2022 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 Off-Road Review and Test

[@robdonaldson7580]

Owned a 2021 Z-71 Tahoe fully optioned and loved everything about it. Just ordered a 2023 Z-71 fully optioned with the 6.2 V-8. Yes, the 2024 will have the refreshed interior (13” display), but price point at the moment is perfect for me. A great and really under appreciated SUV. The AT-4 and Denali Yukon from GMC are insanely priced and they are certainly proud of their product, but again, the Tahoe Z-71 provides great aggressive looks at a great value. IMO.

[@BurnsRubber]

Did a long trip with some light off-roading in a rental XL Yukon recently. Rides and drives really well for how massive it is. The independent rear suspension is big upgrade. Well done GM.

[@joshsmith2045]

2021 Suburban Z71 owner here. We traded in a 2020 suburban and the ride is so much better on the 21 due to the independent rear suspension. Best riding vehicle I have ever rode in. Took a vacation with 6 people very comfortably as all the luggage fits in with the 3rd row up. The Auto 4x4 saved my wife during a freak winter storm this winter and people were stranded left and right. Even people with Awd cars/crossovers that sat low due to snow high centering vehicles. It benefited me off road when I go to the fireworks show on the lake and can pull right up to the lake for a good view or go on a gravel/dirt park road where I really dont need the 4X4 but it just feels so right and natural and makes me feel like im really an off road outdoors enthusiast but at then end of the day I can run back to town and eat at a 5 star restaurant then go back to the resort or house and relax in the hot tub with the wifey and sip on some wine . This is a realistic review of your average suburban/tahoe z71 owner. Cheers 🥂

[@snivesz32]

Because you are their target demographic.

[@thehomiejayomni]

Great video and fair assessment. I picked up a 2022 Z71 with the 5.3 engine. Fewer bells and whistles. No rear entertainment system and no adjustable ride height. I don’t do any off roading and mostly bought it for the aggressive badass look. After 2 months and 4K miles (can’t stop driving it) I still absolutely love it. Had three Jeep Grand Cherokees and considered the Wagoneer before settling on Tahoe as my first ever brand new car. It’s a joy to drive.

[@USN1985dos]

Glad to hear it. Mine is still on order, but should be here by May/June I think. I went with the 5.3 as well.

[@KLRCLWNTv]

so many dealers have huge markups on these new tahoes at least around where i live

[@thehomiejayomni]

@@KLRCLWNTv I live in the Boston area and got mine at MSRP from the Boch Chevy dealership. Almost every other local dealer had avg 10K markup. Very frustrating. I laid down a $500 deposit just to have first dibs when it hit the lot

[@SS-wm1wy]

I want a z71 Tahoe too. But it doesn't have a adaptive cruise ability. GM is making a big mistake not making it standard for 70k vehicle.

[@aby3549]

Any reason you went with the lower powered engine?

[@Kiss__Kiss]

I do have to say though that, the Z71 Package (As it's always been, in terms of off-roadiness) is still very capable. Great Job again, Ryan..

[@mickeybrumfield764]

Impressive steep climbing with the tires caked with mud. Respectable off road capabilities in a pretty package.

[@MoneyShot_CM]

You pull for drive and reverse because that is a safety, it stops from someone accidentally pushing them or hitting the dash and pushing them and engaging it. That way you have to pull the gears that actually move the car, you can't do that by accident

[@James-il3tq]

Only offroading I see Tahoe's doing are shopping mall curbs

[@jaysonmarley284]

Hahaha damn dude I’ve never heard that one before, that’s hilarious! You should definitely post that to every video review, forum, or Instagram post about SUVs so everyone can read that over and over and over and over and over again!

[@S1iceoflife]

The funny part is that's so true. Great idea that it can handle off-road but 99% of the time it's on pavement

[@strictlyoutdoorschannel8716]

😂

[@cedrickscott283]

That's what she said

[@MattGarcyaDC]

Most aren’t off-roading lol

[@desertsavagery]

I'm glad to see such a positive review, we just picked up a 2022 Z71 without the adjustable ride height or rear seat entertainment system and I'm enjoying it. I grew up in the Mojave Desert crawling trails and getting lost in the local mountains in trucks half this size and I've got to say I was pleasantly surprised at how well it did the first time I took it out. I wish it had come equipped with the adjustable ride height for that extra clearance, but overall I'm happy with the truck.

