2009 Chevrolet Tahoe LT1 4WD

The 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe LT1 4WD provides maximum stability and traction, thanks to its push-button Autotrac four-wheel-drive system. In addition, the LT1 4WD comes equipped with a 310-hp, 5.3-liter V8 engine featuring an Active Fuel Management system, which shuts down four of the engine's eight cylinders when they're not required to conserve fuel. The engine can run on E85 fuel, thanks to its FlexFuel capability, and links to a Hydra-Matic six-speed automatic transmission with a tap-up/tap-down manual shift feature. The LT1 4WD rides on 17-inch wheels and a Premium Smooth Ride Suspension.

Inside, the Tahoe LT1 4WD includes such standard features as front bucket seats with six-way power adjustment, a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel, Bluetooth wireless connectivity, OnStar with turn-by-turn navigation, and an AM/FM/CD audio system with XM satellite radio and rear audio controls. The cabin seats seven passengers in three rows, with a reclining/split second row and a folding/split third row. Safety features include head-curtain side-impact airbags for all outboard seats. Antilock brakes and Chevy's StabiliTrak electronic stability control system, which helps drivers maintain control of the vehicle in emergency maneuvers by making small brake applications as necessary, are also part of the standard package, as are front foglights and heated exterior mirrors.

By R. Feeman