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.
