Carbuzz Features Leaked 2021 Chevy Equinox Blazer-Inspired Facelift Shots

It was two years ago that the redesigned Equinox was released to the public, and leaked photos gleaned via Carbuzz last week confirmed that this very popular crossover will get a facelift for the 2021 model. Heavily borrowing on cues from the Chevy Blazer, the front features brand new headlights with a split design, as well as a bumper that has seen some tweaks and a smaller grille. The side profile still looks identical to what is seen on the current model, and the rear sees updates in the form of a new bumper, and redesigned taillights.

The leaked photos are of an RS model featuring black-out parts such as a darkened grille, wheels, and mirror caps, as well as a quad exhaust system and more aggressive-looking front bumper. It's safe to assume the engine in question will be the same 1.3-liter 3-cylinder engine seen in the 2021 Chevy Trailblazer. While situated in the Trailblazer, this one cranks out 155 horsepower and 115 lb-ft of torque, but it is not clear if this engine will carry over the US variant. In the States, the Chevy Equinox is offered with a turbocharged 1.5-liter 4-cylinder that makes 170 hp and 203 lb-ft of torque, and a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder making 252 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque.

GM Authority and a few other media outlets claimed that there was the possibility of a high-performance model, but solid evidence of this has not yet materialized. For a higher-performance version, a plausible candidate for the engine could be the all-new 2.7-Liter I-4 L3B Turbocharged engine, that has found a home in the 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500, and 2019 GMC Sierra 1500. In these trucks, the L3B engine makes 310 horsepower, and 348 lb-ft of torque, which would most likely only drop slightly when dropped into the Equinox.

The cabin may also see minor updates and new active safety features, but the infotainment

technology should carryover unchanged from the current, pre-facelift model. There were other spy shots seen here from Motor1.com that may show the eventual production version, showing a white model with the facelift. All of us here at O’Rielly Chevy of Tucson have paid close attention to the fact that the Equinox was the only American crossover with ranking in the top 10 best-selling vehicles last year, and so that’s why this refresh was not too intense, as to not upset what is already working out well. Come to visit us for a test drive of the Equinox soon and experience the well-crafted and durable crossover that is the perfect way to begin your New Year!

Stats Closeup Comparison Via Car and Driver: 2021 Chevy Tahoe Vs. GMC Yukon

The very latest Chevy Tahoe and GMC Yukon have just lately been announced, much to the delight of large SUV lovers everywhere. Both are slated to come out this summer as 2021 models, and the only real difference between the two was the badge. For these models, when you closely compare as Car and Driver did on their blog last week, you'll find some unique styling cues and features. After checking out this comparison, you can base your choice on which aesthetics and personality bits suit you best.

The two vehicles ride on GM's newest T1 truck platform, which also is present under the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups. Both brands' new SUVs are larger than their predecessors on the outside and have more space on the inside. The Yukon and Tahoe get a 10-speed automatic transmission across the board, with three engine choices. The base engine is a 5.3-liter V-8 that makes 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque, and there's also a 6.2-liter V-8 cranking out 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. Both are brought over from the last generation of Yukon and Tahoe, but the new versions brandish smarter cylinder deactivation systems and stop/start systems.

There's also a third engine choice: a turbodiesel 3.0-liter inline-six that made its first appearance on the Silverado and Sierra pickups. This engine delivers 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, with the ability to post a 30-mpg highway EPA fuel-economy rating. The Yukon is now the recipient of an advanced drive system dubbed Active Response 4WD, which puts to use an electronic limited-slip differential that manages all-important traction and power distribution levels. This system is also used in the very performance-rich scenarios of the Corvette and Camaro and is one trait that makes the Yukon the better choice for off-roading and low-grip situations.

On the new models, the only similarities in the exterior design are the nearly identical top-down and side views. Other than that, the grille on the Tahoe is wider, and the headlights are now much narrower and higher up compared to the Yukon. In the rear, the SUVs now sport markedly different liftgates and taillights, which were nearly identical on the outbound models. For the Yukon on every trim except for the high-end Denali, the climate control panel, screen setup, and switchgear are the same on both SUVs. The differences lie in the badges on the steering wheel, interior color schemes, and trim materials themselves.

