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Chevy Silverado 1500 Engine Options and Towing Capacities

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The biggest reasons people buy trucks like the light-duty Chevy Silverado 1500 is for the convenience of transporting large objects in the truck bed and towing abilities. While truck bed options are pretty straight forward, there are a lot of things that consumers don’t realize affect a truck’s towing capacity.

Engine

A truck’s powertrain is the most dominant factor when it comes to towing capacity. A truck’s engine and transmission produce the horsepower and torque, which are the biggest factors in how much weight a truck is able to tow. The Chevy Silverado 1500 is available with three engines:

4.3-liter EcoTec3 V6 engine

285 horsepower / 305 lb-ft of torque
Hyrda-Matic 6-speed automatic transmission
Max Towing Capacity: 7,600 pounds

5.3-liter EcoTec3 V8 engine

355 horsepower / 383 lb-ft of torque
Hyrda-Matic 6-speed automatic transmission or Hyrda-Matic 8-speed automatic transmission
Max Towing Capacity: 9,800 pounds (without Max. Trailering Package)

6.2-liter EcoTec3 V8 engine

420 horsepower / 460 lb-ft of torque
Hyrda-Matic 8-speed automatic transmission
Max Towing Capacity: 9,400 pounds (without Max. Trailering Package)

However, not all Chevy Silverado 1500 models with the same engine and transmission that produce the same amount of horsepower and torque can tow the same amount and that’s due to the overall weight of the truck (truck cab and other equipment), as well as the truck’s axle ratio.

That’s because the power (horsepower and torque) a truck produces has a maximum amount of work (in this case towing capacity) that is can do, and that amount of work changes based on the truck’s weight. The more a truck weighs, the less it will be able to tow.

The weight of a truck varies based on the size of the truck cab as well as the other equipment on the truck. Trucks that are equipped with four-wheel-drive typically have a lower towing capacity (typically less than a couple hundred pounds) than trucks with two-wheel-drive because the extra equipment needed to transfer Miami-Lakes-Chevy-Silverado-1500-trailer-tow-guidetorque to all four wheels, or in other words, the four-wheel-drive equipment, adds weight to the truck, and that weight takes away from the amount of weight a truck can tow. The same thing applies to other equipment that may be on a truck like audio systems, seating materials and interior features.

Axle Ratio

Aside from the power an engine produces, a truck’s towing capacity is also affected by a truck’s axle ratio. Typically, higher axle ratios deliver more torque to the wheels, which increases the amount of pulling power. However, higher axle ratios also decrease a vehicle’s fuel economy, so it’s important to determine how much pulling power you actually need.

The Chevy Silverado 1500 is available with a few different axle ratios. The standard axle ratios include a 3.08, 3.23, 3.42, and the 5.3-liter V6 engine and 6.2-liter V8 engine are both available with a Max. Trailering Package that includes a 3.73 axle ratio.

When the Chevy Silverado 1500 is equipped with a 5.3L engine and the Max. Trailering Package it has a max towing capacity of 11,000 pounds (1,700 pounds more than the standard max towing capacity) and when the Chevy Silverado 1500 is equipped with a 6.2L engine and the Max. Trailering Package it has a max towing capacity of 12,500 pounds (3,100 pounds more than the standard max towing capacity).

Chevy Silverado 1500 Available at Miami Lakes Automall

Want to learn more about the Chevy Silverado 1500 and any other Chevy trucks? Come by Miami Lakes Automall to test drive a model today. If you have any questions, we have answers.

Differences Between Electric Vehicles and Internal Combustion Engines

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Electric vehicles are a win-win. In comparison to vehicles with an internal combustion engine, EVs offer drivers financial savings in fuel costs and they do less damage to the environment because they produce fewer tailpipe emissions. If you are considering investing in an EV, there are a couple things about them that make driving and owning them unique, efficient and different.

Benefit from Less Maintenance Costs

EVs are actually a win-win-win! In addition to the environmental benefits and savings in fuel costs, owners can expect savings in maintenance costs in comparison to vehicles with internal combustion engines. First, there’s the money savings in usual brake maintenance. EVs have regenerative braking systems, which recycles the energy used to slow or stop the vehicle into energy that recharges the vehicle’s battery, and that results in less wear and tear on the vehicle’s brakes, so they actually last LONGER than regular brakes.