[@dieseldrax]

13:30 The Z71 is the off-road trim, the improved approach angle from the different bumper likely means no adaptive cruise radar mounting location. Adaptive cruise is available on other trims but not the Z71. That front end is also why there's no 3.0 Duramax option on the Z71 but it's available on every other trim. Z71 is the Chevy version of the Yukon AT4.

[@enthalpyyan]

That’s their design issue… it’s 2022 and no ACC is not acceptable lol. Just look at what ford did for timberline and new sequoia TRD pro, they all got ACC.

[@brienfoaboutanything9037]

All you need to know about Chevrolet: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmrYeIidhNVlb68

[@Thelilantjr]

@DieselDrax Would you think the Ls/Lt trim would offer a smoother ride on nice and rough city and highway roads than the Z71? I know the Z71 has upgraded suspension but Idk if it's stiffer and the Ls and Lt have smaller wheels which I would believe absorb some of that ridgidness.

[@karatekick66]

I’ve had a Tacoma since 2013. Traded it in for the 22’ Tahoe Z71. This thing is no joke. Sequoia will try but not as much room

[@davidr6865]

We’re you able to get it under MSRP? Before this whole mess you were able to get $10k-$15k off sticker

[@karatekick66]

@@davidr6865 5k under

[@CJ-zz9ts]

I'm concerned about the super low clearance of the rear independent suspensions. Makes it very tough to go offroading without knocking 'em out with a major gash

[@FullWinchester]

Very surprised how well it performed with some really mild tires, Impressive traction system.

[@peterlaskiewicz8252]

Impressive quick distribution of power to the other wheels when all 4 are not touching the ground.

[@andreasm2882]

Wow, impressive on how it did on your off-road course 👏

[@aesa3628]

The older one is much better off road.. Look how low is the rear independent suspension 👎

[@Offshore1977]

Great looking Tahoe. I’ve never been a fan on push button transmission shifters. I feel traditional shifters that require you to squeeze a trigger or push a button to change seems safer especially with kids/pets in the car. It would be nice if you could keep the high clearance stance even in 2wd.

[@infernoking7504]

Great looking😂

[@drtb69]

Plus all the stuff that can and will break as it ages

[@MegaRetr]

Impressed with its off road capability.

[@wint_62]

The best SUV (Chevy/GM) on the market.

[@ruggedland]

Impressed with its off road capability. Height adjustment and 4auto are major pluses for me, but those buttons would drive me crazy. Still prefer Sequoia but Tahoe is kind of enticing

[@stevenpeterson7234]

Awesome video man!! Watching the system works was sweet!! I wish they would put the 3.0 duramax in it tho!!

[@MadMax-lm1vn]

Very impressed with that off road package but no cruise control for traveling is a deal breaker

[@jakebrown3822]

Might get flamed for this, but is it just me that thinks these trucks are just unnecessarily large? That includes huge modern pickups… This would decimate a pedestrian if an incident were to occur. If you can even see a pedestrian over this dash, that is… Also, no cruise control?! Wtf??? Looks comfy inside though.

[@cheesefries7436]

You used to be able to buy a 2 door Tahoe, I miss those days. Chevy should bring that back and compete with the Bronco. This thing would look incredible shortened, with 2 doors and that same front grill. There's a huge gap in the market for 2 door SUVs.

[@bradcomis1066]

The adaptive cruise on my father's 2020 GMC Yukon is a joke. It will slam on the brakes around corners if there is a slower vehicle in the lane next to you. It is also not smooth and awkwardly follows the vehicle ahead of you on straight roads. I am not a fan at all. So, no adaptive cruise- no problem. Nice to see a vehicle with real off-road capability come through and show the difference between a Subaru and a truck.

[@dsmvr4]

I've used adaptive cruise control for 10 years. 100's of thousands of miles. I have another vehicle with standard cruise. Standard cruise is better in every way, unless you're a bad driver with poor driving skills.

