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!

What will be new for Next Year's Corvette? Slash Gear Outlines Changes

The 2021 Chevy Corvette C8 is getting ready to make its way to many dealerships like ours right here at O'Rielly Chevy of Tucson, and the word is that several highly-requested tweaks have taken place. The Slash Gear blog provided coverage this past week about the expected changes, as the 2021 Corvette Coupe and Convertible will see adjustments to some of the options and trims. It is fair to say that Chevy as a whole surprised many with the launch of the 2020 Corvette C8 and finally produced a mid-engined model after decades of speculation.

Even though this is a high-powered machine that doles out 460 horsepower and 465 lb-ft of torque, the modest price was a real winning factor with journalists and car experts alike, as well as decent offerings on a standard trim. Now that it's time for a new model year, it does seem like Chevy is not straying too terribly far from what has already worked so well. The biggest change is in regards to the Magnetic Ride Control suspension. Until this year, if you've wanted this ingenious system, you needed to opt for the Z51 package.

It puts to use magnetorheological fluid which can be altered according to a magnetic field, to make changes to the suspension from soft through to firm. This year the suspension system will be offered as a standalone option, so you can opt to withhold the Brembo brakes, performance exhaust and rear axle ratio, electronic limited-slip differential, heavy-duty cooling system, and performance Michelin tires. Another change of major interest to buyers is the wireless CarPlay support. It will now be standard across the 1LT, 2LT, and 3LT trims, and means that you can now connect directly with your iPhone and use the Apple interface without needing a dangling USB cable.

For the last year's model, wireless charging was only standard on the 2LT trim and above. On the outside, there are a few new color choices: the Blade Silver Metallic and Long Beach Red Metallic Tintcoat are no longer available and have been currently replaced by Red Mist Tintcoat and Silver Flare. The “Stingray R” package will add special graphics and matching wheel caps, and there will be a new assortment of full-length rain stripes available. There is the addition of a center hood “Stinger Stripe” option, available in Edge Yellow, Edge Red, Midnight Silver, or Carbon Flash.

The 3LT trim will now flaunt a Strike Yellow color scheme with Sky Cool gray inserts, and the other will use Jet Black with Sky Gray inserts. More carbon fiber accessories are coming, and the LPO High Wing and Door Intake Trim will be available in Visible Carbon Fiber. At the beginning of March, Chevy attended the Work Truck Expo and one of the displays featured this 2020 Corvette Stingray doled up as the Gray C8.R. It does make sense for the Chevy to focus on a “C8.R replica” as owners have always been passionate about the race team, and many would like to dress up their Corvettes to appear like those on the professional track.

2021 Chevy Camaro Coupe and Convertible Both see new Tech, Double Down on Legendary Pony Essence

The folks on staff at Motor Trend have always shown a large amount of love for the Camaro and featured the coupe and convertible on their blog last week as they both enter the 2021 model year. Even if the changes are on the minimal side, they still conclude with the statement that this is one of the most noteworthy cars in existence, and they were excited that Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility are now featured across the line.

The wireless charging feature was previously limited to the high-performance ZL1 trim and now will see availability on the higher-end 3LT and 2SS models. V-8 SS models that are equipped with the optional 10-speed automatic transmission are now available with what was the previously stick-shift-only 1LE performance package. Obtaining this package on an automatic SS replaces the trim's standard 2.77:1 final-drive ratio with the slightly shorter 2.85:1 rear-end gear. Also new for 2021, Camaro LT1 buyers will see the option to add the Redline Edition and RS packages to the entry-level 8-cylinder Camaro.

You won't be able to score the Rally Green or Garnet Red Tintcoat color options on the new model here at O'Rielly Chevy of Tucson, but we assure you that the raw and powerful core of this pony legend remains exactly the same! The LT and LS models still derive power from a standard 275-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine or an available 3.6-liter V6. SS and LT1 models will keep using the 455-hp 6.2-liter V8 underhood, and the top contender in the form of the ZL1 is powered by the 6.2-liter V8 that thunders down on any unsuspecting road with a whopping 650-hp.

The six-speed manual is standard for all models, and an 8-speed automatic is available on 4-cylinder Camaros, with a 10-speed automatic available on six and eight-cylinder models. The gallery on the blog here is stunning and shows a pristine red Camaro from every imaginable angle. The closeup of the front grille is particularly awesome, as well as the jet black and sinister tires. The 2021 Chevy Camaro is assembled by GM USA at the GM Lansing Grand River Factory, the only facility in the world to proudly construct the vehicle.

We expect that the 6th-generation Camaro will continue for the next two years and that an all-new future edition will launch sometime around 2023. There's a chance that that vehicle may be electric, but there's plenty of time for discussion and development before that arrival. With 8 levels of trim for the coupe and seven for the convertible, you'll be able to find the one that suits you best, and blast happily down the winding canyon or two-lane trial of your choice!