There is a completely different dashboard setup on the Yukon Denali, as the screen now sits lower on the dash and there are two larger HVAC vents just above it. The Denali model also boasts much nicer leather and wood materials. After you visit us here at O'Rielly Chevy of Tucson for a test drive, you'll also notice that both SUV models include optional air suspensions, 15-inch head-up displays, active grille shutters, and a list of safety and driver-assist features. When spring hits, there will be nothing more satisfying than having the family in tow while enjoying the best in comfort and go-anywhere quality that this pair offer up with pride!

GM Authority Celebrates 2021 Chevy Silverado Carhartt Edition With Live Photo Gallery

When special editions for a vehicle are released, everyone here at O'Rielly Chevy of Tucson would have to agree that it presents a great opportunity to reflect on greatness and longstanding pride. The Chevy Silverado is one of those trucks that greatness and excellence are descriptive of, and a longstanding partnership with Carhartt immediately made sense. This production-ready special edition truck delivers on a concept that debuted at the 2016 SEMA Show and revels in a flair that this ultra-cool work apparel company shared a vision and ultimate venture with.

The folks on staff at GM Authority put up this cool gallery showing highlights of the unveiling, and you can get a close-up digital walk around this special edition that is based on the Silverado 2500HD LTZ Crew Cab model. It comes with the optional Z71 Off-Road Package and is offered only in Mosaic Black Metallic paint, which is the perfect choice to blend with the Carhartt gold pinstripes. The traditionally huge grille up front is all black, and so are the front and rear body-colored bumpers. There is Carhartt badging on the doors and tailgate, as well as exclusive two-tone leather upholstery finished in a Jet Black/Carhartt Brown combo inside.

The headrests have Carhartt badging embroidered into them, and the footwells are lined by-all-weather floor mats sporting the Carhartt logos. A special leather treatment was created just for this edition, creating the unique two-tone seats for the truck. This Dearborn, Michigan-based brand has long been a popular staple in the work wear realm, and on scores of construction sites and railroad hubs nationwide. The family-managed and owned company has been at the forefront of developing rugged and reliable work wear since 1889. When the concept vehicle was first shown at SEMA, the exciting response from consumers exceeded the expectation of both Chevy and Carhartt.

This top-notch apparel company so popular among carpenters, mechanics, and road crews will now be hailed in a special partnership as the “Official Workwear of Chevy Trucks”, as Chevy employees will be proudly sporting Carhartt apparel during numerous events over the years to come. Both brands have more than 100 years of history rooted in the Motor City, and both brands have a reputation for always delivering the best in durable and quality products.

Carhartt’s first product ever was the bib overall, which was an immediate success. These are

both brands that are focused on creating products that are practical, ready for inclement

weather, and built to last for years: we couldn’t be more excited about this very cool special edition, and the many miles diehard fans can’t wait to put on it!

GM Authority Provides 2021 Chevy Suburban Dimensional Details

Alongside its close cousin the Tahoe, the 2021 Chevy Suburban was revealed to the public early last month. The next-generation Suburban included increases to the exterior dimensions as well as big gains to interior dimensions as well. All of us here on sales and service staff at O'Rielly Chevy of Tucson agree that for the most part, this is what is asked daily of a 3-row SUV: space for people and their cargo. The knowledgeable folks on staff at GM Authority had a great blog feature this past week honing in on the exact dimensions and positive changes made for the new model.

Taking a close look at the exterior, the new Suburban adds inches in almost every single way possible. The wheelbase sees a massive 4.1-inch increase, now up to 134.1 inches. This is mostly due to the presence of the new T1 platform, which replaces the k2 platform on the outgoing model. Overall length saw a gain of 1.3 inches, width by 0.6 inches, and the overall height was increased by 1.3 inches. Only two exterior dimensions saw shrinkage: the front and rear track by 0.2 inches and 0.4 inches.

