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- Do you know what a Chevy Tahoe is? A huge full-size US SUV. We rented one of these during our USA vacation and traveld around the south western USA. In this episode we go through the features and capability of this big and comfortable SUV.
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10.6 l/100km is 22.2 mpg for anyone wondering. For a 7000 lb truck with a v8 and the aerodynamics of a backyard shed, that's actually really good.
That’s what we said👍🙋♀️
Thank you. I was wondering what the hell was “10.6 l / 100km “ 😂 we don’t use that measurement in the United States or the U.K..who goes on MPH Not KM/H
Terrific review though. That’s why I won’t buy a new American car. They used to build them with much more solidity. My 1980’s American cars the door area does not shake 🫨 like this newer S.U.V 😂
On the other hand mpg in the UK is different to mpg in the US. The UK gallon is some 20% bigger than the US one.@@jasonknight5863
They've gotten considerable better over the years. I have a 2015 2wd Yukon (same thing as a Tahoe) and I can easily get 25mpg on the highway and if I'm real careful 18-20 around town. Prior to that I had a 2008 Tahoe and was lucky to get 16 highway.
It's near excellent for this size
I'm quite disappointed that you haven't got the engine out yet Christian
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The scenery is beautiful though!
Very entertaining video. Haha
That's coming in the third installment of the vacation video before they give it back as a pile of parts, as it does not deserve to be reassembled, and run for the plane.
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Well let me tell you, my suburban lasted 150,000 miles with nothing more than oil changes and normal brakes and occasional tuneups. Sold it to downsize when the kids were out of the home. One of the best vehicles I ever owned, way more reliable than ANY Land Rover or Range Rover ever.
I am sure these things are reliable. Everything build reasonable beefy but still simple. Christian
When they are simple, there a fewer things to go wrong. Just think of the Mercedes GLK...not the definition of reliability.
GM went from being the biggest corporation in the world to going bankrupt. That’s not how German car companies roll 😉
@@charlesmoore2485 you’re right. They falsify their Diesel emissions and only say sorry when being caught out..
You mean VW? Yeah are they bankrupt from it?
I laughed throughout almost the whole video! 😂 Thanks for sharing your trip and story. I'm also glad to see Philip is healing well. If I fell like that, I'd probably be dead. Lol😅 Tschuss!
I did 3500 miles from LA to Montana and back in July, in a Suburban - same car, long wheelbase. I think they work well in the USA, on American roads. They are very much built to a price, a huge vehicle for not very much money. They're definitely very reliable, ive hired loads of them over the years.
Your rant on the car, certainly put your son to sleep in the back of the car.😂
11:58 Just going to say the same 😂
It's awfully distracting watching him eat, doze off, look bored, play games and look out the window. 😆
I was sore laughing at your son being so interested to hear your review of the Chevy he fell asleep. 🤣🤣
I think if I had the choice between the Chev and a modern LR, I’d still prefer the Chev. I of course drive a 200 series. 😂. Nice video guys
Land Rover. One of the worst vehicles made. Been passed between many owners. Mercedes, BMW, VW, Audi, all overpriced breakdown vehicles. All German cars are crap now. Living off legacy.
Amazing holiday you're having. Some spectacular and unique landscape scenery for us to enjoy. Thank you. I hope Philip recovers quickly.
I like how I came to LRtime for engineering and now I come for the people too ❤
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I've been driving my 2014 F150 for 6 years and STILL can't get it straight between the parking lines.
$4.41? that's outrageous! $3.81 here in Oklahoma which is up $0.50 from last year.
Chevy wants an extra $1,000.00 for the diesel.
Hope you enjoyed your time here in the States. Glad to see Phillip getting around well.
2.8 here right now at cheapest Chevron
The tahoes are quite popular here on the Big Island. All are 4x4s with lift kits and off road tires. Lots of big families with kids that are over 6’ tall.
I was wondering why ,whilst you were in the U S that a Land Rover Dealer Service vehicle was spotted parked in in your drive at your home and a large Toyota 4x4 gathering was camping on the grass in your garden. Hope you had a great vacation.
'Listen to me now, believe me later and understand me tomorrow.'
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I hope this is not too late; leave that rental's instrument cluster set on metric when you hand it back, and blow the rental agent's mind!
Lol.
Canadians do that all the time.
