Brand-New 2021 Chevy Tahoe and Suburban Mirror Light Accessory Featured on GM Authority

As there are so many things to enjoy about spring in Arizona we have had plenty of great conversations here at O'Rielly Chevy of Tucson about various new features and new models arriving towards the end of the year! The staff on hand at GM Authority ran a story on their blog about the 2021 Tahoe and Suburban, and a very unique new side-view mirror accessory that projects the Chevy emblem that comes as a dealer-installed option.

This optional accessory snaps onto the underside of the side mirrors and acts a sort of puddle light that projects the Chevy Bow Tie emblem onto the pavement running next to the door. It's the first time Chevy has offered up anything like this, and although we've seen puddle lamps on past models they never projected the logo we love so much. Your model simply needs to already have up-level mirrors with puddle lamps, then its' just a $135 option to acquire through us here at the dealer. You'll be able to get it on LT, RST, and Z71 trim levels and standard on Premier and High Country trims.

For 2021 Chevy Tahoe and 2021 Chevy Suburban LT, RST, and Z71 trims, the option requires the Luxury Package, which includes the following features:

·        Driver Alert Package content

·        HD Surround Vision

·        Rear Pedestrian Alert

·        Memory settings

·        Outside heated power-adjustable, power-folding, body-color mirrors with driver-side auto-dimming and integrated turn signal indicators

·        Power tilt and telescopic steering column

·        Automatic heated steering wheel

·        Second-row outboard heated seats

·        Second-row power 60/40 split-folding bench seats

·        Third-row power 60/40 split-folding bench seats

This cool new mirror light accessory is the third branded illumination feature for the 2021 Tahoe and Suburban. The first two accessories include the Chevy script and Chevy logo in the tail lamps, and the illuminated Bow tie, or Glow Tie, emblem. The brand-new Tahoe was praised by the Car and Driver staff for its excellent independent rear suspension, roomy cabin, and superior V8 offerings in the engine department. The incoming model has literally been stretched to provide more cargo and passenger space and receives a slew of new technology as well as the addition of a diesel option.

 

The incoming Suburban model is the biggest SUV to wear the Chevy bowtie and a serious competitor to rivals such as the Ford Expedition Max. The Suburban also now offers a diesel option with loads of torque and great choices like the RST model. This is a sporty appearance package that can be also equipped with the diesel engine. The head-up display and digital gauge-cluster are bigger than before, and there are two 12.6-inch screens mounted behind the front seats and a 10-inch touchscreen fitted into the center stack as well as the standard capability for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. This pair of capable and resilient people movers will be on display for test drive likely late fall, and we'll keep you posted about their ETA and other fantastic features! 

Chevy Silverado ZRX Could Possibly Score 6.2-Liter LT4 V8 Engine

Since Spring is finally here, so many area residents that come to see us at O'Rielly Chevy of Tucson constantly have trucks on the mind! What is not to love when the interiors have become locations of much more luxury, and off-road versions have so many features to help the mower through massive mud and over wayfaring rocks? The staff of GM Authority offered up a piece on their blog this week that confirmed the upcoming Chevy Silverado ZRX may receive the automaker's supercharged 6.2-L LT4 V8 engine.

It's a performance engine highly focused on trucks and is now slated to find its way into the Chevy Silverado ZRX off-road pickup, which will compete with sworn rivals in the form of the Ford Raptor and soon-arriving Ram Rebel TRX. This exciting and very muscular engine currently resides in the Camaro ZL1, where it cranks out 650 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque. GM Authority was the very first to report on the existence of the Silverado ZRX: they uncovered a trademark filing for the name last summer and revealed exclusive details about the truck in a subsequent report published in September.

The Silverado ZRX will be of a similar vein of the Colorado ZR2, featuring more robust suspension, MultMatic DSSV dampers, front and rear electronic lockers, and modified bumper treatments for honed-in departure and approach angles. There are a few hints that GM will offer a more powerful engine option as well, and this specific version of the 6.2-L LT4 V8 will be used in other GM products, such as its full-size SUVs in the upper leagues. This gives a bit of credit to the rumors that GM is also hard at work on a performance-focused Cadillac Escalade with a supercharged V8 engine of some variant.

