Any Idea when the TAHOE will get 8 spd?

[broncophil]

i'm in the market.. but dont want to get the 6 spd if the 8 is gonna come out..

 

[fiatdale]

Orders are being taken now. 2015i. Lots of discussion on here about it.


Didnt read the TAHOE part - a bit distracted this morning. Probably 2016.

 

[George C]

Probably in the 16' model year. I would wait.

 

[Lyon]

If you're in dire need of the vehicle now the 6 speed is a proven solution that will certainly function and meet your needs. If you can wait I would recommend it; the 8 speed should be available in the 2016 model year and should offer better performance and fuel economy.

 

[broncophil]

ok thanks all. i can surely wait.

 

[ivin74]

wiki 8L90 for the 8 speed and 6L80 for the 6 speed and look at the final gear ration they are almost the same w that said there is no reason to wait. all GM is going to do is bump up the prices for the 8 speed auto.

final gear ratio for the 6 speed is .667
final gear ratio for the 8 speed is .65

 

[Lyon]

I think those of us excited for the 8 speed are more interested in general driving characteristics as opposed to simple higher gearing on the freeway.

 

[greg_tahoe84]

Maybe it will no longer give you that "heaving forward" feeling when it downshifts.

Either way I love my 6 speed tahoe.

 

[Lyon]

I currently own a 2012 3/4 ton Suburban and had a 2010 1/2 ton before that. They have both had a version of the 6 speed and it was perfectly adequate for moving the truck down the road. That said, both of them suffer from the nothing, nothing, nothing, massivedownshift problem. I'm looking forward to a few more gears and a lot faster shifting.

 

[PokerMunkee]

Sorry to bump this back up...

When would the 2016's start being built?

I'm willing to wait 6 months to buy the wife her new ride. Hope we get confirmation the 8 speed auto will be included in 2016 production.

We test drove a 2015 Tahoe LTZ and loved it. The wife could care less if it has a 6 or 8 speed auto, ha!