Summer of The Premier Tow: 2021 Chevy Silverado's In-Depth Breakdown of Towing Capabilities

When the sun is shining more frequently, the lakes are more appealing, and the many off-road trails near West Chevy of Knoxville become inviting, everyone who owns a truck begins to wonder about its towing capability. The 2021 Chevy Silverado HD has five different engine selections, 3 different transmissions, three cab sizes, and 3 bed lengths to ultimately choose from. Every option has its own distinct characteristics and the lofty boast of towing anywhere from 7200 to 13,300 pounds. 

Here are some vital statistics to keep in mind during your selection, and a detailed look at just how each engine fits in the all-important summer tow breakdown when jet skis and ATVs make their way excitingly into the picture!

The Turbocharged 2.7-Liter Four-Cylinder doles out 310 horsepower and 348 lb-ft of torque, and the top three tow ratings for this engine are 9,600 pounds, 9,400 pounds, and 9.300 pounds. To get the 2.7-liter's maximum 9,600-pound rating, you begin with a two-wheel-drive regular-cab long bed in the Worth Truck trim and can work up to the 9,400-lb rating with the 4WD regular-cab long-box. The 9,300-lb rating comes in the 2WD double-cab standard-box configuration in the WT trim, and many who have tried this potent engine love the way the turbocharger soups things up way beyond the 4-cylinders ground-level expectations. 

The 4.3-Liter V6 is the only Silverado currently available with a 6-speed automatic transmission and allows for towing capacities up to 7,900 pounds in the 2WD WT regular-cab long-box configuration. The third-highest rating of 7,400 pounds Is attainable with the 4WD crew cab with the short and standard boxes and the 4WD double-cab standard bed. 

The 5.3-Liter V8 with 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque is the choice of many Silverado owners who have their sights set on the bigger things in life, not stopping at all when it comes to lake and RV-themed toys to lug along. This choice of the engine can be equipped with the six-speed, 8 speed, or 10-speed automatic transmissions, and the maximum towing configurations are all gained with the 8-speed auto and addition of the Max Trailering Package. To pridefully pull 11,500 lbs are the fighting soldiers of summer fun with the 2WD crew-cab short bed and 2WD double-cab standard bed, both situated in LT trim. 

The 6.2-Liter V8 that doles out 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque is where your quest for a hauler that can really hang with the big boys ends. It sees the addition of the 10-speed auto, which is the only transmission offered. This choice equips you to confidently tow 13,300 pounds in the 4WD double-cab standard bed, putting to use the RST trim, hefty Max Trailering Package, and 20-inch wheels. 

The 3.0-Liter Inline-Six-Cylinder Diesel has a tow rating that is now increased by 200 pounds from 2020, to 9,500 pounds. The 4WD LT double-cab standard bed is rated at 9,100 pounds, and this particular configuration has won very high marks for its fuel efficiency and sense of resilience.

Corvette Z06 Spy Video Snags Accurate Visual + Audio Snapshot Of Delicious Notes Sources From Flat-Plane Crank V8

The state of Michigan has long been a proving ground in many ways for top-notch cars such as the Chevy Corvette Z06, as all of us here at West Chevy of Knoxville have watched it experience growth through leaps and bounds. Both development and testing have deep roots in this state, with the Motor City's legacy standing strong. Every new amazing car rolling off the assembly line reflects a sense of pride and all-American purpose. 

Spy shots from Autoblog.com give the dedicated car fan a good idea of what things will look like concerning the finished product while some of the fine points are still being ironed out. This video shows the brand-new C8 Chevy Corvette Z06 completing straight-line runs that allow for prime sampling of the sounds of the flat-crank V8. These will no doubt resonate with any fan of the wonderful audio bellow that is possible via killer engineering and heart-pumping speed tests. 

The sport of racing has always been serious business among the most inspired, and when the flags are thrown down, only the most finely-tuned and ready to rumble cars can aspire to edge past others for first place bragging rights. The currently road-legal V8 is now rumored to boast a 9,000 RPM redline and significantly larger numbers in the horsepower department than the C8 R's 500. The flat-plane crank layout allows this 'Vette model to share camaraderie and company with the Ford Mustang Shelby GT350, and a few other incredibly souped-up and class-leading V8-powered Italian sports cars that are known for displaying consistently mind-blowing performance. 