I fricken love hearing him roast the taho he's so spot on
I never miss your new uploads and never regret it. Thanks!!!!
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The benefit of being a recent subscriber is you can go back and find these gems! Great honest review.
Thanks for keeping in the row of 80 series Land Cruisers. That was special.
The last of the "proper" LandCruisers.
@@gazzafloss As a 70 series owner, I beg to differ. The 70 is still being made so it has to be the last of the proper Land Cruisers.
@@harveysmith100 The 70 series of the same vintage were good basic cars. The latest ones, not so much, I mean 20 years of fitting a V8 and they still haven't got the rear track width to match the front?
@@harveysmith100 it's just a truck.
Much well deserved vacation for three of the family. Aside from the GM brand, it would be more enjoyable to watch you driving for a week the the other SUV brands such as Ford, Jeep, and even a Toyota/Lexus just to have a driver's feel on each of them. Enjoy the rest of your holiday!
My father is a prototype German so thoroughly enjoyed your rant! 🤣
So he complains about everything too? Typisch Deutsche!
“It’s like a big body of plastic 😂! That made me laugh!
Had a few months without your videos. Now this one was recommended. OMG you are so adorable people :) All the best from RO.
Whenever I have a financial dispute with my discovery 3, I watch your videos and I love him again 😂
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I have been trying to find a similar description for the Lane Keep Assist function on my LR Discovery Sport, and thanks to you I now have it! 🤣
Does anyone use lane keep assist? Whenever it is equipped in a vehicle I turn it off immediately.
Thank you for the tour.
Great video and tnx for sharing your holiday !!
Loved these videos of your holiday. Thanks for sharing. Could not help but smile at the 10:10 mark with Phillip in the back seat… Lol.
Gee he looks like his mum. Your next holiday has gotta be down under, (West is Best), I’m sure we can find you a Toyota to see the sites. 😊
Incredible scenery, can not wait for next Sunday 👏👏👏
Glad Phillip is on his feet. Keep up the content !
Guten morgen Vera Christian & Philip. This video is a real change from wrenching on Vera’s LR lol 😂 I could watch you guys if you were talking about anything as your so good at what you do and it’s better than anything on tv 👍🏻 Hope Philip recovers soon 😊 looking forward to seeing you next Sunday already guys but until then enjoy the rest of your vacation 🏴
Thanks!
It is pretty amazing how many moms I see driving Tahoes or Yukons. I’m friends with all the dads and it’s a constant joke i have on them. My wife drives a used GX and she sticks out in a good way.
Thank you for sharing your vacation with us, I cant wait for normal service to be resumed, Great holiday, rubbish car!
This is one of the most entertaining videos I've seen in 2023! That is your gift, you roast cars! I've seen this about 6 times! Anyway. You absolutely should do more car roast videos! Everyone does videos testing and praising cars, but this is different. Can the next video be about the Kia Santa Fe?
As an Arizona resident it was fun to see you in the USA.
He looks like Walter White and sounds like Hans Landa!😅
Nice video. One comment about the GM’s door. It isn’t just American cars. I bought recently a new VW T6.1 Multivan made in your country and I have the same effect with the back hatch. I bought it just because of my 20 years experience with my T4. I bet that 20 years old GM can tell similar story. The lack of workmanship applies on everting nowadays.
I don't think it's even poor workmanship necessarily. Manufacturers are just using super thin, lightweight "high strength steel" in the effort to improve fuel economy.
Thanks Guys for sharing !
Brilliant as always, well done guys, I’m not sure if the Americans will appreciate the humour but I’m pretty sure the rest of us will!!👍
However, I don’t agree with all the crap about reliability. Every vehicle has its pros and cons but I would like to point out that when you watch the videos on TH-cam, the Toyotas are are all heavily modified to go off roading. All drive line components are heavily up rated. If you watch most of the LR Defender ones, they have upgrades to the “camping” side but very few to the mechanical side. So please bear that in mind!!
Rental car companies buy whatever configuration is available and what was more cost-effective. Ironically, all the large SUV’s in Hawaii have 4WD.
Then they get the shit beaten out of them. One year as a rental is like 10 years as a private vehicle.
