Showing posts with label chevrolet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label chevrolet. Show all posts

Tuesday, 14 June 2016

2017 Chevrolet Suburban

Full-size crossover segment will be refreshed from Chevy factories. Suburban is a model that grew a lot in last few years. It is because of quality and performance offered and new 2017 Chevrolet Suburban is about to offer more. 
Do not expect big changes, since model will be built on platform from 2014. Redesign is expected in couple of years, maybe in 2018, while surely by 2019. For then, ne concept is being prepared, with many changes, and for upcoming SUV, slight design modifications and fuel economy improvements will be enough.

2017 Chevrolet Suburban engine

Since there won’t be big changes to the full-size crossover, same engines range will be used for 2017 Chevrolet Suburban. For current SUV, there is a 5.8-l V8 drivetrain placed under its hood. Models with base engine can produce 355 hp. However, there is bigger powerplant installed for drivers who are looking for more power. Total 420 ponies are coming of 6.2-l V8 unit. 
Same engines are expected for 2017 Suburban, with slight improvement on fuel economy. Power will be distributed to wheels through 6-speed automatic gearbox, like at current models. There is no time for radical changes, so only slight improvements on mentioned options are possible.

Friday, 3 June 2016

2017 Chevrolet Trax

Next year will host a premier of many updated vehicles from Chevrolet. Among others, special attention is on the crossover market, where company is trying to catch pace with leaders in the segment. Because of that, constant improvements are needed, so that’s why we will get 2017 Chevrolet Trax. 

Current vehicle has been present in Europe for few years, and although it is new for US buyers, company is preparing a new generation in few years. It could start with this model, which means there will be big changes, with a lot of updates and maybe new engines.

2017 Chevrolet Trax styling

Front of the new Trax is going to suffer most cosmetic modifications. Hood, headlights, bumper and grille should be revisited if new generation is being prepared. Latest technologies, such as LED and xenon lighting are to be involved, while new curves should give more attractive look to 2017 Chevrolet Trax, but still have to keep its familiar look. 
Inside the cabin of the crossover a lot of new and more quality materials will be used. Leather and aluminum accents, with some new touches are being in rumors. Also, 2017 Trax uses new MyLink infotainment with a lot of new apps. Some of them are BringGo and Siri Eyes Free. However, all features will be available in three trim levels, LS as base, LT and LTZ as higher.

Monday, 9 May 2016

2017 Chevy Blazer K-5

Last model of the iconic Blazer K-5 crossover from Chevrolet was released in 1995. After more than two decades, company is reviving this exciting SUV, which could possibly come as 2017 Chevy Blazer K-5. Only idea is the same with its predecessor, and you can’t compare many things, since car industry went too far. 

But one is there for sure, and it is unique idea of access to making this vehicle. It doesn’t have ordinary design, and specs should be breathtaking. Fans are going to be delighted with it, and only problem could be delay of the vehicle, since it wasn’t confirmed yet.

2017 Chevy Blazer K-5 styling
The 2017 Chevy Blazer K-5 is going to be exciting both outside and inside the vehicle. Layout in the cabin is made to take 6 passengers. Comfortable leather seats, with plenty of room for legs and head, superb infotainment system with all the latest updates of all apps that have been used by Chevrolet vehicles, and some new. MyLink is upgraded, and now big touch-screen display is positioned on the dashboard to take control of that system.

2017 Blazer K-5 exterior
No less excitement could be found outside. Big grille gives a statement of the aggressiveness of the 2017 Chevy Blazer K-5. LED lamps are used for headlights and rear lights. Sleek design of them makes the SUV more attractive. Visual appearance is boosted with 19-inch alloy wheels for base models, and even bigger for upper trims.

Friday, 22 April 2016

2017 Chevrolet Niva

New generation of the Chevy’s crossover Niva was presented at latest car show in Moscow. However, production model should arrive as 2017 Chevrolet Niva. As it was presented in Russia, SUV will be launched there during next year. Comparing to current model, this vehicle is much improved, especially on performance end by boosting its 4×4 system. Street tests are on the way and first photos of new vehicle have arrived, although it was heavily covered.

2017 Chevrolet Niva engine

Current model of the crossover gets its power form 1.7-l petrol drivetrain with direct fuel injection. New 2017 Chevrolet Niva will have 1.8-l four-banger PSA powertrain installed under its hood. Manual transmission will be used again, with 5 shifts this time. All-wheel drive is standard, as it was before, and new Niva SUV can make up to 135 hp and 140 lb-ft of torque. 
It is possible that models with old, 1.7-l engine could be sold in Russia only, but this is unconfirmed information. Estimated fuel economy and speed performances are not announced yet, but improvement comparing to last model is expect.