Stealth Spy Shots Capture Refreshed Chevy Tahoe Patrolling the Wild in High Country Trim

Both the Chevy Tahoe and Suburban have long been very sought-after here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse! We are always eager to report on changes that customers can look for in incoming models, and the Motor1.com auto reporting team provided a few spy images on their website this past week of the Tahoe caught roaming the wild. The front and rear were covered in camouflage, but it appears to get a new dual-light configuration with separate headlights and daytime running lights. 

It's a bit tougher to see the changes on the grille, but the bold center strips of chrome seem to have disappeared. From the front view, enough details can be made out to see that it’s the High-Country edition, which provides a little luxury to rival competition such as the Escalade and Navigator. You’ll be spoiled with the 420-horsepower 6.2-liter V8, 22-inch wheels, unique grille with bronze accents, surround-view parking camera system, and head-up display. 

We have not heard any solid details about interior or powertrain changes for the incoming model. If the updated Tahoe sees its official debut by the 4th quarter of this year, it will likely be released as a 2024 model. Stepping things up even further to the High Country Deluxe provides extra features like the Max Trailering Package, panoramic sunroof, adaptive air suspension, and power-retractable side steps. The Max Trailering Package should equip you for any tough haul with an enhanced cooling radiator, two-speed transfer case, trailer hitch camera, and integrated brake controller. 

This year’s model also provided the added benefit of Super Cruise on Premier and High Country trims, as well as adaptive cruise control now as standard on the High Country trim. Drivers love vehicles like this so much because they are great at hauling a large family around, easily towing toys to the lake, or fulfilling the role of an ultimate off-road vehicle. The magnetically controlled shock absorbers have been a game-changing addition for improving ride handling and capability as well. 

The major competition against the Tahoe is the Ford Expedition, the Toyota Sequoia, and Jeep Wagoneer. The Edmunds.com auto testing team had excellent things to say after spending 12 months and 20,000 miles with the 2022 model: their favorite feature that puts the Tahoe ahead of the competition was that the towing rating beat out the Honda Pilot’s. The V8 under the hood provided a “welcoming and rumbly attitude” and was there on the spot to move with a fair amount of authority. 

Regarding the transmission, another member of the review staff claimed that “there aren’t enough Os in smooth for this.” No shifts were rough or clunky in the least, with a few of the senior editors spending six hour shifts in the saddle and enjoying every minute. With all the seats folded, the cargo space is massive, and this has made the Tahoe a huge hit with growing families and businesses nationwide!

2023 Chevy Silverado Offers “Always Prepped for Heavy Lifting” Appeal, Well-Polished Luxury + Grit

Here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse we are anxiously awaiting Spring, daydreaming about new trucks and all the work that will need to be done when everything thaws! The Autoblog review team wrote about the 2023 Chevy Silverado last week and its annual updates, and were pleased with what turned out to be the “finest cabin in the segment” upon climbing inside. Even the LT trim has a luxurious look and feel, and the range-topping High Country knocks things out of the park with upper-end touches and finish.

There are many devout fans of the Chevy Duramax diesel engine, which packs even more of a punch for 2023 even being much quieter than one would expect. The Autoblog drive testing staff claims that the Silverado boasts the back-to-back experience needed for solid towing and hauling duties with a purpose. 

The High Country model now has the option to add a Jet Black/Umber interior color, and after last year’s drastic overhaul, the LT model looks and feels just as good as the previous High Country did. The overhaul also included a 12.3-inch infotainment screen and 12.3-inch instrument display, with the digital gauge cluster brandishing a bright and crisp look that sunlight can’t’ drown out as much as on the old model. The 13.4-inch touchscreen allows for the operation of multiple screens at once, and the system is among the industry’s first to proudly run on the Android Automotive OS.

One of the first things test drivers notice about the Silverado is its slightly higher bed walls, along with the option of the MultiPro tailgate that makes loading easier than could ever be imagined on the trucks of yesterday. The all-important Payload stat ranges from 2,130 lbs on the 4x4 Crew Cab to 2,280 for the 4x2 Regular Cab, with the HD model proving to be an awesome and very capable choice for those who anticipate pushing payload limits on the regular. The base-level engine is a 2.7-liter turbocharged inline-four, which cranks out 310 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque and is paired with an 8-speed automatic. 

