Max Tow Capacity: 8,800 lbs. Wheelbase: 116" Standard Brakes: 4-wheel antilock, front and rear discs Fuel Economy: 15/18 mpg Max Payload: 1,751 lbs. Final Gear Ratio: 4.10:1 Price Range: $25,629-$39,594 Powertrain Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles Engine: 285-hp Vortec 5300 V8 SFI Special Features: Driver and front passenger front-and side-impact air bags, OnStar Service, radio/CD/cassette player, driver message center, HomeLink transmitter.

The 2000 Chevy Tahoe LT may not be able to really pull a horse trailer and 500 bales of hay through a muddy river and up a cliff, but with a Vortec 5300 V8 SFI engine that produces 285 hp and 325 pounds per foot of torque, it'll sure give it a go. In fact, with the 4WD package in place, the Tahoe LT has a rated towing capacity of 8,800 pounds, giving it the ability to pull just about any bowrider or deck boat on the market.

Complementing the sheer muscle under the hood is a four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive and a Tow/Haul mode that automatically adjusts the transmission's shifting to provide smoother, better towing in all conditions.

The Tahoe's interior is as impressive as its muscle. There's room for five adults to actually ride in comfort for long distances. Recognizing the fact that many if not most new truck buyers are young families for whom safety is a major concern, Chevy has given the Tahoe LT driver, passenger and side-impact air bags as standard equipment, as well as the OnStar system, a driver assistance service where drivers can push a button to communicate with OnStar Advisors who can provide information ranging from directions to calling the emergency services.