What is most exciting when you concoct a truck as capable as this is the premise of putting its money where its mouth is and awaiting the donning of the checkered flag at the finish line! It was also announced this year that the new off-road racing program for the Silverado ZRX will see off-road race team Hall Racing cleverly situate a Chevy Silverado LT Trail Boss with MultMatic DSSV dampers in the Best of the Desert off-road series. This prized model will serve as a real-world proving ground for the Silverado ZRX, allowing Chevy to further research suspension and other components in demand for the current motor sports environment.

We will keep you posted on the coming updates and information we receive on the Silverado ZRX and its features and form. You will also find a few new unique changes to the cabin, with customized seats and ZRX badges throughout. The vehicle will also no doubt see benefit from the improved interiors coming down the line for the Silverado, expected to arrive during the 2022 year.

2022 Chevy Bolt SUV: Motor Trend Outlines Expansion of the Electric Family

The staff on hand at Motor Trend was enamored enough with the ChevyBolt EV to make it their 2017 Car of the Year, and they were back at the digital presses to cover just what will happen down the road for the 2022 EUV model. This is a concept that is being worked on that will attract customers who are looking for an electric SUV instead of a tall hatchback that also displays sleeker styling. The Bolt EUV is stretched another 3 inches between the wheels for more interior space, and 5 to 6 inches overall.

A bit more upright styling will make it appear more like an SUV sporting low ground clearance, instead of a playful icon from past tense video game titles! The longer wheelbase will make space for a battery bigger than the standard Bolt's 66-kW-hr pack, which could provide a range boost above the current 259 miles. The current plans still just involve front-wheel drive only, and both the Bolt EV and Bolt EUV will remain on the BEV2 platform.

They will also both continue with the same battery and charging technology as opposed to the option of GM's new Ultium pack. Items that were put on high priority after asking customers here at O'Rielly Chevy of Tucson and many other locations what they desired were better seats, an upgraded infotainment system, and a push-button gear selector. The Super Cruise and sunroof options will also be found on the updated Bolt EUV, a monumental step into the future of autonomous driving.

Super Cruise is among the array of features that are blowing minds worldwide: we were once hesitant to take our hands off the wheel, and this technology is one of the most promising features out there to take the extreme strain off of a long trip. This new model also offers a hitch-mounted bike rack that is available for the outside, allowing for the freeing up of cargo space. Second-row legroom and trunk space are where the major improvements are seen with this model, as well as the specifics regarding charging. This is what it will all boil down to when customers are making their decision for an Eco-conscious change in vehicle ownership and happily zip away into their weekend without the need to tend to the consistent presence of the gas pump.

The 11 Kw charging inverter will mean shorter charging times on the go and while at home, and be integral in helping many “not feel the pain of the pump”.  GM President Mark Ruess claimed himself over the past week that “thousands of GM scientists, engineers, and designers are working to execute a historic reinvention of the company”, and that satisfying millions of customers will occur after finding the key to ultimate sustainability. Seeing more charging stations pop up, cultivating interest in electric-derived power, and a longing for the planet to sustain itself are all ingredients in what will be seen as a great solution, and we'll continue to report back to you on release dates, developments, and availability!

GM Authority Outlines 2020 Traverse Dimensions as They Fare to the Competition

The Chevy Traverse is an SUV that faces the typical competition from just about every mainstream auto brand in the nation! This is a wildly popular category right here at O'Rielly Chevy of Tucson, and this year's model is built on the extended-wheelbase version of the GM C1 platform which it shares most directly with the Buick Enclave. The Chevy Blazer, Cadillac XT6, and GMC Acadia ride on the same one, and while it is ready to heftily haul families and all their gear, the Traverse sees no less than ten rivals from the competition.

The GM Authority blog ran a story last week that set out to see just how big and spacious the Traverse is compared to its adversaries and crunch the numbers for some valuable clues. The 2020 Chevy Traverse rides on a 120.9-inch wheelbase, which is the longest in its segment. It sports an overall length of 204.3 inches, a width of 78.6 inches, and a 70.7-inch roof height. It is the longest overall and one of the widest and tallest, with its closest rival in overall size coming in the form of the Dodge Durango.

