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)