2023 Chevy Equinox Base Trim Enjoys Boost in Superiority: High-End Features Dazzle at Entry Level

After helping families and many other Tennessee drivers here at West Chevy of Knoxville for decades, we have realized that our customers desire top-tier features on even entry level trim levels. The standard formula for many prominent brands was to force buyers to purchase higher trim levels to get advanced safety features, larger infotainment screens, and all-around appeal. We’re happy to share that the 2023 Chevy Equinox is equipped for the New Year with the LS, LT, RS, and Premier trims offering desirable features and performance for every type of driver. 

Each trim has a 1.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Also included as standard are wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 12-volt outlet to charge all your portable tech goods and an appropriately boomin’-for-the-holidays 6-speaker sound system. The Premier trim provides a step up in features, toting wireless charging, auto-dimming rear-view mirrors, HD rear-view camera, and safety alert seating. 

The LS trim brings the FWD feature along with it, and the inclement condition-tackling AWD variant adds 17-inch wheels with all-season tires and front bucket seats as standard. The Midnight Edition is one of our favorite upgrades: it ideally darkens things up a notch with 18-inch wheels, black bowtie emblems, a black grille and mesh, and a black metallic exterior that is stealth enough for even secret service applicants to perk up and take notice! The LS Convenience package makes the daily grind just that much easier with extra USB data ports, a heated steering wheel, park assist, automatic dual-zone climate control, and heated front seats. 

All trims come with the 4-cylinder, 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, and 6-speed automatic transmission, cranking out 175 horsepower and 203 lb-ft of torque. The LS FWD variant of the compact SUV has a 1,500-lb towing capacity, and 1,190 lb payload after Edmunds.com team’s official test drive. The Equinox proudly provides family hauling duty with unique style while doing so and offers up 29.9 cubic ft of cargo space behind the backseat, extending to 63.9 cubic feet when the second-row seats are folded. 

Among today’s offerings there’s no shortage of very appealing small SUVs, and the 2023 Equinox faces competition in a very crowded space against the examples that we feel are a bit more everyday and ordinary, like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. Easy to drive, even easier to park, and boasting far above average crash-test scores, it is the practical and still package that TheCarConnection.com deemed as “full of pizazz, personality, and punch.” 

The comfort-oriented suspension does a fantastic job of absorbing any bumps in your path, and the steering possesses a firmly weighted characteristic that allows for athletic steering under demand. The color choices for the Equinox now will include Sterling Gray and Harvest Bronze Metallic, as well as Radiant Red tintcoat. Navigating features is simple with a straightforward infotainment interface and consistently pleasant ride: we hope to see you soon here at West Chevrolet to check out this and the many other models that will make 2023 a productive, active, and milestone-making driving year!

XXL Sized-Vehicle Fans’ Spooky Pre-Halloween Comparison: How Do Newer Suburbans Stack up Against Older ones?

Large-sized SUVs such as the Suburban are practical as well as righteously road-owning for so many of our well-appreciated customers at West Chevy of Knoxville, as the more your family or business interests grow, the more you need to haul! The Chevy Suburban is one of the nation’s favorite rides of all time and holds the acclaimed honors of being the longest-running model in American history. The Fast Lane Car put together an awesome test video on YouTube that offers up a bit of a pre-Halloween and hauntingly good comparison between the old and new. 

We’d have to admit that both models would be the ultimate means of getting the kids around the neighborhood for trick or treating, and any other invigorating pumpkin patch outing or family fall event! As shown in the video, the older Suburbans still make for amazing and very loyal vehicles, with one owner proudly claiming a trusty 296,000 miles on the odometer. Its notably large size, comfort, and all-around usefulness still yielded the family around 19 mpg, which is not at all shabby for a large and heavy old V8 number.

The older version then goes all-in and takes on an off-road style test course and impresses with its handling chops and fluid but durable driving style. The new 2022 Suburban uses an air-suspension equipped 10-speed top-of-the-line SUV with a capable and always road-ready 6.2-liter V8. Boasting 420 horsepower as well as heavily updated engine, there are more tech features and design touches that make it stand out from the old Suburban. Even though the older model has a tried-and-true sense of accomplishment and long-haul stamina, the 2022 model is going to give you a superior boost in terms of safety and infotainment goodies.

