WHAT’S NEW WITH THE 2022 CHEVY TAHOE

If you’re in need of a vehicle that can safely and comfortably carry up to nine passengers, look no further than the Chevrolet Tahoe. The 2021 model was fully redesigned and offered even more space than previous generations, while also enhancing handling and interior comfort thanks to its independent rear suspension. The 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe built on the success of last year’s model and has some new tricks up its sleeve. Here’s how the two compare.

TRIM LEVELS

The 2021 and 2022 Tahoe models are available in six trim levels: LS, LT, RST, Z71, Premier, and High Country. Both offer excellent standard features, such as 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, smartphone connectivity through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which is also wireless for the 2022 version, as well as standard eight-passenger seating in a 2-3-3 configuration. If you need nine seats, you have the option to replace the two front-row seats with a spacious bench seat that can easily fit the driver and two extra passengers.

Higher trims bring additional options, like heated front seats with memory settings, a nine-speaker Bose sound system, elegant leather upholstery, a wireless charging pad, larger wheels, and additional design features for both interior and exterior, among others. The 2022 version adds a 12.3-inch digital cluster on all trims except the base one, making it easier for drivers to access important information without taking their eyes off the road. The top two trims, Premier and High Country, offer exquisite comfort and luxury features, but many of them are also available for lesser trims as options.

The Z71 trim is for drivers who plan on taking their Tahoe offroad, with special features that add extra off-road capability. Some of these features are the unique front fascia which improves the vehicle’s approach angle, a four-wheel-drive system with a two-speed transfer case for situations when you need low-range gearing, a hill-descent system, front skid plate, tow hooks, and all-terrain tires. The main off-road enhancement for the 2022 model is a new electronic limited-slip differential, giving the Tahoe even more traction in off-road situations.

ENGINE OPTIONS

The standard engine for both the 2021 and 2022 Tahoe models is a robust 5.3-liter V-8 that can produce up to 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque, paired with an efficient 10-speed automatic transmission. All-wheel-drive is available for all trims levels and comes as standard for the off-road-oriented Z71. The 2021 model’s High Country trim comes with an exclusive 6.2-liter V-8 engine with a maximum output of 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. The 2022 model also has it as an option for the RST, Z71, and Premier trims.

Although not initially available at the launch of the 2021 model, the third engine option was launched later on and is also an option for the 2022 model. It’s a Diesel version for those who need high torque levels at low revs and it’s available as an option for all trims except the Z71. The Diesel engine can produce up to 277 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. 

INTERIOR SPACE AND COMFORT

Passenger comfort is a top priority for any large SUV and both the 2021 and 2022 Tahoe models certainly deliver on this front. All three rows offer an exceptional amount of space and the wide-opening doors make it easy for passengers of any size to get in and out of the vehicle. The main comfort-enhancing addition to this generation is the independent rear suspension, which not only greatly increases the comfort level for all passengers, but also improves the Tahoe’s maneuverability. Coupled with the fully-adaptive suspension, it also manages to cancel out most minor bumps in the road. 

Infotainment has been slightly enhanced for the 2022 version, the 10.2 infotainment system being more responsive, having better graphics,  and offering enhanced Google-based voice controls. Both model years also offer the option of adding a rear entertainment system, to the delight of those sitting in the back during long drives. 

SAFETY FEATURES

Safety is always a top priority for drivers, and even more when you’re driving with eight passengers on board. Some of the most useful active safety systems available for both the 2021 and 2022 models are:

• Forward collision mitigation system: Warns you in case of an imminent frontal collision and automatically applies the brakes if it senses no immediate input from the driver
• Lane-keeping assist system: Notifies the driver if the vehicle drifts out of its lane without the turn signal being activated and even takes corrective measures to steer it back.
• Blind-spot monitor: Alerts the driver if a vehicle in the adjacent lane is in the Tahoe’s blind spot.
• Traffic-adaptive cruise control system: Automatically keeps a constant speed throughout your journey and adjusts it to maintain a safe distance between the Tahoe and the vehicle in front.
•  Surround-view camera system: Uses a complex camera system to give the drive a top-down view of the Tahoe, which can be highly useful in tight parking situations.

Although both models offer all these driver aids, the lane-keeping assist system is standard for all trims on the 2022 model, while the 2021 model offers it as an option for all trims below the Premier. Also, the 2022 version comes with standard front and rear parking sensors.

The 2021 and 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe models are part of its fifth generation and represent the pinnacle of over three decades of evolution. If you’d like to see them for yourself and maybe take them on a test drive, contact us at Koons White Marsh Chevrolet!

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