Exciting Changes For 2020 Chevy Colorado Detailed on Autoblog.com

It is always so very exciting for all of us to ring in spring here at O'Rielly Chevy, when we get to welcome many from out of town on vacation, and help families figure out just what vehicle is right for them. It's also a time of the year when customers ask us which of the seasonal events around town are worth attending. When it comes to fun and family, we have our eyes on the annual Putt-ing Kids First event: held every June with over 700 in attendance, it takes place at Golf N'Stuff. Those who join in have unlimited access to all of the games and attractions, and its a perfect way to ring in the coming of summer while helping our most important asset: kids!

There is massive heat in the midsize truck segment for competition right now, and the Chevy Colorado is our weapon that we love standing behind as the sales numbers of our foes ring in. GM Authority has all the details on what our beloved bowtie brand has in store for next year's version. There will be an added optional remote locking tailgate on the Work Truck trim that will now be standard on the LT, Z71, and ZR2 models. All models will get GM's Tire Fill Alert, providing visual audible alerts right outside the vehicle when the tire is inflated to the optimum amount.

The 2WD Z71 Extended Cab and 2WD Z71 Crew Cab Long Box models will no longer be in the lineup, and the Chevy Infotainment Plus System will replace the Chevy Infotainment Premium System. The Luxury Package and Crew Cab body style will get the jet black leather interior, and the Safety Package with its forward collision alert and lane departure warning technologies will be an option for Z71 models, as it was previously available only on the LT. Powertrain options carry over from the current Colorado, meaning either a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder, cranking out 200 horsepower and 191 lb-ft of torque, and the 3.6-liter V6 at 308 hp and 275 lb-ft.

There is also the turbo-diesel option that makes 186 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque, and many customers here at O'rielly were excited to see the off-road savvy Z71 Trail Runner and the street-focused RST model as more personalized options for our favorite mid-sized truck. The LT models now come standard with the EZ-lift tailgate, and the remote locking tailgate is now available as an option on the Work Truck trim. The car savvy guys and gals on staff at U.S. News thought that this year's Silverado flaunted “compelling engines, class-leading tow rating, and very comfortable ride”!

Automobile Blog Offers Up 2020 Chevy Camaro “Need to Know” Stats

As spring has hit in Tucson and you can hear the aggressive engines roar from Stone Ave. on down to Craycroft Rd, the Camaro has long been the dominating force during legitimate and not-so-legitimate racing. The folks on staff at Automobile Blog did an up-close feature on the 2020 Camaro this past week, and the new transmission option for the V-6 was one of the prime centers of journalistic attention. There are also multiple design updates to make up for some changes last year that were not necessarily as widely-accepted as the engineers and developers had hoped.

It was also noted that there is now a cheaper way to get a V-8, as the brand-new Camaro LT1 creates a balance between the 1LT and the higher SS trim. This is the absolute most affordable Camaro with the 455-hp 6.2-liter V-8, and it rings in at $3,000 lower than the 2019 Camaro 1SS. On top of the bigger engine, it gets the SS model's vented hood, but the exterior styling is otherwise mostly similar to the LT. The 20-inch wheels are one additional exception: they are styled like those on the SS, but are not as overly wide and are wrapped in all-season tired instead of the traditional SS's special-for-summer performance rubber. This particular trim is available for both convertible and coupe models, and you can choose from a six-speed manual or 10-speed automatic.

We are glad that the Automobile Blog crew agrees that by popular demand, the SS definitely looks better. The new front-end look is based on the Camaro Shock concept that debuted last fall during SEMA. The bowtie is now moved from the front crossbar to the upper part of the grille, and the bar is also now painted body color as opposed to black, which does a good job of reducing the weight you see visually on the front end. Many who have been longstanding fans of the auto industry recognize the Mustang as the Camaro's number one rival, and are excited that the Camaro will now offer Rally Green exterior color for its 2020 models.

The rear spoiler and Recaros are now much more available for the Camaro enthusaist. The rear spoiler was previously available only with the RS package, but will now be offered on the LT and LS trims. Recaro performance seats now are spread to the LT, and red seatbelts as well as aluminum pedal caps are available on every single model. You can also now score the LT and LS with tinted taillamp lenses, and you can now get red or orange brake calipers on the LT1, LT, and SS models. You can also score the Camaro fender badge and black bowtie badge for the LT on the 2020 model. Road and Track also ran an article about the “fix to the face” that the Camaro went through you can check out here, and they were just as excited as all of us here at O'Rielly about its track-ready and tremendously-tuned release!