Another car spotted during this session was appropriately fitted for braking and aero testing, and was unfortunately not captured on video for us to speculate upon. It was brandishing a huge wing, which the one caught on audio and video did not have, and there is plenty of mystery yet in regards to just what other model was spotted that day flaunting its very high-powered chops. The Car and Driver staff reported that the 2022 Z06 will sound unlike any other 'Vette that has come before it, and look even more fierce than the mainstream C8 thanks to bigger air scoops, flared fenders, and other aerodynamic properties that are on deck to help with all-important cornering traction. 

Being focused for the track takes many hours of close examination regarding every single component of a car before it is ready to display the serious performance attributes that the coming Z06 is sure to possess. When the C8 arrived on the scene, it was well-determined that the everyday drive with it was simply amazing, as the driver-focused cockpit and superb handling dictated. The soon-to-be-available Z06 will assuredly lap up corners and straightaways with ease, and the consistent presence of over 600 horsepower will provide the most fierce of properties in its trophy case! 

Corvette Z06 Spy Video Snags Accurate Visual + Audio Snapshot Of Delicious Notes Sources From Flat-Plane Crank V8

The state of Michigan has long been a proving ground in many ways for top-notch cars such as the Chevy Corvette Z06, as all of us here at West Chevy of Knoxville have watched it experience growth through leaps and bounds. Both development and testing have deep roots in this state, with the Motor City's legacy standing strong with every new amazing car rolling off the assembly line reflecting a sense of pride and all-American purpose. 

Spy shots from some of the savviest in the business such as Autoblog.com give the dedicated car fan a good idea of what things will look like concerning the finished product while some of the fine points are still being ironed out. This video shows the brand-new C8 Chevy Corvette Z06 completing straight-line runs that allow for prime sampling of the sounds of the flat-crank V8. These will no doubt resonate with any fan of the wonderful audio bellow that is possible via killer engineering and heart-pumping speed tests. 

The sport of racing has always been serious business among the most inspired, and when the flags are thrown down, only the most finely-tuned and ready to rumble cars can aspire to edge past others for first place bragging rights. The currently road-legal V8 is now rumored to boast a 9,000 RPM redline and significantly larger numbers in the horsepower department than the C8 R's 500. The flat-plane crank layout allows this Corvette model to share camaraderie and company with the Ford Mustang Shelby GT350, and a few other incredibly souped-up and class-leading V8-powered Italian sports cars that are known for displaying consistently mind-blowing performance. 

Another car spotted during this session was appropriately fitted for braking and aero testing, and was unfortunately not captured on video for us to speculate upon. It was brandishing a huge wing, which the one caught on audio and video did not have, and there is plenty of mystery yet in regards to just what other model was spotted that day flaunting its very high-powered chops. They also reported that the 2022 Z06 will sound unlike any other Corvette that has come before it, and look even more fierce than the mainstream C8 thanks to bigger air scoops, flared fenders, and other aerodynamic properties that are on deck to help with all-important cornering traction. 

Being focused for the track takes many hours of close examination regarding every single component of a car before it is ready to display the serious performance attributes that the coming Z06 is sure to possess. When the C8 arrived on the scene, it was well-determined that the everyday drive with it was simply amazing, as the driver-focused cockpit and superb handling dictated. The soon-to-be-available Z06 will assuredly lap up corners and straightaways with ease, and the consistent presence of over 600 horsepower will provide the most fierce of properties in its trophy case! 

Chevy Tahoe's 2021 Upgrade Renders it Fully-Ready for All-Out Excursions and After-School Dashes

As SUV production continues to ramp up worldwide, the stature, features, and tech offerings that each model possesses remains as competitive as they ever have been. Everyone here at West Chevy of Knoxville can currently agree that the brand we love to represent every day can fully take the credit for the creation of the world's two class-leading SUVs in the form of the Tahoe and Suburban. With their visually stunning features and ability to remain accessible while boasting industry-leading attention-getting, they both account for nearly half of what makes its way off our lots.

The Tahoe recently enjoyed an upgrade for the new year, and the Hotcars.com staff worked on a feature on its new look, ultra-powerful V8, and spacious cabin that makes for practical use. The RST version sports the ultimate lift of just under a foot with the 22” wheel version, and 2 inches less if you're equipped with the 20” wheel version. The LS model offers a different standard set of included equipment along with various driving modes, and the Z71 is where you want to set your sights when a beneficial bump-up in height suites your exploring mood.

