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Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Knoxville Holiday Travel Closeup: What Are The Main Stressors for Travelers?

During the holidays, many thousands of people take to the roads, and make the long journey to see family and friends. There are many different properties that people want in a vehicle that is taking them such a distance, and several great reasons to pick Chevy for your first on deck in your household fleet. The Harris Poll recently surveyed 1,063 U.S. Parents of children under 18, to explore the current state of the American road trip. Important issues regarding traveling were discovered, and it was learned that keeping passengers entertained was an objective very high on driver's lists. More than half of American parents said that Wi-Fi and internet connectivity were traits that would make family road trips more enjoyable, making it the top tech commodity desired as a feature.


It is true that books and board games can definitely provide entertainment for your passengers while you are making your way to your destination, but let's face it: kids and teens kinda need the web. Streaming TV shows, video games, social media, and yes, even getting their homework done can all be accomplished by internet surfing. Parents typically bring an average of 6.6 mobile devices in the vehicle on family holiday road trips, and nearly 3 out of 10 parents who take family road trips but do not have Wi-Fi in their car say they would be more likely to take longer or frequent road trips if they had the feature. Unplugging from everyday life and feeling the experience and sensations of the open road were other key reasons that families surveyed loved to pack up and reach their destination in the car.

Just in time for the busy traveling season, Chevy vehicles provide families with a solid anchor that they can use to make very special memories on the road, and be safe as well as entertained during the ride. Chevy was the first automaker to offer 4G LTE Wi-Fi on its cars, trucks, and crossovers, and AppleCarPlay as well as Android Auto have been supported within most of the lineup the last two years. Here on the lot at West Chevy, you can stop by and see just how all of the incredible safety features add up to protect you and your loved ones in vehicles like the 2018 Traverse and Equinox. Size blind zone alert, surround vision, lane keep assist, and lane departure warning are high-tech features that will ease your mind about many of the situations that arise quickly during long holiday trips.


Motor Trend praises the Equinox for its highly connected infotainment system, and a stellar fuel efficiency of around 40 mpg. 29.9 cubic feet of cargo space is entirely not bad for a vehicle that is 4.7 inches shorter than the previous year's model. We invite you to test drive either of these new vehicles fit for your long highway holiday excursions: governed by a 310-hp 3.6-liter V-6, it really provides a powerful and staunch launch off the line. This is definitely an entry into the tech-laden “family bus” category that can't be ignored, and checking out the Equinox and Traverse for the New Year will be sure to keep your passengers happy, while getting you in the direction of turkey and trimmings, on the double! 

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