Tahoe T1XX vs 500 I: which is better?

Chevrolet Tahoe T1XX (2020–present) vs Tank 500 I (2022–present): specs, fuel economy, tax and common problems.

Specifications

	Chevrolet Tahoe T1XX	Tank 500 I
Production years	2020–present	2022–present
Body	SUV	SUV
Fuel	petrol	petrol
Engines	5.3 V8	3.0 V6 Twin-Turbo
Power, up to	355 hp	354 hp
Torque, up to	519 Nm	500 Nm
Gearbox	automatic	automatic
Drive	all-wheel drive	all-wheel drive
Length	5 351 mm	5 070 mm
Width	2 058 mm	1 934 mm
Height	1 927 mm	1 905 mm
Wheelbase	3 071 mm	2 850 mm
Fuel tank	91 L	80 L
KZ tax 2026 (car under 10 years)	≈ 515 125 ₸	≈ 42 425 ₸

The better value is highlighted in green.

Pros, cons and common problems

Chevrolet Tahoe T1XX

Pros

Powerful versions: up to 355 hp
All-wheel-drive versions available
Conventional automatic, no robotized gearbox or CVT
Large tank: 91 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.

Tank 500 I

Pros

Powerful versions: up to 354 hp
All-wheel-drive versions available
Conventional automatic, no robotized gearbox or CVT
Large tank: 80 L

Cons

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Which one to choose

Tahoe T1XX — if you care more about: power, torque, wheelbase, fuel tank.
500 I — if you care more about: kz tax 2026.

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 T1XX or 500 I?

Tahoe T1XX: up to 355 hp, 500 I: up to 354 hp.

What is the vehicle tax in Kazakhstan?

For 2026, for a car under 10 years old: Tahoe T1XX — about 515 125 ₸, 500 I — about 42 425 ₸ (base engine). A 0.7 factor applies to cars aged 10–20 years and 0.5 to cars over 20.

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