A HUGGE 3-seat AWD truck that gets a legit 22+ mpg! That's acutally insanely great! 10.6 l/100km
Yes, as long it’s a flat road with no stops, it’s quite good. Christian
Interesting review - to see lane correction in operation etc
I have a 2022 Tahoe. Love it. Such a wonderful AMERICAN ride. This couple ought to look at a VW beetle LOL
Yes it is a great ride. Especially if compared with any VW. Christian
Disco 3+4 are in a league of 1 for packaging, Disco 5 is not! Great video!
I thought you were filming Breaking Bad 2 there Walter White with all those desert scenes 😂
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Glad Philip is ok after his minor bump! Enjoy the rest of your trip.
Wee were so close seeing you drink coffee christian holding your coffee cup for a wile 😂think you's are brilliant and funny. I have respect for disco's now thanks to you coming from a land rover series/defender owner 😂
Brilliant thanks guys.
I’m amazed at how many 4wd vehicles are in the school drop off every day and 95% will never be used properly.
I thought you were retreating from Poland for a second but then I realized you had the car set to KPH.
Agree that remote start should be illegal. It takes the place of the driver having to drive carefully while it warms up. The feature may conflict with laws in Colorado that disallow vehicles running without an occupant.
I wish to complain!!
No where near enough
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😅That is true, but don‘t worry, they are coming. We are working hard on our Discovery 3 rebuild. And there is no shortage of „OMGs“.👌👍🙋♀️
Looks like you are enjoying your holiday, i think Christian is Land Rover sick & crying off camera because he is missing them lol
18:21 "Shit Utility Vehicle" - that's a new one to add to my vocabulary. The last one being "Wankpanzer".
Thanks guys loved it defo needs a re-design that motor.
The guys in the two Toyotas parked on the side of the highway had not broken down. They were just so shocked that 3 Germans that usually drive Landrover, chose to drive a GM in the USA and are wondering if their eyesight is now failing them!
They even sent a Helicopter out to make sure it really is Christian and Vera.
When will normal service resume? There is an LR3 somewhere in Germany that needs its engine and body bolting back on it, before they go rusty again!
Everything will go back to normal... We know something about LR and nothing about Toyota. Christian
The Chev is (or was) a cheap general purpose truck, with an old reliable V8, and few other bells and whistles. For twice the money, the Discovery 3 is (or was) a big heavy diesel truck with a dodgy engine that fails regularly, but when the D3 is not failing from a variety of expensive problems, it is a great 4WD. More of your adventures in the USA! Looks like fun. :)
Yes, the Tahoe is a good value. Christian
It's not an SUV, it's a living room on wheels. It's best for group road trips.
Even if it isn't reliable, the engines can be found for a few hundred at any junkyard in the US. It is reliable though
Holy crap. Was I seeing things or was that rear tyre/tire worn like a slick. Enjoyed the review very much.
Sweaty Vera 🤣🤣 Channel has taken a whole different direction 😉
I have a 2016 VW Touareg V6 and a 2017 Tahoe Z71. Love the Touareg, it goes anywhere. Never any issues. However, Tahoe delivers the same with more capability (lot more room) and selective off road capabilities (2WD, AWD, 4WD-HI and 4WD-LO) for deep snow and off road etc. They can tow about the same and they cost very similar. Touareg gets little better gas milage.
Tahoe makes sense..
Everyone in Europe who spits on Dacia Duster should watch this video... And Dacia costs €20k!
Keep in mind you got a rental spec Tahoe. Most people don’t buy that one. They almost always go for the upgraded models. And I doubt you can even find a 2 wheel drive Tahoe where I live. No one but a penny pinching fleet manager would ever even consider buying one of those.
If you want a Tahoe that hauls it’s tail and corners like a sports car, you can get one. Spend the time behind the wheel of a police version. It’s a whole different animal. And if you don’t like the Chevy, you can get the GMC Yukon and Cadillac Escalade versions of these. And they are often way nicer than the one you rented.
I think you’re right that a rental is not as good equipped. I can’t imagine people not getting the 4x4 Option when spending the money. It’s not that much more. Christian
Another great video, thanks for sharing your holiday and I love the description of the shit utility vehicle.
That was a great review. As an American who loves German cars and American trucks your review was spot on. Even if you live in a normal city in America those full size SUVs are too big. I disagree with you on the power of that 5.3 v8. I think an American v8 from the 1970s of the same displacement would have 180 horsepower or less lol. Listen we love our German cars over here but Americans HATE maintaining their cars and you rarely see a well maintained German car over 120,000 miles because our mechanics absolutely rape us of all our money for anything more than an oil change. That Tahoe is a big plastic box but it will for sure be on the road over 200,000 miles.