Oh, and oil changes and other engine maintenance, forget about it! Yeah, EV owners never spend the $20-30 on an oil change every 3,000-5,000 miles (which is an average of four oil changes a year for the average driver). Electric vehicles don’t have an internal combustion engine, which is what requires routine maintenance like oil changes, fluid fill ups, and or the maintenance that results from malfunctioning engine parts like spark plugs and belts.

New Driving Techniques

There are slight differences in the actual driving experience of an EV versus a vehicle with an internal combustion engine. The driving differences aren’t significantly different, but drivers tend to actually drive more energy efficiently when they have an EV.

First, the Chevy Bolt EV and many other EVs have a one-pedal driving system. According too GreenCarReports.com, “One-pedal driving combines conventional acceleration, using the right-hand pedal, with a much higher degree of deceleration than in a conventional car.That means that when a driver lifts off the pedal, the car slows down more quickly than an internal-combustion-powered car would.”

Second, many EVs and PHEVs are available with tech systems that provide drivers with tips and guidance on how they can drive more efficiently and maintain battery life longer. The systems are not forceful or requirements to drive differently, just ways to improve the EV experience.

New Look

EVs also look different than traditional vehicles and there are a few reasons for that. First of all, EVs don’t need an exhaust because they don’t emit any tailpipe emissions! Pretty weird, huh? Second of all, designers go to great lengths to maximize the vehicle’s energy efficiency, so EVs have a very aerodynamic exterior, which to some people looks “funny” and “futuristic,” but like it or not, that’s the direction all vehicle design is going in. There is a huge push for more fuel efficient vehicles, and improved aerodynamics are an easy and cost-efficient way to improve the fuel economy of any vehicle. Third, instead of a fuel filler, EVs have an outlet! The outlet is usually covered just like the opening of a fuel filler, but it is a different look.

Chevy Bolt EV at Miami Lakes Automall

If you are on the market for an EV, come check our selection of Chevy Bolt EV inventory at Miami Lakes Automall. The Chevy Bolt EV is one of the most affordable EVs on the market and it also has one of the best driving ranges (238 miles on a single charge). The Bolt EV has a starting MSRP of $36,620 (plus destination fee) and it qualifies for the full federal tax credit of $7,500.

10 Chevy Models Ranked in Top Three in J.D. Power Dependability Study

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There’s a lot of different factors consumers consider before making a vehicle purchase, and one factor that is important to almost all consumers is dependability, so why not go with a Chevy model? J.D. Power recently released the results from the 2018 Dependability Study and Chevy did AWESOME.

Chevrolet (tied with Hyundai) was ranked as the sixth most dependable brand, four Chevy models were ranked most dependable in their class and six other Chevy models ranked in the top three of their class – that’s extremely impressive.

Chevy Dependability

Overall, Chevy had 124 problems per 100 cars, which made it (and Hyundai) the sixth best ranked brand out of 31 brands and Chevy had more top three segment rankings in this year’s study than any other automaker.

In individual car segments four Chevy models had the lowest number of problems per 100 cars, and only one other brand had four models with the best score in their classes. The Chevy Silverado ranked best in the light-duty truck segment; the Chevy Equinox ranked best in the compact SUV segment; the Chevy Traverse ranked best in the midsize SUV segment; and the Chevy Malibu ranked best in the midsize car segment.

Also, six Chevy models finished top three in their segment and they include the Chevy Sonic (small car), Chevy Camaro (midsize sporty car), Chevy Impala (large car), Chevy Trax (small SUV), Chevy Tahoe (large SUV) and Chevy Silverado HD (heavy-duty truck).

What’s special about Chevy’s high dependability scores is that Chevy doesn’t just focus on creating similar variations of their products, but they produce dependable models in 10 of the 14 possible segments (6 segments only look at luxury brands).

J.D. Power Dependability Study

J.D. Power conducts a number of customer surveys every year and for the dependability study, owners are asked about the number of problems their three-year-old (2015 model year) vehicle has. That data is then translated into problems per 100 cars, and the vehicles and brands with the lowest number of problems per cars are the ones ranked highest. The dependability study is one of the major automotive J.D. Power studies because it provides consumers with an idea of how their car experience might be in the long run, rather than the first year or first few months of ownership.

