2022 Tahoe and Suburban’s Updated with 6.2-Liter V8

The 2022 Tahoe and Suburban are now available with the 6.2-liter V8 in the Z71, RST and Premier trims. It was only available on the top-of-the-line High Country trim for all last year’s releases. The Off-Road Performance Package and Off-Road Capability Package provide Magnetic Ride Control, Air Ride Adaptive Suspension, and electronic limited-slip differential. You can also order the Z71 Off-Road Package, providing the Luxury, Max Trailering, and Off-Road Capability packages along with extra seat functionality in all rows and auto-dimming on the driver’s side. 

With the RST model, you can enjoy the V8 power by ordering the Sport Performance Package, which pairs the 6.2-liter V8 with Magnetic Ride Control and the quad pipes with stainless steel ties. The Premier trim makes the 6.2-liter V8 a standalone option. Both the Suburban and Tahoe are great for hauling big groups, with class-leading features such as wireless charging, stellar climate control, and enough USB ports to keep everyone on a tablet or laptop fully charged! 

The Suburban has a history so colorful and star-studded it has its own star on the Hollywood walk of fame! The all-new Suburban offers best-in-class second-row legroom, a newly expanded third row and best-in-class cargo volume, so everyone and their belongings that come along for the ride are guaranteed to have more than enough room. An available power sliding console can slide back 10 inches, providing a great place to store items between the seats while also adding a hiding place for electronic valuables and other items you want to be kept out of sight. 

For the first time ever on both vehicles, Alexa’s on board, allowing you to stream your favorite music, add items to your Amazon shopping list, and even connect with your various smart home devices while you’re out and about. They also boast 22” wheels, dynamic front and rear LED lights, and high-riding comfort that have long made them award winners and customer favorites!

2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 RST First Test Via Motor Trend: Handsome, Aggressively Sporty, Phenomenal-Sounding V8

Last year at West Chevy of Knoxville and all over America was a fantastic time for Silverado pickup trucks, as nearly 600,000 were sold to excited new owners! The Motor Trend penned a great feature on their blog last week about the 1500 RST's road test, and their first comment was how impeccably handsome it was upon arrival. Their test truck sported black paint with red accents and had a stylish grille and thick stance. 

Since EVs are going to play a huge and game-changing role in the future, we have realized lately how essential it is to bask in the glory of the remaining large engines that are still in select cars and trucks. The 2021 Silverado has a V8 that boasts 6.2 liters of displacement along with 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque.

The Silverado goes from 0 to 60 in 5.5 seconds and conquers the quarter-mile spring in 14 seconds at 99.5 mph. During this Motor Trend writer's test drive, he loved how the truck handled on twisty canyon roads, ranking the ride as much more pleasant and ruggedly competent than that of the F-150. The Silverado's leaf springs have proven to be much better for towing, a task that requires as much on-the-spot capability as possible. .

The Silverado 1500's new base engine has a clear advantage over the previous one, and drivers are sure to appreciate the  boost in power. One of Chevrolet’s highest priorities is finding ways to improve the interior to compete with other brands whose interiors have grown exponentially in luxury status, and word has it that there may be a high-tech collaboration with Google in the works. 

The coming models of Chevy trucks may now be looking at the addition of Google-powered infotainment systems, class-leading voice recognition apps, and a larger infotainment screen onboard. This year's model brandishes a fully digital gauge cluster, and a gear selector replaces the outgoing column shifter. Drivers in new models will also have access to many new interior storage options and a larger sunroof to soak in the sun. We are America's favorite truck for many reasons, and this year's summer holiday season gave us so many more to get excited!

Autoweek Proclaims 2019 Chevy Silverado as “Fully Large and in Charge”

Some truck lovers out there avidly proclaimed 2018 as the “year of the pickup war,” as the “big 3” truck models that usually come out on top of the stack added tech and safety features, towing ability, and very characteristic styling. The folks on staff at the Autoweek blog wrote a feature this past week about this year's 2019 Silverado, and immediately deemed it “Large and in Charge,” while displaying the trait of being much bigger and better than past models. This amazing and ready-for-duty four-door truck boasts a 5.3-liter naturally aspirated V8 that is mated to an eight-speed automatic, and also shed a few pounds through close-up attention to detail through incredibly detailed lightweight engineering.

