2021 Traverse Post Hotcars.com Test Drive: “This is a Beast That Wholeheartedly Takes the 8-Seat Lead”

Both the 2021 Traverse and Tahoe stand out here at West Chevy of Knoxville for their latest design elements, technology, and all kinds of other modern features. The 8-seater Traverse significantly won over the staff on blogging duty at Hotcars.com, taking the lead with outstanding reviews as a mid-size SUV. 

We fully stand by the fact that this vehicle has not changed much over the years and has a bigger-sized stature that adheres to anyone needing space for large sets of passengers and cargo. Despite the SUV having enough room to sit 8 passengers comfortably, the common question still lies. Is there enough power to make the drive a smooth and comfortable one? The Traverse has always come in as a strong option and has enough capacity with excellent steering, shifting, and rapid acceleration.

The 2021 Traverse will give you the sensation that you are driving a smaller car with sportier performance characteristics. The tuned suspension is unbelievable when it comes to segment-leading absorption, even on the bumpier terrains. The Traverse can nail down 27 mpg on the highway and 21 mpg combined. 

When customers are preparing to buy a new crossover SUV, they tend to ask themselves what would make their daily commute more accessible and productive. The Traverse has long offered up spacious seating that provides comfort without feeling overbearing, and it includes many important features that customers are looking for. Anyone with an understanding and taste for technology would be pleased to know that the SUV has a plethora of USB ports, a colorful graphic interface, wide and intuitive touchscreen, and a Wi-Fi hotspot that you’ll enjoy when exploring the wild.

The current-model Traverse was designed to allow even entry-level trim customers to fully enjoy the vehicle no matter which model they choose! What the Traverse has been known for quite some time now is its size and style, which offers a maximum cargo volume of 98.2 cubic feet. Each trim includes a 3.6-liter V6, which offers up to 310 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque. A crowd pleaser at West Chevrolet has to be the RS trim which includes 20-inch dark-finish wheels, blacked-out styling cues, and a heated steering wheel.

2021 Suburban Takes on A “Year of Rediscovering Freedom” With Changes to Assure Top-Tier Highway Cruise

The nation's best-equipped and trusty choice for hauling around seven people and even a boat - the Chevy Suburban, has just experienced change in a major way for what promises to be a great year of rediscovering freedom. This model began with an independent rear suspension that makes for a much better ride and provides a drive that does not seem as much like a long bullet train. There is also the release of the new 3.0-liter Duramax inline-six diesel that brings about great change to the Suburban's well-known thirst for petrol.

The 3.0-liter with its 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque can move this XXL rig around with a perfect sense of urgency, even with the trailer heavily-loaded up with summer playtime goods. Chevy's vastly talented engineers worked hard on noise cancellation techniques for this year's model, and during an out-of-town excursion, you'll notice the insulation's build contributing to a quiet and peaceful journey. Each model now gets front pedestrian braking, rear parking sensors, and automatic emergency braking with forward collision alert.

A major part of the Suburban's draw is its size, and the rear parking sensors are a great help when having to do heavy-duty negotiation from a crowded lot to simply backing up to a busy intersection first thing in the harried AM! One of the modern marvels of current automotive technology (that is a great reason to choose either the Premier or High Country trim) is adaptive cruise control, paving the road for the future and the exciting premise of autonomous driving. The interior no longer has the same infotainment screen from the Silverado that sometimes seemed a bit lost in the mass of plastic on the dash, and the new model has one that is raised up on top of the radio and heater controls.

Here you can check out the display of your Android Auto and Apple CarPlay goods and the various useful towing screens as well as navigation. The High Country trim provides the comfortable addition of perforated leather seats with heating and ventilation, and sitting in the second row allows for great views of the blue sky you've been desperate to spend quality time with via the panoramic sunroof. One of the traits that satisfied buyers love about the Suburban when stacked up to its close relative in the form of the Tahoe is the extra 1.8 inches of third seat knee-room, a game-changer for the taller passengers riding along.

All of us here at West Chevy of Knoxville agree that the improvements with the 2021 Suburban go way beyond sheer size, as it can now proudly claim to handle just as good or better as its competition while brandishing extreme daily drive potential with capability. Big vehicles never lost their draw, they just went through a bit of “teenager-style” growing pains, and as many others have remarked about life “The college years are usually best!”

