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The Rally Sport (RS) badge is a sweet appearance package that blacks out a few select exterior components to offer a sportier look. Expert car reviewer Peter Nelson claimed that this welcome addition most definitely cranks things up to a sinister and stealth demeanor, with the black offering an excellent choice of contrast for the Radiant Red paint dip. Peter is 6’3” and he even felt a bit on the smaller side once inside, while enjoying the ability to slide in without immediately bumping his head.
The cabin struck him as uniquely plush right away, with very comfortable seats along with heated and ventilated seating. He had all the legroom that any sprawled-out journey could require and enjoyed the convenience of folding the rear seats down to a flat floor to bring the cargo room up to 123 feet. He was thrilled to haul his very large road bike down to scenic Orange County for some PCH-tackling open-air enjoyment. He was excited about not needing to detach or re-adjust any of the bike’s components, as he could just roll it easily on in and out for transport.
When it came to interior materials, the Tahoe was outfitted with upscale buttons and switches, with the transmission controls making a striking first impression. The instrument cluster is completely digital, while also simple to read and navigate. Chevy Safety Assist proved to be a great tool during peter's first journey, which includes forward collision alert, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, front pedestrian braking, and automatic emergency braking. Behind this very massive stance lives the very supreme 6.2-liter naturally aspirated V8, cranking out 433 horsepower and 467 lb-ft of torque.
This is a 13-horsepower gain over the standard RST, as well as the result of a much more advanced intake system and performance exhaust. You’ll be able to reach 60 mph in just 5.8 seconds and cover the quarter mile in just 14.2 seconds. Exhaust notes are the “stuff that fans are made instantly from”, and the Tahoe RST makes good in this department with a decibel or two more than the conventional model while on a leisurely spin. Punching the throttle with force gives the Tahoe a menacing and fitting single-cam growl, which is ideal for any seasoned V8 purist who doesn’t want to repeatedly disturb the neighborhood peace.
The police-grade equipment stiffens up the springs, retunes the dampers, and makes other improvements to the chassis. There are cop-spec 275/55/20 Firestone Firehawk Pursuit tires mounted on all fours, adding to a noticeable jiggle during each ride that offers a unique sense of rigidity. Body roll was quite reasonably kept in check, and the RST was able to confidently take on the unpaved roads of the Santa Ana Mountains’ Santiago Peak with ease. Other very cool additions that the RST package serves up are a power tilt, telescoping, heated steering wheel, and heavy-duty Brembo front brakes.
