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Monday, January 3, 2011

2011 Chevrolet Traverse Reviews

You should be aware that when reviewing 2011 Chevrolet Traverse reviews, what is said regarding a vehicle can typically be applied to the entire generation. We compile the best quotes so you don’t have to pour through several 2011 Chevrolet Traverse model reviews.

One of the best in the midsized SUV field, the Traverse offers 16 miles per gallon for city driving and 23 miles per gallon on the highway for its all-wheel drive models; Traverses with front-wheel drive do even better at 17 mpg city and 24 mpg highway.

The StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System and Chevy’s own traction control system is standard on all Chevrolet Traverse models and provides outstanding balance and handling for the Traverse. The Chevrolet Traverse features a 3.6 liter/220 cubic inch V6 engine.

The 2011 Chevrolet Traverse offers front and rear climate control on all models; dual-zone climate control is standard on the deluxe models. Some models include power driver and passenger seats and power tilt sunroof for an additional charge.

The Chevrolet Traverse has achieved the highest possible crash safety rating for front and side-impact testing.

Since its introduction in 2009, the" Chevrolet Traverse" has announced four recalls affecting the electrical system, parking brake, power train, and rear seat belt buckles

The "2011 Chevrolet Traverse" is a large crossover SUV available in LS, LT and LTZ trim levels. The Traverse LTZ ups the luxury ante with 20-inch wheels, leather upholstery, heated and ventilated power front seats (with driver memory settings), Bluetooth connectivity and remote ignition. EPA fuel economy estimates for the front-wheel-drive Traverse are 17 mpg city/24 mpg highway and 19 mpg combined. All-wheel-drive Traverse models are very close at 16/23/19 mpg. Properly equipped, the Traverse can tow up to 5,200 pounds.

Depending on which trim level you choose, the interior offers seating for either seven passengers with the second-row captain's chairs or eight with the 60/40-split-folding second-row bench seat.

The 2011 Chevrolet Traverse ranks 3 out of 24 Affordable Midsize SUVs. The Chevrolet Traverse won’t help you traverse rugged, barren landscapes, but it will comfortably haul up to eight people in style.

While the Traverse is a good all-around crossover, reviewers are particularly excited about its standard third-row seat, which seats adults comfortably. Because the Chevrolet Traverse competes in a large and competitive class, you can find other options that cost less. The Ford Flex gives the Traverse some stiff competition when it comes to style and interior comfort. The Traverse shares a platform with the GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave.

The 2011 Traverse is virtually identical to the 2010 model, so you can probably save some money by going for any 2010 Traverse models that are on your dealer’s lot.

Friday, December 31, 2010

2011 chevy cobalt model

2011 chevy cobalt reviews
Chevrolet gives on of its well known compact car series a redesign to deliver better performance and fuel economy. The current Cobalt will be taking a switch from Delta to a Gamma platform with the arrival of the Chevrolet Cobalt 2011 model. When it comes to the driving performance and power, the "2011 Chevrolet Cobalt" will run on a four-cylinder engine with a front-wheel drive system. A non-turbo version can only produce up to 90 horsepower, which should represent the engine performance for base models in the European market. The pricing for the base 2011 chevy cobalt model is expected to stay at around $16,000 and the loaded versions of the same model could go up to as high as $21,500.

The redesign approach incorporated into the 2011 Chevrolet Cobalt initially appears to be too ambitious.

We’ve had our share of Daewoo-engineered cars in North America. Unfazed by criticism of previous Daewoo-designed cars, GM gave the Koreans design leadership for the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze compact car. Moreover, the Cruze is the first iteration of GM’s Delta II platform, which will host a number of new, global vehicles, including the Chevrolet Orlando MPV, the next-gen Opel/Vauxhall Astra, and an upcoming Buick version of the Astra.

Europe gets the Cruze first; we’ll have to wait another year. In Europe, the Cruze merely replaces the Daewoo Lacetti and Nubira—two inexpensive and nondescript entries sold here as the Suzuki Reno and Forenza, respectively.

