KBB's Best in Show for 5-Year Cost to Own During 2018 Results: Chevy Tahoe is the Champion!

When customers come to talk to us here at Chuck Hutton about new car ownership, one of the major factors behind their decision is how much it costs in the long run to own the car, and the KBB Family Car Favorite for the year is a large honor for us to accept as a proud Chevy dealer. Truck comfort that is timeless and an overall sense of clarity on the road, ability to tow 8,600 pounds, and to carry nearly 95 cubic feet of cargo behind the front seats are some of the qualities that deem the Tahoe fit enough for the longer of family adventures. The ability to deliver a ride that is spacious and comfortable is what the Premium trim level offers to the driver, and GM's Magnetic Ride Control was made available as standard equipment over the last year.

As of late in the auto landscape, big size has been sought after at a higher rate, and the Tahoe is still very easy to maneuver in tight spaces. Thanks to the presence of the rear-view camera and onboard park assist feature, you don't have to feel so stressed if you are piloting yourself through a smaller-than-average spot. The steering is airtight-precise when you have it out on the open road, and the height it possesses gives you a very commanding sense of confidence with every turn. Having this strength on a daily basis renders full-size SUV's a great pick for everyone who has a yearning to get on the open road, and navigate with the utility factor and safe travel with one of America's best vehicles in production under foot.

Motor Trend gave much praise to this year's Tahoe for its very quiet cabin, quick acceleration with optional and hefty 6.2-liter V-8, large amount of cargo space, and pleasantly bulky stature. This world-class and very knowledgeable magazine staff were in agreement with us that the Premier trim is where things begin to step up levels amazingly: there are the addition of HID headlights, fog lights, 20-inch Alloy wheels, keyless start, front parking sensors, 12-way power front seats, ventilated front seats, power-operated folding second- and third rows, magnetic ride control, navigation, and absolutely loud-rocking 10-speaker Bose audio system, as well as wireless phone charging, and heated second-row seats.

Coming available with two different V-8 engines will definitely bolster excitement for anyone who is on the hunt for extra power, and a base 5.3-liter with 355 hp as well as 383 lb-ft of torque is the entry-level offering. If you make the choice to step up to the RST edition, you'll acquire the 6.2-liter with 420 hp, and 460 lb-ft of torque. After receiving a 4-star overall rating from the NHTSA, the 2018 Chevy Tahoe has the ability to entrust your friends and family with the utmost in safety during every single ride.

Magnetic Ride Control does a first-rate job of improving overall handling, and also eliminates any trace of existing body roll. Having the ability to navigate through rough terrain, this year's Tahoe is right at home off-road, where your favorite camping spot, lake, or wilderness location may beckon you to come enjoy its amenities on the double! Everyone is making great strides to do everything possible to keep costs down these days, and here at Chuck Hutton Chevrolet, we can agree that the 5-year mark is always a major one to consider when the checkbook is a very constantly pressing issue!

Equinox Utmost Comparison Chart: Autoblog Provides Comprehensive Details

When the new models are slated to arrive here at Chuck Hutton of Memphis, and it gets down to the very important decision-making time for various consumers nationwide, it only seems logical to have the means to be thoroughly able to compare vehicles to each other. There are websites out there in existence now where you can even create a 3-car comparison right from scratch, looking closely at many different details to see which is ultimately the best choice for you. Off the bat, it is noted that the 2018 Honda CR-V has a bit more horsepower out of the gate ranking at 184, and the Equinox still weighs in at a trusty 170.

The all-important torque spec is 203 lb-ft for the Equinox, tying with the 2018 GMC Terrain, at just at around 30-40 lb-ft higher than the 2019 Cherokee and Jeep Compass. In the miles per gallon department, the Equinox has the ability to nail down a pretty consistent threshold of 28, and 25 if you opt for the 2.0-L Turbo I-4. This is another category where many of the close competitors hover nearly to each other, as the 2018 Ford Escape, for one, rings in at just around 24/26 by means of the lower-powered engine.

 Weight is a very important issue for many purchasers of new vehicles, and a topic that comes up frequently here at Chuck Hutton. The Equinox ranks as a final weigh-in at 3,274 pounds, the Ford Escape at 3,553 Lbs, and the GMC Terrain at 3,449. The Honda CRV is at 3,307 lbs, and the Jeep Cherokee comes in at one of the heavier-loaded down weights of 3,665 lbs. Second-row legroom is a very important factor for many on the road: if you are taking the all-inclusive marketing team or family on the road, they are going to want to be sure that they have ample room in the back, so as to not feel confined. 39.7 inches is where the Equinox stands in that all-important room category.

