Chevrolet has shaped the American automotive landscape since the 1900s when William C. “Billy” Durant and Louis Chevrolet teamed up to launch the Chevrolet Motor Company. Between Durant’s business savvy and Chevrolet’s racing experience, the duo was determined to build an automotive brand revered for its reliable, high-performing vehicles that offered outstanding value to drivers. Fortunately, the Chevrolet Motor Company succeeded, with those characteristics defining every model in the Chevy fleet since the 1900s. Today, we see those characteristics in best-selling SUVs like the 2024 Chevy Tahoe.
The Tahoe is a full-size SUV, sitting just below the Suburban in the Chevy lineup. It offers seating for up to eight, depending on its cabin configuration, and has a versatile cargo space that can accommodate everything from groceries and golf clubs to luggage, camping equipment, and other gear. This versatility is even more impressive considering the Tahoe’s extensive trim lineup and budget-friendly price tag. With a starting price of $56,200, the Tahoe is one of the most well-equipped and value-oriented in its class, whether you’re looking for a base trim like the LS or the LT or a top-tier trim like the High Country with every amenity imaginable.[a]
But what else can you expect from the 2024 Tahoe? How does Chevrolet add to the Tahoe’s appeal after decades in the fleet, particularly in differentiating it from a fellow icon like the Suburban? It’s time to find out as we take a closer look at the 2024 Chevy Tahoe, from its potent heartbeat to its well-equipped interior, technologies, and features.
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As two of Chevrolet’s best-selling models, the 2024 Tahoe and 2024 Suburban are full-size SUVs with many similarities and features. However, despite sharing the same classification, the SUVs differentiate themselves by their footprints and how they accommodate passengers and cargo. Where the Suburban has a larger wheelbase and more prominent footprint, the Tahoe is shorter, offers comparable passenger room, and is far more agile and easier to maneuver.
The 2024 Tahoe sits on a 120.9-inch wheelbase and measures 210.7 in long, 81 in wide, and 75.8 in tall. In contrast, the 2024 Suburban is noticeably larger, with its 134.1-inch wheelbase and 225.7-inch length. Its width and height are comparable, measuring 81.1 in width and 75.7 in height. But what do these dimensions mean in terms of the cabin size, passenger accommodations, and overall handling? The numbers showcase how the Tahoe strikes an outstanding balance between keeping you and your passengers comfortable, effectively managing modest-sized cargo, and handling nimbly.
While the Suburban has a longer wheelbase, the extra space is primarily intended for cargo rather than passengers. For example, the interior measurements for head and legroom are comparable on the 2024 Tahoe and Suburban, with both models offering 42.3 in of headroom and 44.5 in of legroom in the front row, and 38.9 in of headroom and 42 in of legroom in the second row. The Suburban offers a mere 1.8 in of additional legroom, leaving the rest of the SUV’s extended footprint to accommodate cargo, as is apparent in its total cargo capacity of 144.7 cu.ft.
But what does this mean for your experience in the driver’s seat? The Suburban’s larger footprint makes it feel and behave more like a full-size SUV, giving the 2024 Tahoe plenty of room to shine. The Tahoe’s moment in the spotlight is well-deserved, primarily since it uses its shorter wheelbase to its advantage without compromising passenger comfort. This makes it the perfect SUV for drivers who want and appreciate a full-size SUV that handles far better than its rivals (and sibling), offers plenty of room throughout the cabin, and still has ample room for cargo (122.9 cu.ft.).
Despite being a full-size SUV, the 2024 Tahoe is unusual because it doesn’t perform like most in its class. Chevrolet ensures as much, from the Tahoe’s aerodynamic design and shorter wheelbase to its multi-engine lineup and performance-oriented features. In short, Chevrolet defies expectations with the 2024 Tahoe, making it an agile and efficient road warrior.