The updated model offers the luxury of a nice stitched interior trim, an infotainment display, and many other modern features like electrically dropping rear seats. For the instances when a Home Depot run is unavoidable, a 4x8 piece of wood still fits, proving solidly that its practical and “getting it all done” nature is still very much intact. During the very telling off-road portion of things, the 2022 model smoothly navigated the pothole-filled track easily, proving that the Suburban’s winning formula of ample space, practical chops, and rugged off-road ability is a winning combo as usual.

At the end of this necessary all-out comparison, the verdict not surprisingly favored the new model. Billed as “A Simple and Effective Beast with a Simple Mission”, the Suburban continues doing what it has been since 1935 with a distinct style and the same authenticity along with a 7,900-lb towing capacity. You can still easily fit 9 passengers across its three bench seats as you could during its early days, while enjoying the same visceral design language shared with the Silverado pickup and Tahoe SUV. 

We’d have to wholeheartedly recommend the Premiere Trim as well: it adds the useful assistance of blind-spot monitoring, lane change alert, front and rear parking sensors a 10-speaker Bose stereo, and navigation features all as standard equipment. You’ll also be traveling with the extra confidence and comfort of upgraded seating, power-folding second and third-row seats, ventilated front seats, and dual second-row captain’s chairs. The Luxury Package provides the enjoyment of a panoramic sunroof, rear camera mirror with integrated washer, and trailer brake controller.  

2022 Suburban and Tahoe Slated for Arrival With Power Upgrade, New Color Choices, Massively Improved Stability

The Suburban and Tahoe are always popular at West Chevy, and a batch of new improvements for the 2022 model year make them both even more exciting! An entirely new platform, improved driving dynamics, bold styling, and an interior with more tech features all make these two incoming XXL SUVs greater than ever. They both will also be available with a brand-new electric limited-slip differential, as an in-depth feature on the CarBuzz.com blog laid out last week.

A brand-new electric limited-slip differential greatly improves the SUV’s traction and stability by optimizing the amount of torque that is divided between the rear wheels. Opting for the Off-Road Capability Package also provides the addition of Magnetic Ride Control and Air Ride Adaptive Suspension. It comes included with the Z71 Off-Road package, and is bound to make a huge difference when driving on various types of terrains.

The new Suburban and Tahoe models also provide the choice of your favorite color. The 2022 pair will see Auburn Metallic, Dark Ash Metallic, and Evergreen Gray Metallic added to the list, replacing Shadow Gray Metallic and Graywood Metallic. 

The naturally-aspirated 6.2-liter V8 that was previously the High Country trim’s defining powertrain will now be available on the RST, Z71, and Premier trims. Paired nicely with a ten-speed automatic, this offering cranks out 420 horsepower and 460 lb/ft of torque. 

You can also opt for the 5.3-liter V8 that is good for 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque, or the 3.0-liter inline-six turbo doling out 277 horsepower and 460 lb/ft. These two powerful SUVs aren’t just all about braun. They will come equipped with a new 12-inch digital driver information center to monitor all the vitals and performance in action.

The Suburban is so iconic, it has its own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Its massive grille, thin headlights, and characteristically tall hood line are a few of its elements that stand out right away. It is the perfect pairing for the Tahoe, and both models will be able to seat more cargo than before. Some of the available safety features found on both models are forward collision warning, rear parking sensors, pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, and the ultimate supervisor in Teen Driver!

The All-New 2017 Chevrolet Trax

The Chevrolet Trax is the brand’s smallest crossover but has made a big impression on car shoppers in America. Just last month, 9,466 models were sold in the U.S.- a 54.9% increase from the same period last year- making July its month best yet. The vehicle was first brought to the U.S. in its 2015 model year and has since experienced an overall 24.82% sales growth year-over-year.
This fall will bring us a sportier, redesigned 2017 model of the Trax, which has been modified to fit in with Chevy’s current SUV lineup.

“The 2017 Chevrolet Trax offers advanced technology, premium features and comprehensive safety in a small SUV package,” stated Steve Majoros, director of marketing at Chevrolet Cars and Crossovers. “The Trax is positioned to deliver exactly what our customers want: the latest technologies in the fastest-growing segment in the industry.”

Exterior updates to the Trax include a premier model to replace the LTZ model, an all-new front end, a redesigned rear-fascia and sculpted taillamps, and all-new 18-inch aluminum wheels. Inside, you will find a premium interior centered around a completely new instrument panel. Additionally, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will both be available on the Chevy MyLink 7-inch diagonal color touch radio.

Keep your eyes peeled for the 2017 Trax headed to West Chevrolet in Knoxville, TN this fall...we’ll be sure to remind you too!