Sticking with a steel body construction as opposed to aluminum, the current model Silverado comes with more interior technology than any single Chevy pickup that came before it. At first glance, the review staff thought that the interior was a bit low-stocked on the luxury-look controls that people expect with larger pickups, but after being inside for awhile, the Silverado's interior has a very traditional and functional feel. Props are also given here for the truck's ride sensation, which does not possess the high-riding sedan feel that the other top trucks in the segment do.

Chevy's latest 5.3-liter V8 sounds fantastic, and delivers a very “potent throttle response” as well as boasting the ability to beat most regular cars off the line without any problem. The transmission was described after being put to the test as one that “shifts very smoothly and decisively,” and in a manner which allows the 383 lb-ft of torque to engage with the pavement immediately. one of the coolest extras you will want to ask us about here at West Chevy is the all-weather floor mats: after a rough season of mudding around fervently to get things done and melting like what is happening around much of the country right now occurs, you'll be thankful to provide extra protection for the positions of your interior where war-torn feet may rest!

The reliable staff on deck at Consumer Reports claimed that the trusty V8 engine is “appropriately quick off the line, and can handle hardcore duties without breathing heavily.” It was also noted that the new 8-speed and the automatic transmission work together superbly, making the truck ultimately more responsive and fun for the duty of a daily drive. When you visit us here for a test drive, make sure that you check out the “lock” feature that sends equal power to all four wheels: this helps the truck get out of very challenging and slippery scenarios like loose gravel or excessive mud. The Infotainment system is also completely redesigned, and this year's Silverado is poised and ready to provide the perfect and tough-tempered addition to your demanding spring schedule!

Trucks.com Presents 2019 Chevy Tahoe Quick-Reference Stat Sheet

Always ready and able to be your choice for an excellent and tech-stocked vehicle seating up to nine people, our beloved 2019 Chevy Tahoe here at West Chevy of Knoxville is first on deck to compete with the Toyota Sequoia, Nissan Armada, and Ford Expedition during the coming year. This is the 4^th generation of the model, and one of our favorite websites Trucks.com ran a stat sheet this past week pointing out the most important features for those getting geared up to make purchases for the upcoming year. Built on the GM's K2XX platform shared with the GMC Yukon, this is one available vehicle that has raw power, spacious confines, and customization options to fit your own needs like crazy!

Trims:

·         The 2019 Tahoe is available in three trims: LS, LT, and Premier.

·         The Premier model comes equipped with 20-inch wheels, keyless entry with pushbutton start, 12-way ventilated and power-adjustable heated seats, and high-intensity discharge headlamps.

·         Every single trim does come with a 3-year, 36,000 mile bumper-to-bumper limited warranty, and the powertrain alone is warrantied for 60,000 miles, or five years.

·         Three trim levels offer all-wheel drive.

·         18-inch aluminum wheels are offered standard on the LS trim, and 20-inch polished aluminum wheels are now standard on the Premier trim. 22-inch wheels and 20-inch chrome wheels are also options for add-on with the Tahoe.

Dimensions:

·         The Tahoe sports a 116-inch wheelbase, 204-inch overall length, and 5-inch width.

Powertrain:

·         The base engine in the 2019 Tahoe is a 5.3-liter V8 that offers up 355 horsepower, at 5600 RPM, and 383 lb-ft of torque at 4,100 RPM. The Premier trim can come with a 6.2-liter V8 that produces 420 horsepower, and 460 lb-ft of torque.

·         All-wheel drive and two-wheel drive powertrains are offered on all trims.

·         The 2019 Tahoe uses a six-speed automatic transmission, sporting a 10-speed automatic in the Premier trim.

Towing:

·         The maximum towing capacity for a 2019 Chevy Tahoe sits at 8,600 pounds with RWD, and when equipped with the Max Trailering package.