The 2024 Tahoe’s powertrain lineup starts with Chevrolet’s proven 5.3L V8 engine that produces 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque as the smooth-shifting 10-speed automatic transmission heightens the engine’s power output and efficiency. This base powertrain sets a benchmark and yields the Tahoe’s maximum trailering capacity of 8,400 lbs, but you can expect even more from the 6.2L V8 engine. The beefier V8 shares the same 10-speed automatic transmission but uses its larger size to its advantage, producing 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque. The powertrain is standard on the Tahoe RST Performance Edition, a powerhouse with a penchant for speed with Chevrolet Performance induction and exhaust systems, Brembo front brakes, and a performance-calibrated steering wheel.
Chevrolet’s final powertrain option for the 2024 Tahoe is its proven 3.0L inline-six Duramax Turbo-Diesel. You won’t find many full-size SUVs with a diesel powertrain option, adding to the 2024 Tahoe’s appeal. The Duramax exceeds expectations, producing 277 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque for exceptional low-end power. But how else does Chevrolet heighten the SUV’s performance?
The Tahoe made history in 2023 by offering the first-in-class Four Corner Air Ride Adaptive Suspension, a staple on trims like the Z71 and High Country in 2024. The adaptive suspension adjusts the Tahoe’s ride height to accommodate the conditions and your needs, whether navigating bumpy terrain or making it easier for passengers to enter or exit the SUV. Of course, Chevrolet hasn't stopped there. The automaker complements the technology with Magnetic Ride Control, a highly precise and responsive tool that improves how the Tahoe handles and responds at any speed. Together, these features take the 2024 Tahoe’s performance, handling, and ride quality to a new level, guaranteeing it performs far more smoothly and nimbly than its rivals.
Technology is easily the most appealing part of getting behind the wheel of the 2024 Tahoe because Chevrolet goes to great lengths to equip the SUV with the latest features, from connectivity to safety and driver-assist tools. Even more impressive is that the revered American automaker makes many of these features standard, adding tangible value to the 2024 Tahoe by letting drivers see firsthand where their hard-earned dollars are going. The result is an outstanding SUV that’s well-equipped and always ready for the road.
The 2024 Tahoe rolls off Chevrolet’s factory floor with a 10.2-inch color touchscreen display on the LT, RST, Z71, Premier, and High Country trim levels. The extensive digital display is home to the Chevrolet infotainment system, which gives drivers access to seamless smartphone integration and Google built-in capability. Google built-in is a significant inclusion, giving drivers access to Google, Google Maps, and Google Play without syncing with or plugging in a smartphone. This standard accessibility adds to the Tahoe’s built-in Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, which gives you access to your smartphone in an intuitive layout with your favorite apps, contacts, and more.
As you move higher in the Tahoe’s 2024 lineup, you’ll find even more technologies from the driver’s seat. The Tahoe LT and every subsequent trim feature a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster configurable to your needs. This screen complements the Tahoe’s 10.2-inch center touchscreen display, which is also home to the Tahoe’s class-leading camera system that provides up to 13 available camera views that add to your experience behind the wheel, whether maneuvering out of a busy parking lot or your garage at home.
Beyond these features, Chevrolet adds to the 2024 Tahoe’s packaging by including Super Cruise on top-tier trims like the Premier and High Country. Super Cruise is the industry’s first true hands-free driver-assist technology that transforms your experience behind the wheel. The technology works with the Tahoe’s extensive suite of driver-assist technologies, like Lane Centering and adaptive cruise control, to enhance your driving experience. For example, the technology automatically senses the Tahoe’s positioning in its lane, even when towing a trailer. It also monitors the traffic ahead, constantly adjusting the Tahoe’s cruising speed as needed and the required stopping distance based on your load.
Perhaps most impressive is that this technology works with advanced technologies like Lane Change on Demand and is compatible with roadways throughout North America. Currently, Super Cruise is compatible with over 400,000 miles of roadways throughout the United States and Canada. This extensive network gives drivers the freedom to travel, enjoying hands-free cruising across the country and beyond.