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biggest, baddest of its ilk on the market, the upâ€"side to these combination twuck/minivans is now apparent. The driver rides as high as a haystack with | tankâ€"like security and capabiliâ€" ‘ties in a cavernous interior. __ After winning Motor Trends Truck of the Year in 1995, Chevy didn‘t rest on its laurels. Thtmcn;nthcmfl-l. Vâ€"8, cranks out 50 more horsepower than the old 5.7â€"L., 200â€"hp V8. Peak horsepower is reached at 4,600 rpm and there‘s 335 lbâ€"ft of torque at 2,800 rom. More lightweight aluminum and composite material parts are incorporated into the Vortex. However, most of the power boost is the resul of a new sequential central port fuel injection system. There are now six microâ€"injectors at the centre of the intake manifold instead of a single one, Platâ€" inumâ€"tipped plugs and a new coolant both last more than L is difficult to fathom. The downside to SUVs is their size. They are cumbersome in the city and generally less comfortâ€" able than a minivan. You‘ll be on a firstâ€"name basis with your gas attendant and new or used, it‘s a seller‘s market (or is that racket?). Having tested the Chevy Tahoe, one of the ufacturers and this coming model year :rill withess ‘.u greater sense of legitimacy SUVs as Iuxury automakers join the fray. Why the explosive growth? by Shawn Gracey Sportâ€"utility vehicles (SUVs) are the defining automotive statement of the past decade. For 1996, there will be 31 models on the North American market from 18 different manâ€" 6.5â€"L V8 turbo diesel, introâ€" duced in ‘94, remains an option. It produces 180 hp @ 3,400 rpm and a whopping 360 Ibâ€"ft of torque at a low 1700 rpm. Towing capacity is limited by the frame at 3,182 120,000 km before replaceâ€" :;l\bncxholdubehcon consumption at the stillâ€" thirsty rate of 18.81/100 km city and 13.61/100 km highâ€" way in a large 113L tank that allows adequate range. The higher back and longer seat. The dash, redone last year, is still impressive. All controls allow for easy use, from the 8 speaker, pushâ€"bution radio to was supportive yet needs a Inside my tester, the burâ€" gundy leather seats were remâ€" iniscent of a 19705 Las Vegas lounge. The front split bench the Tahoe‘s sense of style comes from its impressive Tahoe graduates from Sports ute to Sportsâ€"brute. + Shawn Gracey is a partner in MIG qutomotive Consuliants rain radials. The Tahoe fills a niche for Chevy ~ it‘s a more reasonable family hauler than the jumbo Suburban and has betier towâ€" ing capacity than the Blazer. The Tahoe comes in four trim levels: the base, LS and LT verâ€" sions are available in 2 or 4 door versions and the twoâ€" door 4x4 Tahoe Sport. For ‘%6, twoâ€"door models are now available with 2â€"whee! drive To purchase the Tahoe LT 4WD, you need about twenty thousand twones, bearbacks or whatever you chose w call the new $2 coin. Chevy is trying to develop a polite package for the Tahoe to help replace the discontinued Caprice. With this in mind and considering the new Vortex and spacious dimensions, ring on rougher highway. The LT 4x4 has independem 1orâ€" sion bar from suspension and leal springs on a solid rear axie The Tahoe tracks well and there is excellen road visibility. The 5â€"speed transmission has been dropped, perhaps because the 4â€"speed automatic is so good that shift changes are all rubber is provided by BF Goodrich P24/75R16 allâ€"terâ€" Check out these prices on oil & filters .‘ a morofSiaruoror on " YOU NEED TO CHANGE