Is the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe a good car?
No.
1 of 6checks
- First car: 1 of 5. Price $53,000. Class median $48,995.
- Commuter: $163 a month. Class median $111.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Height 75.6 in. Class middle half 64.7 to 70.1 in.
- Off-road: 7.9 in clearance. Top 66% of 181.
- Good buy: 13 rivals beat it on all four.
- Not enough data: worth the money.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 4 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 1 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $163 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 7.9 in, top 66% |
| Worth the money | Not enough data | N/A |
| Good buy | No | 13 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Tahoe a good family car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 9 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 42.0 in | Median 38.6 in | 178 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 38.9 in | Median 38.7 in | 179 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 25.5 cu ft | Median 25.1 cu ft | 190 | Yes |
Is the Tahoe a good first car?
No. Passes 1 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $53,000 | Median $48,995 | 189 | No |
| Horsepower | 355 hp | 177 hp to 363 hp | 194 | Yes |
| Length | 210.6 in | Median 190.8 in | 187 | No |
| Turning circle | 39.5 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 18.8 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 192 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Tahoe a good commuter car?
No. $163 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $163
- Median of 192 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 20 mpg, top 87% of 151
Is the Tahoe a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 7.9 in clearance, 75.6 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.7 to 70.1 in tall | 165 | No |
| Front headroom | 42.3 in | Median 39.9 in | 181 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 39.5 ft | Median 38.7 ft | 177 | No |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Tahoe a good off-road vehicle?
No. 7.9 in clearance. Top 66% of 181 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Police 4WD, 7.9 in
- Cohort
- 181 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Tahoe worth the money?
Not enough data.
Is the Tahoe a good buy?
No. 13 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
Cheapest 8 shown.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe LS RWD | $59,000 | 18.8 cents | 25.5 cu ft | 355 hp |
| Volvo EX30 Twin Motor AWD Plus | $44,900 | 5.3 cents | 27.8 cu ft | 422 hp |
| Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | $47,990 | 4.9 cents | 76.2 cu ft | 425 hp |
| Nissan Ariya Evolve+ e-4ORCE AWD | $48,370 | 6.2 cents | 59.7 cu ft | 389 hp |
| Jeep Wrangler 4xe Sport S 4xe 4WD | $50,695 | 13.9 cents | 67.4 cu ft | 375 hp |
| Jeep Wrangler 4xe Sport S 4xe 4WD | $50,695 | 13.9 cents | 67.4 cu ft | 375 hp |
| VinFast VF8 Plus AWD | $51,800 | 7.5 cents | 48.4 cu ft | 402 hp |
| Volvo EX40 Twin Motor AWD Core | $54,250 | 6.1 cents | 57.5 cu ft | 402 hp |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E GT AWD | $54,495 | 6.3 cents | 59.5 cu ft | 480 hp |
Compared with 1,139 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2025.
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