We enjoyed this Tahoe a lot too. In Germany, this would be a expensive vehicle to own and this is why they are very rare. If they would be less taxed then every German would prefer it over a VW. Christian
Great video! I have driven my ,German made 4.0 SOHC V6, LR3 from Vancouver Canada and wheeled in a few spots throughout Joshua tree and the desert is breathtaking in its own way. Maybe one day I can figure out if I can import a TDV6 from Germany, manual of course, so I can travel more than 600 KM on a tank of fuel. 😎
But I tell you, I never go beyond 600km in my LR3 TDV6, especially loaded with a RTT and all the gear. 🙋♀️
Aren’t Landrover’s still made in UK ?
Really enjoyed fab episode 😊
anxious to see you guys back in a LR
Great video, very funny !
18:24 This space is for the Yukon Denali and Escalade 4 exhaust pipe.
These big tough American trucks fall apart on rough Australian roads. Even the heavy semi trucks have specially strengthened chassis frames to survive here. In my 36 year old Land Rover you don't even notice the bumps, because the ride is so bad already.
2wd Tahoes actually have the best towing and payload capability. Perfect for arid climate
That is a good point if compared to other Tahoes. Payload inside the Cab is quite low for such a huge car. Check a new Defender or a Grenadier. That is high payload a towing and hitch load. Christian
@@Vera_and_Christian from what I can find they are pretty similar. 8400 tow for tahoe and 8200 for defender (best eqquiped). payload is also like 100 pound of difference. But yeah it's set up like a family vehicle since most americans are buying f150s anyway :)
Philip is tough dude, great video
That vibration when closing the door is a great example of the cost cutting measures that GM does. I will never own a GM vehicle in my lifetime because the reliability and quality is not that great.
You guys should have stopped by Phoenix while you were here to say Hi and you could have seen our 4Runner that's not needed any repairs in 20 yrs! The truck by the side of the road probably had a flat tire which happens a lot here due to the heat.
😃👍We saw more than enough 4 Runners, especially the new one looks so good. 🙋♀️
with very careful driving, I got 21 mpg in my 02 Tahoe(K&N air filter only mod) ...
Don’t forget, European gallons are bigger than American gallons because they are based on metric gallons. So mpg is actually a better number for European use.
We lived for almost 10 years in Michigan👍We know what a US gallon is. 😅Christian is right now in Michigan👌🙋♀️
It’s actually illegal in California to leave an unoccupied vehicle idling. The laws vary by state. But even in California the law is ignored. 50 years ago when I was learning to drive in California I was taught not to idle for more than 15-30 seconds. “It wastes gasoline”. That’s when it cost $0.30 per gallon.
Wow. Good to know. Christian
Fantabulous review. Any potential SUV byer. The Discovery is superior in all departments & loses closely to a Landcruiser. The Landcruiser is undeniably much more reliable & cheaper to run. Ford, Volkswagen, BMW, Porsvhe, Lamboghini are mall crawlers.
I have driven the Jeep, Landcruiser, Discovery, Range Rover, Ranger, X3, Q7, Landover 110, Hilux etc. The Discovery is good overall for comfort, off road capability & driving dynamics. The Landcruiser is reliable as houses & offroad is par with Landrover.
Theres a reason why in every insurgency the rear tray of a Landcruiser is filled with militias wielding AK47s. That Landcruiser is tougher than the AK47 or militia carrying it.
Love your show. Greetings from Auckland 🇳🇿
To be fair to the Tahoe, the ‘90s model I owned was a really tough and good riding truck. New one looks flimsy.
What a great trip, even in the Chevvy! There didnt seem to be any other people about. Where were they all?
Amusing that the screen goes black and waits before starting the adverts just after the "illegal footage". 😂 The CIA are on to you.
Proper old Top Gear road trip car review by the 3 Chermans. 😅 I don't think I want to drive a Tahoe now, any more than I did before. Big car made of the thinnest materials to try to lose weight.
I knew that BMX track would end in tears. I hope Philip is all healed now. 😅
The Tahoe is a body on frame truck not a unibody car. The strength of the vehicle is in the frame not the body. There are beams within the body to protect the occupants.
