might work out better." -- Edmunds (2012)

The 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe is available in three trims: LS, LT and LTZ. Chevrolet also offers a Tahoe Hybrid, which is reviewed separately. The Tahoe has a 5.3-liter V8 engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. It comes in two- or four-wheel drive. The Tahoe can seat up to nine passengers in three rows. Since the Tahoe hasn’t changed much since its redesign in 2007, this overview uses applicable research and reviews from 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013.

(courtesy of U.S. News)

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Ideally, the road is a considerate, friendly place—drivers happily allowing each other to merge on a crowded highway, making room for cars to take that left turn in the middle of a long line of traffic and yielding to pedestrians when they’re trying to cross the street. Sounds a little too perfect, right?

Putting our dreams aside, considerate drivers are the unicorns of the travel world (except for you, obviously, for you are the ultimate master of the road and everyone else should have their licenses revoked). Even so, say you wanted to brush-up on your standard driving etiquette—not that you need it, of course. Here are a few ways to mind your manners on the road.


1. Let people merge.

The amount of time it costs you to let someone merge in front of you on the highway is probably no more than five seconds. Don’t tell me you’ve never spent 20 minutes circling a parking lot to find “the perfect spot.” You can spare the five seconds. And spare it you shall. Those five seconds will make your fellow driver’s journey less stressful, which will make conditions on the road for everyone around you much safer.


2. Remember: The left lane is for passing!

While you may not be in a hurry, there are likely drivers on the road who need to get where they’re going as soon as possible. And it’s basically a proven fact that one of the most annoying types of drivers is the slow poke gumming up the works in the left lane. If you’re less living life in the fast lane and more of a slow rider, keep in mind that not everyone else is in enjoyment mode—some are getting down to business, trying to get to where they’re going. It’s Driver’s Ed 101, though you may have forgotten: The left lane is the passing lane. So keep in the right lane unless you’re passing, and the people who gotta do what they gotta do will appreciate you for it.


3. Yield to pedestrians.

Look, this isn’t a romantic comedy. Accidents happen, and they will most likely not result in the star-crossed meeting with the love of your life. You’re more likely to find yourselves in front of a judge. Even when pedestrians are totally taking advantage of that stop sign you’re stuck at, they still have the right of way. Walkers and drivers can coexist wherever there’s mutual respect. Acknowledge them with eye contact or a wave, and you’ll be on your way before you can say, “My lawyer will get in touch.”


4. Be extra mindful of your driving when you have a passenger in the car.

Whether you’re just joking around or being plain irresponsible, no one wants to ride shotgun with someone who makes them feel unsafe. (Speaking of safety, did you know that the Chevy Cruze was the first car in its class with 10 standard air bags, and even today, no car in its class offers more*?) My dad has a slew of optical illusions up his sleeve that make driving with him feel like you’re starring in a Final Destination movie, so I feel like I’m an expert on this one. When you’re the driver, your passenger’s life (or your backseater’s life) is in your hands. No fast, sharp turns, no speeding, no cutting people off. Take care of your passengers—they may not say so, but they’ll certainly appreciate you for it.

(by Stephanie Georgopulos)

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