2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid User Reviews

Pros

Hybrid, Voice Activated Controls, Heated Leather Seats, Rearview Camera, Bose sound

Cons

Hybrid Stickers (But dealer will remove them for you)

After test driving and comparing other Hybrid SUV, this is the one I wound up buying. Here is why...

Being a full sized SUV and obtaining the economy it gets is simply amazing. Yes the Highlander and the Lexus get a little better (27 and 24 city respectively), neither of those vehicles will tow 6,200 LBs. in addition, with options to get what you get in the Tahoe Hybrid, you are going to pay that much if not even more that the Tahoe. The Tahoe Hybrid comes STANDARD with DVD Navigation, Voice activated commands (Wayy Cood, just tell it CD, Track 12, or "Radio 150 XM" and wala you're there!), 9 speaker Bose premium sound, Heated leather seats, aut dimm rear view mirror and side mirrors, power folding mirrors (great for the parking lot) and the list goes on. The ONLY optional equipment in this vehicle is a Sunroof and Rear seat dvd screen.

And with 332 HP, it is almost 100 HP over the other 2 SUV mentioned here (the Ford Escape Hybrid is technically a crossover). Magnetic Ride with Tire monitoring and fron and FULL Curtain airbags gives this vehicle a 5 star safety rating (font and Side impact)

The only thing I really didn't like about it was The designer's kid must have came in during the manufacturing process and put hybrid stickers all over the window and sides of the door. Well not to worry, just talk to the dealer and the can have them removed . Looks much nicer after they are off.

The only reason I give it 3 stars for value... it is still a $50K vehicle, and as such, everyone dose not NEED a full sized SUV. (But you do get a 2,200 tax credit) Unfortunately, you cannot get this powertrain in a less equipped trim. But hopefully that GM (and BMW and Chrysler as well since all three companies helped develop the technology) will make the hybrid power plant available in more affordable vehicles.

But if you are in the market for a full sized SUV, give the Tahoe Hybrid a serious look, you might be impressed.