The Premier version of this year's Tahoe is where the fine touches of upper-end luxury come into play to keep you enjoying the finely-honed fit and finish of first-class status during every passing milemarker. There are now nine color choices to deck yourself and the entire crew in while out for an errand-running or celebratory weekend cruise: Midnight Blue Metallic, Graywood Metallic, Satin Steel Metallic, Cherry Red Tintcoat Summit White, Black, Shadow Grey Metallic, Iridescent Pearl Tricoat, and Empire Beige Metallic are on deck to allow you to stand out. 

The Tahoe has always been well-known within the auto realm for its XXL interior capacity, and it is one of the top reasons that it could be the ideal addition to your growing family or businesses' fleet. Once you extend every seat, you'll enjoy 25.5 cubic feet of space, and opening up the third row provides 72.6 cubic feet. For the drives that edge past the city limits and give you time to sprawl out, the seats boast a soft leather upholstery, providing a much more luxurious touch. Looking for a stowaway place for spare phones, or games to keep you busy during the journey? There's also a motorized storage bin on board that can slide back conveniently for second-row passengers.

The entertainment and management options do not halt at just one touchscreen in the center of the dashboard, as there are more in the back for passengers to access, and the updated trailering technology can manage the Tahoe's many towing capabilities. The menus on the 10.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system provide controls for adjusting and monitoring climate, navigation, voice recognition, and a Wi-Fi hotspot, with the Hotcars.com staff admitting that no SUV in existence can top its accessibility. It's also the largest SUV in existence that you can still order up in diesel, providing efficiency and durability needed for “The long game”!

Stone-Cold Eruption at the Rally: C8 Corvette Smokes Every Competitor During Impromptu Showdown

 

Drag racing is a sport that demands a lot of fine-tuning, close attention paid to every hundredth of a second, and other forms of massive preparation for the action-packed event that can tend to be over quickly. When an excited group of adrenaline enthusiasts descends upon a strip including some of the most powerful cars on the planet, the stakes and competition can get high in a hurry. 

Over the past week here at West Chevy of Knoxville, we enjoyed watching this video of a C8 Corvette do defiantly rough-and-tumble drag strip battle with a C7 Z06, a heavily-modified Porsche 718 Cayman, a Mercedes-AMG C63, a Lamborghini Huracan, BMW M2, and even the salacious “Holy-Grail” status-wearing Dodge Viper. Everyone in attendance at this particular straight-track showdown had a vehicle in tow that is widely-known for being quick and were all equally eager to prove a high-octane and massively thrilling point. Every single race that took place fell in the favor of the green Chevy Corvette C8 Stingray's mastery when it was decided once and for all that the competition lined up here didn't stand a chance. 

This particular winning C8 model is not all stock, and hosts an array of bolt-on parts that boost the necessary performance stats up a notch. One thing we would have to agree with is within the realm of performance, this is the model that Car and Driver claimed boasted a threshold that rivaled any exotic cars. After many years of waiting for the mid-engine Corvette to finally stand up tall and make its debut, the C8 model was officially revealed two years ago in a California airline hangar, and there has been grave excitement and approval ever since. 

The well-chiseled and celebrated leader of these drag races possesses an amount of raw character that immediately catches up to you the instant you climb into the low-slung cockpit of the C8. It seeps infectiously through every single gap in the panel and then is projected almost supernaturally from every single inch of the exterior. One of the dominating traits that really rounds out the task as far as getting the job done for a straight-line competition is the shockingly-fast speeds that feel strangely normal. 

One of the most experienced drivers of Road and Track professed this past week that when he developed his true love for the 2021 C8 was sideways on a sharp downhill turn during winter, feeling as if he was in a dramatically wonderful sportscar like a Ferrari, but with the back end feeling and performing more like that of the Camaro. Many strides have been taken to manufacture what is a true one-car solution, and the C8 outperforms rivals with ease on the track, has the sensational rumble of a V8, and is in all ways a practical everyday and above-average sports car.

2022 Chevy Silverado Medium Duty Arrives Decked-Out For Duty With New Exterior Hues, Emergency Service Package

Everyone we know here at West Chevy of Knoxville has been rightfully excited to see their work lives come back full steam during 2021, and embrace a sense of normalcy that had gone a bit awry over the past 12 months! One of the best ways to get the job at hand done daily is to be properly equipped with an awesome truck, and the Chevy Silverado Medium Duty Line has seen a few changes and updates for this exciting new year. 

