The Chevrolet Tahoe has had many interactions in its 25-year history.
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This year the Chevrolet Tahoe celebrates its 25th anniversary. When it debuted, the 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe was positioned as a short-wheelbase truck with the functionality of four doors. It was a multi-purpose family vehicle, with the versatility to tow a trailer, go off-roading, or take the family on a road trip.
Today, the Tahoe is the best-selling full-size SUV in the U.S. That's thanks in no small part to its evolution as a larger people-hauler and as a government vehicle with tens of thousands of the model being sold each year for work as police pursuit and special service vehicles.
Police agencies across the U.S. use the Tahoe as their PPV.Photo courtesy of Chevrolet
You can take a look at different generations of the model by driving down most streets in America. But for history's sake, here's a closer look at what the 1995 model had versus what is found in the 2019 edition.
Features
1995 Tahoe
2019 Tahoe
Infotainment
AM/FM stereo with Seek-Scan
Cassette deck
Compact disc with theft lock
Speed compensated volume
High-definition color touchscreen
Bose premium 9-speaker audio system
Wi-Fi hotspot with 4G LTE data
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wireless charging
Advanced Technology
Speed control and tilt steering
Power windows and door locks
Insta-Trac system on 4X4 models
Independent front suspension
Solar-ray tinted glass
Rear wiper/washer with defogger
Remote keyless entry
Head-up display
Standard Rear Vision Camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
IntelliBeam automatic high-beam control
Tire pressure monitor
Hands-free power liftgate
Keyless entry and push-button start
Safety Features
Standard driver-side air bag
Standard four-wheel Anti-Lock Brake System
Forward Collision Alert
Safety alert seat
Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
Low Speed Forward Automatic Braking
Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert
Horsepower and Torque
Up to 200 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque
Up to 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque
Max Trailering
Up to 7,000 lbs.
Up to 8,600 lbs.
Max Seating
Up to five
Up to nine
The next-gen 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2021 Chevrolet Suburban will be unveiled in December, furthering the story of the two popular SUVs.
The new Lotus Digital Instrument Pack is perfect for a track day.
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Life at the track in your Lotus is getting easier thanks to the company's new Digital Instrument Pack. The digital dashboard features integrated GPS technology and lap performance indicators allowing drivers to measure, display, and record data.
The system is designed for Lotus Elise and V6 Exige models that were built from 2008 to today.
It comes loaded with the details of 4,127 race tracks worldwide and, using GPS technology, automatically recognizes when a driver is near a track. Drivers are able to download start/finish line co-ordinates so they can calculate lap times, then analyze their performance in real time on the digital display or later by downloading data to a laptop.
Lotus Digital Instrument Pack
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The system's branded start-up imagery appears on the display of the high-contrast six-inch TFT screen. The pack features a camera input that allows drivers to add a portable action camera that would capture the action from each lap.
Chris Hinks, Aftersales Director, Lotus, said the Digital Instrument Pack is designed for drivers who want to take their Lotus track day experience to the next level, "We know our customers appreciate the motorsport heritage of Lotus cars and love to use their own vehicles on track days. Integrating a Digital Instrument Pack into an Elise or Exige is only going to enhance that experience."
The pack fits into the Elise or Exige dashboard, seamlessly. It replaces the original factory instrumentation.
Lotus is making the pack available in all markets where the two cars are sold. In the U.K., the pack is priced at £1,470 including VAT and a fitting service is available at an extra cost. When fitted by a Lotus retailer the pack is covered by a two-year warranty. Prices in other markets will vary.
The debut of the 2021 Ford Bronco family of SUVs is perhaps the most anticipated vehicle launch in the last decade. Maybe longer. Now, the wait is over.
The 2021 Ford Bronco will come in three variants. There's the two- and four-door Bronco and the four-door Bronco Sport. The Bronco models feature body lines and attributes most similar to the original Broncos while the Bronco Sport is a lifestyle-focused off-road capable model.
Ford's design team has given the Bronco, more so than the Bronco Sport, a look that balances heritage and modernity equally. While there's always enthusiasts who will be disappointed, it's hard to find too much fault with the translation.
Two- and Four-Door 2021 Ford Bronco
The two- and four-door Bronco 4x4 comes standard with a turbocharged 2.3-liter engine that achieves 270 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. It's paired with a standard seven-speed automatic transmission (six traditional gears and one crawler gear). A 10-speed automatic is available.
The models can have their doors and roof removed.Photo courtesy of Ford Motor Company
Buyers can upgrade to a turbocharged 2.7-liter V6 that gets 310 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque.
The two-door has a 100.4-inch wheelbase and the four-door comes in at 116.1 inches. Under the body are Dana 44-inch AdvanTEX axles and locking differentials at the front and back. Length varies slightly by trim level, as does height.
Part-time selectable engagement 4x4 capability comes standard. Advanced 4x4 with automatic, on-demand 4H engagement is available. Technology allows for electronic shift-on-the-fly capability.
