Bypassing the Pump: The GM Vehicles Boasting the Best Fuel Economy

With gas prices on the rise, drivers are looking for any way to be more fuel efficient. The GM Authority blog compiled a comprehensive list over the last week of which GM vehicles claim the best fuel economy and take pressure off the wallet!

The Chevy Spark is the most fuel-efficient GM vehicle with a city fuel economy rating of 30 mpg and a highway rating of 38 mpg. Following close at its heels is the fun and feature-rich Chevy Malibu, coming in at 32 mpg combined. The Chevy Trailblazer subcompact crossover comes in at 31 mpg combined.

Of course, the best way to save at the pump is to drive an electric vehicle! The 2022 Chevy Bolt EV and Bolt EUV will soon be joined by other mass-market models such as the incoming 2024 Chevy Equinox EV. 

The 2022 Chevy Bolt EV is roomy, has stellar value, and features awesome interior styling! This affordable all-electric hatchback assures that you can bypass the pump, and still employs a front-drive-only powertrain that delivers punchy acceleration and 259 miles of range on a full charge. This is Chevy’s “prized model of the future” and offers all of the features anyone would want in a car that embraces electrically-sourced goodness!

The 2022 Bolt EUV provides the addition of Super Cruise hands-free driving, a way to make life much easier on the road while enjoying hands-free navigation on interstates that are part of the network. This year, the amazing hatchback adds a newly available dual-level charging cord as well as increased Level 2 maximum charting capability, and even lower starting price! The EUV sends 200 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque to the front wheels, which makes passing and merging on the highway easier than ever!

Refreshed 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 Configurator Up and Ready

All of the truck fans here at West Chevy of Knoxville have a reason to be excited, as the Chevy Silverado 1500 Configurator has officially gone live on the automaker’s website, allowing customers to create their own customized Silverado 1500. With the online configurator tool, Chevy customers can choose their preferred Silverado body style and bed length, along with their ideal engine, options, and trim level. 

It provides an in-depth pricing summary of the user’s created vehicle, serving as an important shopping tool to help customers determine which specification is a good fit for their budget. The refreshed 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 was officially unveiled last September and introduces revised exterior styling for the esteemed nameplate, along with an all-new interior design and layout and the most efficient of available technology. 

The new model is far from short on engine options, offering the 2.7-Liter Inline-4 L3B gasoline engine, the lethal and potent 5.3-Liter V8 L84 gas engine, the trusty 6.2-Liter V8 L87 gasoline engine, and the 3.0-Liter Inline-6 LM2 turbodiesel Duramax, all providing their own various forms of world-class pull. The 2022 model also now introduces the new ZR2, which adds unique front and rear fascias for drastically improved approach and departure angles, advanced Multimatic DSSV dampers, front and rear e-lockers, and 18-inch off-road alloy wheels with 33-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory tires. 

The ZR2 off-road model is so awesome that the experts at AEV Outfitters were “moved by mountains” to try their hand at commandeering their own personalized model, providing army-grade protection and durability. This amazing custom-build can climb boulders, conquer rock, and bomb down canyons. The 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 is produced at the GM Fort Wayne Assembly plant in Indiana, with production set to resume this year. 

All models LT and above will now boast the all-new 13.4-inch touchscreen as well as the amazing Super Cruise semi-autonomous driving aid. Towing ability has been increased by 4,000 pounds on the diesel model, and Dark Ash, Sand Dune, along with Glacier Blue Metallic are available as awesome new exterior color choices. The Silverado has also ditched the old-school column shifter for the available electronic shift lever mounted on the center console in models with bucket seats, and those who are wondering about standard safety features won’t be disappointed. This year’s model includes automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian braking, forward collision alert, lane keep assist with lane departure warning, and automatic high beams. 

2022 Chevy Traverse the Perfect Convenient Family SUV

The new Chevy Traverse is here at West Chevy of Knoxville, and it has been in high demand! The refresh for the 2022 model includes revised styling and some great new safety features such as lane-keep assist, automated emergency braking, pedestrian detection, and automatic high-beam headlamps. We also know that you’ll love the convenience of the available power liftgate, and three rows of comfortable seating. 

These features make the new Traverse the ideal family vehicle with familiar Bow-tie brand swagger, towing up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped, and a drive mode selector allowing you to drive in any conditions. The LT Trim has captured the staff at Motorbiscuit.com’s attention, impressing them with the second-row captain’s chairs, power-adjustable driver’s seat, and fog lights and roof rails included. 

This is THE premier vehicle in the family-SUV market. Whether your mission is shuttling for the soccer team, commuting to work, or hitting the road for a long trip, the Traverse will always be a top contender. The V6 always impresses with its gritty power, and pairs perfectly with the smooth shifts courtesy of the nine-speed automatic transmission. 

