2022 Corvette Z06 Detail Docket: Shedding Light on the Incoming Performance Prototype

With the New Year just beginning, car buyers nationwide are enjoying all of the features and value prospect of the 2021 fleet. From the Silverado to the Equinox, there are some fantastic new vehicles here at West Chevy of Knoxville, and a wide range of functions and trim levels for family drivers on up to sporty and aggressive crossover SUVs. After the release of the mid-engined C8 Corvette, the attention and rave reviews it nailed down worldwide had everyone anxious to see what cornering-proficient and power-rich Corvette was on the way next.

The 2022 Corvette Z06 is on track to be the most powerful one yet and is supposed to receive wider, stickier tires along with much more powerful brakes. With drastic aerodynamic improvement and a long list of driver assistance features, the Corvette's long-standing fan base is going to go wild over this incoming track lover's feast. The C8 offered the most driver-focused cabin yet, and the minute that many first-time drivers sat inside they compared the build to the world's top supercars that boast a much higher price tag.

With the exotic flat-plane crank V8 under the hood, the 2022 Z06 is going to emit a throaty rumble not like any 'Vette that has come before and still inherits the best technology traits from the regular model. The naturally-aspirated 5.5-liter V8 is expected to generate over 600 horsepower, mated to an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic and rear-wheel drive. Defining one point of reference to put one in the mindset of how much power will be at the Z06's disposal, the 495-horsepower Z51 went from zero to 60 in just 2.8 seconds and blasted through the quarter-mile in 11.2 seconds at 122 mph.

Suspension tuning on vehicles that are going to be spending a large amount of their time on the track is very important, as an in-depth re-calibration and other active aerodynamics will improve every inch of handling. A car this good deserves the ultimate sound system to enjoy during the thrills, and you have the choice of a Bose 10-speaker system along with 14-speaker upgrade. A car like this could quite likely be tempting when left in anyone's hands such as a valet, and the Performance Data Recorder on board can keep track of any “untrained stunt moves” that could inevitably result.

As the staff on duty at Jalopnik pointed out, the RPM potential for the Z06 is even higher than the notoriously-high redline supercars such as the Lamborghini Huracan Evo and Aventador SVJ. This is the vehicle that will no doubt howl so loudly in the hot summer lot at local car shows that excited spectators will be begging for just one more rev! We'll also be keeping our eyes on the potential for a complete exhaust overhaul, that will go hand in hand with the new engine to have the audible distinction of a destroying and mammoth caliber.

Check out the pictures of the 2022 Corvette Z06 here.

2021 Chevy Tahoe and Suburban Poised to Dominate Lavishly Large Segment

During this time of year here at West Chevy of Knoxville, our thoughts are drifting to our favorite holiday desserts, classics such as “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”, and loved ones finally getting to visit from far away. This is when many customers are coming to ask as about the various details and features regarding upcoming models, and begin to plan for which truck, SUV, or sedan will be fitting for them. Last year was good enough to us to bring about an all-new Silverado, and now it's time for large-size SUVs to follow suit and deliver the best in what buyers want in the way of new features. 

New LED lights as standard will be both on the front and rear of the 2021 Chevy Suburban and Tahoe, as well as 18-inch wheels. You'll have the choice of 9 exterior colors, and the wheelbase on the Suburban has 1.3 inches more length and a 4.1-inch stretch. The Tahoe boasts wheelbase expansion by an extra 4.9 inches, and length growth of 6.7 inches. Both of these new vehicles brandish a completely-new underside, and there is a massive upgrade in regards to the multi-link, independent rear suspension. With the solid axle no longer in place, ride quality is going to be much smoother, no matter what elements the weather and terrain condition brings. 

One of the most common concerns that those who are looking at the largest in vehicles have is about cargo space: how much is there inside for the times when you are leaving for longer than just the weekend? The new Suburban gains 19 percent in the back for a total cargo capacity weighing in at 144.7 cubic feet. Both new models also are equipped with sliding second-row seats that provide easier access to the back. To keep everyone in tow entertained, it is pretty imperative to have multiple displays in the back, and both of these new models have as many as five available. Among the five in selection is a standard 10-inch infotainment screen that now lays claim to being the largest in the category. 

It was not too many years ago when long trips that took the entire family away from town made the need for distractions such as books and board games to keep everyone in tow entertained. While those options are still an excellent way to keep passengers' minds off of how many miles are left in the journey, it is true that the digital screen has become the most frequently picked diversion. Rear-seat passengers in these two vehicles can now enjoy two 12.6-inch LCD displays, which allow for anyone not having to navigate the road the means to kick pack and enjoy their favorite form of online or pre-recorded content. 

For the incoming model, there is also the option to add the brand-new 3.0-liter Duramax turbo-diesel engine, which cranks out 277 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque. When you know it is finally time to come down and see us here at West Chevy for a test drive, remember to inquire about the High Country trim level: it offers a visually distinct grille and 22-inch wheels that are the best Chevy “Holiday turkey-trimming treat” we've seen! 

