2024 Chevy Silverado EV RST Dominates Electric Landscape With Trigger-Happy 754 Horsepower

 When we first learned of the 2024 Silverado EVs coming here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse, we were all excited to see just how much had changed since the many aspirational blueprints and concepts were floating around years ago. At the first opportunity to collect information about this silent-but-lethal heavy hauler, the horsepower output was estimated at 664, with more than 780 lb-ft of torque. We’ve just learned that this figure has been boosted (as will many customers’ morale!) to the tune of 754 hp and 785 lb-ft.

If these numbers are ringing a job site-ready bell for you, it’s because they were just listed along with the 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali edition one which debuted last week proudly boasting the same output. Engineering teams hard at work have now successfully honed the performance specs for the 2024 Chevy Silverado EV RST First Edition to this lofty weight while Wide Open Watts mode is engaged. These figures are just existing now as estimates, and they may change again before the RST reaches dealers such as us here at the Powerhouse. 

The Sierra EV Denali Edition still has a bit of an extra weight tacked on to its anticipation factor and is not slated to arrive until early 2024. Both capable and contractor-ready trucks feature the same unibody design with the Ultium battery pack integrated directly into the structure, so transitioning between the two is a breeze. These ratings represent the absolute peak of power dutifully delivered while in certain drive modes and athletically sprints up to 60 mph in just 4.5 seconds. 

The Silverado EV WT delivers a still fully flexed 510 horsepower and 615 lb-ft of torque, ready for any thoroughly demanding or much-needed recreational drive to the lake. The Silverado EV also now brings back the midgate, which aligns perfectly with our plan to have at least 40 percent of our models be EVs within the next three years. We have long known full well that the competition is waiting across the economically turbulent river in the form of the Ford F-150 lightning, the GMC Hummer EV, and the Rivian RIT. 

When we reflect on the aesthetics and overall feel of this incoming and massively powerful EV truck, we have lots of future-embracing and things to ponder. GM has been quite light-handed in doling out details, which is understandable as the market is now changing every day faster than ever. The EV’s chassis is built around the very solid battery pack’s structure, with the body and bed joining for a very smooth visual effect. The front end is a bit on the shorter side, which adds visibility from the driver’s seat and offers more legroom for those in the back.

The Silverado EV will also feature a front-mounted “frunk” that is useful for storing extra closed storage, with the exact volume to be announced in news releases soon. Two electric motors can power each motor, and both models will offer 400 miles of after-school pickup, trick-or-treating fun, or fall sports range. There will also be 4-wheel steering to drastically improve handling, along with an adaptive air suspension system. A later arriving and heavily equipped fleet model will bump the towing capacity from 8,000 on up to a hefty 20,000 pounds. 

2024 Chevy Trax Swings and Lands Above the Fences with Sensational Style, Segment-Leading Technology

The months just before the holidays here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse are full of fun activities such as picking your chillingly favorite costume for Halloween, scoping out the deals on turkeys and pumpkin pie early in the game, and searching late at night online for Christmas gifts! All this need for extra planning and a capable vehicle to get you there has customers asking us which model coming soon would be best for them and their families. 

The brand-new 2024 Chevy Trax is ideal for customers that are seeking the practical nature and efficient drive of a compact car, along with the innovative usefulness of an SUV. The incoming model is larger than the current Trax, offering up more valuable space for passengers and cargo, as well as well enriched features coming as standard. This is an entry-level vehicle that will easily prove its worth by supplying everything the driver needs, and “nothing you don’t.” extra new features on most trims include automatic climate control, push-button start, and wireless phone charging.

There are five distinctly different trim levels: the LS, 1RS, 2RS, and ACTIV all offer enhanced features and stellar new technology. Chevy Safety Assist offers up six advanced safety and driver awareness technologies, and LT, 2RS and ACTIV trims now come standard with an 8-inch diagonal system and 11-inch diagonal screen. Each trim features wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability, as well as LED headlamps and your choice of 17-inch, 18-inch, or 19-inch wheels. 

Coming in as one of the lowest-priced SUVs out there on the market today, the 2024 Trax derives power from a 1.2-liter turbocharged inline-three engine serving up 137 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque. The standard and thoroughly recognizable Chevy bow tie is situated at the center of the grille, and brand-new headlamps feature very cool LED lighting elements. The RS Trim is one sweet spot in the lineup that is where the sportier side of things is celebrated, with additional sweet exterior trim accents, as well as an awesomely chiseled grill with an embedded RS badge. 

The 1RS Trim includes 18-inch machine-faced aluminum wheels, and the new ACTIV comes with unique 18-inch wheels and a rear skid plate for the valuables on the underside’s ultimate protection. The interior was designed to convey a very lightweight feel, boating sweeping lines and a greater sense of outer space than the outgoing model. The display screens provide the perfect center focus for this high-tech design, with the infotainment screen tilted just slightly toward the driver. 

The LT, 2RS, and ACTIV trims have remote start for those cold Missouri mornings coming soon, and available sunroof for the opposite of winter driving conditions. The best and most magical time of year in the form of holidays that require a bit of extra drive time will be safely executed with the presence of Automatic emergency braking, Front pedestrian braking, Lane keep assist with Lane departure warning, Forward collision alert, Intellibeam auto high beam control, and following distance indicator. 

