Hey guys, it’s Matty P here. Today’s scoop is on a big SUV with a small carbon footprint. All large car manufacturers have to pass government fuel economy regulations every years. With regulations getting more strict as years go on manufacturers fight to pump out as many vehicles as possible with the smallest fuel impact so they can continue to produce performance and luxury vehicles that are less fuel-conscious and can charge a premium. Chevrolet is car manufacturer still largely using fuel thirsty V8’s and needs to improve fuel economy averages across their lineup. General Motors (the parent company) is attempt to solve that by offering best in-class fuel effeciency in the brand new 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe with the 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel engine.
This engine, now offered across General Motors light and heavy duty body-on-frame vehicles, offers an EPA-estimated 28 highway, 21 city and 24 combined mpg in rear-wheel-drive models. Along with EPA-estimated fuel economy for four-wheel drive models is 26 highway, 20 city and 22 combined mpg. Offering a fuel efficient diesel engine engine option now gives customer the opportunity to choose their needs whether that’s acceleration performance, towing performance, off-roading performance, durability and accessibility. The all-new Tahoe offers three engines including the 5.3L gas-powered V8, 6.2L gas-powered V8 and the 3.0L turbo-diesel inline-six.
Though most people may not think 26 mpg is very fuel efficient. But when compared to the other large SUVs, like the Ford Expedition which gets 19 mpg and the Toyota Sequoia which only get 15 mpg, the Chevrolet’s fuel efficiency towers the competitors. This vehicle is meant for long road trips packed with people and cargo, better fuel efficiency supports longer trips from this best-selling nameplate.
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