2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid Exterior Review
Based on analysis of 25 Tahoe-Hybrid reviews and test drives.
Exterior - What the Auto Press Says
From the outside, the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid could almost pass as an ordinary Tahoe. However, very minor exterior modifications help the Tahoe Hybrid achieve the maximum fuel economy.
Jalopnik feels that the changes give the SUV "a distinctive look." Cars.com, on the other hand, says that next to the conventional Tahoe, "the hybrid's distinguishing characteristics are minor." The small changes are significant, though, because they reduce the Tahoe Hybrid's weight to compensate for the extra weight of all that technology under the hood. The steel hood, bumper and rear lift-gate of the regular Tahoe are now aluminum. The undercarriage is one centimeter closer to the ground and the ends of the running boards are flared to improve the Tahoe Hybrid's aerodynamic characteristics. There's also a larger air intake in the front fascia. Car and Driver even reports that "the recommended tire pressures are bumped up by 2 psi to eke out every last bit of efficiency."