Mileage:

·         EPA fuel economy estimates for the most efficient of the 2019 Tahoes are 115 mpg during city driving, 22 mpg on the highway, and 18 mpg combined for the 5.3-liter two-wheel drive version. The two-wheel drive Tahoe equipped with the 6.2-liter engine gets 23 mpg on the highway.

Safety:

·         All 2019 Tahoes are well-equipped with seven standard airbags, including frontal and head-curtain as well as seat-mounted side-impact airbags. Standard safety equipment also includes rear park assist, rear-vision camera, and an electronic stability control system.

·         Other available safety and driver-assistance technology includes rear cross-traffic alert, lane-change alert with side blind-zone alert, low-speed forward automatic braking, and lane-keep assist with lane-departure warning.

Infotainment:

·         The standard infotainment system includes a six-speaker USB/CD/MP3 audio system, with an 8-inch touchscreen compatible with Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, and Android Auto. Integrated navigation, as well as Sirius XM radio, are also available.

·         A Bose nine-speaker audio system is standard in the LT trim, and a Bose Centerpoint surround sound 10-speaker system is offered as standard in the Premier trim.

Comfort and Convenience:

·         The base trim offers a manual liftgate, and the two higher trims have a powered version, either hands-free, or button-operated.

·         Cloth buckets are now standard in the LS, and leather-appointment front seats come in the LT and Premium trims. The LT's seats are heated, and have 10-way power seat adjusters. The Premier's seats are ventilated as well as heated in front, and feature 12-way power adjusters.

·         The Tahoe has 4 12-volt power outlets: two are located in the console, one in the third row, and one is situated in the cargo area. A 110-volt power outlet is standard as well.

AutoWeek Claims Corvette ZR1 Sports “As Much Power as Niagara Falls”

When seasoned experts begin to talk about the Corvette, it's no surprise that the reviews are glowing, thorough, and overly excited about an abundance of pure power. Autoweek has long been doling out the goods on the best and baddest cars in the business, and last week all of us Corvette fans here at West Chevy were excited to read the in-depth feature about the 2019 Corvette ZR1. Right off the bat, the blog claims that the ZR1 provides “better performance for your dollar than anything with four wheels,” a heaping sentiment of pride and prowess that we don't take lightly!

The ZR1 is the top-of-the-line Corvette model, situated above the Stingray, Grand Sport, and Z06. It includes the Track Performance Package, which comes with a large rear wing, and plenty of swagger to defeat any rival that claims a corner-bending and throttle-heavy approach. This aggressive and appealing new model builds 755 hp from the 6.2-liter supercharged V8, which is simply a lot to play with on any desired plateau. There has always been an abundance of power in the ZR1: you always feel the pull, no matter what gear you are in.

The testing staff at Autoweek drove a ZR1 that came with the Track Performance package, and so the grip was applauded for being perfectly plentiful. This was most noticeable while driving up on-ramps and noticing how much energy it took to appropriately slow down to merge with freeway traffic. When fully in gear and active lapping up the track, the 6.2-liter V8 makes its presence known: you don't purchase a Corvette to instill any sense of silence on a daily basis. Ask us here at West Chevy how you can add Comp seats, red brake calipers, satin graphite aluminum wheels, or a chrome badge to properly deck out your new purchase.

The folks over at Road And Track blatantly admitted last week that “large swathes of the public never seem to take Corvettes seriously,” and also recognized that the ZR1 absolutely pushes the power envelope to the extreme. For many years, the engineering team has been stressing the fact that the Z06 was pushing the envelope of what is capable for the configuration of the C7, hinting along the way that a mid-engine variant may be the fix.

What excites us most about this car is options such as the ZTK track package add race-ready wings, and other cool features. Just to give you an idea of how much power we are dealing with, the C7 ZR1's supercharged V-8 creates more than double the horsepower of the V-8 in the 1990 C4 ZR1: this is a car that warrants a test drive through winding fall roads right away!