2023 Chevy Tahoe and Suburban to Stake Their Open-Highway Claim with Added Bonus of Hands-Free Super Cruise

Many customers that are excitedly preparing for one of the busiest seasons of the year here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse are understandably interested in the larger haulers of the SUV segment! Bringing all the family along for the fun with the addition of extra friends is the name of the game as far as the 2023 Tahoe and 2023 Chevy Suburban are concerned, and the bloggers on staff at GM Authority delivering the digital scoop to the masses just made an awesome announcement about both last week. 

It has now been officially announced that Super Cruise will be available to order on both the 2023 Tahoe and Suburban, which is now an exclusive bonus on the Premier and High-Country trims. This futuristic and convenient feature that allows for hands-free operation on many of the nation’s highways is now included in the Advanced Trailering Technology Package, which already includes the enrichments of Enhanced Automatic Parking Assist, Reverse Automatic Braking, HD Surround Vision, Head-Up Display, Rear Camera Mirror, Rear Pedestrian Alert, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking. 

This potent pair will still be offered with 3 powertrain options, including the 5.3-Liter V8 L84 gasoline engine, the 6.2-Liter V8 L87 gas engine, and the 3.0-Liter I6 LM2 turbodiesel Duramax. Each of these is mated to a ten-speed automatic transmission, with rear-wheel drive standard and 4-wheel drive available as an upgrade. The 2023 Chevy Tahoe easily won the approval of the Kbb.com auto staff, who praised it for its spacious cabin, Wireless Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto, engine choices, and the fact we agree wholeheartedly with that there’s “still a lot to be said for big SUVs built on truck foundations.” 

The Tahoe also uses the ladder-frame construction from the Silverado, which is a huge help with the many demands of towing, and the space needed to haul a large family. Amazingly comfortable and now boasting even more cargo space, the Tahoe also provides the always on-point and superior ride quality that Magnetic Ride Control constantly works overtime to offer. Making sure that a long trip is thoroughly enjoyable instead of a grueling task, each of the available V8s is also ideal for the times when mountain roads are part of the plan, as the diesel engine provides the ideal low-end thrust. 

The 2023 Suburban is widely known as one of the most capable family haulers on the market and is loved nationwide and right here at the Powerhouse for its potent engine selections, composed handling, and very simple-to-use infotainment setup. You’ll be boasting seating for 8 as those two extra-big holidays come hurtling towards us on the calendar, and its 1st-place value rings true with every refined driving dynamic you enjoy as your crew sprawls out during the trip. Last year’s model included more standard tech and safety features, the available digital gauge cluster, and the heightened availability of the 6.2-liter V8. 

2023 Chevy Lineup to Provide Offerings for Every Appetite with Coming Z06, Colorado, and Blazer EV

The Car and Driver staff were hard at work delivering their always insightful and informative news features last week when the coming-soon Chevy lineup passed over their desktops once again, and they were thrilled enough to tell the public about the new and improved models on the way. A few of the exciting offerings in the works were the 670-horsepower Z06, a completely redesigned Colorado pickup, and an electric Blazer SUV. 

The 2023 Corvette Z06 will make a return to its naturally aspirated roots with a hefty 670-horsepower 5.5-liter V8 that uses a flat-plane crankshaft and excitedly revs up to 8600 rpm. The official claim after testing is that it will pull 1.22 g’s on the skidpad, and all of us here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse look forward to confirming that thoroughly up close and in person! 

Not only is it quite a bit wider than the regular Corvette Stingray, it also will sport larger air intakes and a very original-looking rear wing. This Z06 exists as a very hard-edged and more track-ready version of the Standard Vette, with bolder styling cues and quite a bit of extra performance juice to boot. The Z07 Performance Package adds a tuned suspension, superbly stopping Brembo carbon ceramic brakes, and high-performance Michelin Pilot Cup 2R ZP tires. 

The Blazer EV will pack as much as 557 horsepower and 648 lb-ft of torque in the SS trim, with options for front-drive, rear-drive, and all-wheel drive. The entry-level 1LT model is said to deliver around 247 miles per charge, while the 2LT and SS trims are on track to boast 293 and 290 miles respectively. It will be capable of fast DC charging at up to 190 kW and add a very useful 78 miles of range in just 10 minutes. All models come with an extra-large 17.7-inch infotainment display that’s canted slightly toward the driver and a secondary 11.0-inch display with gauges and other vital driving info.

The Redesigned Chevy Colorado offers a completely modernized interior along with a powertrain that has undergone massive improvement, with the 2.7-liter 4-cylinder as the entry-level engine. The four-cylinders range from 237 to 310 horsepower, and the Trail Boss model effectively splits the difference between the Z71 and ZR2 off-road editions. The ZR2 mounts large MultiMatic DSSV dampers up front, with the rear DSSV’s mounted on the outside of the frame. The WT and LT trucks boast an open rear differential, while the Trail Boss and Z71 pickups boast the limited-slip unit. 

The Suburban and Tahoe will now both have the hands-free Super Cruise and a black grille with “Chevrolet” lettering. We are all more excited than ever to take in the 2024 Chevy Silverado EV, which evokes a classic vibe along with a large battery pack which is said to provide up to 400 miles of range per charge, along with DC fast-charging tech that can provide you 100 miles of range in just 10 minutes. The Trail Boss and RST trims are excellent ways to aim very high and get the most out of this solid EV model coming soon, and we are all standing by here at the Powerhouse to assist you in the process of selection and financing. We can’t wait to see you enjoy the exhilarating fun of driving your preferred choice off the lot and to its brand-new welcoming (with a day planner fully loaded for the fall!) home.