With the standard second-row bench, there is seating for eight passengers, and the comfy twin captain’s seats in the second row make room for seven. The kids in the back will be able to spread out as well as be fully entertained, as new this year is an optional eight-inch digital display in the instrument cluster that works in conjunction with the standard central touchscreen display. The 2022 Traverse will also feature Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, with a twin-panel sunroof and brand-new rear power sunshade.

Now stretching out over 204 inches, the Traverse has 10 inches on the competing Toyota Highlander. You’ll be sailing in tech-supported glory with the full suite of active safety systems now standard and GM’s OnStar connected services with 4G LTE and in-vehicle Wi-Fi. As you move up to higher trims, you get to enjoy leather upholstery, the power liftgate, and a fully-upgraded audio experience. This year’s Traverse comes standard with front-wheel drive, with AWD optional. The Traverse High Country boasts the addition of a dual-clutch transfer system that can adjust the torque going to each individual rear wheel, which prevents dangerous slippage. 

2022 Chevy Silverado Rally Edition is Now Available on Custom and RST Trims, Officially Available for Orders

Trucks have become so popular over the years that we can hardly keep them on the lot here at West Chevy of Knoxville! In some exciting truck news, the GM Authority blog just reported that the optional Rally Edition package for the 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 full-size pickup is now officially available for order. 

This package offers black rally stripes, black Chevy tailgate lettering, black Silverado and trim level badging, assist steps, 20-inch-high gloss black-painted aluminum wheels, black bowties, Chevytec spray-on bed liner, black chrome exhaust tip, and the awesome-sounding dual exhaust.  Right now, it is only offered on the Custom and RST trim levels. On the RST trim level, the 20-inch High Gloss Black wheels can optionally be swapped for the 22-inch-high gloss black wheels, and any diehard truck fan would agree that this urban and smooth streamlined look will make your truck pop visually!

Production for the 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 will begin at the GM Fort Wayne Assembly facility in Indiana in just three weeks, as well as the GM Oshawa Plant in Canada during spring 2022. The 2022 Silverado RST is once again offered as a mid-range trim level that is equipped with a selection of features to give it extra street performance. Up front, the 2022 Silverado RST features a body-color front bumper, which is paired with a body-color grille bar to create a nicely drawn-together look for the brand-new fascia. 

The rear end features LED tail lights while the 2022 Silverado RST’s rear bumper is also body-color to match the front end. There is a signature Chevy script on the tailgate, and the Silverado 1500 has four engine options that start with the turbocharged 2.7-liter inline 4 L3B gas engine, which now can produce 430 lb-ft of torque.

We love the naturally-aspirated 6.2-L V8 L87 gas engine, especially for how it can hustle up a hill or through a quarry in just seconds! Come see us here at West Chevy for this and many other immaculate models that consistently get the job done! 

2022 Chevy Equinox Is More Affordable Than Outgoing Model

As we look towards all of the awesome and feature-rich models coming our way for 2022 here at West Chevy of Knoxville, there is plenty of good news! The GM Authority blog has announced that the 2022 Chevy Equinox will have a more affordable price tag than last year. On average, pricing for the Chevy Equinox in the base LS trim level and with front-wheel drive starts at around $600 less expensive than the 2021 model-year Equinox.

The range-topping 2022 Chevy Equinox Premier also represents the first model year of the second-generation Equinox’s mid-cycle enhancement and incorporates revised exterior styling and a reworked cabin. The 2022 Equinox uses a turbocharged 1.5-liter I-4 LYX gasoline engine rated at 170 horsepower and 203 lb-ft of torque. Soon, the 2024 Chevy Equinox EV will join as a new battery-electric compact crossover that utilizes both the Ultium platform and Ultium drive electric motors, entering production in the spring of 2023.

Outside of the 2022 model, there are more additions coming to the Equinox line, including four new exterior colors, LED Daytime Running Lamps, and LED headlamps now coming as standard. The Body-color mirror caps are now standard on RS and Premier models, and remain on LT models. You’ll also enjoy the addition of new interior trims for every model along with Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto. Parking is a breeze with Front and Rear Park Assist, and all the exciting programming options of SiriusXM Radio are now standard on all equipment groups. The Safety Alert Seat is now standard on Premier, joining the heated steering wheel included with the Infotainment Package. 

Customers are telling us that standard safety features now play a huge part in what models they purchase and which brand-new releases will reside at the top of their lists. The 2022 Chevy Equinox offers Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning, Rear Vision Camera, Following Distance Indicator, Automatic Emergency Braking, IntelliBeam headlamps, and Forward Collision Alert. You’ll also be saving valuable energy with the brand-new engine auto stop-start defeat switch and be riding on the GM D2 Platform shared by the Chevy Cruze and the Volt.

For “Quality and Reliability” as well as “Dealership Experience” from the J.D. Power Consumer rating’s experience, the 2022 Equinox yielded a score of “great”, as satisfaction levels were quite high during the purchase and long-lasting vehicle potential. Make sure you choose West Chevy of Knoxville to locate the most favorable APR for 36 months or more, dealer incentives, and other amazing reasons to drive a new Equinox home to enjoy its high performance and superb value today!