West Chevy's Impala Close-Up Exam: Awards and Universal Appeal

Families and young professionals have many different needs, and sometimes a car is so versatile and appealing that models keep leaping right off the lot! When shopping for a car that will be the perfect addition for their home, some customers turn to consumer reports. A practical way to find out how a car measures up, tests from trusted readers can really help with the final decision making process. The last few years, we've noticed that how a car ranks in the awards sphere has turned many heads, and spurned a high number of purchases.

The Impala claimed one very important award from Kelley Blue Book: the 2017 5-year Cost to Own in the full-size car category. This award focuses on the total amount of vehicle-related costs that are most likely to come up during the first 5 years of ownership. Insurance, gas, and the actual depreciation of the vehicle are the most common denominators when you are calculating the ways in which the car could cost you. Attracting those who are carefully watching their spending, newlyweds, and others who want cash for items such as a home purchase, this award gives the Impala a hefty dose of appealing luster to those wanting to keep overhead low.

U.S. News and World Report awarded the Impala with the very honorable "Best Large Car for the Money" claim, and our sales and service staff here at West proudly tout the achievement. Anyone from a young professional on up to a couple with a child will seriously want to consider leaning towards a bigger vehicle: the safety, sturdiness, and appeal is what earned this particular award. When you make the decision to purchase a new car, we also recognize that you are looking for comfort, and during the longer of any journeys you are planning, may want to select a car that ranks at the top of the list.

Fortunately, the Impala was a front-runner in the comfort category as well: Kelley Blue Book listed it in the final selection of the "10 most Comfortable Cars under $30k." We absolutely deem the back-seat room as limo-grade, and the trunk boasts 19 cubic feet of space. Rounding corners and navigating the ever-present Knoxville on-ramps are going to take place effortlessly, and with far more composure than most large sedans.

10 standard air bags as well as a NHTSA 5-star overall vehicle score for safety will leave you feeling like you're doing the best looking out for your family possible, as well as the available rear vision camera. Collision Alert and Lane Departure Warning as well as Side Blind Zone Alert are features that will up the safety factor, and really show their value in extremely busy metro areas such as Knoxville.

One of the biggest value additives for someone that has a family when they buy a vehicle is feeling as if they can use technology to assure that none of their own encounters any unnecessary harm. Come down to West Chevy and see how this 305-horsepower 3.6-L V6 will treat you on the road, and why so many choice entities hailed it in their awards list!

Hot Off the Web Wire for 2017: Cruze and Malibu Consumer Praise

From James White Pkwy to Western Avenue, we'll be the first to tell you that Knoxville is one fine metro area to take a spur-of-the-moment drive through. When you are getting ready to hit the road in style, there comes a time in life when you are willing to check out just a bit more than cosmetics and performance when it comes to your choice of car, and safety issues become a major concern. There are a few different objectives that you have to meet when being at the top of the list for Consumer Reports picks, and they are all equally important. A model of car has to have an exemplary score in its category, and this single number is gleaned from four equally important root categories.

Road-test performance, predicted reliability, owner satisfaction, and safety are the names of the gam here, and they all have a heavy bearing on the reasons why you'd want to purchase a car. For the Cruze and Malibu to snag these very distinguished top honors for Consumer Reports this year, the Road Test has 50 astringent evaluations during which the car of choice is put to the test on a 327-acre track. The ever-important Owner Satisfaction category is what consumers who are turning to this resource sometimes look at in the most detail: they wonder "Just what is it about the car that is making owners happy?". A recent survey from Consumer Reports collected data on more than 300,000 vehicles, and when they rank a certain car such as the Cruze an dMalibu with high scores, they are letting the consumer world know that they would not have a problem buying the same car again. Thinking a car is great enough to purchase twice is saying quite a bit these days, and really claiming it as a diamond in the rough.

Within the realm of safety, every single employee here at West Chevrolet strives to assure that your next choice of vehicle is one that you will be happy to tote around the entire family in. All cars recommended by Consumer Reports must perform satisfactorily in accident-avoidance tests on the track, and occupant protection during a crash is looked at in grave detail. Auto models that incorporate technologies such as forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking systems tend to rank high in this domain, as they can shelter even the most aggressive and unpredictable drive from uncertain instances and crashes.

The Malibu is a car that has an insanely aggressive front end, interior with more rear-seat legroom than years past, and a 350-hp turbo 2.0-liter engine. A hybrid is also available, exciting the many environmentalists out there who want to get the biggest bang and mileage for their investment out of a car. The Chevy Cruze is already known for leading the pack when it boils right down to the standard features, and even the base-model sports a 7-inch touch screen as well as rearview camera. There are so many various reasons why owners of the new Cruze prefer it over the new model Honda Civics: Interior, cabin, and performance are all features that buyers love. We can provide the best source of knowledge and experience for you and your family as you are looking for a new car for 2017, and pride ourselves greatly on "keeping a true consumer-ranked champion" in stock on the lot.

Introducing The All-New 2018 Chevy Traverse

The perfect vehicle for all ages and lifestyle types…Chevrolet has finally completed their crossover and SUV with the 2018 Chevrolet Traverse! The 2018 Traverse has been completely redesigned and offers technologies like never before, to our Alcoa Chevy buyers.