[@wootwoot5032]

That rear locker makes *all* the difference.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Ryan, In light of GM's domination of the full-size, body-on-frame SUV market, does it not seem odd that Mary Barra and Co refuse to offer a mid-size SUV to compete with Wrangler, 4Runner and Bronco? 🤔

[@drivingsports]

Yes. I really don’t get it.

[@ArnoldTriyudho]

But instead we got the fake Blazer

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@ArnoldTriyudho I can't decide which one is more fake, the Blazer or the Trailblazer 😂

[@ArnoldTriyudho]

@@rightlanehog3151 At least the Colorado-based Trailblazer is a real deal

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@ArnoldTriyudho I am talking about the tin can made by Daewoo.

[@smiznak]

Definitely telling the Uber XL driver to take the off-road trail to the airport when they show up in one of these...

[@JRs-guitars]

Ha! You know anyone using this for Uber will put highway tires on it 🤣

[@nickh5049]

This is the first time I've heard a reviewer refer to the Tahoe as a crossover...

[@JRs-guitars]

I thought that was odd too. Definitely not a crossover lol

[@TheNegrodamus89]

Yeah isn’t the Tahoe built on the Silverado platform? Pretty sure this is a body on frame suv.

[@advancedscarecrow]

Because he’s a Toyota biased bigot

[@wkndwarrior4733]

After just watching you do this in the 22GX in snow/ice this looks easy. And this has lights AT tires. Would be interesting to see how the z71 compares under those conditions.

[@thedarkking9705]

definitely the best reviewer! Right next to the Redline guy!

[@TheBabadush]

Welcome home from Africa! "Give it a shot with what we got" - new Driving Sports TV offroad slogan :)

[@keithgibbons92]

Another fantastic review. Well-shot and edited (except for calling it a "large family crossover" at 0:42 🤣) I may not always agree with your driving style, approach angles, and drive-train settings...but I appreciate that you're honest in your reviews and don't sugarcoat or overlook obvious shortcomings of the vehicles just to stay in good favor with the manufacturers. 👍🏻

[@Brirend]

I believe the center console slides back and there is secure storage underneath. Also, when the console is open, it provides cup holders for the second row. (Edit) Oh, also if you are cabled into the integrated USB port, those are connected to the infotainment system so it assumes you want wired Car Play or Android Auto.

[@thehomiejayomni]

Sliding console is available as an upgrade

[@Brirend]

@@thehomiejayomni Correct, however the non-sliding console is full depth. The non-sliding console actually has rails that accommodate hanging file folders.

[@thehomiejayomni]

@@Brirend I have the non-slider and it's super deep. Have to keep the the things you want handy in the upper tray or else you'll be sticking your arm into a cavern...

[@Brirend]

@@thehomiejayomni Yeah, I have that one too but mine is a couple of years older. Definitely lots of space. All of the stuff that normally takes up space in the glove compartment (Registration, warranties, owners manual, etc) I have in a hanging file folder in the back of the console.

[@trailrunnah8886]

Impressive performance! I'm actually pleasantly surprised. I really like this vehicle, but I didn't think that it had that level of capability. It's completely too rich for my blood, maybe in 15 years I'll pick one of these up used.

[@jamchatt6602]

Free advertising for off-road capability, here's hoping for appreciation from GM. Thanks, Ryan, for another great video

[@dukekelloway5328]

Glad to see Chevy still has some old Cavalier interiors on hand to put into their cheap vehicles. Also interesting that they would put brake life monitoring on a Chevy. I'd expect that would be on about as much as the fuel gauge if my experience with Chevs is still on brand.

[@matthewm3912]

Show me on the doll where the Chevy hurt you

[@miguelestela6681]

Great review of such a big vehicle, Ryan! I do am curious about the independent rear suspension. By designing these SUVs to be jack of all trades (roomy 3rd row seat, smooth ride, etc.), the IRS lower lateral arms have to be designed lower. This is very evident from the back view compared to a live axle. Has anyone have problems with IRS lower arm clearance when taking such SUV offroad or on trails?

[@drivingsports]

We thought they would be an issue over the logs - but they weren’t. I can see deep snow being a possible issue as they’ll drag, but we didn’t have any problems with them while filming.