2021 Chevy Corvette’s LT2 V8 Engine Exists as The Model’s Resounding + Capable Heart and Soul

GM gifted the world the mid-engine Corvette that we all have been eagerly waiting for. Everyone here at West Chevy of Knoxville have long enjoyed that the Corvette has been labeled as the American muscle car that most individuals can afford. With its shift to a mid-engine layout, the ‘Vette has since reached supercar status that it has claimed for many generations before.

Making its star-studded debut alongside the C8 itself is GM’s LT2 V8 engine. This is a massively powerful 6.2-Liter, naturally-aspirated small block motor, that is based upon the outgoing LT1. It now features an increase in valuable track-tuned power and torque. Its new major upgrades include a more economical intake and exhaust system, brand-new lubrication system, and new camshaft. The LT2 also sees some of its biggest changes to the fuel delivery and management systems and some other very minor engine calibration adjustments. 

Some of the most hardcore Corvette fanatics have not been as much of a praising sense when it comes to the lack of major performance upgrades for this system, but stricter federal standards have long made their mark on exactly what happens during major overhauls. Even though this massive and very capable LT2 doesn’t come with any power upgrades or notable economy improvement, it should result in lower exhaust emissions to embrace the future of motoring and options that lean towards future mandates and provisions. Chevy’s decision to provide drivers with the accessible mid-engine supercar that has long been awaited will prove to be its beating heart, as well as projecting and very aggressive soul.

With a heftier amount of weight sitting on top of the rear suspension, the car can provide great traction for the rear tires which allows for more responsive acceleration and a dire need to rely on the rear brakes. No one doubts for a second that you’ll pay much mind when the base-model C8 catapults itself from 0-60 in just three seconds flat and brandishes a quarter-mile time of just 11.2 seconds. With a top speed of 123 MPH, you’re not going to be dawdling around on any track that exists in America. Tweaks to the lubrication system have all seen the addition of a dry-sump oil system thanks to the Corvette’s now enhanced capabilities on the demanding track.

There have been a few shortcomings related to hydrocarbon pads, the manual transmission, and a few issues with valve springs. This is an engine that will long be revered for its immense power and acceleration off the line where it matters most. The Corvette has found its way into supercar status by a painstaking engineering and development process, and twin-turbo systems that can slay any highway or two-lane road to palpable bits! 

2022 Chevy Trailblazer Offers Edmunds Testing Crew Comfy Ride, Confident Cornering, Attractive Interior

With roomy seating, ample cargo space, and an Activ model that brings the addition of some light off-road capabilities, the 2022 Trailblazer had left people waiting patiently to finally test and evaluate it. With the effects of the pandemic and production activities returning to normal, the new Trailblazer will slot in between the Chevy Trax and larger Equinox. The staff on duty at Edmunds.com were very excited about the results and their own test drive of the finished product.

Standing out from the crowd with Camaro-style accents, the Activ is a great pick amongst the other top extra-small SUVs such as the Hyundai Kona, Mazda CX-30, and the Buick Encore GX. The Activ trim level was Edmund’s testing model with the 1.3-liter engine and a 9-speed automatic transmission that holds this engine directly in the sweet spot during acceleration. On the highway, the Trailblazer exhibited first-class ride comfort, and the climate control was a breeze to use while keeping everything feeling perfect for the drive.

Wireless connectivity is standard for both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and they both work very well with the Trailblazer’s attractive, practical touchscreen. Not to mention the Technology Package, which includes a larger 8-inch touchscreen, a Bose 7-speaker audio system, USB-A, and USB-C ports standard for front passengers. The larger dimensions of the Trailblazer provide a very definite payoff in the cargo department with it being one of the most spacious in its segment. 

For highway miles, the Trailblazer averages around 26.9 miles per gallon. One benefit to the 1.3-liter turbocharged engine in Trailblazer is that you will not need premium fuel as you do for some other turbocharged engines in this class. The jack-of-all-trades personality is what makes the Trailblazer not just competent, but simple to use in nearly every day-to-day situation you’d find. The LT Trim showcases a good balance of features for the price, and it offers more available options than the base LS. You’ll be enjoying the additions of roof rails, LED foglights, heated mirrors, tinted rear windows, cruise control, power-adjustable driver’s seat, and heated front seats.

The Activ level Trim is where things step up to be more rugged and prone for the trail and ramp up the power factor. Also, the visual presence has a more powerful 1.3-liter engine, tires, suspension tunings that favor off-road locations, a tow hitch receiver, underbody skid plates, unique exterior styling elements, a heated steering wheel, etc. Fans of all the add-ons in the form of bells and whistles will also want to investigate the Technology package. This package includes LED headlights, a wireless smartphone charging pad, 8-inch touchscreen, high-resolution rearview camera, and much more!