In Europe, the Cruze launches with two gasoline four-cylinders—a 1.6-liter that makes 111 hp and a 1.8-liter producing 139 hp—and a 148-hp, 2.0-liter turbo-diesel that likely will spawn a 123-hp variant in the future. We’ll see the 1.8-liter gasoline engine here, as well as a 140-hp, 1.4-liter turbocharged gasoline four-cylinder—expected to return at least 40 mpg combined—that will debut as the car hits the North American market. Solidly Built and Drives Well

The Cruze is low on breakthrough technologies, but it is a thoroughly well-engineered car, with an ultra-strong structure and low center of gravity.

Sunday, November 28, 2010

2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Z71

The Camaros and Corvettes custom already display at Chevrolet’s booth at the 2010 SEMA Show. Chevrolet lugged a pair of gussied-up Silverados to the show in order to show off its revamped 2011 Silverado HD portfolio. There are Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD.

The Z71 package is designed to improve a truck’s off-road performance, the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Z71 show truck isn’t exactly the off-road plaything that Ford’s F-150 SVT Raptor is. Instead, Chevrolet suggests this concept “demonstrates the personalization possibilities of the new HD lineup.” To that extent, the truck wears a satin Switchblade Silver paint, along with massive Z71 body-side graphics inspired in part by those used on C/K pickups from the late 1980s.

Designers painted the chrome grille in a matching silver paint, while spraying both the 20-inch wheels and side running bars in Corvette Competition Gray.

While the interior of the truck is treated to a dark titanium leather interior, along with an accessory trim plate kit, dual DVD screens embedded into the front seat headrests, and an Autonet mobile wi-fi hotspot.

2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Z71

Designers painted the chrome grille in a matching silver paint, while spraying both the 20-inch wheels and side running bars in Corvette Competition Gray.

2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD

Maybe you’ve seen that the Camaros and Corvettes custom already display at Chevrolet’s booth at the 2010 SEMA Show. Chevrolet lugged a pair of gussied-up Silverados to the show in order to show off its revamped 2011 Silverado HD portfolio. There are Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD.

2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD built from a crew-cab 3500HD dually, the Race Car Hauler is dressed up with exterior graphics reminiscent of those used on both the Camaro SS X and Corvette Z06X concepts.

Other touches include custom grill inserts and hood louvers, 17-inch chrome wheels, custom box steps, body-color splash guards, and ebony leather seating with color stitching and piping.

2011 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD

Other touches include custom grill inserts and hood louvers, 17-inch chrome wheels, custom box steps, body-color splash guards, and ebony leather seating with color stitching and piping.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado Bigfoot

The most expensive truck on eBay right now is the Chevrolet Silverado Bigfoot show stopper that debuted at the 2008 SEMA show, with a Buy It Now price of $199,995 and zero bids.

Maybe this is what you look for a big pickup — a really big. With a 30-inch lift kit sitting on 51-inch 500/70/R24 Firestone DuraForce AT-R tires, this street-legal monster truck will be the tallest thing on the road. The original axles have been swapped for the front and rear ones found on the GMC 4500 TopKick series trucks. Four-link coil-over Sway-A-Way shocks and Eibach springs help with this beast’s suspension.

There’s four-wheel steering, an upgraded and rebuilt transmission from North American Diesel Performance, and a GM transfer case, too. Accompanying Bigfoot’s matte-finished red and black paint job are Fiberglass fenders and bumpers from TrailReady products.

Interior of Chevrolet Silverado Bigfoot using swathed in leather, you’ll find an upgraded Sony audio/visual system.

Powered by the tweaked 500-horsepower Duramax engine, now tuned to run on biodiesel, is backed by a Fass Fuel System and Jaz fuel cell.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado Bigfoot

Interior of Chevrolet Silverado Bigfoot using swathed in leather, you’ll find an upgraded Sony audio/visual system.

Powered by the tweaked 500-horsepower Duramax engine, now tuned to run on biodiesel, is backed by a Fass Fuel System and Jaz fuel cell.

