Chevy Colorado ZR2 Boasts “Enough Impressive Oomph To Conquer Gnarliest of Terrains”

 The midsize truck market has seen a great amount of change over the last five years, as what used to be on the smaller side of things grew exponentially larger, and drivers began demanding more tech features along with a higher level of comfort inside the cabin. The Chevy Colorado has long been a favorite for those looking for a truck that isn't stretched out to XXL proportions, and the ZR2 offers up off-road-ready specifics that have forged their way into a very sizable and loyal following. 

There remains the choice of either a diesel-powered 2.8-liter Duramax engine or an optional 3.6-liter gasoline V6, with a 6-speed automatic for the inline-four diesel and 8-speed for the V6. Front and rear locking differentials on top of a switchable 4-wheel drive system are a few of the traits that thoroughly prepare the ZR2 for the demands of the trail, as well as its 7000-lb towing rating. Just a short trip away from us here at West Chevy of Knoxville provides the amazing outdoor excursion to Windrock Park, offering more than 73,000 acres of challenging and versatile terrain to test your rig skills on. 

For difficult destinations such as this the diesel would prove to be the best, and if sticking around where you'll be driving on more pavement the gas engine offers a great choice. Handling tricky corners with minimal roll and boasting a completely revised grille, the front fascia now boasts a look that you can't miss as it comes up on you into plain view. Well-chiseled and now hollowed-out to provide drastic improvement for airflow, there is an air of simplicity here that draws visual attention to the end of the truck that will be proceeding towards boulders and other hazards first. 

The WT, LT, and Z71 models now feature updated center bars, skid plates, and lower fascias. Red tow hooks are now standard equipment, and you can choose from Bright Blue Metallic, Cherry Red Tintcoat, and Sand Dune Metallic for sand-running and fire-road ready new exterior colors. The LT model receives a new Chevy Infotainment 3 system with an 8-inch diagonal color touchscreen, Bluetooth audio streaming for 2 active devices, voice command pass-through to phone, and Apple CarPlay as well as Android Auto capability. With an extremely maneuverable size and offering a very comfortable ride over most surfaces, the Edmunds auto review team praised the ZR2 for its consistently excellent fuel economy, and its ability to return an EPA rating of around 20 mph while exhibiting crushing performance off-road all day long. 

Great features offered on base-level trims are another way that models like the Colorado provide an added luster: the standard features on the base WT include air conditioning, cloth upholstery, and vinyl floor covering, power windows, 7-inch infotainment, two USB ports, and a 6-speaker sound system. The LT adds all of these great options, plus a leather-wrapped tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, power-adjustable driver's seat, 8-inch touchscreen, and two additional USB ports. 

Chevy Lineup: Midnight, Sport, and RST Packages Enjoy Holiday Appeal + Heightened Demand

The Inventory that awaits holiday shoppers here at West Chevy of Knoxville contains many of the appealing assets we are so proud to offer during the greatest time of year! The Midnight, Sport, and RS trims have proven to be the most popular while securing many orders from interested customers. Awesome additives such as the blacked-out stance to the Traverse's LS and LT trims up their appeal with a Mosaic Black Metallic exterior color, while the Midnight Edition provides an all-black approach. A black ice grille, black-painted aluminum wheels, and badging with black roof rails round out this stealth and a perfectly sinister appearance.

With ample space for passengers and cargo, an intuitive infotainment system, and a highly-ranked and comfortable ride, the 2021 Traverse finished proudly in the top half of USNews.com's prestigious rankings. It harnesses a very capable V6 engine, great gas mileage, and a well-cushioned ride over rough roads. It also ranks at the top of its class in the valuable cargo space category, and the infotainment technology is user-friendly and easily accessible. The Traverse has also been ranked by US News as an ideal car for cruising around with the family, and also as one of the best overall values in its class.  

The new 2020 Silverado Midnight and Rally editions are another way that the brand we love  to represent is offering up the ideal truck model this year. It's no surprise that the Midnight Edition is wildly popular: it includes a two-inch factory suspension lift and the Z71 Off-Road Package with Rancho mono-tube off-road shocks, an automatic locking rear differential, and skid plates to protect the most valuable elements your off-road truck carries underneath. The Midnight Edition darkens things up with its own unique flair by means of black Silverado badging, black grille, black bowties, black bumpers, black exhaust tips, and black off-road assist steps.

