2021 Chevy Tahoe 3.0-Liter Duramax Offers Spatial Upgrade, Segment's Leading Fuel Efficiency

If there is a long trip planned in your near future, you have probably already done your own budgeting to make sure that everything goes as planned for your pocketbook. The better the fuel efficiency you can get on the road, the more funds you will have left over for properly taking care of everyone you are bringing along the trip! Birthdays, tablets to bring along on the drive, sports uniforms, and textbooks are all going to make their way into your budget suddenly, and every spare dollar counts.

The GM Pressroom blog officially celebrated the 2021 Chevy Tahoe 3.0-Liter Duramax turbo-diesel as the most fuel-efficient full-size SUV in its class this week. Also earning very high marks for capability and cargo, the final numbers bode well for those frequently toting loved ones around. An EPA-estimated 28 mpg highway, 21 city and 24 combined in rear-wheel-drive models. EPA-estimated fuel economy for four-wheel-drive models resides at 26 highway, 20 city, and 22 combined mpg. This is the bowtie brand's first diesel inline-six designed for full-size SUVs, and the brand's first diesel taking up residence in a full-size SUV since 1999.

Chevy Assistant Chief Engineer John Barta remarked on the quality of torque response and smooth driving experience it provides, which is fitting for anyone who spends many hours at the wheel for any reason. All of us here at Chuck Hutton Chevy of Memphis have not only noticed the enhanced driving dynamics that this engine offers up, but the vehicle as a whole also boasts enhanced capability due to the independent rear suspension and available Magnetic Ride Control. Cranking out 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, the Tahoe 3.0-LIter Duramax with two-wheel drive has a maximum towing capability of up to 8,200 lbs.

This resilient and capable engine first launched in the 2020 Silverado, putting to use amazing technology that adapts the engine for full-size SUV applications. There is a brand-new engine control module that can take on the significantly faster data-processing power and is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission for precise shifting during the journey. The Car and Driver staff claimed after numerous engaging test drives that the Duramax option would easily pay for itself after roughly 80,000 miles.

Computers that govern engine performance are downright revolutionary and ingenious additions to vehicles that enjoy their peak performance when hauling a number of passengers, and this particular high-tech guardian controls flow to the engine block, transmission cooler, oil cooler, and low as well as high-pressure exhaust-gas recirculation coolers. Combined with a completely-improved interior quality and design that makes concessions in comfort for large troupes on the go, you'll still have no trouble getting the Tahoe to blaze down a back road when the urge to explore strikes you!

2021 Chevy Traverse Dominates Three-Row SUV Market With Muscular Style, Can-do Storage for Your Collective

When it comes to practical SUVs that offer abundant space for the drive and all of the latest technology to occupy passengers, it's not surprising that competition is abundant as well as fierce! From the very beginning, there was no doubt that the 2021 Traverse would be a destined leader in this segment, with a body-frame structure that instills confidence along with a hefty 3.6-liter V6. Sharing its design with the Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia, you'll have immediate access to 310 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque. 

The many auto review professionals and our valued customers right here at Chuck Hutton Chevy of Memphis that have chosen the Traverse were immediately impressed with the Standard Active noise cancellation, which assures that everyone on board gets a lengthy reprieve from all of the noise and vibration the road consistently offers up. The center stack provides MyLink with an 8-inch color touch screen, and here you can easily monitor the speedometer, tachometer, water temperature, battery and fuel, as well as a driver information center with clearly-laid out visuals and access. 

Each temperature setting can be controlled for the driver and all passengers with tri-zone AC, and there is a total of 98.2 cubic feet of stowing area with the third row folded down. Availability of awesome features that come as standard have become very important to the everyday consumer lately, as having to constantly upgrade in price range is all too common for those wanting more than the very basic essentials. Standard equipment for the incoming Traverse includes dual and front side airbags, side curtain airbag for both rows, front center airbag, four-wheel anti-lock brakes with brake assist, anti-skid system, stability and traction control, remote vehicle start, rear park assist, tire pressure monitoring system, and daytime running lights. 

As the review staff at Edmunds.com claimed, “Size and style are the Traverse's calling cards”, as they were also continuously appreciative of the vehicle's 5,000 pounds of towing ability. The LT Cloth and LT Leather trims are two that provide a large variety of both standard and available equipment at a reasonable price such as the Chevy Safety Assist Technologies and 20-inch aluminum wheels, 8-passenger capacity, and a rear-seat entertainment system. The LS trim offers the urban charm and unique hue of a dark-tinted rear privacy glass, and the RS is a popular favorite with those who enjoy an aggressively sporty touch, with blacked-out styling cues and accents, and 20-inch dark-finish wheels along with the other features included with the LT leather. 

After finalizing your decision that the Traverse is going to be your ideal new family or business hauler, you'll want to take close note of the benefits of the star-studded High Country trim: you'll enjoy class-leading trailer enhancements, a panoramic sunroof, power-folding third-row seat, adaptive cruise control, and enhanced automatic emergency braking. One in-depth and glowing review comes from someone who loves her Traverse right here in Missouri who immediately loved the captain seats, spacious room, and most importantly for her large family's convenience, auto-lock on the windows! 

Chevy to Debut Plug-in Hybrid Truck Concept During Virtual Consumer Electronics Show January 12th

The Digital Consumer Electronics Show will take place this month using an all-digital presence this year, as it connects customers, exhibitors, and automotive media worldwide. For more than 50 years, CES has fulfilled a pivotal role in providing a very engaging platform to bring together influential members of the tech community and plans to return to a more traditional event next time around in 2022. GM plans to announce a few new concept vehicles during this exciting weekend next week, and one of them is officially slated to be a plug-in-hybrid pickup.

The word came from Bloomberg Green the week before that GM CEO Mary Barra would take place in an official presentation showing just how awesome this concept will be, following in  the footsteps of our promise to offer 30 electric vehicles in the lineup within four years. A live stream presentation will include her thoughts on overall electrification strategy and the importance of Eco-conscious sustainable manufacturing, with a brief showing afterward of a few of the incoming goodies we can expect in the future right here at Chuck Hutton Chevy of Memphis. 

It is thought that the Chevy pickup concept that will be previewed will not be fully electric but rather a plug-in-hybrid, utilizing the innovative and powerful Ultium Battery System. Sketches shown to Car and Driver earlier in the year are expected to be of a Silverado, but may still be ushered in under a different namesake. Any electric pickups willing to step up to the plate of upcoming offerings will do battle against the heavy hitters in the form of the Tesla Cybertruck, Ford F-150 Electric, and Rivian R1T, as well as what Ram has in the works. 

While everyone is waiting for the dust to settle and the factories to work their magic on these exciting projects coming soon, the current 2021 Chevy Silverado boasts terrific towing capability and chart-busting reliability ratings. Powerful available engines and the new addition of the MultiFlex tailgate are generating a healthy amount of post-holiday interest here during test drives, as the recent craze over trucks is for plenty of good reason. The 420-horsepower V8 provides a raw version of authoritative power that is paired with a comfortable ride and four-wheel-drive. 

A blog on Insideevs.com claimed that the upcoming Chevy electric truck will feature a 200-kWh battery pack and targeted range of over 400 miles, and during the Barclays 2020 Global Automotive Conference, this rendering was referred to a few times that was created by TopElectricSUV. We realize that the traditional ideas and means of truck use very recently don't always conjure up images of glossy electric plug-ins, but as all brands have laid out their lofty aspirations, we are sure to lead the pack with innovative and demanding jobsite-crushing design!