2010 Chevrolet Silverado Bigfoot

Badge is never shown stopper that debuted at SEMA Show 2008. For 2010 Chevrolet Silverado alerts transformed into a bigfoot in a style typical tire giant Firestone alerts. This car is dedicated to enliven the competition all star game in major league baseball (MLB). MLB bigfoot holding a V8 engine, 8.856 cc, with 2-speed Powerglide transmission.

2010 Chevrolet Silverado Bigfoot with a 30-inch lift kit sitting on 51-inch 500/70/R24 Firestone DuraForce AT-R tires, this street-legal monster truck will be the tallest thing on the road. The original axles have been swapped for the front and rear ones found on the GMC 4500 TopKick series trucks. Four-link coil-over Sway-A-Way shocks and Eibach springs help with this beast’s suspension.

“This is an opportunity to bring three American icons; Chevrolet, baseball and bigfoot. We are proud to be part of it, “said Tony Truelove Silverado, Chevrolet Marketing Manager.

2010 Chevrolet Silverado Bigfoot

“This is an opportunity to bring three American icons; Chevrolet, baseball and bigfoot. We are proud to be part of it, “said Tony Truelove Silverado, Chevrolet Marketing Manager.

2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Coupe

2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible’s photos and details released before going on sale in February of 2011 with an estimated starting price $30,000. The soft-top variant of the Camaro has been in the works ever since the introduction of the coupe model

The soft-top four-seater will be offered in similar model configurations as the Camaro coupe, meaning buyers will have a choice of two engines, a 312HP 3.6-liter V6 delivering 29 mpg highway and an 6.2L V8 with 426 horsepower. A six-speed manual transmission will be standard, with an optional six-speed automatic.

Nine production exterior colors will be available, with tops offered in black or tan. Design of car added a tower-to-tower brace under the hood, a transmission support reinforcement brace, underbody tunnel brace and, front and rear underbody “V” braces. The company’s goal was to match the coupe as closely as possible in ride quality, handling and overall performance.

Additional safety structural reinforcements include a hydrofromed tube in the A-pillars, an inner reinforcement bracket in the windshield header, a reinforced front hinge pillar and reinforcements inside the rockers.

The result of the structural changes to the convertible body give it better torsional stiffness than the BMW 3-Series convertible. The Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Coupe comes equipped with a standard power-folding top that retracts in about 20 seconds. Furthermore, a folding, one-piece tonneau cover is standard on 2LT and 2SS models and optional on 1LT/1SS.

The interior of Camaro Convertible Coupe has relocation of the radio antenna to the boot and the trunk lock cylinder from between the taillamps to an area between the rear seat back cushion and driver’s side interior panel.

2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Coupe

2010 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid

2010 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid has a bed, four-wheel drive and a meaty V8 up front also added packs an electric motor and a mammoth battery pack.

The Silverado Hybrid interior is identical to the standard Silverado. Up front, the seats are comfortable enough for short stints, but start to become uncomfortable after two or three hours on the road. One of the Silverado Hybrid’s big strengths is its ability to carry up to six passengers thanks to a center console that converts into a middle throne.

GM has mated its tried-and-true 6.0-liter V8 to a two-mode hybrid system for a combined 332 horsepower and 367 pound-feet of torque.

The Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid can drive up to 30 mph on all-electric power thanks to twin electric motors mated to a variable planetary gear system in the four-speed automatic transmission, and a 300 volt nickel-metal hydride battery pack serves up all the necessary power. GM has also fitted the big V8 with a few fuel-saving tricks, including cylinder deactivation and an auto-stop system, and the result is an EPA-rated 21 mpg city and 22 mpg highway.

The Silverado Hybrid is plenty comfortable to drive, though. The brakes are more than competent and power from either the electric motors or the big V8 is plenty for any sort of driving scenario. The auto-stop for the engine shuts down smoothly enough, and the 6.0-liter mill comes to life with the same kind of show that accompanies starting any V8.