 

It is just slightly longer than the full-size, body-on-frame 2020 Chevy Tahoe SUV, although the Tahoe is roughly two inches wider and taller. The dimensions of the exterior allow for a nice payoff when you get down to passenger space, offering up generous amounts of headroom, legroom, and shoulder room. Within its segment, the 2002 Traverse ranks above-average in almost every dimension and provides the most accommodating space of all for third-row passengers. The Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride come close in the space race, with the sporty Mazda CX-9 and the Toyota Highlander being the smallest in the segment with the least spacious third-row seating overall.

One important attribute that this article lays out well is regarding the cargo capacity and how the Traverse dominates its competition in that category. Behind the third row is 23 cubic feet of cargo, coming in first place without a doubt in the race. Only the Atlas and Telluride are close behind at all, with 21 and 20.6 cubic feet, respectively. Behind the first row with the second and third row folded, and all rear seats folded, the Traverse boasts an overall cargo volume of 98.2 cubic feet, with only the Atlas coming at all close at 96.8. If your business or family requires what seems like a daunting amount of space to flourish, one fantastic choice is the Traverse, clearly leading the way as far as how much you can carry and the cold hard statistics of size!

2021 Trax First Review Via Kelley Blue Book Has “Confident Stance, Fresh Style”

The Kelley Blue Book staff have long been a great source of authority for anyone to refer to before visiting us here at O'Rielly Chevy of Tucson to make their final purchase decision. This past week they ran an in-depth feature on the Chevy Trax, the awesome-and-able compact SUV with a brand-new Midnight Edition sporting black accents available for the LT trim. Kelley Blue Book felt that it fares well against rivals Kia Seltos and Honda HR-V, even though the competition at times is understandably fierce.

This write-up also claims that the fiercest rival may be within the own Chevy family, as the all-new 2021 Chevy Trailblazer. The Trax still offers up a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine which this review team claim provides a reasonable amount of muscle for driving uphill, plus tech like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. This model uses a 6-speed automatic transmission that will appeal to those who don't have a need for a continuously variable automatic transmission like that found in the Honda HR-V. It is added here that if you are always finding yourself fighting for a parking spot or needing to fit in a small garage, the Trax's size is definitely favorable.

The feature of the Trax that KBB thought was the best was the fact that even the least-expensive 2021 Trax comes with a 7-inch touchscreen display and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto integration. An integrated 4G LTE Wi-Fi system brings fast internet access using passenger's phones, tablets, or laptops, providing access for up to seven devices. Once inside, the Chevy Trax boasts a tidy 2-row / 5-passenger cabin. Cargo room resides at 48.4 cubic feet with the rear seats folded, and a respectable 18.7 cubic feet with them upright. If you wish, you can also fold the front passenger seat down flat to make way for items up to 8 feet long right in the interior.

After taking a few steps back to look, the Trax has a confident SUV stance due to its short overhangs. Both the LS and LT trims sport 16-inch aluminum wheels, and the higher-level LT has heated, body-color side mirrors as well as taillights with LED accents. The brand-new Midnight edition sees the addition of 18-inch gloss-black aluminum wheels, front and rear black skid plates, and other darkened elements. At the simplest trim level, a base LS now includes remote keyless entry, 4-way manual-adjust driver's seat, single-zone air conditioning, and compass. The infotainment system sees the combination of a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity and a 6-speaker AM/FM audio system with SiriusXM satellite radio, Bluetooth streaming, and two USB inputs.

The engine on board is a 1.4-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. Generating 138 horsepower, it's a fuel-efficient and eco-friendly model that can achieve up to 31 mpg. Front-wheel drive is the default setup, while all-wheel drive AWD is available. Keeping you safe at all times during the drive are 10 airbags, including rear-seat mounted thorax, side-curtain, and front-occupant knee airbags. Optional in the LT, the Driver Confidence Package bundles blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert and rear parking sensors. GM's telematics subscription service provides necessary connectivity to vital emergency services, remote vehicle access, and much more!

