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My how you've changed: 1995 vs. 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe

Nov 15, 2019, 11:50 am

The Chevrolet Tahoe has had many interactions in its 25-year history.

Photo courtesy of Chevrolet

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.

2012 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV 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.

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CES 2021

Sony Vision-S development moves to road testing in Europe

Sony's team is testing the Vision-S on the streets of Austria.

Photo courtesy of Sony

One year ago Sony surprised the crowds at CES with the Vision -S, a concept vehicle meant to further the discussion on safety, security, and entertainment. The vehicle has moved from concept to prototype, taking to the roads of Europe for testing.

The car has been driving the roads of Austria since December 2020, according to the company, for technical evaluation. Evaluation of what? We're so glad you asked.

If the car is technologically similar to what has presented at CES last year, on-board is Sony's imaging and sensing technologies as well as software regulated using Sony's AI, telecommunication, and cloud technologies.

The Sonny Vision S is a working vehicle prototype now. Photo courtesy of Sony

The car, which was built in cooperations with Magna Steyr, features 33 sensors, including CMOS image sensors and time of flight (ToF) sensors within the vehicle. These sensors are designed to detect and recognize people and objects inside and outside the vehicle, and provide "highly advanced driving support."

Each of the two rows of seating in the vehicle features Sony's 360 Reality Audio system. Bose has similar technology built into the Nissan Kicks.

The crossover-lie car's front seats have a panoramic screen in front of them that has the ability to display rich content.

Does this mean that Sony will begin to make cars? The quick answer is no. Sony does not appear itching to get into the car business though the products that result from this testing will likely be available to automakers offering additional competition for components in a fast-paced marketplace where the technology is evolving quickly.

The real winner here could be consumers who will benefit from the stiff completion between suppliers and be on the receiving end of better technology because of it.