New Tahoe’s/Escalades
Mar 3, 2021, 5:43 pm
#17
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Join Date: Jul 2014
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So far I’m really liking the new Tahoe. Mine has bench seats in the back. The picture actually makes the screen look smaller unless I have a larger screen. It would be nice to have automatic cruise control and blind spot, however the mirrors are massive.
Mar 4, 2021, 8:54 pm
#18
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Gulf Coast
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Posts: 2,322
Put 1K miles on a Tahoe LT this week.
+ Drives great. Much less artificial and “floaty” than the last model.
+ Huge interior space and legroom.
+ Looks great on the outside.
- 18.2 mpg with 90% highway driving. With “sport” and “towing” modes available on a dial, why isn’t there an “eco” mode?
- Severely under featured. There is a sensor that watches traffic in front of you and warns you if they stop abruptly. However, there is no adaptive cruise control, no blind spot monitoring, etc.
- Instrument cluster is antiquated already. Infotainment is a nice mix of screens and knobs/buttons.
At $52k on the sticker, wouldn’t entertain the idea of a purchase. Great value on a $40/day reservation though!
+ Drives great. Much less artificial and “floaty” than the last model.
+ Huge interior space and legroom.
+ Looks great on the outside.
- 18.2 mpg with 90% highway driving. With “sport” and “towing” modes available on a dial, why isn’t there an “eco” mode?
- Severely under featured. There is a sensor that watches traffic in front of you and warns you if they stop abruptly. However, there is no adaptive cruise control, no blind spot monitoring, etc.
- Instrument cluster is antiquated already. Infotainment is a nice mix of screens and knobs/buttons.
At $52k on the sticker, wouldn’t entertain the idea of a purchase. Great value on a $40/day reservation though!
Mar 5, 2021, 10:33 am
#19
Join Date: Jan 2017
Programs: Some/Most/All
Posts: 240
You answered your own question. The absolute cheapest sticker you can get on a Tahoe appears to be $50k, going up well into the mid-$80k range. While I don't fault National for buying the cheaper models, Tahoes (and siblings) aren't cheap by any measure.
Mar 24, 2021, 8:19 pm
#21
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Bye Delta
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Posts: 16,273
Put 1K miles on a Tahoe LT this week.
+ Drives great. Much less artificial and “floaty” than the last model.
+ Huge interior space and legroom.
+ Looks great on the outside.
- 18.2 mpg with 90% highway driving. With “sport” and “towing” modes available on a dial, why isn’t there an “eco” mode?
- Severely under featured. There is a sensor that watches traffic in front of you and warns you if they stop abruptly. However, there is no adaptive cruise control, no blind spot monitoring, etc.
- Instrument cluster is antiquated already. Infotainment is a nice mix of screens and knobs/buttons.
At $52k on the sticker, wouldn’t entertain the idea of a purchase. Great value on a $40/day reservation though!
+ Drives great. Much less artificial and “floaty” than the last model.
+ Huge interior space and legroom.
+ Looks great on the outside.
- 18.2 mpg with 90% highway driving. With “sport” and “towing” modes available on a dial, why isn’t there an “eco” mode?
- Severely under featured. There is a sensor that watches traffic in front of you and warns you if they stop abruptly. However, there is no adaptive cruise control, no blind spot monitoring, etc.
- Instrument cluster is antiquated already. Infotainment is a nice mix of screens and knobs/buttons.
At $52k on the sticker, wouldn’t entertain the idea of a purchase. Great value on a $40/day reservation though!
Quieter and more comfortable ride, but yes, lacking on the driver assistance front.
I am sad they didn’t take the opportunity to do anything better with the instrument cluster. I also don’t love this trend of infotainment displays sticking up out of the dash.
The new exterior styling is downright horrendous, especially the Z71.