Tahoe GMT900 vs QX56 / QX80 JA60: which is better?
Chevrolet Tahoe GMT900 (2006–2014) vs Infiniti QX56 / QX80 JA60 (2004–2010): specs, fuel economy, tax and common problems.
Specifications
| Chevrolet Tahoe GMT900 | Infiniti QX56 / QX80 JA60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2006–2014 | 2004–2010 |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | petrol | petrol |
| Engines | 5.3 V8 | 5.6 V8 |
| Power, up to | 320 hp | 320 hp |
| Torque, up to | — | 529 Nm |
| Gearbox | automatic | automatic |
| Drive | all-wheel drive | all-wheel drive |
| Length | 5 130 mm | 5 255 mm |
| Width | 2 010 mm | 2 002 mm |
| Height | 1 955 mm | 1 996 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2 946 mm | 3 130 mm |
| Fuel tank | 98 L | 106 L |
| KZ tax 2026 (car under 10 years) | ≈ 515 125 ₸ | ≈ 517 225 ₸ |
The better value is highlighted in green.
Pros, cons and common problems
Chevrolet Tahoe GMT900
Pros
- Powerful versions: up to 320 hp
- All-wheel-drive versions available
- Conventional automatic, no robotized gearbox or CVT
- Large tank: 98 L
Cons
- GM 6T30/6T40/6T45 etc. gearbox: 3-5-R clutch pack wave spring failure (6T40/6T45)
Gearbox (GM 6T30/6T40/6T45, etc.): broken wave spring in the 3-5-R clutch pack (6T40/6T45); jerks when the valve body wears.
Infiniti QX56 / QX80 JA60
Pros
- Powerful versions: up to 320 hp
- All-wheel-drive versions available
- Conventional automatic, no robotized gearbox or CVT
- Large tank: 106 L
Cons
- Engine Nissan VK56 (5.6 V8): catalytic converters break down and debris gets into the cylinders
Engine (Nissan VK56 (5.6 V8)): catalytic converter breakdown with debris entering the cylinders; oil leaks at high mileage.
Which one to choose
- Tahoe GMT900 — if you care more about: kz tax 2026.
- QX56 / QX80 JA60 — if you care more about: wheelbase, fuel tank.
The condition of a specific car matters more than the model: check the service history and get the engine and gearbox inspected before buying.
FAQ
Which is more powerful: Tahoe GMT900 or QX56 / QX80 JA60?
Tahoe GMT900: up to 320 hp, QX56 / QX80 JA60: up to 320 hp.
What is the vehicle tax in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, for a car under 10 years old: Tahoe GMT900 — about 515 125 ₸, QX56 / QX80 JA60 — about 517 225 ₸ (base engine). A 0.7 factor applies to cars aged 10–20 years and 0.5 to cars over 20.