nope. the 6.2l is rated at 380hp on the tahoe platform.

 

thats Bull... stupid chevy...

o well, it doesn't tow more...

anyone make a super charger for the 5.3L yet?

maybe i can just put some wicked dual exausts on my Tahoe and keep it another 2 years...

 

The max tow rating of a 5.3L Tahoe with 4.10 and also a 6.2L Escalade is not power limited, the max tow rating is derived from the vehicles ability to safely stop a loaded trailer (brakes) as well as the strength of the suspension and frame.

 

The 6-speed transmission will be standard on all GMT900 half ton GM trucks and SUV's for 2009.

 

You mentioned ordering starts in April. When do you expect to see a 2009 on the lot?

 

sweet 6 speed! I guess this means delaying my Tahoe order until 2009...

any EPA MPGs on the 6 speed?

Everyone seems to be adding more gears (5-6 speed autos)... is it worth the weight?

I see ford uses a 5 speed right? but the chevy 4 speed gets more MPG...

Will they give us a flappy paddle gearbox too?

 

Two gears don't weigh all that much.

Ford uses a 6-speed in Expedition.

Anybody else care to answer why a Chevy (that has more horsepower and fewer gears) gets better fuel economy than Ford's best effort?

The 2009 Tahoe 4X4, 5.3L w/6-speed auto is projected to get 15/20 MPG.

 

I'm curious if there will be any changes to exterior/interior color selections? I've seen white diamond in person on a Tahoe and it is stunning. [sm=smiley20.gif] Blue granite is pretty sharp too!

 

If the milage is the same; then why add more gears?

 

I'll take a stab. Maybe Tahoes are lighter, more aerodynamic, Ford's sandbagging hp, 5.3 is more efficient, . . .

Just guessing.