[@Thelilantjr]

Hey Miguel, Would you think the Ls/Lt trim would offer a smoother ride on nice and rough city and highway roads than the Z71? I know the Z71 has upgraded suspension but Idk if it's stiffer and the Ls and Lt have smaller wheels which I would believe absorb some of that ridgidness.

[@nassermohd2317]

​@Thelilantjr I just picked z71 full option the ride is very smooth very comfortable

[@kylewinter2297]

Great video! I can’t speak to the adaptive cruise control, but the lack of a sunroof is almost certainly due to chip/component shortages.

[@Austin-cg7be]

You can actually spec a Z71 model Tahoe without one which I love !! Ive had a rough time with sunroofs 😅

[@kylewinter2297]

Good to know! I’m in the same boat, I do not care for them either. My original comment was based on recent experience where I spoke with a dealer about a new Yukon Denali and the first thing out of their mouth was “We can’t get sunroofs now.” I’ve heard other manufacturers have had similar problems. Maybe the same supplier across the industry?

[@blaineedwards8078]

Sunroofs are notorious for developing leaks over time. Consider the lack of one as one less thing to worry about down the road

[@grahamrothphotography]

My only issues is the rear A arms look to low for offroading, otherwise looks like a great suv

[@malifestro3319]

It's a 72k vehicle with metal that looks like plastic and no adaptive cruise. Let's not pretend that this is good vehicle for a good price.

[@JesusGarcia98.F]

You mean plastic that looks like metal? Lol

[@shubhendrapratapsingh9756]

Can't you manage the speed at your own??

[@paulm6481]

This is a great vehicle. Best large SUV on market are GM triplets, nothing else even close.

[@BeeeHonest]

Good review, looking forward to the 2023 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro. =)

[@ArnoldTriyudho]

And Expedition Timberline

[@erickayala4548]

I love them I have a suburban Z71 for the price it's better than Denali and escalade for the money

[@LionRunner]

@0:42 Ryan, you are going to make owners angry calling it "family crossover"..😃😃

[@mikewright2858]

Great review. I can't stand push-button transmission selectors. Period. I just hate them. I understand it saves space, but can we really stop dumbing-down driving? It used to be fun.

[@thetailwinds8668]

Never in the history of the world has there been more paved roads. Never in the history of the world have people bought more high-clearance 4x4s to go grocery shopping. And 14 mpg! Just wait till gas prices shoot up again and people act surprised.

[@samiaziz2665]

This is the car view section, not the sociology video class

[@Advt2458]

what an amzing offroad machine... better than expedition

[@MoneyShot_CM]

Pretty capable for a large SUV. Wish they would put the diesel in the Z71 and let all trims get the ELSD instead of the mechanical limited slip.

[@mastersnuser88]

Price for the HC edition in Norway is 234421 Dollars , so it competitors Are Bentley, Mercedes and more of those premium SUV .

[@seansaxon641]

Heard the price in 2024 and lol'd. $85k+ now MSRP.

[@HughJashole69]

Off road is great but no sunroof, acc, or lane centering on a truck that is 20k more than my palisade that does? I’d go for a different option if I had that budget.

[@tallll70]

Ok sunroof, Palisade and Teluride focus their budget on interior, the chassis is minivan style stamped steel parts... This is really different build made for better durability offroad with available Elsd (true locker lsd combo) and high country model has both Air and Magneride together, this has probably just air, he would mention if it would be High Country

[@Kiss__Kiss]

Such is LIFE... But, cars are getting sooo expensive!!! For me, $72k Plus could potentially get me; A Macan, GLC 43 AMG, Audi SQ5 SB, X3/4 M40i, etc.. Again, if it was my money, this is where I'd spend it.. Ryan, thank you for bringing us valuable content, designed for a broader spectrum of potential buyers, and onlookers alike.

[@OssamabinKenny]

3:26 I rented one recently for a month and a bit, it is thirsty overall but to answer your question, their infotainment app kept crashing and thus, anything extra in there works have been more of a causation for the software’s malfunction. GM needs to step up their software and debug it greatly.

[@OssamabinKenny]

Looking at one of the comments regarding the push button transmission, it reminded me that in the gas station, I pressed parked, it didn’t register it, remained in reverse and BAM! got a dent in the rear tail gate!

