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!

2021 Chevy Suburban Dominates With Large Dimensions, True-Value V8 Power Fit For Any Trial

One of the longest-running names in the US Market, the Chevy Suburban, has been redesigned for 2021, and the upgraded vehicle clearly dominates in its category, especially when it comes to roominess. With class-leading cargo volume, the 2021 Chevy Suburban can accommodate a lot, and is the perfect choice for large families looking for more space. Not only that, but it boasts a 355-horsepower 5.3-liter V8 alongside a highly juiced 6.2-liter V8, both with an abundance of power at any speed and placement.

The Cars.com staff tested the brand-new model and deemed the air springs along with the Magnetic Ride Shocks fantastic when it came to smoothness and harshness encountered during the ride. The brakes on the brand-new Suburban incorporate a by-wire system that uses an electric motor and are superior to older conventional types. While you are counting mile markers and enjoying everything the larger size of SUV comfort offers, safety features always make one feel as if they are in capable hands. The commanding and capable Suburban boasts a backup camera, automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection, rear parking sensors, and forward collision warning to assist with the helping hand of modern technology in this hard-working and class-leading staple.

The High Country and Premier trims both add the Enhanced Delay and Alert Package, which adds a 360-degree camera system, a full-time camera mirror with a dedicated washer, rear pedestrian alert, and a head-up display with class-leading pedestrian detection. Providing the best for drivers who tend to pack heavy is one of the Suburban's specialties, as anyone from accomplished golfers and busy contractors alike is going to find the new Suburban perfect for their ongoing spatial requirements.

There is an additional 2.2 cubic feet of volume behind the completely redesigned SUV's third row, and an extra 23 cubic feet when every seat is folded, seeing it roar into the finish line concerning the competition boasting a top-of-the-segment 144.7 cubic feet. The Premier and High Country trim levels are make long journeys instantly easier with massive comfort offerings, as well as the practical touch of being able to power-lower and raise the third row and collapse the second-row captain's chairs with buttons in the overhead console and liftgate.

When you're driving a vehicle that can haul this much, there are many uses for storage compartments that are out of any intruder's first line of sight. The power-sliding center console can be moved back 10 inches by pressing a rocker switch in the overhead console, which then opens up to an ideal flat surface good for valuable carry-on such as purses. One of the best reasons we can think of to choose a Suburban after a test-drive here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse in Linn, Missouri is its 7,800-lb+ towing capacity, coupled with features such as side blind zone alert for the trailer and an App in the touchscreen that allows for full control and viewing of anything you're currently hauling. We invite you to schedule a test drive today and try it for yourself!

2022 Chevy Equinox To Arrive With Plentiful Passenger Room, Athletic Handling

One of the most popular crossovers in existence, the Chevy Equinox, is wildly sought after and test-driven quite frequently here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse, and many customers are righteously excited about the coming 2022 model. The 2022 Equinox will boast plentiful passenger room, a feature-rich infotainment system, and athletic handling. The makeover brings more distinctive headlights, a new grille design, and updated front and rear bumpers. There will also be the addition of the RS trim to the mix, including sporty extras like dark 19-inch wheels and blacked-out exterior trim. 

Inside there is a brand-new shift knob, red stitching, and black upholstery. The RS is the range-topping trim you want to check out to be at the true top of the model order, while the mid-level LT is still equipped standard with chrome exterior trim, an 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat, high-intensity discharge headlights, and SiriusXM satellite radio. You can upgrade to the more potent 2.0-liter turbo option, as well as all-wheel drive. The Confidence and Convenience package includes blind-spot monitoring, dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a power liftgate, rear cross-traffic alert, and remote start.

The turbocharged 1.5-liter 4-cylinder generates 170 horsepower, and there is also the larger option of a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder that pairs well with the standard six-speed automatic. The steering has been rated as incredibly direct and accurate after numerous expert test drives, and you can easily tow behind up to 3500 pounds if needed. The front-wheel-drive Equinox with the base four-cylinder yields 22 mpg city, and 29 highway for front-drive models, all-wheel-drive versions will get an average of 28 mpg. With a practical but still nicely-styled cabin, the Equinox has enjoyed a very wide customer appeal and rapidly-developed fan base.

Front and rear-seat passengers will be easily very comfortable in the spacious interior, and the 7.0-inch touchscreen with an optional 8.0-inch displays the MyLink infotainment interface on top of the Equinox's dash. Quick response time and ease of use are great attributes of the system, and Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Bluetooth phone and streaming are all standard as well as USB connectivity. Standard 4G LTE onboard Wi-Fi renders the Equinox as one of the best-connected crossover models out there, and it also received a five-star rating from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration.

Driver-assistance technology has been one of the most fascinating and helpful developments in the auto market over the last five years, and the Equinox comes equipped with standard automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, Standard lane-keeping assist with lane-departure warning, and available adaptive cruise control. Come down to visit us soon, and see if the L, LS, LT, RS, or Premier trim is the model best suited to serve the needs of your active family or business's routine!

TopGear Blog Claims New Silverado HD Will “Eat Lesser Trucks for Breakfast”

As the wind rustles through trees that are sometimes snow-covered this time of year at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse, thoughts of over-sized grilles, massive horsepower, and go-anywhere tires are admittedly dancing in our heads. The All-American pickup standard just keeps getting better when it comes to the Silverado, and when you have a perfect blend of exterior appeal and can-do attitude, legends are born overnight.

Claiming avidly that “The new Silverado HD will eat other trucks for breakfast,” the staff of Topgear.com wrote last week about the all-out excitement surrounding the release of the heavy-duty pickup designed to look like heavy machinery. Setting out to make a statement and visually capture all of the raw power and capability of the truck, it is true that the look of the HD can instill a bit of terror. We think heartily of films like “Friday the 13th” and “Nightmare on Elm St.”

Because this new Silverado is going to be truly HD, the roof is the only component shared with its light-duty Silverado counterpart. Every single other bit of metal is new, and when we say this, we are not talking about a small share. All over the web, truck lovers are lamenting just how dominating the new grille looks, and words like “staggering” are among the best to describe its vibe and stance. When compared to the F-250 4X4, there are so many ways in which it dominates visually: the square headlights, giant badge, and square fender openings are over-the-top unique, and the reviewers on “The Fast Lane Truck” lamented how it does feel a bit like a semi, in a good and strategic long-haul kind of way.

The range-topping “High Country” trim sports a feature that the staff of Jalopnik.com hit the nail on the head with describing: a grille that “appears less determined to eat you.” We agree that aggressive is still the name of the game, but this could be the best choice for those who still need the grunt and gusto of a truck, without evoking the sensation that they were going be a bit like “Mad Max.” One thing that all of us here can agree on is that many of our locals will fall in love with the 2020 Silverado: one of the available engines is rumored to be the Navistar-sourced 6.6-Liter V-8 from MD trucks. The Motor1.com blog claims, after a close-up look, that this coming-soon truck is uniquely “polarizing,” and we guarantee that you will love the modern and chiseled look that collides perfectly with the longstanding ability of a tried-and-true workhorse.