Why the Chevy Colorado Won Motor Trend’s 2016 Truck of the Year

By now, you’ve probably heard that the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado diesel has won Motor Trend’s 2016 Truck of the Year, making it two straight titles for Chevy’s compact pickup. An accolade such as this backs up the sheer magnitude that is the Chevrolet Colorado. A publication such as Motor Trend doesn’t just hand out these awards; they are earned.

Below are five possible reasons as to why the Chevrolet Colorado and its all-new Duramax diesel engine won for a second consecutive year:

—Smooth Ride and Handling:  According to Chevrolet, the ride is smooth on almost any surface that you throw at the Colorado. This is thanks in part to the four-wheel disc brakes with Duralife brake rotors. But the Mid MO Powerhouse can say all it wants. You have to experience this ride for yourself.

—Rugged yet Refined: Whether on a paved city street or venturing off the beaten path, the comfort of the Colorado will feel like home. With a more natural driving position than the Toyota Tacoma or Nissan Frontier, you’ll feel more in control behind the wheel.

—Technological Truck: Just because it’s a truck, it shouldn’t mean that it doesn’t have the latest and greatest technology. Available 4G LTE Wi-Fi makes the Colorado the ultimate camping vehicle, and the additional availability of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for 2016 add another dimension of versatility to the Colorado. Tack this on with advanced safety technology such as Forward Collision Alert and Lane Departure Warning makes the Colorado cutting-edge.

—Country-best Fuel Efficiency: We’ve already gone over in detail about the Colorado’s outstanding fuel efficiency, but just to recap, front-wheel drive models have up to 31 mpg on the highway. This makes it the most fuel-efficient pickup truck in America. Four-wheel drive models still get up to 29 mpg on the highway.

—New Diesel Engine: Perhaps most of all is the all-new 2.8-liter Duramax diesel engine. No competitor offers a diesel mid-size pickup, putting the Colorado in a class of its own. These diesel engine helped lead to the amazing fuel economy.

Find your own favorite reasons for owning a new 2016 Chevrolet Colorado! For more information about the award-winning 2016 Colorado or to schedule a test drive, contact the Mid Missouri Powerhouse online or give us a call at 573-799-4616.

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Motor Trend Names 2016 Camaro Its Car of the Year for 2016

Chevy muscle car chosen because of its “world-class sports car performance and dynamics”

Before it even hits the pavement of our six-acre Chevrolet lot in Linn, MO, the 2016 Camaro will already be an award-winner. Motor Trend awarded its coveted Car of the Year title to the improved Gen Six Camaro which makes its way to the Mid Missouri Powerhouse later this year.

The most advanced Camaro ever has been hyped for almost a full year now, and it seems to have already paid off for Chevrolet’s muscle car. An accolade such as this puts the new Chevy Camaro ahead of the competition, and 2015 isn’t even over yet. One of the goals of the Camaro engineering team was to shed weight, and depending on the trim level, between 223 and 390 pound has been taken off the weight of each 2016 Camaro.

The result is a more responsive driving experience for Camaro fans. Smaller dimension with a new exterior sculpting along with a stiffer platform also contribute to the improve Camaro performance. The Camaro last won the Motor Trend Car of the Year award in 1982.

For 2016, the Camaro has a bevy of powertrain options with six different combinations. Standard on the sixth generation Camaro is the 2.0-liter turbo engine, and the all-new 3.6-liter V6 makes for a more powerful option. The true Camaro fans in central Missouri will want to check out the 6.2-L V8 in the SS trim; it’s the most powerful Camaro SS ever with horsepower up to 455. Each engine comes with the option of a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission.

Technology has been upped in the new Camaro as well. It has the capability of smartphone integration with the available Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The new 2016 Camaro is everything that a mid MO muscle car fan would want and more! The 2016 Camaro is on its way to your central Missouri Chevy dealer, the Mid Missouri Powerhouse!

Stay tuned to our blog, social media and inventory for the 2016 Camaro to hit central Missouri! To learn more about the award-winning 2016 Camaro, call The Mid Missouri Powerhouse at 573-799-4616 or contact Jim Butler Linn Chevrolet online today!