This vehicle is perfect for you, your lifestyle, and growing family. It is expected to be the best-in-class third-row legroom, maximum cargo room for those long road trips, and will bring more available active safety features to keep you and your family safe.

There will be two trim levels; the sporty RS and luxurious High Country. This allows you to customize your vehicle to your needs, wants, and lifestyle. The 2018 Chevrolet Traverse also comes equipped with a 360 camera, hands free lift gate, 7’ and 8’ versions of MyLink infotainment, for Android Auto and Apple car play, OnStar 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, lane keep assistance, forward collision alert, and lastly an updated safety roster.

It is bold, distinct, unique, and redefined. It gets you more than just where you are going; it will connect you and give you the space you need as you go throughout your life. We are excited for this vehicle to hit our lots this fall, 2017! They will be rolling into West Chevrolet this fall, so be on the look out!

The All-New 2018 Chevrolet Equinox

It’s the perfect balance for all our Alcoa Equinox drivers. The all-new 2018 Equinox was just released last week and we are captivated be all its beauty. We are definitely ready for this to roll out in our Alcoa lots.

In the automotive industry, Chevy as always been known for there strength in dominating the truck segment, but now they are ready to take on the crossover/SUV business. They asked consumers what they are looking for in a crossover/SUV and Chevrolet has delivered.

The balance of technology and design will meet your needs. The Chevy Equinox is sleek, creative, and sophisticated. It’s fresh new look will take your breath away. “Customers who previewed the vehicle early on had a strong emotional response to the sleek and sophisticated exterior design,” said John Cafaro, executive director, GM Design. “Those same themes are carried through to the interior, making the space beautifully intuitive.” The inside is where the craftsmanship of this vehicle stands out; with commanding outward view form the low windshield base and the denim style seat fabric.

It doesn’t stop there; it also allows you to connect in ways that will keep your passengers comfortable for the journey ahead. It is equipped with a 7-and 8-inch (diagonal) MyLink infotainment system that will support Apply CarPlay and Android Auto, and 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot.

While your passengers are enjoying their ride in the all-new 2018 Equinox you will have peace of mind that you are keeping them safe. With available safety features, such as, new safety alter seats, new surround vision, forward collision alter with following distance indicator, lane change alters, and rear cross traffic alter, you will have peace of mind on the road.

Its fresh new design, innovated technology, top notch safety features will be perfect for any Alcoa driver. So, check it out when they arrive on our lots, West Chevrolet, later this year!

The 640-Horsepower 2017 Camaro ZL1 Taking On Nurburgring

It's a bird! No - it's a plane! No - it's the 640 horsepower 2017 Camaro ZL1 darting around Nurburgrin like a bat out of hell. Packing a punch both verbally and physically, the 2017 Camaro ZL1 is the most powerful one yet.

On the inside, the ZL1 makes it from 0-60 MPH in an estimated 3.5 seconds by combining the Cadillac's CTS-V supercharged V8 along with a limited-slip differential from the Corvette. Not a bad combo if you ask us. Commonly bought as beastly 10-speed automatic, this model is also available as a six-speed manual.

I think I know what I want for my birthday. Visit Westchevrolet.com today to find out more info about the 2017 Camaro ZL1 or call 877-323-6383.

2016 Colorado with Top Honors Is Total Package for Knoxville Truck Fans

Motor Trend 2016 Truck of the Year, most fuel-efficient pickup is the real deal at West

Rarely does a truck fan find everything they are looking for in a midsize truck. Perhaps you have to sacrifice efficiency to get four-wheel drive, or maybe the truck is unproven. With the 2016 Chevy Colorado at West Chevrolet serving Knoxville, TN, other midsize trucks scramble to keep up.

Back-to-back champion

One of the most sought-after awards in the automotive industry was claimed by a second straight year by the Chevy Colorado. Motor Trend awarded its 2016 Motor Trend Truck of the Year to the new diesel variant of the 2016 Colorado.

The 2016 Colorado manages to combine the ruggedness and dependability of a pickup truck with the technology and refinement of a sedan. New technology for Chevrolet — including smartphone integration for both Android and Apple by March 2016 — such as available 4G LTE Wi-Fi and active safety features make the Colorado the ideal camping vehicle.

Fuel-efficiency is not always an easy hill to climb, but the 2016 Colorado with the new 2.8-liter Duramax diesel engine climbs it the highest and the best. The 2016 Colorado is the most fuel-efficient pickup truck in America, getting up to 31 mpg with the diesel engine on front-wheel drive models. However, if you opt for the capability of the Colorado’s four-wheel drive system, you’ll still get up to 23 mpg combined and 29 on the highway.

The new diesel engine — that’s what helped separate the Colorado from the competition. No competitor offers a midsize truck with a diesel engine. Already, that makes the new 2016 Colorado diesel in a class of its own. The available towing package means you can tow up to 7,700 pounds, powerful for a compact truck.

New 2016 Chevy Colorados near Knoxville are arriving every day to West Chevrolet! To experience the award-winning prowess that is a 2016 Chevy Colorado, contact West Chevrolet online 24/7 or give us a call at 865-970-9378.

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