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What's New for 2025?
The 2025 Tahoe's refreshed front fascia might escape notice unless you know to look for the new headlights, which are set within the zig-zag running lights and no longer reside at the top of the grille. Less subtle are the newly available 24-inch — yes, 24-inch — wheels. Inside, the central touchscreen grows to 17.7 inches yet still looks nicely integrated on the dashboard, while under the hood a revamped turbodiesel inline-6 makes 28 more horsepower and 35 more lb-ft of torque. Prices are up across the board, including what looks like a huge increase for that optional diesel as of this writing.
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"The Tahoe has become a go-to choice for many families because it just doesn't have many weaknesses. Select the optional torque-rich turbodiesel inline-6 and you'll get impressive fuel economy, too. It's a new diesel engine for 2025, by the way, with appreciably more power and torque. The 2025 Tahoe also gets refreshed exterior styling and a new 17.7-inch touchscreen that gives the front interior a fully contemporary flavor."—Ranked #1 out of 6 Full-Size SUVs
MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
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You may not be aware that the Tahoe shares its platform and general dimensions with the Escalade, so the base rear-drive Tahoe can be understood as a 'Slade on the cheap, even though it's far from cheap (and the Chevy utilizes a smaller 5.3-liter V8).
You might as well spend the $3k and get 4WD, right? Seems like a good value and a no-brainer to us, especially since fuel economy is not materially affected.
The Tahoe diesel's fuel economy is frankly incredible for an SUV with a curb weight pushing three tons. We're suckers for that low-end torque, too, but the price premium might give us pause.
Adding 4WD to the Tahoe Diesel still leaves you with incredible fuel economy for a three-ton bruiser.
If you want the 6.2-liter V8 in your Tahoe, you'll have to step up to at least the RST, a sport-oriented trim level that boosts the base price considerably. But there's no doubt that the 6.2 unlocks a different level of performance, so if that's a priority for you, it'll be money well spent.
Pairing 4WD with the 6.2-liter V8 means stepping up to at least the off-roady Z71, which is the cheapest 6.2/4WD configuration by a hair compared to the sporty RST. Any way you slice it, a Tahoe 4x4 with the 6.2 will likely have a price well into the $80s if not the $90s, but the fact that this configuration is basically an Escalade with a bowtie badge might ease the sticker shock.
What are the different versions of the 2025 Tahoe, and how much do they cost? Select a version below or just hit the button to see our full 2025 Tahoe specs and model data.
| Version | Price | Fuel | MPG | Power | Torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3 Rear-Wheel Drive | $58,500 | Gas | 17 | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft |
| 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3 Four-Wheel Drive | $61,500 | Gas | 17 | 355 hp | 383 lb-ft |
| 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe 3.0T Diesel Rear-Wheel Drive | $67,195 (est.) | Diesel | N/A | 305 hp | 495 lb-ft |
| 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe 3.0T Diesel Four-Wheel Drive | $70,270 (est.) | Diesel | N/A | 305 hp | 495 lb-ft |
| 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe 6.2 Rear-Wheel Drive | $71,010 | Gas | 17 | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft |
| 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe 6.2 Four-Wheel Drive | $74,805 | Gas | 16 | 420 hp | 460 lb-ft |
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Josh has been reviewing cars professionally since joining Edmunds.com fresh out of grad school in 2008. Prior to founding MotorDonkey, he spent 15 years shaping Edmunds' expert automotive content in various capacities, starting as an associate editor and ultimately serving as a senior editor before wrapping up with a five-year term as the company's first-ever director of content strategy. Josh is a card-carrying member of the Motor Press Guild and a lifelong car nut who has driven, compared and critiqued thousands of cars in his career. Helping people find their perfect car never gets old—seriously!
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