Standard on the LTZ and High Country is the 5.3-liter V8 which cranks out 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque, with a 10-speed automatic replacing the 6 and 8-speed options. These also now come available with GM’s more advanced Dynamic Fuel Management System, which chips in wonderfully at the job of nailing down good fuel economy numbers. The resident top dog is the 6.2-liter V8, with its 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, with an EPA estimated range of around 15 mpg combined, and 17 mpg minus off-road tires. 

The top-spec High Country now is equipped with adaptive dampers, and this group of seasoned auto bloggers was surprised at just how much love they had for the 4-cylinder model, which was an incredibly viable alternative to the very well-known and trusty V8. Their favorite, (as we all expected!) was the Duramax diesel. When you hit the pedal and the torque kicks in there is a rich quality that never fully backs off and provides all the rigidly defined “good stuff” that full-sized trucks have been loved for over the years!

Newswheel Highlights Benefits of 2019 Chevy Traverse new LT Premium Package

Crowded malls, the postal service slowing down on delivery time, making sure you have your list together, and maybe the occasional mishap with the weather forecast could be keeping you on edge during the holidays. Once the temperatures cool down a bit, the stockings are on the mantle, and a bit of snow starts flying, you can count on us to tell you what car or truck we think would be perfect for you and your loved ones for the New Year! Perfect presents don't just come in the form of gift cards, video games, and jerseys: a brand-new vehicle like the Chevy Traverse could be the gift of your loved one's dreams.

For next year's model, those on staff at The Newswheel blog featured the LT Premium Package in an article this week. Coming standard on the RS and LT Leather trims, it includes awesome additives in the technology department like satellite navigation software for the 8-inch touch-screen Infotainment system, a Bose 10-speaker premium audio system, and a 120-volt power outlet. Safety features that come with the package include a Rear Camera Mirror, and a 360-degree Surround Vision system, one of the tools of today that is truly the gift that keeps on giving, in terms of providing you a sense of ultimate safety and protection, when you most need it!

On the RS trim, the LT premium package offers up 20-inch Dark Android-painted alloy wheels, and on the LT leather trim, 20-inch machined-face aluminum wheels with Technical Gray pockets come as part of the package. Since the Traverse went through an extensive list of changes for this model year, the LT Premium Package is one of the few updates for 2019. However, there is also the addition of an automatically activated heated steering wheel, new 18-inch Bright Silver-painted aluminum wheels, new liftgate badging for the Premier, and new bright roof rails for the High Country and Premier trims.

We hope that you come down to include all of us here at the Powerhouse in your stocking-stuffing and gift-wrapping to-do list, and check out the vehicle that U.S. News claims is “a comfortable cruiser, and a spacious people and cargo hauler.” Abundant space is one of the qualities that customers with a growing family or business look for time and time again, and it will make you breathe a constant sigh of relief every single time you are loading up for the day's demands.

The Infotainment system was ranked as much easier to use than on the competitor Honda Pilot's, and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay come included on much lower trim levels, a definite plus when it comes down to the all-important purchase point for a car that can comfortably seat 7 or 8. As far as overall space, 23 cubic feet is the tally with all seats in use, and after the second and third-row seats are folded down, 98 cubic feet is still available. Tastefully yet truthfully stated, this is “still about the size of a studio apartment in New York City,” and the Traverse is consistently picked by those who are looking for convenience, durability, and the commanding presence of a sturdy medium to meet their daily transportation needs!

2019 Chevy Silverado Named Motor Trend Truck of The Year Finalist

The term “runner-up” doesn't ever have to purvey a sense of loss in the auto realm: with all of the stiff competition out there, we know that in most senses of the word, Chevy trucks ARE the number one choice! Many Mid-Missouri Powerhouse customers and others nationwide choose the Silverado for their workhorse and weekend pleasure hauler, and the 2019 Silverado 1500 showed much improvement over the third generation. When the staff of Motor Trend took it out and put it to the test, they had high levels of applause for the smoothness of its 10-speed automatic on Davis Dam, and various sections of highway.

We were excited from the get-go that the new 2019 model is up to 450 pounds lighter than its predecessor, and now has an expanded range of 8 models, and six different engine-transmission choices. Among these choices are the Trail Boss models with a factory 2-inch lift, making it a prime selection for those who want to hop off-road and explore the paths right here in Missouri that tend to have just a bit more mud splattered on them! The wheelbase is now up to 3.9 inches, and the overall length up 1.6 inches enables more cargo volume as well as interior room.