Available with front or all-wheel drive configurations, this year's Equinox was 400  pounds lighter than its predecessor and any new owner will immediately love the updated version of our patented MyLink multimedia interface, with a 7-inch touchscreen as standard, or optional larger 8-inch. There is now the addition of Apple CarPlay or Android Auto as standard on both systems, and Motortrend.com ranked it as having a “top-shelf engine with plenty of power on tap, with a new nine-speed that shifts quickly and decisively”. As the experienced reviewers at The Car Connection pointed out, one great quality of this year's model “emits a refined, smooth-sounding exhaust note, with a hint of turbo whistle right under the heavy throttle”.

 Experienced testers who were pleased with the capable setup were also immediately smitten by 17-inch wheels, active noise cancellation, and the usual full-featured suite of power equipment on board. Ask us how the fully-loaded Premier can up the excitement and feature factor: all of us on staff here at Chuck Hutton of Memphis will be happy to provide insight for you regarding the Equinox as your next SUV purchase!`

Tried and True in the Towing Department: 2019 Silverado to be Tops in the Pull Game

For any hard day on a Memphis job site, or recreational visit to the closest camping area, trailering features are definitely on the top of the wish list. The all-new 2019 Silverado 1500 will introduce several levels of towing features to improve customers' overall trailering experiences, as all of the light-duty Silverado models will now have the myChevrolet trailering phone app capability. Customers can also add the Advanced Trailering System, with access from inside the vehicle as an attractive option. Everyone on staff here at Chuck Hutton of Memphis is also righteously excited about the new Trailering Camera Package: it works in conjunction with both of these technologies, to ultimately provide a more comprehensive and detailed view of the trailer for safety and accuracy.

There is also an exciting industry-first trailering label for the Silverado, which plays  the role of aiding in taking the guesswork out of calculating the combined weight of customers' truck and trailer combinations. Chevy took the liberty of speaking with over 7,000 customers over the course of 18,000 hours during preparation, taking special care to figure out how to best meet the needs of customers in the all-important towing and trailering category. Sixty percent of those surveyed named towing as one of their key considerations during a new purchase, and another very important topic on debate was the difficulty that many customers have with various aspects of trailering. To properly solve these issues, all four trailering levels offered on next year's 2019 Silverado 1500 will provide customers a greater level of confidence, ease of hitching, and improved connectivity between the truck and trailer itself.

Apps that are included with trucks these days are simply amazing: there are so many variables you can control with a smart device. The My Chevrolet app is included with the purchase of all 2019 Silverado 1500s, and it will offer features such as pre-departure step-by-step towing checklists, as well as an important glossary of towing terms for compatible smart phones and data plans. You can use this awesome app to conduct a trailer light test that uses an automatic exterior light sequence, to help confirm that the trailer is securely connected. In the past, this was usually a two-person job, and it's simply amazing that now just a single individual can properly connect the lights as well as the trailer. Even the trailer light sequence can be activated, via the Advanced Trailering System.  

If towing often is going to be the main objective on your itinerary, the Advanced Trailering System provides features that will never cease to make towing a much easier process. The system is standard on LTZ and High Country trim levels, and available on LT, RST, and Trail Boss Trim levels. One of the coolest features is Auto Parking Brake Assist: it automatically sets when the vehicle is put into the Hitch View, which helps to avoid vehicle movement after the customer lines up the truck with the trailer, and then moves to shift into park. Hitch Guidance with Hitch View adds a very important dynamic backing guideline to the Rear Vision Camera System, that helps customers line up their hitch, then adding a perfect visual cue as well as precision, to ease the difficult duty of aligning a hitch just right to a trailer.

When this model arrives during the fall, you'll have access to the Trailer Tire  Pressure Monitoring System: it's a great new optional feature that now has the ability to monitor the tire pressure using the infotainment system in the truck. You can also keep an eye on the temperature of the trailer tires, which is important when it comes to blowouts from serious overheating. 

We hope to see you soon before fall here at Chuck Hutton: we can also show you  the Infotainment app that comes with the available Advanced Trailering System, which allows customers to track the mileage, fuel economy, and transmission temperature of the truck while you are towing. With the use of this app, customers can aptly track fuel economy, pertinent mileage, and transmission temperature of the truck, all while in motion to get the important tasks of the day crossed off the list!