GM Authority Hails 2021 Chevy Blazer 2.0-Liter Turbo For Fuel Economy Improvement

The buzz was circulating around the lot and offices quite heavily here at West Chevy of Knoxville when the new Blazer came out last year, and now there are even more great reasons to give one a test drive! The 2021 Chevy Blazer with the available turbocharged 2.0-Liter 4-cylinder LSY engine sees a boost in fuel economy to the current year's version. The EPA rated the 2021 Chevy Blazer with front-wheel drive and the 2.0-Liter 4-cylinder engine at 22 mpg city, 29 mpg highway, and 25 mpg combined. 

Last year's model with the 2.0-Liter engine came in with the fuel efficiency ratings at 21 mpg city, 28 mpg highway and 24 mpg combined. All-wheel-drive versions of the crossover also see a slight improvement. When equipped with the 2.0-Liter engine and AWD, the 2021 Blazer sees a return of 21 mpg city, 27 mpg highway, and 23 mpg combined. Both the AWD and FWD versions of the 2021 Chevy Blazer feature the nine-speed automatic transmission and the 2.0-liter engine is good for 230 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. You can also opt for stepping up to the 308-horsepower 3.6-liter V6 LGX engine, which is standard on Premier and RS models. 

For the new model year, the sporty crossover will receive four new exterior colors, a new towing package for front-wheel-drive models, and additional standard active safety features. Once upon a time, the Chevy Blazer was a very hefty, serious, truck-based answer to the Ford Bronco. It has now followed the path of more of a car-based crossover, and is a true member of the namesake's "performance crew". Eye-catching and aggressive, the new Blazer may not have been completely true to its roots, but for appropriate reason: it aligns well with the needs of a busy and growing family or young professional.

The Safety Assist package includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, following distance alert, and automatic high beams, and is now standard. RS and Premier trims feature Adaptive cruise control, and every version gets an 8-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 4G LTE in-car WiFi, OnStar, and 4 USB ports, including a USB-C port. The Ford Edge, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Toyota Venza are now the direct competition and form of rivalry for the Blazer, and we are confident with the low-end torque and peppy dynamic the Blazer delivers! 

We know that many of the families who love their recreation and lake time will love the VR2 trailering package for the new model: it brandishes a fierce cooling system enabling it to tow 4,500 pounds. Hitch Guidance with Hitch View is also present on the RS and Premier trims, and the ready-for-duty package tows 3,000 more pounds than the Blazers without it. The Blazer is perfect for anyone who needs city-driving functionality but "isn't quite ready to settle down", and enjoy the influence from the raucous pony cars found inside and out.  

Tired Of Mainstream? Chevy’s Special Edition SUVs Won’t Disappoint

After the takeoff of the 2016 Trax Midnight Edition, Chevrolet has decided to expand these special-edition features to two other well-known SUVs in their lineup. On sale now, the 2017 Equinox is available in two editions- Midnight and Summit White Sport. The 2017 Traverse is available in Graphite Edition. 

Senior director of automotive industry insights at Kelly Blue Book stated “Special Editions give consumers an opportunity to buy something outside of the mainstream trim designation. This lets them spend a little more for a unique model, one that often provides a higher resale value when it’s time to sell or trade the vehicle for their next purchase.” 

The Midnight and Summit White Editions of the Equinox will be available on the LT model. They will each feature an all-black grille with black Chevrolet bowties, black mirror caps, 18-inch black aluminum wheels, and jet-black perforated leather-appointed seats with memory seating. Rack crossbars have been added to the roof. 

The Traverse is offered on the 2LT model and has features such as Mosaic Black Metallic, Siren Red Tintcoat and Iridescent Pearl Tricoat exterior colors. It will sit on 20-inch Dark Charcoal wheels and also feature the all-black Chevrolet bowties. The Traverse will have a dual exhaust and integrated assist step, making it easier to get in and out of the vehicle. 

To check out one of these awesome special-edition vehicles for yourself, come visit us at West Chevrolet in Knoxville, TN today!