When you link up with us to see the goods here during the Thanksgiving season at the Powerhouse, check out the enhanced new front and rear suspensions on this awesome truck: they both incorporate new, lightweight components, including composite second-stage rear leaf springs on the LT model line. There are stronger tie-downs on the new model, and more of them. The Silverado now has 12 total fixed tie-downs, and overall strength has double to a pre-bending total force of 500 pounds. Check out all of the various themes available such as the Custom: it features 20-inch painted aluminum wheels, LED signature taillamp, and the powerful and perfectly-piped integrated dual exhaust.

If the regular cab is your pick for the new Silverado, it comes equipped with an 8' box, and double cab models are available with a 6' 6” box... while crew cabs come with a 5' 8” box, or the 6' 6” box. LED headlamps are available on the LT, RST, LT Trail Boss, and LTZ; LED high-intensity headlamps are available on the High Country model. The RST is your best bet for a bit more urban appearance, and offers body-color trim, full LED lighting, and up to 22-inch wheels.

If many hours of hard work and hauling are on your coming to-do list, you can opt for the Max Trailering Package: it features a 0.76-inch rear axle, 3.42 axle ratio, enhanced-cooling radiator, revised shock tuning for increased control, heavier-duty rear leaf springs, and a 220-amp alternator as well as trailer brake controller. If your next tough task you need to tackle involves snowy, wet, or muddy surfaces, investigate the automatic locking rear differential feature: it reacts in milliseconds in low-traction conditions to instantly improve the most important element of any demanding trip: driver confidence. 

Car and Driver Provides Comprehensive Guide to Every 2019 Silverado 1500 Trim Level

The Chevy Silverado 1500 is all new for 2019, and new features, as well as technology, have rendered it larger, lighter, more powerful, and fuel efficient. There are 3 body styles to choose from, six available powertrains, and 8 trim levels, and the well-versed and able folks at Car and Driver put together a guide of every style and feature, making it easier to check out the various options at hand. More and more consumers are drifting toward truck ownership, as they realize that trucks are not just for the heavy haulers and riggers out there, and they are just as useful in urban circles.

The Silverado Work Truck is on the most basic end of the scale, and is the only model available with single-cab configuration. Steel wheels, black bumpers, an offset bow-tie emblem, halogen headlights, and “CHEVROLET” stamped into the center bar of the grille are all distinct traits. This base model also flaunts a 7.0-inch touchscreen as standard and comes available with vinyl or cloth seats.

The Silverado Custom takes the work truck's funky front-end design, and paints it all body color. The body-color theme is applied to the rear bumper, as well as the rest of the exterior trim. If you choose to take the custom route, you also get painted 20-inch aluminum wheels, and LED taillights.

The Silverado Custom Trail Boss offers up a very icy and awesome gloss-black finish, as well as a two-inch suspension lift, and model-specific styling cues including red tow hooks, and 18-inch wheels. With the Trail Boss, you'll also get the Z71 Off-Road package as standard, yielding you Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac tires, Rancho shocks, skid plates, and a locking rear differential.

The Silverado LT is smack dab in the middle of the lineup, and is the most traditional-looking of the 2019 Silverados, with a split-bar chrome, and classic yellow bow tie situated in the center. LED headlights are standard, an 8.0-inch touchscreen is on board for entertainment and navigation options, and leather seating is an available choice.

The Silverado RST is for those who may seem to think that the Silverado's futuristic design is a bit forward, and acquires an all-body-color trim for an overall sportier look. You also get full-LED lighting, including fog lights, and the RST is available with wheels up to 22 inches in size. The RST and LT are the only two Silverado models that can be had with the all-new 310-hp turbocharged inline-four, which is now offered as standard equipment.

The Silverado LTZ boasts the addition of more chrome slats to the grille, and the lower bumper, door handles, window trim, mirrors, and wheels. On the interior, leather upholstery is now standard, and the 5.3-liter V-8. Other options are the 6.2 liter V-8, and the turbo-diesel straight six.

The Silverado High Country is the most high-end Silverado, characterized by chrome lower portions on the front bumpers, with bronze accents in the grille, chrome side steps, and dual exhaust tips to boot. All observers will quickly understand that you are in the highest rank of “Silverado stardom” there is, while luxury abounds hand-in-hand with functionality and tremendous tow ability within this model spec!