The Truth about Cars Blog Claims 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 Duramax Possesses “The Perfect Engine”

Even though there has been much talk and debate surrounding diesel over the past few years, all of us here at O'Rielly Chevy of Tucson recognize its awesome potential and widely-known characteristics of raw power and great mileage output. Compression-ignition engines have now become quite common in the truck market, even if generally limited to heavy-duty, three-quarter-ton and larger models. The Truth About Cars blog recently ran a feature about their love for the 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500, powered by a Duramax 3.0-liter inline-six, and paired to a 10-speed automatic.

Head staff writer Chris Tonn claims right off the bat that “he's not sure if he's ever fallen so hard for a powertrain”, a pretty good sign of high quality for a first impression. He claimed at the first drive that the inline-six engine pours power in a very smooth, seamless rush, while still having the ability to be very quiet and balanced. 9,200 pounds is the towing rating, and Chris laments that “this 3.0-liter oil-burner is perfect for that kind of duty”. The 4-wheel drive model maxes out on the EPA scale at 29 mph highway, and 25 mpg combined.

You still know that this is a truck you're driving, as parking a 20-foot long beast takes both practice and planning – but the rewards of having the drive feel quiet and controlled are present during every trip. The audio controls on the 8.0 – inch touchscreen here are billed by the testing team as “responsive and intuitive”, and the navigation displays are bright and clear. Both front and rear seats offer plenty of comfort with 10-way power adjustments for the front on this particular LTZ trim. The rear bench offers up plenty of legroom for three across, even with the fronts adjusted back.

This is where the troupe points out an important trait: that it is no wonder the crew cab pickup has become a replacement for the traditional family sedan.. the roominess and features available in 2020 are nothing short of phenomenal. The Safety Package comes highly recommended here, which adds rear cross-traffic alert, front/rear park assist, and lane change/blind zone alert.

The trailer camera package along with the advanced trailering package adds up to a tow rating of 7,600 pounds, perfect for a Chevy Camaro set up for SCCA racing! While summing everything up at the end of the article, it is even said that this is probably the engine he would choose for being most competent and reliable. If you're looking into a vehicle with a good type of resale value, this is one of your top choices, as America's appetite for diesel has anything but cooled down!

2021 Chevy Suburban RST Spied Uncovered in the Wild by Motor1.com

Chris Bruce of Motor1.com was busy this week chasing down the story regarding spy shots that gave a substantial peek at the new 2021 Chevy Suburban RST. These photos depict it out on the road without any camouflage, and it is immediately noticed how the RST receives dark front fascia trim color. It rides on 22-inch wheels with V-shaped spokes, and the different trim pieces on the exterior are in a mix of black and chrome. The new model rides on a completely new platform, sporting 1.3 more inches in length and a 4.1-inch longer wheelbase.

The Tahoe and Suburban both now have a multi-link, independent rear suspension, which will no doubt make way for a much smoother ride on the road. Features such as Magnetic Ride Control and an Air Ride Adaptive suspension are options depending on trim level: The Autoblog staff had test-driven both the Suburban and the Tahoe recently to see how it fared, and they concluded that it was much more comfortable over bumps and the rough patches than the grave competition in the form of the Ford Expedition.

The RST comes standard with a 5.3-liter V8 that generates 355 horsepower and features cylinder deactivation as well as stop-start technology. One of the biggest demands that customers right here at O'Rielly Chevy of Tucson and many other dealerships nationwide have is in the infotainment category. In vehicles like this where there is the opportunity to sprawl out and enjoy DVDs and digital entertainment, small screens are absolutely not cutting it anymore, and the 10-inch diagonal one here will definitely suffice. To assure that every driver can find their perfect mix of utility and preference in design, the all-new Suburban offers six trims, each with their own unique qualities.

Making life a bit easier for passengers, very spacious new second-and third-row seats now offer plenty of legroom while also making it easy to move in and out of the cabin, and the Rear Seat Media System has two twin 12.6-inch displays to keep passengers occupied. An available Power Sliding Center Console can automatically slide back up to 10 inches, offering a convenient place to store items between the seats while also providing a storage drawer out of plain sight for valuables during travel.

Awesome enough that it has its own star on the Hollywood walk of fame, the Suburban is the large-sized and commanding presence on the road that only comes with years of refinement and perfection. The Car and Driver staff claim that they would heartily recommend the RST model, a sporty and aggressive appearance package that can also be equipped with the diesel engine!