The Tahoe offers a typical big SUV driving position with a wide range of seat height and fore-aft adjustment. The steering wheel’s telescoping range is not great, but this is offset somewhat by the LT’s power-adjustable pedals” – Edmunds
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Seating and Comfort
The 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe interior is a great place to be in. Its comfortable, spacious, and the space management on the inside has been done well. In terms of quality, the materials used are all of high quality, with good fit and finish levels. A variety of these materials come together, to form the interior, from soft-touch materials to hard plastics, leather, and some cloth inserts as well. The hard plastics are well finished and have a sense of premium to them. Controls are logically placed and are easy to access apart from a few tiny ones located in the center console. Stitched panels cover the dash and the doors, and there are absolutely no panel gaps as well. Ride comfort is decent, with the suspension taking care of most of the bumps and undulations to provide a smooth experience on the inside. The cabin is one the quietest in this class, with little to no road and wind noise, and no engine sounds as well.
The Tahoe can seat up to 8 passengers, but with bucket seats, it goes down to seven. In the front, the seats are wide and are well-cushioned, and offer a lot of support. The front row has a long legroom, making it one of the most comfortable spots to be in for a long drive. In the middle row, space is slightly compromised but there's a decent amount of support and comfort on offer. The middle row seats are not as well-cushioned as the front seats. The third row fails to impress, with its flat and tight seating space. Visibility is good all-around, with the pillars not being an interference of any sort. However, the small mirrors do limit the rearview. Ingress and egress are not difficult, but the Tahoe's tall height can give an extra effort to some. The grab handles and the running boards help.
Model |
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe |
2018 Nissan Armada |
2018 Ford Expedition |
2018 GMC Yukon |
Passenger capacity |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.) |
42.8/64.8/45.3 |
40.9/63.8/41.9 |
39.5/63.2/41.1 |
42.8/64.8/45.3 |
Second (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.) |
38.7/65.1/39.0 |
40.0/63.4/39.0 |
39.7/63.7/39.1 |
38.7/65.1/39.0 |
Third (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.) |
38.1/62.6/24.8 |
36.4/60.5/28.3 |
38.0/67.1/37.7 |
38.1/62.6/24.8 |
All the above cars seat up to 8 passengers. The Chevrolet Tahoe's and the GMC Yukon's front row is the most spacious, with a headroom and legroom of 42.8 inches and 45.3 inches respectively. In the middle row, the Armada offers the most headroom at 40 inches, whereas the Expedition has the most legroom at 3.1 inches. The third row is the roomiest in the Expedition, with a legroom of 37.7 inches. Some interior features on the Tahoe include:
- Tri-zone automatic climate control
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Driver-seat memory function
- Leather upholstery
- Heated front seats
- Second-row bucket seats
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Infotainment
The 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe uses the latest version of the Chevrolet's MyLink infotainment system. This system is up to date with all the necessities required by customers. The layout is simple, with an easy understanding of the interface. Navigating through the menu is easy, and responses to touch inputs have no lag. The sound quality, however, is not the best.
As standard, the infotainment system gets Chevy's OnStar communications with 4G LTE and WiFi hotspot, an eight-inch touchscreen, 110-volt power outlet, Bluetooth, satellite radio, and a six-speaker sound system with a CD player. There is also an optional rear-seat entertainment system ranging from $1,720 to 1,995. Some other infotainment features include:
- Apple CarPlay
- Android Auto
- Five USB ports
- Nine-speaker Bose audio system
- Wireless charging pad
- 10-speaker premium Bose audio system
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Cargo Capacity
The 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe does not have the best cargo capacity in this segment. The Tahoe has a standard cargo capacity of 15.3 cu-ft, which increases to 51.6 cu-ft with the second-row seats folded down. With the second and third-row folded, the Tahoe has a maximum cargo capacity of 94.7 cu-ft.
A power liftgate and the power-folding third-row seats do make it easy to expand the cargo space. However, the load float is high off the ground, which will make loading and unloading slightly hard. On the Custom LS trim, there is no third row, so the standard cargo capacity stands at 51.6 cu-ft.
Model |
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe |
2018 Nissan Armada |
2018 Ford Expedition |
2018 GMC Yukon |
Volume (ft. cube)(Behind 3rd row)
|
15.3 |
16.5 |
36.0 |
15.3 |
Volume (ft. cube) (2nd Row Folded) |
51.6 |
49.9 |
79.6 |
51.7 |
Volume (ft. cube) (2nd & 3rd Row Folded)
|
94.7 |
95.4 |
121.4 |
94.7 |
The most standard cargo space is on the Expedition, at 36 cu-ft. The Tahoe and the Yukon have the same standard capacity at 15.3 cu-ft, whereas the Armada has a slightly larger space at 16.5 cu-ft. The Expedition also has the most cargo capacity at 121.4 cu-ft, with the Armada having the second-best at 95.4 cu-ft. In the second row, all four cars offer a decent amount of space.