2022 Suburban and Tahoe Upgrades Include Limited-Slip Differential, Improved 10-Speed Automatic Gearbox!

The Chevy Suburban and Tahoe are two of our most popular models here at Mid-Missouri Powerhouse, due to their large-sized abilities and haul-ready appeal! The 2022 models will include new features such as an electronic limited-slip differential and new color options. The colors include dark ash metallic, auburn metallic, and evergreen gray metallic.

The stop/start feature will see its return for the 2022 model year, which is a fuel-saving and eco-conscious upgrade. The pair will also see the addition of a 10-speed automatic transmission, which can be suitably sized to either the 5.3-liter L84 V8 or the 6.2-liter L87 V8 gas engines. It will also be paired with Chevy’s controlled overdrive and Traction Select System. The new transmission allows for much simpler calibration needed for the transmission and will have the ability to enable necessary OTA updates as they arise.

This provides the ability to fix bugs and significantly improve the most important performance elements that keep you safe on the road. Spacious, well-equipped, and offering several different engine choices, the 2022 Chevy Tahoe has tons of great new features for the new year’s model. It has a standard 12-inch digital driver and reverse automatic braking which is now available in the top two trim levels. The Enhanced Trailer View is now offered in the two upper trims, and the Z71 is now eligible for an Off-Road Performance package.

The 2022 Suburban features a lineup of very strong engines: the new addition this year of 6.2-liter V8 engines across the board. You’ll find seating for 7 to 9 passengers and more cargo space than any other SUV available. The Suburban’s high towing capacity, comfortable ride, and awesome ability to haul make it a top choice for many drivers, especially the ones who out there who prefer larger SUV’s.

The interior does a great job of filtering out much of the road and wind noise and passengers will appreciate the 12.6-inch touchscreens for entertainment and driving mode view for navigation.

This transmission delivers fast, yet smooth shifting and feels as if there is enough power to spare when you are under pressure to accelerate! The Suburban is also well-recognized for soaking up bumps and dips in the pavement, especially during drives with rough terrain.

2022 Chevy Tahoe and Suburban Will Once Again Feature Automatic Stop/Start System

GM will begin producing the 2022 Chevy Tahoe and 2022 Chevy Suburban with Automatic Stop/Start after they had been forced to temporarily remove the feature due to the semiconductor chip shortage. 

All units produced for the 2022 model year in October until December 12 were not equipped with this useful and energy-saving function. Now that the global supply has slightly seen improvement, GM has been able to re-add Automatic Stop and Start to the Tahoe and Suburban, and all vehicles produced from December 13h forward will include it. 

During the pause in production, the feature was removed from all Chevy Tahoe and Suburban models that were equipped with the naturally-aspirated 5.3-Liter L84 V8, or the 6.2-Liter L87 V8, and did not affect models equipped with the 3.0-liter I6 LM2 turbodiesel Duramax. Both the 2022 Chevy Tahoe and Suburban are produced at the GM Arlington Assembly plant in Texas along with the GMC Yukon and Cadillac Escalade.

The 2022 Chevy Tahoe is a customer favorite for good reason. It offers roomy seating, class-leading fuel economy from the diesel engine, and an ideally expansive cargo area. Now standard in every model for 2022, front parking sensors, lane departure warning, and lane keep assist, and  Buckle to Drive feature add extra safety. In every trim except the base level, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and Google infotainment system are now standard. The off-road and wildly popular Z71 trim now receives the optional electronic limited-slip differential and the powerful 6.2-liter V8 engine is available across a few more trim levels.

The 2022 Chevy Suburban is the star on top of the tree at the Powerhouse because of its comfortable ride, roomy interior, and responsive powertrains. It shares its platform with the Silverado pickup truck and ditches the solid rear axle for an entirely new independent suspension. There are also some upgrades for the new model year, adding a digital gauge cluster and bundling in some extra useful driver assistance features. The 2022 Suburban has a massive 41.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row, more than the rival Ford Expedition Max!

Chevy Silverado EV Pickup To Begin Production in Two Years

Stellar towing, a diverse engine selection, and a comfortable interior are all important factors to consider when it’s time to upgrade to a new truck. Electric power will soon change the entire industry, and we guarantee you’re going to love the Silverado EV’s new performance and look!