Second and third-row legroom both saw increases of 2.3 inches and 2.2 inches while first-row shoulder room is up by 1.45 inches, and third-row shoulder room up by 1.15 inches. The first and third-row hip room sees a positive gain as well, at an additional 0.2 and 0.7 inches each. Passengers and drivers alike that have been choosing the Suburban for years know that once you start traveling long distance, every single gain is noticed during miles of really wanting to sprawl out and be comfortable. The second-row hip room is down by just a very small amount, losing just 0.05 inches. This article truthfully claims that cargo room is king in this segment, and the 2021 Suburban does show increases behind every row.

The feature here also offers up some great interior and exterior photos of the incoming Suburban, as well as detailed tables of all the size changes. Behind the grille of the Chevy sit active shutters that can be adjusted to improve aerodynamics, ultimately boosting fuel economy. Taking a step forward from past layouts, the cabin is now styled more like an upscale SUV than the Silverado truck.

The center dash now houses a 10-inch screen that boasts features such as WiFi, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay. On the 2021 model, the push-button controls for the transmission are now directly to the left of the screen. Beyond room, the seats actually will see more adjustability, as the second-row can now slide forward and be adjusted for comfort as well as cargo storage.

2020 Chevy Bolt EV Fearlessly Takes on Car and Driver's Death Valley Range Test

During a range test of the 2020 Chevy Bolt, Car and Driver writer Jessica Lynn Walker remembered an old Hunter S. Thompson quote: “On some nights I still believe that a car with the gas needle on empty can run about fifty more miles if you have the right music very loud on the radio”. Fittingly enough, the testing team was driving through Death Valley, one of the lowest towns in existence in the Western Hemisphere. A pretty brutal and punishing landscape, this is one location where if you do run out of juice, it will make a for plausible and rather intense memory!

Aside from a new grille, the Bolt looks pretty much the same as last year's, with the biggest changes in the form of an updated DC fast charger and newly-revised battery pack. The liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery still sports 288 cells, but the accomplishment of more energy storage was due to the altering of the cell chemistry on board. Now the storage has risen from 60.0 kilowatt-hours to 66.0, bumping the all-important final EPA-rated range to 259 miles. It was now time to embark on the journey, keeping in mind as all of us here at O'Rielly Chevy of Tucson would, that running the air conditioner CAN affect the outcome of a range test!

At about 51 miles in, the troup arrived at the first major climb, near the rustic town of Stovepipe Wells. Then began the gradual rise to Towne Pass, situated right at around 4956 feet. The gang realized here that going the speed limit helps, almost a safeguard to not be reckless during an era where so many choose to be while running behind. After traversing 20 miles uphill, 84 miles of range has been used up, but a steep 9 percent grade on the way down should help with the next 10 miles.

When they set the cruise control 5 miles below the speed limit, the Bolt did a great job with regenerating energy. During nine miles of a downhill coast, they got back an indicated 30 miles of range. In conditions that are perfectly optimal, the Bolt is capable of recouping energy at 70 kilowatts, a little less than half the maximum discharge of 160 kilowatts. 8374 feet above sea level is Mount Whitney, where the gang was treated to views of massive pines, steep granite, and waterfalls covered in surreal ice for the season.

The Bolt had then made the 134-mile journey to the turnaround point, and 75 miles left is what the range display now stated. The testing group descended into Death Valley right as the sun set, and a subterranean Martian glow was all over the land. They made it in one piece and had exceeded the EPA-estimated range by 9 miles, with 33 miles left to spare. If you're planning a road trip of your own, the myChevrolet Mobile App with Energy Assist puts to use key information such as the current charge of the vehicle, weather conditions, and nearest charging stations to find the most sensible route for you!

Chevy Equinox Deemed by Forbes as Finish-Line Achiever in Style, Functionality, and Price

The seasonal countdown is truly here now at O'Rielly Chevy of Tucson, and we are coming up “true decision” time for gift-buying! We know full well that a new SUV is not just a tiny little stocking-stuffer but sure is appropriate for someone who has just started a family or moved up the ladder at work. Dale Buss of Forbes Magazine proclaimed in his review of the Chevy Equinox this week that the hit SUV “addresses a tempting sweet spot for Americans at the intersection of style, functionality, and price”, and we couldn't agree more.