Ford has equipped the models with up to seven G.O.A.T. Modes, via the Terrain Management System. The drive modes allow drivers to have confidence in the capability of their vehicle and take advantage of some technology while they're at it. The modes are Normal, Sport, Slippery, Sand, Baja, Mud/Ruts, and Rock Crawl.
The Bronco and Bronco Sport come with G.O.A.T. Modes.Photo courtesy of Ford Motor Company
Two-door Broncos come standard with a three-section roof system that's removable. A four-section removable roof is available. Roof panels are able to be removed by one person and stored in the vehicle.
A cloth top is standard on four-door models. A removable hardtop is available.
The two-door has a base ground clearance of 8.4 inches and up to 11.6 inches of clearance. The four-door has one-tenth inch less ground clearance.
It rides on wheels ranging from 16- to 18-inches, depending on trim level. Tires ranging from 30 to 35 inches are standard issue, supplied by Bridgestone, General Tire, BF Goodrich, and Goodyear.
The 2021 Ford Bronco can be optioned up to look bug-out ready.Photo courtesy of Ford Motor Company
All models have a 3,500-pound towing capacity. Trail sights on the front fenders allow for up to 150 pounds of tie-down capacity.
Buyers will have access to over 200 factory-backed accessories at launch when the vehicles arrive in dealership in the spring.
The interior of the Bronco is available with rinse-out and drainage solutions. It's home to a classic dashboard that features up to a 12-inch, SYNC 4-run infotainment touch screen. More than 1,000 trail maps are available through the screen's trail guides system. Content can be created and shared with friends via on-screen functionality.
The 2021 Ford Bronco starts at $29,995 and comes in Base, Big Bed, Black Diamond, Outer Banks, Wildtrak, Badlands, and First Edition trim levels.
The interior of the Bronco holds true to its heritage, with refined, modern touches.Photo courtesy of Ford Motor Company
2021 Ford Bronco Sport
Built alongside the Ford Escape, the 2021 Bronco Sport is very different than the hot-selling SUV. It has a completely different look inside and out, and a different wheelbase. Though still rugged, the Bronco Sport isn't as capable as its two- and four-door family members. However, its thoughtful innovations are smart ways to win over adventurers.
Ford will sell the Bronco Sport in Base, Big Bend, Outer Banks, Badlands, and First Edition trim levels. Reservations are open now and the vehicles will arrive at dealerships later this year.
Ford will make over 100 accessories available for the Bronco Sport when it arrives at dealerships nationwide later this year.Photo courtesy of Ford Motor Company
The Bronco Sport comes standard with a turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine that gets 181 horsepower and 190 pound-feet of torque. An upgraded 2.0-liter EcoBoost is available that yields 245 horsepower and 275 pound-feet of torque. Both engines are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Like the Bronco, the Bronco Sport has a Terrain Management System with up to seven available G.O.A.T. Modes. In its top Badlands grade, the model features four steel bash plates, frame-mounted tow hooks, and up to 23.6 inches of water fording capability. The small SUV is no slouch.
The Bronco Sport is capable of some serious off-roading.Photo courtesy of Ford Motor Company
The five-seater has best-in-class first- and second-row headroom. Folding down the rear seats allows enough room for two standing 27.5-inch wheel mountain bikes to be stowed on an interior Yakima bike accessory rack. A slide-out working table is available as well as a 400-watt inverter, and liftgate floodlamps.
A flip-glass rear window, low-load cargo floor, and roof rack are designed to make life on the trail easier. Bronco Sport will launch with over 100 available accessories.
Large mountain bikes fit in the cargo area of the model.Photo courtesy of Ford Motor Company
Ford is giving every Bronco Sport an 8.0-inch infotainment touch screen display that features the SYNC 3 operating system and has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability.
The Ford Co-Pilot360 suite of driver assist and safety technology is standard across the lineup.
The interior of the Bronco Sport is more refined than the Bronco's.Photo courtesy of Ford Motor Company
The models can have their doors and roof removed.Photo courtesy of Ford Motor Company
The Bronco and Bronco Sport come with G.O.A.T. Modes.Photo courtesy of Ford Motor Company
The 2021 Ford Bronco can be optioned up to look bug-out ready.Photo courtesy of Ford Motor Company
The interior of the Bronco holds true to its heritage, with refined, modern touches.Photo courtesy of Ford Motor Company
Ford will make over 100 accessories available for the Bronco Sport when it arrives at dealerships nationwide later this year.Photo courtesy of Ford Motor Company
The Bronco Sport is capable of some serious off-roading.Photo courtesy of Ford Motor Company
Large mountain bikes fit in the cargo area of the model.Photo courtesy of Ford Motor Company
The interior of the Bronco Sport is more refined than the Bronco's.Photo courtesy of Ford Motor Company