The Chevy Silverado EV will go into production in 2023, and the truck will become available after its official debut at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The Silverado EV will be the second electric truck for GM, joining the GMC Hummer EV.

This will be part of a calculated $35 billion push into the electric vehicle realm. While not entirely like the current gasoline-powered offerings from Chevy, this EV will be built on GM’s Ultium battery pack and electric drivetrain, and the official range claim is now more than 400 miles on a full charge. 

It will boast a fixed-glass roof and all-wheel steering. The Silverado EV will be built at Factory Zero, GM’s EV plant in Detroit, fulfilling a futuristic premise: the autonomously driven Cruise Origin. The excitement and technical buzz of CES is the perfect time for CEO Mary Barra to provide the keynote address and fill in a few more of the blanks and provide details about additional features!

Consumer Reports Praises 2022 Chevy Blazer as Recommended Vehicle

Consumer Reports just gave the 2022 Chevy Blazer a recommended rating, finishing with a test score of 83 out of 100, including a predicted reliability rating of four out of five. With safety as your main concern, you’ll also be happy to see that forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking are both now standard equipment. 

Brandishing 27 mpg on the highway and 19 mpg overall, the Blazer earned extra praise for its powertrain and drivetrain. This is also a very quiet ride, with sound cancelling controls making the top of the Consumer Reports list as well. The Blazer saw its resurrection as a nameplate during 2019, exciting many who remembered its go-anywhere spirit and unique flair.

The 2022 Chevy Blazer now rides on the GM C1 platform. This year’s model features the Enhanced Convenience Package available for the Premier trim and the available trailering package with base engine. The Blazer has two rows of seating and is the perfect choice for anyone looking for a great-looking and tech-savvy SUV.

Acceleration and passing power with the base turbo engine are more than adequate, and it pairs ideally with the Blazer’s ultra-sharp handling and on-point braking. The 308-horsepower V6 is where the thrill-seekers will want to go, and where the sheer enjoyment in the daily drive will shine through. Situated just in between the Equinox and the Traverse, many growing families will love how the Blazer has a bit more room than a compact crossover, but is not quite as large as three-row SUVs. The standard 8-inch infotainment system hits all the right notes and is remarkably intuitive. 

Standard features for the base LT model include this 8-inch infotainment screen, Amazon Alexa, and a Wi-Fi hotspot, dual-zone climate control, an HD backup camera, and the Chevy Assist Package. This includes the very useful additions of automatic emergency braking with front pedestrian braking, lane-keeping assist with lane-departure warning, a following-distance indicator, forward-collision alert, and automatic high-beams. 

Silverado ZR2 And Colorado ZR2 Production-Spec Models Both Claim Wins in Desert Series Racing

Chevy announced the Silverado ZR2 and Colorado ZR2 made some holiday history by winning Best in the Desert class championships during the Cal City Desert Challenge race.

This was the second consecutive championship for the Silverado ZR2 and the fourth straight for the Colorado ZR2. Chad Hall Racing and the Chevy engineering team have been competing with a pre-production version of the Silverado ZR2 for the last two years, helping with the rigorous testing and final validation of the various off-road technologies used for the 2022 production model. 

The Chad Hall Racing Colorado ZR2 has been competing in the Best in the Desert series since 2017 and is the only truck in its class to finish every race it has been in. The Colorado ZR2 race vehicle was used to help test and validate 15 groundbreaking factory race components including DSSV dampers and long-travel leaf springs, jounce shocks, a steel driveshaft, a tie-rod sleeve system, and ball-spline half-shafts.

This awesome truck duo will return on Dec. 3 during the Mint 400, an action-packed event that takes place just outside of Las Vegas. A week later, the team will attend the Best in the Desert awards ceremony to usher out another successful season.

The 2022 Colorado ZR2 has received heaps of praise from Car and Driver for its poised handling, ideal lift and widened stance, and highly capable handling during the challenges of off-road navigation. When you come down to the Powerhouse this holiday season for a dose of holiday cheer and amazing deals, don’t forget to check out the dealer-installed Trail Boss Package: it adds an extra 1-inch lift, skid plates, red tow hooks, and decadently dark 17-inch rims!