6 Things You Need to Know About the 2020 Chevy Camaro Via Motortrend

The current-generation Camaro was debuted for the 2016 model year, but Chevy has always made a point of having consistent updates to the pony car each year since. The 2020 model first gets a new transmission option for the V-6, and design updates that for the most part rework some fairly controversial changes from the 2019 model. Motortrend ran a cool story this past week about the new Camaro, highlighting 6 things you need to know about it. A pace car selected nine times for the prestigious Indy 500 and also a regular in the IMSA GT Series, the Camaro is a symbol of longstanding automotive pride and no stranger to victory on the track.

There is now a cheaper way to get the V8: The brand new Camaro LT1 is situated in a balanced slot in between the 1LT and the higher SS trim. It is now, by all means, the most affordable Camaro with the 455-hp 6.2-liter V8, coming in $3,000 less than the 2019 Camaro 1SS. Along with the big engine, it still also sports the SS model's vented hood. Otherwise, the exterior styling takes after the LT. The 20-inch wheels are presented in similar style to the SS, but are not staggered, and sit on all-season tires instead of the SS's summer performance tires.

The 10-speed automatic transmission arrives on the V6: The 10-speed automatic transmission was already available with the V-8, and now Chevy has made the choice to make the gearbox available as an option on models with the 3.6-liter V6 engine. Many of the track tests we have read here at O'rielly Chevy have had high praise for the way it shifts and performs overall.

By Popular Demand, The SS Gets a New Look: The Camaro SS flaunts a new front-end look that was first seen last fall at SEMA. The bowtie has also now been moved from the front crossbar to the upper part of the grille, and the bar is now painted body color as opposed to black, creating a significant visual break in the grille area. This is a change that should be welcomed greatly, since the 2019 restyling received criticism from die-hard Camaro lovers.

It comes in green! The Mustang has long been the Camaro's sworn rival, and since it comes in green, Chevy has long felt that the current model should too! There is now a Rally Green exterior color for 2020, and its the new addition to the color palette that was the paint option of the same name available on the first-ever Camaro.

Rear spoiler and Recaro seats spread to more trims: Before now, a rear spoiler was available with only the RS package. Now, it is also going to be offered on the LS and LT trims. You can now get Recaro performance seats which were once only available on the 1LE, now spread themselves to the LT. Every single model also has alloy pedals and red seat belts as well!

Dark-tinted taillamps and colorful brake calipers add some flavor: The LS and LT trim levels are now available with dark-tinted taillamps, and now you can get orange or red brake calipers on the LT, LT1, and SS models. With the LT, you also have the ability to get a black bowtie badge and Camaro badge. There are plenty more reasons than these 6 to snag up next year's Camaro, but these are a great starting point: you can also check out the "need to know" essentials here from Autbomobilemag.com while you are pondering taking the plunge to raw and exciting power right here at O'Rielly Chevy! 

Spyshots of Coming Chevy Silverado HD + Potential Multipro Tailgate Revealed

It was brought to our attention this week from the good folks on staff at the Trucks.com blog that he MultiPro tailgate on some GMC Sierra HD models could end up on the Chevy Silverado HD as well! Spy photographers spotted a Silverado HD prototype with camouflage draped over its rear tailgate as it was being put to the test on roads just outside Detroit. It seemed obvious that the disguise was hiding said Multipro tailgate, which would provide Silverado HD owners with another valuable point of entry into the bed.

The addition of the MultiPro also gives owners an additional point of entry into the bed, on top of two larger steps on the rear corners, and two steps toward the cabin. This super-cool device can be adjusted into six different positions including a standing desk and a platform that helpfully extends to haul long cargo. GM launched redesigned versions of their heavy-duty Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra Pickups earlier this year. While the Sierra HD offered the Multipro option that debuted on the Sierra 1500, it is not available on either of the Chevy models.

This spotted Silveardo HD prototype is an indicator that things will soon change, and the camouflage on the prototype truck slipped away to reveal distinct cut lines in the tailgate. The addition of the MultiPro gate on the Silverado HD would give GM more leverage in the heavy-duty segment, as each of the much-watched “Detroit Three” automakers unveiled new models this year in a ploy to claim a hefty share in this now very lucrative market. Ford actually offers a pull-out step on its F-250 and F-350 Super Duty, and Ram has available running boards to access the bed on its 2500HD and 3500 HD. The spyshots of the new Silverado HD and the possible new tailgate can be seen here.

This article from the folks at Motortrend highlights the ongoing and very real “Tailgate war” that was stoked by all this. It's a real practical and close-up look at the six different configurations offered, and the weight added to the full package. As long as pickup trucks continue their complete domination of current sales charts, automakers will continue developing new features to give their model the grunty and powerful edge over all others.

This video depicts the differences between the Ram 1500 Multifunction VS GMC Sierra Multipro tailgates, showing the result of production after listening to various customers' needs. We hope you come down to visit us at O'rielly Chevy during the wonderful spring months, and check out the Silverado: as the popularity of trucks nationwide is seemingly unstoppable, we have the offerings to amp up your heavy-duty appetite!