With the latest Equinox version that has been around since the 2018 model year, the SUV is now positioned snugly between the Trax subcompact and recently revamped Chevy Traverse 3-row SUV. Sporting both a new exterior and interior, the Equinox has now shed more than 400 pounds compared to the second-generation model that was on sale from 2010 to 2017. At 26 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway, this is a much better-than-average fuel economy, which in every instance makes a car ideal as a daily driver.

Engine options are the base 170-horsepower, 1.5-liter turbocharged engine, and the more powerful 252-horsepower, 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that provides more responsive acceleration and is the more popular option. The Forbes team attested that the Equinox proves to be very sure-footed even on very winding roads, and ultimately gives the driver a high confidence level in every routine situation. Infotainment features have seen themselves moving up the list in terms of what consumers want: staying informed and entertained comes in the form of many options for 2020. Standard infotainment features include a 7-inch touch screen, a six-speaker audio system, two USB ports, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, and a Wi-Fi hot spot.

Also available are options to upgrade to the larger 8-inch touch screen, satellite radio, a Bose audio system, and wireless device charging. The Equinox was always made to be a vehicle that anyone on a budget was going to rank highly, but still be very satisfied with. Make sure when you see us here for a holiday visit that you check out the offerings of the Equinox Premier Trim: this is where you get to enjoy all-wheel-drive, ventilated front seats and adaptive cruise control.

Highlights for the 2021 Equinox include an all-new front-end, which will see some similarities with the Blazer and Trailblazer crossovers and is also expected to boast a brand new two-tiered headlamp design. One of the best things we could have heard in the form of a holiday treat was that rumors of a very high-performance Equinox variant have been making the rounds on the internet, although we just need a bit more solid evidence to confirm development!

Motor Trend Provides 2021 Suburban First Look: Improved Suspension, More Space

The very massive 3-row SUV that has been an active nameplate for 85 years and counting is going to see major improvements for the 2021 model year, and Motor Trend took a close-up look this week at just how awesome and commanding it will be! It will go on sale next spring right here at O'Rielly Chevy of Tucson and will be riding on the same new architecture as the Silverado 1500 and Silverado HD pickups, as well as the 2021 Chevy Tahoe.

Vice president of global product programs Tim Herrick claimed that this is the biggest product program ever completed and that it was unprecedented in size, scope, and amount of capital leveraged regarding it. At any one time 10,000 people working on the architecture, intending to make sure each trim level really differentiated from the others, and that true quality rang through. The 134.1 – inch wheelbase is 4.1 inches longer than on the outgoing model, and the overall length is up 1.3 inches to a current 225.7 inches. This is also the first time that the Suburban gets a multilink independent rear suspension, and when paired with the longer wheelbase, creating a true packaging masterpiece.

Cargo room grows by 1.8 cubic feet behind the third row, and at the push of a button, the second and third-row seats flatten. This boosts the maximum cargo room to 144.7 feet, an expansion of 23 feet more than the outgoing model. The Magnetic Ride Control feature is still present, and the damping system is now standard on Premier and High Country, as well as an option on Z71. Air Ride offers the means of leveling a huge load at all four corners and can make adjustments to the vehicle height by 4.0 inches.

Engine options are both V8s: the 355 hp, 383 lb-ft 5.3-liter, and the 420 hp, 460 lb-ft 6.2-liter, and the active fuel management system is now replaced by the more efficient Dynamic Fuel Management. With the larger size and weight of the new Suburban, having this on deck helps with keeping fuel economy in check, with the most fuel-efficient option being the new Duramax 3.0-liter I-6 turbodiesel available on all models but the Z71. It generates 277 hp, and 460 lb-ft of torque.

This is the only full-size SUV in the nation with a diesel option, and these SUVs will be built in Arlington Texas, where there is a brand-new paint shop and body shop to accommodate the construction. One of the coolest features in existence for long-haul travelers is seen from the back seat: there are available 12.6-inch screens on the backs of the two front seats that allow for shared content, or each passenger choosing their own entertainment.