The Chevy Medium Duty Truck now will become available in Regular Cab and Crew Cab configurations with a few different wheelbases to better traverse the job site or distance to it. The available choices when looking for the perfect hauler or tower are the 4X4 Crew Cab Dual Rear Wheel, the 4X4 Regular Cab Dual Rear Wheel, the 2WD Regular Cab Dual Rear Wheel, and the 2WD Crew Cab Dual Rear Wheel models. For the 2021 model year, the five new exterior color choices are Smokey Quartz Metallic, Mosaic Black Metallic, Northsky Blue Metallic, Shadow Gray Metallic, and Satin Steel Metallic. 

If you wish, you can opt to get rid of the rear window with the option of the Shuttle Bus Package, School Bus Package, or the Emergency Service Package. Providing stellar and first-class service to your community's valuable first responders includes dual alternators, end-of-cab wiring potential, and a backup alarm. Inside, there is now the addition of a useful auxiliary A/C compressor for HVAC provisions, an available option that includes an A/C compressor directly mounted to the engine accessory drive, and an upfitter for AC hose connections, plumbing and control circuit. There is now the addition of StabiliTrak as standard on all models, as well as the Neutral-at-Stop feature. 

There is also an open, non-locking rear as the standard differential, as well as an exhaust brake. The Medium Duty pickups also see the new addition of FuelSense 2.0 transmission shift control calibration technology. This ingenious solution uses a unique set of software and electronic means to efficiently deliver fuel savings consistently up to 6% while keeping the truck's operation at a fully durable and productive, haughty hum. The purpose of a pickup truck is to get hard jobs done correctly and efficiently, and when this truck was released in cooperation with Navistar, a new force on any demanding job site or long road trip to be reckoned with was born. 

Unlocking a massive amount of potential and the ability to put in the extra hours when it counts, this entire line can make a new franchise owner, grocery supplier, or shipping expert's to-do list so much easier to accomplish. Record low temperatures had made it quite a bit tougher to move goods around this winter, and companies nationwide are realizing that having the most trusty and load-capable rigs are going to see them arriving at their destination with punctuality, flawless accuracy, and no-nonsense distribution potential! 

2022 Chevy Bolt EUV Fleet Special Service Vehicle Package Fits Bill for Durable Fleet

Many customers who have a keen eye on what is best for the environment and a sustainable future have been noticing the progress regarding EVs and EUVs over the past few years here at West Chevy of Knoxville, where we are constantly looking ahead at new innovative products that will make a positive mark on the planet. The Bolt EUV is making many new strides for 2022, as its driving range and practical body style combine with the ultimate in electric efficiency allows drivers to experience a taste of the future as they get behind the wheel. 

One of the new extras as an option is the Fleet Special Service Vehicle package, aimed at providing fleet and government orders with all of the colossal components, and officially tagged with the production option code SWR. It's available on the LT trim level, which includes a driver 8-way power seat-adjuster with driver two-way lumbar, a remote keyless entry package with four additional key-fob transmitters, and surveillance mode interior lighting. During the first quarter of this year, president Biden announced plans to completely overhaul the U.S. Government's fleet of cars, trucks, and SUVs with vehicles that all are built piece-by-piece on American soil. 

The government's entire fleet is set to be replaced with clean electric vehicles, and all 645,000 have quite a ways to go with just over 3,000 of them now sourcing electric power as their means of juice. You can test drive the new model soon right here at West Chevy is offered as a compact 5-door crossover/hatchback. A 65-kWh lithium-ion battery pack provides the power for 250 miles of exquisite driving range between charges, with a single-motor-drive unit sending 200 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque to the front wheels. 

Getting the “Motor city's home state” properly fired up to construct the Bolt EUV at the GM Lake Orion facility, the 4.3 million square feet here that have been proudly dedicated to the construction of over 5.1 million vehicles for GM since 1983. This GM plant also boasts the honors of becoming the first facility of its kind to be granted the clean corporate citizen designation by the State of Michigan, while also laying claim to a 2016 Green Power Leadership Award from the U.S. EPA for 24-7 commitment and contribution to helping thoroughly advance the nation's highly-speculated green power market. 

The Premier-trim example of the Bolt EUV provided a great first impression, who loved the stitching and piping on the seats as an added touch, providing an overall upscale look. There is very cool ambient lighting underneath the accent stripe on each door and across the dash, and the location of the center screen is very practical for a car this size. Even with the front seat pushed all of the ways back, this particular writer's 5-ft-10 frame fit comfortably, with ample backrest support for an extra-long drive and a pull-down center armrest in this model that is poised to halt necessary trips to the pump for good!