2022 Chevrolet Tahoe review

Color options

Exterior colors:

• Auburn Metallic

• Black

• Cherry Red Tintcoat (extra cost)

• Dark Ash Metallic

• Empire Beige Metallic

• Evergreen Gray Metallic

• Iridescent Pearl Tricoat (extra cost, not available on LS)

• Midnight Blue Metallic

• Satin Steel Metallic

• Summit White

Interior colors:

Cloth:

• Jet Black

• Gideon/Very Dark Atmosphere

Leather:

• Jet Black

• Jet Black/Mocha

• Jet Black/Maple Sugar

• Jet Black/Victory Red

• Gideon/Very Dark Atmosphere

Interior details

Step up into the 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe and immediately notice the generous passenger space and comfortable seats. It's not just big on the outside, as there are 42.3 inches of headroom and 44.5 inches of legroom. The two-tone leather interior, such as Jet Black/Mocha, places the primary color on the dash and seats, and the second color as accent pieces for both. Natural wood trim accents the entire length of the dash, only interrupted by the steering wheel and a large, bright digital driver information screen. 

The center 10.2-inch touchscreen is easy to use, and if physical knobs are more your thing, the Tahoe has you covered with HVAC and audio controls below the screen. The optional panoramic sunroof lives up to its name as it is massive. 

Heading to the second row, you'll notice the passenger room is equally as impressive, with 38.9 inches of headroom, and a spacious 42 inches of legroom. The optional rear-seat media system has dual 12.6-inch screens behind the front passenger headrests. Rear seat passengers can plug in game consoles or their phones and get their entertainment fix for the entire ride. 

There are six standard USB ports throughout the interior, so you should never see a low battery icon on your phone again. Around the back, lift the hatch and check out the rear cargo area. It's 25.5 cu-ft with the third-row seats up (about the same as an average French door refrigerator), or put the second and third rows down for 122.9 cu-ft, equal to two old-style public phone booths. 

Child seat details

The 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe is a full-size SUV that can comfortably seat up to eight people (up to seven if equipped with second-row captain's chairs). If you are looking to haul several children at once, the Tahoe is your ride, accommodating up to six kids in child seats. The second-row captain's chairs accept two LATCH car seats, infant car seats, rear-facing convertible car seats, forward-facing convertible car seats, and booster car seats. 

If optioned with two bench seats, the center seats are best for booster seats but can accommodate some other styles of child seats. The seat recline/incline is easy to find on the outboard side of the seats, and the LATCH anchors are equally easy to find. Seatbelt stalks are flexible and have minimal overlap, so parents and carers should be pleased with their decision to drive a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe. 

Performance

While the 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe wasn't designed for speed, it does have powerful engines. The base 5.3L has 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque. Zero to 60 passes in 7.4 seconds (when new). The optional 6.2L delivers 420 hp and 460 lb-ft, for improved acceleration, cutting a half-second off the zero-to-60 time, at 6.9 seconds (when new).

The independent rear suspension delivers surprisingly confident handling for a vehicle of this size, and the optional air suspension soaks up bumps and quiets the interior. The optional performance exhaust system doesn't actually add any performance, but it does sound great when accelerating onto the highway. A quick-shifting 10-speed automatic transmission is the only gearbox offered, in both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive versions. 

The top speed is an estimated 115 mph, but you're probably far more interested in towing. Look to the 5.3L, RWD, and the optional max trailering package, for a maximum estimated towing capacity of 8,400 pounds when properly equipped.

 When hauling kids instead of boats, go easy on the throttle for an EPA-estimated 16 to 24 mpg combined, depending on your engine choice.

Year comparison

2007-2014 Chevrolet Tahoe (third generation)

The third-generation Tahoe was distinctive for its blocky, charismatic design, and for delivering a lot of utility in a convenient package. Pop the hood on an early third-gen and you might find a 4.8L V8, the ubiquitous 5.3L, or an optional 6.0L. All were tied to a four-speed auto. Some cool tech included the optional integrated trailer brake controller, but the big news was the optional hybrid trim. The 6.0L paired with two electric motors and rear-wheel drive achieved a 30% increase, with an EPA-estimated 22 mpg combined.

 Bonuses to this generation include all the towing and off-road packages you'd expect, while disadvantages include second-row seating not offering power, and a third-row that doesn't fold flat. 

2015-2020 Chevrolet Tahoe (fourth generation)

Chevy is smart in making evolutionary changes to the Tahoe, rather than dramatic differences. Look to the previous generation Tahoe for a similar design and powertrain. You'll see key differences in the grille and headlights, with more angular styling versus the newer fifth generation's aerodynamic looks. Pop the hood, and you won't find a diesel engine, but the 5.3L and 6.2L are both available, with a similar 355 and 420 hp, respectively. Inside, you will notice the most differences, with an 8-inch touchscreen, instead of a digital driver information screen and traditional gauges. Carplay was unavailable until 2016. The fourth-generation Tahoe should be on your shopping list if you need seating for seven or eight, have high towing needs, or regularly haul large cargo. Note that Premier trim is called LTZ prior to 2018, but it still has plenty of upscale features.

2021-present Chevrolet Tahoe (fifth generation)

All-new for the 2021 model year, the Tahoe received upgrades to styling, comfort, and tech. An overall larger SUV than the previous generation, the Tahoe also received an independent rear suspension as standard equipment, increasing interior volume and quieting and smoothing the ride. 

On the inside, the column shifter has been swapped out for a push-button transmission control and the dashboard layout gains a contemporary flair. Both of the previous generation's V8s are still available under the sleek hood, plus the optional diesel. While the fourth-gen Tahoe had a six-speed auto, the 2021 Tahoe receives a 10-speed. Standard driver assistance features extend to base LS trim, including Buckle to Drive (it won't shift out of park until your seatbelt is on) and Teen Driver (programable key fob that limits and reports on driving) configurations for when you hand the keys to others.