Chevy Tahoe 2022 Review

The Chevrolet Tahoe is a large three-row SUV with seating for seven to nine people. The current-generation Tahoe was introduced for 2021, and with it came the first independent rear suspension in the model's history. Besides improving ride comfort and handling, that major upgrade makes the third-row seating more livable. But rest assured, the Tahoe's newfound refinement hasn't diminished this SUV's stout towing and hauling capabilities.

Large SUV competitors for the Tahoe are few but include the Ford Expedition, its corporate sibling the GMC Yukon, the new Jeep Wagoneer and the Nissan Armada. There's also the Chevrolet Suburban, which is a long-wheelbase version of the Tahoe that has additional cargo space. Which SUV should you get? Learn more about the Chevy Tahoe by checking out our test team's Expert Rating below.

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The 2022 Tahoe is offered in six trim levels: the LS, LT, RST, Z71, Premier and High Country. The standard engine on the Tahoe is a 5.3-liter V8 (355 horsepower, 383 lb-ft) mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. Four-wheel drive is available on all trim levels and standard on the Z71. Two other engines are also available.

Available on the RST, Z71 and Premier and standard on the High Country is a 6.2-liter V8 (420 hp, 460 lb-ft). There's also an optional turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder diesel engine (277 hp, 460 lb-ft). Chevy offers it on every Tahoe trim except the Z71.

Here's a rundown of the Tahoe's main features. But note that certain features may or may not be available on a particular vehicle due to the chip shortage and international supply chain issues.

LS Starts you off with features such as:

• LED headlights
• 18-inch wheels
• Eight-passenger seating (2-3-3); front-row bench seat is optional on LS only
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
• 8-inch infotainment touchscreen
• Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
• Lane keeping assist (steers the Suburban back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
• Parking sensors

LT Adds to the LS with:

• Hands-free liftgate
• Wireless charging pad
• Leather upholstery
• Nine-speaker Bose audio system
• Driver's seat memory settings and heated front seats
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror
• Digital instrument cluster
• 10.2-inch infotainment touchscreen

RST Includes these features:

• 22-inch wheels
• Unique front fascia and black exterior trim
• Special RST seats with contrasting stitching

Z71 Adds extra off-road capability with:

• Unique front fascia to improve the Tahoe's approach angle
• Standard 4WD with two-speed transfer case (for low-range gearing)
• Hill descent control
• All-terrain tires
• Front skid plate and tow hooks

Premier Steps up the standard equipment by including:

• Magnetically controlled shock absorbers (better ride and handling capabilities)
• 10-speaker Bose audio system
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Second-row bucket seats (drops capacity to seven passengers)
• Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)

High Country Adds more luxury with:

• 420-horsepower 6.2-liter V8
• Surround-view parking camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Tahoe and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
• Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
• Special grille with bronze accents

Many of the features on the higher trim levels are available as options on the lower trims. Other significant options, depending on the trim level, include:

• Max Trailering package
• Panoramic sunroof
• Rear entertainment system
• Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the Tahoe and the car in front)
• Air suspension (can raise or lower the ride height of the vehicle)