One in five Chevy Trax buyers opted for the Midnight Edition and Sport Edition packages over the last year, both giving it a unique look that sets it apart from the rest of the model's lineup. The 2021 Trax Sport Edition package provides awesome 18-inch Gloss Black aluminum wheels, black badging, and black beltline moldings, as well as black skid plates in the front and rear. Underneath, the very popular Chevy Trax rides on the GM Gamma II platform, shared with the  Buick Encore. The sensible-and-savvy Trax also received an engine swap for the past year, now brandishing the turbocharged 1.4-liter inline-4 LE2 powertrain, which produces 155 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. Hailed by U.S News for its on-point maneuverability and fuel economy, you'll also benefit from the 18.7 cubic feet of cargo room behind the rear seats, and 48.4 cubic feet with the rear seats folded flat. 

2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 Duramax and Custom Trail Boss Loaded With Low-End Torque, Feel “Fancy From First Touch”

The available options for the 2020 Chevy Silverado are plentiful, and the staff on duty at esteemed online blog Slashgear set out this past week to offer a close-up and detailed look at two of the best: the 1500 Duramax and Custom Trail Boss. The diesel Duramax model offered the crew an abundance of torque, at 460 lb-ft to go hand-in-hand with 277 horsepower. The 10-speed automatic is aptly equipped with a mass-damper torque converter, which ends up easily proving its presence with confident and smooth performance.  

When you climb in and prepare to embark on your next adventure, you'll find four USB ports, dual-zone climate control, remote start, and a 120V outlet as standard. As you are ringing in the sights and sounds of the holidays with a test drive here at West Chevy of Knoxville, make sure to closely check out the LTZ package: it adds premiere goodies in the form of leather seats, a rear-sliding window, heated rear seats, Bose audio, wireless charging, parking assistance, blind-spot warnings, rear-cross traffic and forward collision alerts, lane-keeping assistance with adaptive cruise control, and a power sunroof. 

The Technology Package goes to great lengths to make things so much easier on you with modern provisions: here you receive 360-degree cameras, a rear camera mirror and bed-view camera, a head-up display, and an 8-inch driver display. Once you hit the highway, you'll enjoy thoroughly-padded and luxurious seating, and a 29 mpg EPA fuel rating. One of the most recognizable and distinguished pickup trucks in the game, the Silverado 1500's stylish exterior and many customization options render it a breakthrough and front-running offering. The comfortable and quiet cabin will make a memorable impression during any length of drive, and retain its value as one of the most capable and value-driven trucks in existence. 

The 2020 Silverado 1500 Custom Trail Boss provides a stiff yet comfortable ride, and the 6.2-Liter V8 assists greatly with the 5.4-second 0-60 mph time. The 18-inch Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac rubber tires are happily at home while kicking up dirt, and you'll enjoy extras with the inclusion of the Custom Convenience and Infotainment Packages. These provide an EX Lift power lock and release tailgate, LED lighting for the bed, remote start, Sirius XM, and OnStar. You'll also gain Forward Collision Alert, Automatic Emergency Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, and steering wheel audio controls. 

To assure that you can conquer the challenges of off-road terrain properly, the Trail Boss comes equipped with skid plates, the very useful hill descent control, a two-inch factory suspension lift, mechanical locking rear differential, and Rancho shocks. This 6.2-liter engine is the largest engine out there available for a half-ton pickup, and the media crew on staff at Business 2 Community claimed after drive-testing that it's “way easy to get up to license-losing speed.” Both of these great-looking trucks perform at an awesome top-strength level, and a gift from the legendary bow-tie brand will bring the best of tidings under your 2020 holiday tree! 

2021 Chevy Trax To Gain Extra Asset for “Winter Games” Against Crossover Competition, Seeing Addition of LE2 Engine

Over the last five years, the practical and engaging Trax has rapidly become one of our most sought-after models here at West Chevy of Knoxville. Sharing its platform with the wildly popular Buick Encore, it saw a vital refresh in 2017 sharing some awesome bits of exterior flair that drew inspiration from the Malibu. Since the same 1.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder has been the power source since the beginning, many crossover SUV fans were wondering if it could see an upgrade such as the Trailblazer's on-board 155 hp 1.3-liter turbo. 

