The 2007 Tahoe is built on GM’s new full-size SUV platform, which incorporates features such as a new, fully boxed frame, coil-over-shock front suspension, rack-and-pinion steering and an all-new, premium interior system that bolsters the vehicle’s comfort, quality and capability. Wider front and rear tracks enhance handling for a more confident road feel.

 Extensive attention to detail was paid by Tahoe’s engineers to ensure a quiet driving experience. Noise-reducing components and materials are used throughout the body structure, including the headliner material, door seals and front-of-dash area. The engine also features a quiet-tuned alternator and an acoustically tuned engine cover that dramatically reduces interior engine noise. New door seals help reduce seal “pull away” at highway speeds, which can cause wind noise.  A more slippery shape, thanks to improved aerodynamics, streamlined exterior mirrors and roof rack, and tighter body gap tolerances, makes Tahoe quieter as it slices through the air.

 The Tahoe also features details such as spray-in expanding foam, which helps reduce noise by filling in space to eliminate sound paths. Tahoe’s quietness and smoothness are complemented by capabilities that full-size SUV customers depend on.

 A new Gen IV small-block V8 – the newest chapter in the small block’s 50 year history – offers more power.  The Vortec 5.3-litre V8 is rated at 355 horsepower and 504Nm of torque with Active Fuel Management.

 Active Fuel Management technology enables better fuel economy.  When combined with other vehicle-wide features, including improved aerodynamics, the small-block V8 helps give the Tahoe the segment’s best fuel economy.  Testing with 5.3-litre equipped models shows unadjusted combined fuel economy ratings of 11.5litres/100km with 2WD models and 11.7litres/100km with 4WD models - better than any other full-size SUV.

 A more steeply raked windshield and smoother roofline improve the aerodynamics of Tahoe, resulting in a best-in-class 0.363cd, which enhances economy on the highway.  Additional contributors to fuel efficiency include a lower, wider front air dam, tighter tolerances and gaps between the fascias, lamps and grille openings, and improved front-end sealing that virtually eliminates air leak paths.  These features also improve driving quietness .

 Refinements throughout Tahoe’s spacious interior create an environment that exudes quality and precision, as well as comfort. A two-tone colour scheme is executed with new, softer, low-gloss materials for the instrument panel and other trim pieces. Additional details include LED backlighting for the instruments and chrome accents on instruments and vents.

 Flush-mounted accessories and controls, such as the climate control/radio centre stack create a seamless, “single unit” appearance. Also, there are almost no exposed metal hardware or latches, as all models feature enclosing “close outs” around the seat bottoms and door sill trim plates.

 The amenities and performance features are wrapped in a stylish new package that conveys Tahoe’s sporty, ready-for-anything attitude. The all-new exterior design is leaner and more agile looking, with large wheels and the wider track enhancing Tahoe’s powerful, capable stance. The improved aerodynamics also contributes to the sleek look, with a more steeply raked windshield and smoother roofline accentuating the exterior length.

 Tahoe’s front end reflects its sporty, outdoor character. It includes the fast-rake windshield; a bulging power dome hood; a prominent new fender design, with integrated wheel flares; a distinctive new grille and headlamps; and a full-wrap fascia. The wraparound fascia, which eliminates the conventional bumper-to-body gap, is one of the numerous attributes that gives the Tahoe a more refined look. It also enhances aerodynamics.

 The 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe has a comprehensive package of standard and available safety features. New features, including roof-mounted head curtain side air bags with rollover protection for all seating rows, complement the stronger chassis and body structures to provide excellent passenger protection.

 With the enhanced Stabilitrak system, sensors continuously monitor the vehicle’s side-to-side angle, triggering stability-maintaining action if the angle indicates a possible roll-over situation.  If a roll-over is likely, the system can trigger the roof-rail air bags before the incident occurs to provide passengers with increased protection. Crash avoidance is also bolstered through enhanced driver control dynamics, such as wider front and rear tracks, as well as more responsive suspensions – including a new coil-over-strut front suspension design and new rack-and-pinion steering.

 Tahoe’s chassis and body structure are designed for improved crash energy management. The front frame section has improved crush dynamics that provide the equivalent of 450 mm of additional crush space. The frame also is designed for improved vehicle-to-vehicle compatibility in the event of a crash with a smaller vehicle.

 OTE Group is the dealer for Chevrolet in Oman. Tahoe 07 is available for test drive at OTE Group’s 14 showrooms spread across the Sultanate or call 24566267 for more details.