[@enigmaticfoo]

Older honda pilot me and my brothers brought along a gamecube to play smashbrothers. And we could watch movies. So they basically upcharging for ancient tech. 😂

[@snowdogs123]

Great review. Hated the shift buttons in a Rental and missed the column shift.

[@roncedad7032]

Great off road course ty!

[@tallll70]

The transmission buttons...I would think they do pull for more dangerous action so it less likely happens by accident (just like column shifters have to be pulled to driver for same)... I was in center console shifter vehicle where i reached down to passenger floor to get something whiled in N (neutral) and at same time i accidentally hit shifter into D and bumped gas pedal, just very weird 2 accidents at same time... the shifter should have extra mechanical button to push while moving to D or R like some other manufactures do

[@mikem2876]

You didn’t talk about how the profile and the google services takes two different logins. And the monthly costs. The vehicle itself is pretty decent. The devil is in the details in the electronics up front. I own a 23 suburban Z71. It needs work and really needs to take some lessons from Tesla on the UI and the monthly sub price. My Y is $10/month, the GM is $44/month. Enjoy the video and channel.

[@latesttechtrends1227]

Amazing vid as always. Greetings

[@Thelilantjr]

Would you think the Ls/Lt trim would offer a smoother ride on nice and rough city and highway roads than the Z71? I know the Z71 has upgraded suspension but Idk if it's stiffer and the Ls and Lt have smaller wheels which I would believe absorb some of that ridgidness.

[@heyitsmeraj]

First view!! Great Job Ryan 👍

[@matsa77]

0:11 that is a face of a man living his best life :))

[@AlexN2022]

Those bits of suspension in the rear that hang very low look pretty weird. Do they scrape on rocks much?

[@Moon222]

Honestly, this feel is like a promotion rather than a review. Why did you not speak about how harsh maxheight feels on holes n bumps. Or the low hanging rear suspension which collides with rocks

[@adriansienko3619]

I wanna see this done in a Silverado

[@tommyd1963ify]

Get a dog and/or rambuctious kids and you will see why the buttons that actually make the car move are pull and not push. Our dog is always trying to put our Grand Cherokee in different suspension and drive modes because they are on the center console😂 If they put the diesel in the Z71 I would probably consider it.

[@COddietsch]

Actually impressed. I would immediately put better tires on it but other than that, well done.

[@Thelilantjr]

Would you think the Ls/Lt trim would offer a smoother ride on nice and rough city and highway roads than the Z71? I know the Z71 has upgraded suspension but Idk if it's stiffer and the Ls and Lt have smaller wheels which I would believe absorb some of that ridgidness.

[@kaan898]

it is impressive esp . on this loose surface with those modest trail tires,well done gm

[@ez054098]

Great video BTW.

[@sculder7]

What’s with those things hanging near the ground in the rear? The rear control arms? Why is it so low to the ground? It looks like the previous gen’s cables that were just sticking out in the rear. Can’t be good for off roading

[@trailrunnah8886]

Yeah, I'll be interested to learn if there are specific engineering reasons why they made the control arms hang down like that. I get that the IRS most likely helps with handling and interior space, but I would prefer to have the solid rear axle in a vehicle like this.

[@sculder7]

@@trailrunnah8886 right? If I look at other vehicles like the expedition, they have IRS yet their control arms seem to be neatly tucked away.

[@trailrunnah8886]

@@sculder7 Yeah, I don't know. I was thinking maybe because of the air suspension, but the new LR Defender has air sus, and everything is tucked up better. Maybe they just figured no one would take them off road and it wouldn't matter.

[@AldermanFredCDavis]

Unfortunately, it's the wave of the near future, but I absolutely HATE push buttons and dials for engaging the transmission and transfer case. Do 0---60 mph times matter.........on an SUV.........when gasoline prices are headed to $6/gallon?

[@adnanawantaji]

Thanks For Informations👍

[@QuietStormX]

If you want that option, pay for it. ADCC with OnStar..

