Updates on coming-soon models are just as festive and fun as unwrapping holiday gifts themselves here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse! Anticipation and feature-rich models go hand in hand, as the excitement of having a brand-new set of wheels to tackle the daily to-do list is a complete game-changer. The 2025 Chevy Tahoe arrives onto the scene proudly with updates such as new 24-inch wheel designs to choose from on the RST and High Country trims.
Lakeshore Blue Metallic and Cypress Gray are two striking new available exterior paint colors, and the High Country and RST trims have new 24-inch wheel designs to choose from. The 5.3-liter and 6.2-liter engines are rightfully sticking around to enjoy the New Year’s festivities, with the second-generation 3.0-liter Duramax turbodiesel arriving as a brand-new option for 2025. It cranks out 305 horsepower and 495 lb-ft of torque, a substantial increase over the outgoing diesel’s 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. This powertrain is available on all six trims, which will delight off-road-hungry drivers looking for low-end climbing power.
The 10-speed automatic transmission now comes as standard, and the Tahoe’s maximum towing capacity is situated at a robust and holiday party-bound 8,400 lbs. The multilink independent rear suspension has undergone updates to be more refined, and extra steering calibrations will make this large vehicle feel smaller to handle and maneuver. The Magnetic Ride Control option has been updated to alleviate some of the bumps and tossing that can be par for the course on minimally maintained roads anywhere.
Inside, the instrument panel is now lowered to provide a better sense of forward visibility, with the sought-after newcomer to the holiday caroling session presiding as the 17.7-inch infotainment screen. This addition makes for a cleaner and more accessible cabin and boosts the sense of usability during routine drives that still shine with an appealing demeanor. The hands-free Super Cruise feature was already available on the High Country and Premier trims, and for 2025 it will be on the RST and LT as well. The crisp new screen also sees a reconfigured center stack with sleeker air vents, and RST models now offer the very cool Victory Red stitching.
Premier models now boast a Sky Cool Gray and Jet-Black color combination, and the luxurious High-Country model includes the model’s first real wood trim and leather seats. Chevy has taken a very close look at the stiffly competing Jeep models that have seen success with this addition, and we are confident here at the Powerhouse that those looking for a touch of upper-end elegance and comfort are going to be impressed. Lake days and other long-awaited getaways will provide a perfect opportunity to use the new trailer-tire health monitor and boat ramp assist.
A new forward path indicator provides the vitals on your estimated turning path for the trailer and the vehicle, with the RST and High Country trims also offering air suspension for the first time. “The staggering amount of how much needs to be done” in a day has changed the landscape for drivers nationwide, spurning the need for features such as the brand-new interior motion detector. This will ensure that no passengers are hastily left behind after finding the perfect tree, or impromptu cruise around town to check out lights. Another extra that has become a Powerhouse favorite is the proximity liftgate, which requires anyone to stand for three seconds near the rear of the car before opening.
