The 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe was released in the middle of the full-size sport/utility vehicle's second generation of production. At that time, the SUV market had grown considerably, posing some of the stiffest competition to the Tahoe ever since it made its debut with its nameplate in 1995. Automotive information website Edmunds.com, however, rates the 2003 Tahoe belonging to one of the best production cycles of SUVs in the early 2000s. It is available in two/rear-wheel (2WD) and four-wheel (4WD) drivetrains.
Engine, Transmission and Fuel Economy
The 2003 Chevy Tahoe comes with a 4.8-liter, 275-horsepower V8 engine with 290 feet-pounds of torque, although some can be found sporting the optional 5.3-liter, 285-horsepower version with 325 feet-pounds of torque. The only available gearbox is a four-speed automatic with overdrive. With a gas tank that can carry up to 26 gallons of fuel, fuel economy is estimated at 13 or 14 miles per gallon (mpg) for city driving and 17 to 19 mpg for highway driving, depending on the type of engine and drivetrain.
Safety Features
The 2003 Chevy Tahoe features ABS, power/child safety door locks, vehicle anti-theft system, keyless entry and driver and passenger airbags. The SUV also has an automatic load-leveling system, which adjusts front and rear ride heights to make up for changes in the vehicle's axle load.
Interior Features
The 2003 Chevy Tahoe is designed to take in up to nine passengers, with seating that comprises a driver multi-adjustable power seat, a front split-bench seat and a second row folding seat. Air conditioning, power windows, separate driver/front passenger climate controls, cruise control, tilt steering with leather steering wheel and AM/FM/CD stereo system are some of the other standard interior features to expect in this vehicle. Some Tahoes may be spotted with leather seats; interior upholstery colors are charcoal and tan.
Exterior Features
The 2003 Chevy Tahoe rides on 16-inch alloy wheels. Other standard exterior features include fog lights, automatic daytime running headlights, deep tinted glass and heated power adjustable side mirrors. The SUV is painted in Black, Dark Gray Metallic, Dark Green Metallic, Indigo Blue Metallic, Light Pewter Metallic, Redfire Metallic, Sandalwood Metallic or Summit White.
Prices
The original Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price for the 2WD version of the 2003 Chevy Tahoe was $34,200; for the 4WD, it was $37,000. As of 2010, the Kelley Blue Book places the monetary value of the 2003 Tahoe in the $12,000s.
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