We did feel save in that car. Like in a tank. That part is unbeatable. Christian
GM has the BEST cylinder deactivation system in the industry. My GMC 1500 4WD 5.3L has gotten 28.3mpg (same basic platform). Currently at 149k miles, and still runs like new, and only oil changes and the 100k tuneup. Reliability & Durability is why these are so great. Try the Cadillac Escalade next time, that is were all the tech and refinement are.
You had me smiling and laughing throughout the video Christian. I liked yours and Vera's comments and criticisms all through the video. You were firm but fair, I was surprised at the standard of that Tahoe. The surprising limited space in the rear and the flimsy flexing panels. You are such a good ambassador for the Land Rover products as I hear your comparisons :) I wish you the rest of a very good vacation and a quick recovery for Philip
I have a 2009 GMC Yukon XL Denali, and it currently has 147k miles on the odometer. It has a 6.2 L V8 and a 6 speed transmission. I’ve spent a fair amount of money keeping it on the road, but looking at the awful build quality of newer trucks I’d rather drive my GMT-900 Denali than any of these new Tahoes / Suburbans / Yukons.
American trucks used to be built to be very robust and mechanically resilient but those days have been long gone for years. If one is looking for a newer full size GM SUV I would recommend leasing one over owning it outright. Lots of issues with transmissions, AFM (cylinder deactivation system), ECM failures and other very expensive problems on newer GM trucks.
I am very jealous towards you 6.2. for sure. Christian
Sh*t Utility Vehicle 🤣🤣🤣😂 Classic
Wonderful road trip.
LOL, you have just earned another thumb's-up.
Just about to return my rented Chevy Suburban after three weeks living with it, and the most disappointing aspect for me was the way it porpoised end to end when trading really bad road surfaces. Enterprise advertise the Suburban LT as a premium SUV, buy honestly there is nothing premium about it as far as I am concerned. I regret not taking the Nissan Armada instead.
Tolles Video wie immer. Auch wärt ihr gute Reiseleier falls ihr das Schrauben mal an den nagel hängt. 🥰
Oh ja, den Westen kennen wir wie unsere Hosentasche. Der Disco 3 wird auch hoffentlich in den nächten Jahre, wenn der Philipp mal 18 ist, rüber geschifft für einen längeren Urlaub. 😅👍🙋♀️Vera
Look my grandparents 73 super beetle used to pop my eardrums. Their 85 Jetta (Bora) coupe, that’s a two door diesel did too. That car went 500,000 miles.
Don’t be so hard on the Chevy I have a 20 year old truck with 300000, and yes three Audis and swear by them. Chevrolet Silverado truck VW group cars.
Since I was two sitting in the beetle staring at the Wolfsburg emblem at eye level.
Shark fin looks like they forgot it and then thought hell where can we put it.
The 5.3 and the 327 are very different engines and engines in the 70 absolutely didn't make this kind of power. For example the 1975 chevy corvette with a 350 only made 165 horsepower. The 5.3 is lighter and more efficient and more powerful than a old style small block 327. So if you are a car enthusiast and into building hot rods, the thing to do with these is pull the engine out when they eventually hit the junkyard and put it in your project car. The engines are light, compact, powerful, reliable and well supported in the aftermarket. So imagine this engine in a car weighing 3000lbs with additional horsepower from a cam upgrade or turbos/supercharger.
I'd been wondering why the manual for my Honda CBR states that I should use 91 octane fuel at least. At LEAST? The lowest grade of petrol widely available here in Austria is 95 octane. I think I know of ONE petrol station where you can still get 91 octane. Premium petrol is 100+ octane. So this is why... 85, 87, and 91 octane is "premium". Dafuq.
But how is it wired? Is it red is black and plus is minus? 😂
It´s way worth... Lol. Christian
Everything is CAN bus with local area controllers, one river crossing and it's off to the recyclers.
Another great Video.👍
Fantastic episode. Looking forward to you doing more tours throughout Europe in your land rovers rather than repairing them 😉
There is a reason why I stick to Geländewagen and LR. My Toyota was quite less sturdy, and even less reliable.
You both are so sweet, love to see you guys in a different setting rather than in that garage keep repairing LRs
Lmao Philip at 10:15 Dad's a little boring 😂.
I think he has overdosed on sour patch kids candy 😂😂
Actually, Christian ate most of them. 😅👍🙋♀️
@@Vera_and_Christian LoL 😆