The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday February 8, 2006 - 39 The 2007 Chevy Tahoe combines luxury and utility in one C ontinued from p a g e 37 Because this is just 2006 and the Tahoe is a 2007 model, prices had not been finalized at this writing, but it should be similar in price as the outgoing model. There are so many ways to outfit the Tahoe that listing them all is impossible. Worth mentioning however is the optional Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist standard on the LT-3, LT-3 and LTZ and optional on the LS and LT-1. In addition, a rearview TV cam is avail able on the LT-2, LT-3 and LTZ when the optional navigation system is ordered. All Tahoes come with the latest version of OnStar with the Safe And Sound plan free for the first year. Combining luxury and utility doesn't always go together, but it sure works in the Tahoe. The remote release fold/tum ble second row seat is an example. Instead of climbing in to manually lower the second row seat, just pull the tab inside the D-pillar and it simply drops forward. The power rear liftgate is also a boon to cargo loading. You can now toss a Tahoe into a turn at highway speeds thanks to the wider footprint and lower centre of gravity and to GM's StabiliTrak (pitch and yaw) system that steps in with brake and cylinder retardation when the system senses dan ger. If the system determines a rollover is imminent, it will trigger the roof-rail mounted airbags before an accident to further protect passengers. The roof bags are standard on the LT-3 and LTZ, optional on the rest. Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS are standard as is a tire pressure warning system. From high-speed freeway cruising to clinging to the sides of mountains, the Tahoe certainly coped with every thing thrown at it, which is why people buy SUVs in the first place. < 5-STAR SAFETY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY 2006 CH E V ROL E T S m a r t UPLANDER L ease P U R C H A S E P R IC E LEASE APR * 1 9 ,9 9 8 ' *1 9 8 " 4 .0 * » D CD M M n U PER Oi U NT TH 48 M O NTH S $ 4 ,7 55 DOWN S TA N D A R D FEATUR ES IN C L U D E : · Anti-lock Brakes · OnStarTM (Includes 1 year Safe and Sound Plan) · 4-W heel Disc Brakes · Power Windows/Locks/Mirrors · Air Conditioning · 5-Year/100,000 km G M Powertrain Warranty with $0 Deductible* DOWN $0 $1,500 $3,000 LEASE $305 $272 $238 H W Y : 8.7L/100km 3 2 m p g V C IT Y : 12.91/100km , 22 mpg J HOW U P L A N D E R Features C O M P A R E S : 2006 Dodge Caravan 28C 2006 RWB Uplander ISA SAFETY AND SECURITY: i u S Star Safety Rating4 Braking 4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes Optional (MSRP $5701 h PERFORMANCE: Anti-lock Brakes __ Engine & bn Wheels COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE:; i . ! Remote Keyless Entry MP3 Playback Capability Front Rew Seating 3.51 201 hp V6 17" Steel Standard Standard Captain's Chairs 50/50 Split, Fold-Flat ; iRemote Start - Factory-Installed : Optional 3.3L 180 bp VS 15" Steel Optional (MSRP $350] Not available Buckets Full Bench, Fold-Flat Not available HIGHEST GOVERNMENT SAFETY RATING IN SMALL UTILITY SEGMENT 2 0 0 6 CHE V ROL E T P U R C H A S E P R IC E S m a r t E QU I N OX L ease LEASE APR $ 2 4 ,9 9 8 » *2 6 9 nC D R f lA lk IT U PER M O N TH 2 .9 DOWN $0 $1,500 $3,000 LEASE $333 $300 $267 °/o STANDARD FEATURES: · 3.4L 185 hp SFI V6 Engine 48 M O NTHS $ 2 ,9 00 DOWN · 5-Speed Automatic Transmission · Air Conditioning · 6 Speaker C D Stereo · Remote Keyless Entry · Multi-Flex'" Rear Seating - 60/40 Split Folding, Reclining and Sliding Bench (with 8" of Travel) · Dual Stage Frontal A ir Bags H W Y : 8.5U100km . 33 m pg C IT Y : 12.6L/100km . 22 mpg y HIGHEST GOVERNMENT SAFETY RATING EQ UINO X RECEIVED A 5-STAR RATING FOR TH E DRIVER A N D FR O N T PASSENGER IN TH E FR O NTAL CRA SH T E S T A N D FOR FR O N T A N D REAR S EA T O C C U P A N T S IN TH E SID E-IM P AC T CRASH TEST.« rw p i 547 Trafalgar Rd., Oakville (at qew ) TOWNE C h e v r o l e t 905-844-2320 www.townechev.com Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. See dealer for conditions and details. All lease payments are based on a 48 months with 20,000 km per year. Freight, taxes, license and insurance are extra.