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2016 Chevy Colorado Diesel Named Most Fuel-efficient Pickup in America

EPA-estimated 31 mpg highway with 21-gallon tank gives Central Missouri truck fans efficient diesel option

Chevrolet is known for class-leading pickups with the longest-lasting, most dependable trucks on the market, but the latest findings put the 2016 Colorado diesel on a new level.

Chevrolet confirmed the Environmental Protection Agency’s estimation regarding the fuel economy for the ’16 Colorado diesel — 31 mpg for FWD models. This makes the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado diesel the most fuel-efficient pickup truck in the United States.

The 21-gallon tank is utilized to its fullest with the two-wheel drive opted diesel Colorado.  According to Chevrolet, an estimated maximum highway range of 651 miles per tank will make long trips around central Missouri more about the journey and less about stopping at the pump.

“The Colorado Duramax diesel is in a league of its own,” Sandor Piszar, director of Chevrolet Truck Marketing, said. “Colorado’s gas models already led the segment in fuel efficiency, and the new diesel — which no other non-GM competitor offers on a midsize truck — gives customers even greater freedom to go where they want with fewer fill-ups.”

An all-new diesel engine was designed just for this model year Colorado. Chevy’s engineers helped create the 2.8-liter Duramax turbo-diesel engine. This Duramax engine generates 181 horsepower and 369 lb.-ft. of torque. Those who opt for the four-wheel drive don’t sacrifice much as driver’s can still get up to 29 mpg on the highway (23 mpg combined).

If you want to go further around central Missouri, check out the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado diesel! Your central Missouri Chevy dealer is the Mid Missouri Powerhouse serving Hermann, Jeff City, Linn and Columbia, MO. Contact us online today for more information or give us a call today at 573-799-4616.

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A Welcome from the Mid Missouri Powerhouse to Central Missouri

Jim Butler Linn Chevrolet strives to serve MidMo with the service that makes us a powerhouse

To those in Jefferson City, Linn, Hermann, Columbia and central Missouri looking for a Chevy dealer, let us be the first to say, “Welcome.”

Welcome to the Mid Missouri Powerhouse, Jim Butler Linn Chevrolet. The Mid Missouri Powerhouse is the newest Chevrolet dealer in central Missouri, and we aim to make Mid Missouri into the powerhouse fans that St. Louis has become for more than three decades.

As we take our talents westward, we are ready to take the former Carroll-Rhema Motors in Linn, MO, to the next level. As the Mid Missouri Powerhouse, you can be sure that we will offer you the unbeatable powerhouse deals, trade-in offers and GM-certified service that made Jim Butler Chevrolet the No. 1 Chevy dealer in Missouri.

With the Mid Missouri Powerhouse, Central Missouri Chevy fans should expect to see the inventory available for Linn, MO, nearly double. The six-acre lot at the Mid Missouri Powerhouse will be home to the highest-awarded trucks, SUVs and sedans in America. The Mid Missouri Powerhouse will have the best selection of new and quality pre-owned vehicles in a 100-mile radius.

We know that Caroll-Rhema Motors earned the respect of the central Missouri community, and we aim to keep earning your respect and valuable business. And as a member of St. Louis’ Most Trusted Automotive Family, the Mid Missouri Powerhouse will work closely with Jim Butler Chevrolet. If you’re in Jefferson City or Linn, and you see a vehicle at our Fenton, MO, dealership, we can have it delivered to the Mid Missouri Powerhouse.

This isn’t a takeover or a rebuild. We see it as an opportunity to give the good people of central Missouri even more options when choosing a new Chevrolet or pre-owned car, truck or CUV. We are happy to add the staff of the Mid Missouri Powerhouse to our dynamic team, and we hope you’ll make us your first, next and only choice for a new Chevrolet in central Missouri.

We invite you to shop our new inventory and see what you like. The name may have changed, but the quality and service you’ve loved for years will only get better and better.

Thank you,
The Mid Missouri Powerhouse