What "must have" option bumped you to the next trim level?

[ajs800]

I know the denali leather is nicer than the SLT but isn't the SLT even a step up from the std LT Leather? I know the SLT is perforated while the LT is smooth.

 

[WillCO]

I know the denali leather is nicer than the SLT but isn't the SLT even a step up from the std LT Leather? I know the SLT is perforated while the LT is smooth.

That's about the ventilated seats. I'm not sure the actual gauge or quality of the leather is any better.

 

[WillCO]

MRC is much stiffer than the non-MRC's. Add the 22" and its like driving a Radio Flyer wagon at speed. Its smooth but it transmits every bump and road imperfection.

I guess I'm just not a fan of adjustable/electronic suspensions.

The "Dynamic Handling Package" suspension in my F10 5 series BMW was either way too compliant or way too harsh, and the car did not turn athletically either way. I drove it in Sport mode 99% of the time; it felt like a Lexus otherwise, quite on purpose I think.

We also had a 2004 Audi allroad with the raise/lower suspension. Those were airbag-driven and I had two of them go out between 50,000 and 65,000 miles at $1300 per corner.

So those are my own experiences. To me, the whole concept seems to offer moderate benefit, and if you're looking for a tighter handling Tahoe I would probably direct you to the guys here offering the swaybar upgrades and possibly a stiffer strut. I may try that myself down the line, but right now I'm not looking for that vehicle to be a sportscar and I like the slightly plush ride.

 

[ajs800]

True. It definitely stretches differently

 

[rjrdomer]

HUD and magnetic ride control in 17 Premier

 

[thunderdawg]

We went with the LTZ on the 2016 Tahoe for air conditioned seats (we live in Central AZ, not Phoenix but still warm in summer) and the MRC. I find the MRC response feels like critical damping (a technical term some of you may know). We added in HUD which is useful, and we/I specifically did not want ACC so we did not get that.

 

[Fifty]

6.2 in the Denali. As a matter of fact, the magnetic suspension was a detractor.

 

[Protect1989]

I am extremely surprised to hear all the negative reviews about the MRC. I need to go test drive the SLT and Denali to compare the two. For sure thought the MRC would be a major selling point and not a detraction.

 

[sickk23]

I like MRC, it's relatively smooth and keeps the big thing flat. Had an LT for a loaner and the thing wallowed all over the place. It was like riding on a marshmallow. When you pull in a parking spot it would rock back and forth, going over uneven pavement through a turn it would wobble side to side. Some people might not mind that, but for me it felt like the suspension was shot (not really with only 8k miles on it). Our Grand Cherokee with air suspension feels more firm, thankfully it's not a wobbling tank.

 

[WillCO]

Had an LT for a loaner and the thing wallowed all over the place. It was like riding on a marshmallow. When you pull in a parking spot it would rock back and forth, going over uneven pavement through a turn it would wobble side to side. Some people might not mind that, but for me it felt like the suspension was shot

Might be a bit dramatic. The mechanical LT suspension is tuned for a truck, and depending on what you just climbed out of, it may feel different.

I can see how some people may prefer more damping. I myself probably will look into that at whatever point my suspension needs service. Meanwhile, I've had BMWs and Porsches, actually have a Mercedes currently, and the Tahoe is really supposed to be something different than those - so I don't let the differences bother me.

 

[swathdiver]

Always go for the highest trim level with the most options, unless it was a jeep!

 

[sickk23]

Always go for the highest trim level with the most options, unless it was a jeep!

Hahaha not an SRT? Lol

 

[Mwbutcher]

I know the denali leather is nicer than the SLT but isn't the SLT even a step up from the std LT Leather? I know the SLT is perforated while the LT is smooth.


From the book that came with my 2017 Yukon, no leather for SLE and the Denali and SLT share the same colors/quality except the Denali get an additional color selection and extra stitching. Out dealer brought a leather swatch fob so to speak and we were able to look over the samples. We looked hard at the Denali but my wife and I both preferred the SLT interior without the extra stitching. I have the vented front seats so I assume another reason perforated. We also briefly looked at the Tahoe's interior but again, our preference was the Yukon's. I couldn't find my Tahoe book to check what they said about it's leather appointment.

 

[sickk23]

Does anyone know if it's leather or vinyl? I know on the last gen the Denali and Escalade had naunce (excluding platinum) while all others were vinyl.

 

[ajs800]

I would say center sections are leather while all others are vinyl. I don't know but basing it on feel and wear.

 

[Mwbutcher]

I wonder if the third row is leather or vinyl? I have buckets on the second row and those seem to be the same leather as the front seats but it don't know about the third row? I know on the sofa they could call it leather if you could touch it so the sides and backs were some other material not sure how GM deals with the seats? I'd say in my Yukon that the bottom of the seat looks and feels like leather and the sest back it looks like the center section. I'm not sure again about the sides it is a little hard to tell because it's all coated leather which I think helps conceal the transition.

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[cardude2000]

if nobody can tell then they are using either really crappy leather or really amazing vinyl.

 

[WillCO]

Always go for the highest trim level with the most options, unless it was a jeep!

That's always been my approach too. In the case of the Tahoe, I simply did not find the $ jump between the LT and the LTZ to make sense based on the equipment differences. I personally did not assign any value to the suspension upgrade, based on multiple previous experiences with computer-controlled suspensions.

If the Sport package (whatever they're calling it) had been available in 2016, I would definitely have spring for that, though.

 

[Illnasty]

I've always been anti pleather like the stuff they use in BMW's but I'm evolving. It makes more sense to put in that fake stuff that last longer in these trucks that run forever. 15 years and 255k and the drivers seat is the only ugly thing in my interior

 

[chicagofan00]

if nobody can tell then they are using either really crappy leather or really amazing vinyl.

I think it's really good vinyl...

I've always been anti pleather like the stuff they use in BMW's but I'm evolving. It makes more sense to put in that fake stuff that last longer in these trucks that run forever. 15 years and 255k and the drivers seat is the only ugly thing in my interior

Same here but the pleather stuff seems to last a lot longer and doesn't get as worn and wrinkled nearly as quick. However, nothing beats the smell of a brand new car with leather and of course the feel of that new leather.