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!