[@BoFawzi]

nice review

[@8VD80Y]

This is a Full Size/ Body on Frame SUV not a crossover

[@charlesnickell7257]

I personally don't think that the Chevy Tahoe should have a 3rd row that is what the suburban is for

[@trevormangus7832]

Love your videos When are the big boys coming to the test track IE. Powerwagon. Superduty Tremor and At4 HD ?

[@drivingsports]

Those haven't been available in our test fleet... which has been a bit frustrating.

[@Murr808]

Perfect timing for $10 gasoline haha

[@davidhillbrand2302]

Good old 'merican V8! Did the rear suspension drag? The lower knuckles at the wheels look very low and seem like they would be dragging. Good test!

[@RichardVac]

I am surprised! Did not think a vehicle this heavy could make it threw, I like it, it's a lot of truck for the money, but I would like to know in the long run how reliable is it?

[@JRs-guitars]

The 6.2 and the rest of the drivetrain are solid. It's the electrical systems that GM has nowadays that keep me from ever buying a newer GM. (Anything newer than 2013)

[@mr_handsome2you]

​@JRs_cars_guitars what about the 5.3?

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

Regarding the backseat screen and wishing it provided "built-in services"... what exactly is that?

[@stevenjump8234]

Adaptive cruise control is available on the top 2 trims Premier and High Country. The chip shortage is probably the reason why its not available on more trims.

[@enthalpyyan]

When they first released the vehicle, there is no chip shortage. Mostly this is their strategy to differentiate different trims which is a bad choice. I would rather go with ACC as standard and have super cruise available in high end trims. It’s 2022 and you can’t get ACC for a 70K vehicle lol.

[@XxAlexanderProxx]

Trying to decide between this or waiting for the new Sequoia.

[@Meldonator]

2:19 capacities should be given in Ryans :D Really like this Tahoe, wish I wasn't short of 72,000$ (almost a full tank those days!)

[@Dreadknight25]

Acceleration is also slowed by GMs tuning overcompensating for sudden throttle inputs to electronically slow the throttle valve opening. Even as soon as my 09 Silverado they've had this, I took it to the dealer because I thought there was something going wrong with it (under warranty). Ended up getting a tuner to remove it and boy did that wake the truck up!

[@sculder7]

There’s no standard sport mode that would increase throttle response?

[@Dreadknight25]

@@sculder7 There may be on the newer trucks but there wasn't on my Silverado. Even then I'm sure there's still throttle opening delay, the tech told me all GM vehicles did it and gave me a printout with details about the design of the system to "prevent potential powertrain damage from sudden throttle inputs"

[@trailrunnah8886]

Yeah, I have a 2000 Firebird with a 5.7 V8 that has this, I don't know if they call it this now, but back in the day they called it "torque management" and it was there basically to save the transmission. Apparently it was fairly easy to turn off with a tuner, but I never got around to it.

[@ajayalfred]

Would love to see a review of the 22 Expedition Timberline

[@JRs-guitars]

Nice! Of course I don't know why anyone would spend $72k on this when you can get a TrailBoss for $30k less lol.

[@ALMX5DP]

Yeah but isn’t that a Custom trim with 2.7 engine?

[@keithgibbons92]

Seating 6 people 2x2x2 instead of 3x3 comes to mind. Especially if traveling longer distances with more adults or older children.

[@mallninja12]

"Family Crossover" ??? Is this really a "crossover" ??? In Southern California I'd consider this a "Full blown SUV"

[@austin3658]

where's Karleena?

[@thebeast9606]

I'd like to see this against the new Expedition Timberline.

[@JamesDean-vl3uf]

man that independent rear suspension look like it's going to break when you try to go over any bigger rocks

[@user-cx2bk6pm2f]

If you have to ask if the trim is real metal or not, I reckon it's good enough whatever it is.

[@puregsr]

I'll keep my 04 Tahoe Z71

[@yournightmare9999]

Great car for today's gas price 😉👌

[@deejayimm]

Looks pretty good but I got to say that fake skid plate is just poor taste.

[@daniel9985]

I would love the Ford expedition review

[@ryzen397]

its a beast

[@Slaize]

Firestick hanging out is just asking to get broken/dmage the hdmi port.

[@EZapar]

That big old girl is pretty capable. Just goes to show what a rear locker can do for a vehicle. (hear that Subaru?)