According to online Chevy specialists GM Authority, the 2021 Chevy Trax will ditch the current  1.4-liter turbo for a new and improved number to offer more in the line of excitement and off-the-line capability. The new engine reportedly goes by the code name of LE2, and now cranks out a total of 153 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. It enjoyed a stint as the juice for the Cruze where it was equipped with the game-changing and ultra-efficient automatic stop/start system, which we are not sure yet if the Trax will benefit from.

Luring buyers away from the other poised-and-ready “Winter Olympians” in the form of the Ford EcoSport and Nissan Kicks, the 2021 Trax offers touchscreen infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard. The new model also adds the option of the Premium Seat package, offering faux-leather upholstery with heated front seats, and the Convenience Package, providing keyless passive entry, push-button start, a six-way power-adjustable driver's seat, and leather-wrapped steering wheel. While knocking out your holiday to-do list and visiting us here for a test drive, be sure to check out the LT model, which adds heated exterior mirrors, remote start, rear-window tine, and cruise control. 

Steady handling and a firm ride give the Trax a solid and consistent daily drive, and responsive steering is ideal for urban stretches and the annual chore of navigating holiday shopping's parking lots. The Car and Driver testing staff claimed that the Trax's brakes are among the strongest in its segment, and the pedal inspires confidence while offering the ability to navigate the congestion of rush hour with ease. A high seating position and more than ample headroom give the cabin a spacious feel, and during the drive, the touchscreen at the top of the dashboard is practical and simple to use. 

At an affordable price and loaded with features to entertain everyone along for the trip, key safety features on the 2021 Trax include available forward-collision warning, available blind-spot monitoring, and available rear parking sensors. We'll let you be the judge of how it stacks up against its rivals, and much like a champion bobsledder would size up the flume before launching down the hill, embrace the holiday spirit and prepare to festively crown another champion Chevy model!  

2021 Suburban Comes With Top Tier-Technology and Comfort so Lavish You'll Love Being a Passenger

 

Jim Rossman of The Dallas Morning News is a technology review professional by trade and got a chance to try out the 2021 Suburban. His employer deemed the Suburban well-loaded enough with new technology for Rossman to take it for a spin himself. Coming in at 18.8 feet long and 6.75 feet wide, he quickly realized that it did not quite handle like his tiny sedan, but he began to have a love for its commanding presence on the road. 

He enjoyed the extras that the High Country Deluxe edition package adds through the panoramic sunroof, adaptive cruise control, enhanced automatic emergency braking, power-retractable running boards with perimeter lighting, air ride adaptive system, trailer brake controller, and advanced trailering system with hitch view. The review vehicle also came equipped with the “mother load” of features as far as the passengers looking to stay entertained are concerned, with the rear seat media system that has 12.6-inch color touchscreens. 

The very handy power-sliding rear console can slide back up to 10 inches to bring the rear cupholders closer to those in the back and has a small shelf inside where personal belongings can be stowed away during the ride. The onboard safety tech was one of the main reasons that Jim was reviewing the brand-new Suburban, and the list began with automatic emergency braking with forward collision alert, which will warn you of an impending collision and even stop for you if you do not take action quickly. Lane-keep assist uses a forward-facing camera behind the rearview mirror to helpfully scan lane markings on the road below, then provides a green-lit icon as a warning while nudging the wheel safely back to the center of the lane. 

The Suburban will offer the ideal solution for many who are taking a long trip, which is a well-deserved festive holiday activity and perfect time to spend together! Counting the miles until you see your loved ones is that much better when you are sprawled out in a vehicle offering this much comfort. The side mirrors are equipped with blind-spot warnings, which are a lifesaver when you want to quickly see if the lane is clear. If you need to wait for a second to safely switch lanes, a bright yellow light will alert you. Another ingenious use of modern safety technology is placed directly in the rear bumper: there are sensors here to warn you if cross-traffic is approaching before you back up, preventing many a busy neighborhood or grocery-store parking lot mishap.  

As we are now entering an era that is going to see various levels of autonomous driving become more and more sophisticated, it's features like adaptive cruise control that have definitely paved the first patches of the exciting journey. It not only keeps your speed but will slow down if you happen to approach a slower vehicle in your lane. While this does NOT allow for you as the driver to drift into territory where you are not completely alert, it will undoubtedly save lives and be of great assistance for those not keeping proper track of their busy surroundings. When it comes to greats like the new Suburban, it is true that “you didn't have it this good when you were a kid,” and maneuvering with this larger-sized vehicle is still considerably simple for the size.