Chevy Availability

Miami Lakes Chevy has a huge selection of models including all 10 models that ranked in the top three in their segment. From SUVs to trucks to sedans, come in to Miami Lakes Chevy to test drive our available models and find out which model is best for you. Whether you are interested in leasing or buying, our staff can help you get into a new vehicle within your budget. Miami Lakes Chevy is open seven days a week and we are located off of 826 between Fort Lauderdale and Miami.

 

Silverado eAssist (Mild Hybrid Pickup) Available at Miami Lakes Automall

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Few people in Florida have heard about the Chevy Silverado 1500 with eAssist, which is one of the only mild hybrid pickup trucks on the market, and that’s because the model has only been available in California — but Miami Lakes Automall has a new Chevy Silverado 1500 with eAssist available.

Chevy Silverado eAssist: Modern Mild Hybrid Pickup Truck

Don’t let the truck’s limited availability fool you into thinking the Chevy Silverado 1500 with eAssist isn’t a great truck solution. In fact, we (Floridians) probably haven’t heard much about the truck because the Californians don’t want us to start demanding the powerful and fuel efficient trucks, too.

eAssist is a fuel saving technology introduced by GM a few years ago and they added the new technology to the Silverado in 2016. While there are several different fuel savings technologies on the market, eAssist is a great one for trucks because it increases fuel economy and also boosts the truck’s power, especially torque, which is an important factor when it comes to towing.

The Silverado 1500 with eAssist is equipped with a 5.3-liter V8 engine that produces 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque. The electric motor provides stop/start capability and functions to increase torque, which increases truck’s horsepower by 13 horses (total horsepower 368 horsepower) and torque increases by 44 lb-ft of torque, bringing the V8s total torque production to total of 427 lb-ft of torque, which is more torque produced by the Ford F-150’s V8 engine (400 lb-ft of torque) or the Ram 1500’s V8 engine (410 lb-ft of torque).

Not only does the Silverado 1500 produce more power than the other V8 light-duty trucks available, but it also has a better fuel economy. The Chevy Silverado 1500 with eAssist averages 18 mpg in the city, 24 mpg on the highway and it has a combined city/highway fuel economy of 20 mpg. The Ford F-150 with a V8 engine has a fuel economy of 17 mpg in the city, 23 mpg on the highway and a combined city/highway fuel economy of 19 mpg, and the Ram 1500 with a V8 engine averages 15 mpg in the city, 22 mpg on the highway, and it has a combined city/highway fuel economy of 17 mpg.

Chevy Silverado 1500 with eAssist Available at Miami Lakes Automall

The Chevy Silverado 1500 with eAssist that is available at Miami Lakes Automall is a brand new 2018 Silverado 1500 LT. The model is a four-door crew cab with two-wheel drive, a 5’8” truck bed and a white exterior and black interior.

Top PHEV and EV Models Available at Miami Lakes Automall

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In the last few years, the alternative fuel vehicle segment has become a lot more competitive. Automakers have finally realized that offering fuel efficient vehicles is something people want, and technology has become so advanced in the last few years that creating PHEVs and EVs really isn’t as hard as many thought it would be. One automaker that has really taken the alternative fuel segment by storm is Chevy. Chevy offers one of the best PHEV models (Chevy Volt) and one of the best EV models (Chevy Bolt EV) on the market, and both models are available at Miami Lakes Automall.

2018 Chevy Volt

The Chevy Volt is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) that became available for the 2012 model year. According to Chevy, “Volt owners have driven more than 650 million EV miles, saving 34 million gallons of gas – and they drive all-electric more than 80 percent of the time.” Those are some pretty impressive numbers regarding the Volt’s popularity as well as its fuel efficiency.

The Chevy Volt is a particularly unique vehicle because it is a form of an electric vehicle, but it doesn’t feel or look like one. The Volt has a really sleek design that looks more like a luxury vehicle than an electric vehicle. Another benefit that makes the Volt attractive to many consumers is that drivers don’t have to worry about charging the vehicle on long road trips because there is a capable gas engine in addition to a battery.

The Volt is equipped with a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine paired with an 18.4 kWh 300 V lithium-ion battery. When running on just the battery alone, the Volt can travel up to 53 miles, which are 53 miles in which the car does not produce any tailpipe emissions. When the battery and engine work together, the Volt has an average fuel economy of 106 MPGe of combined city/highway driving and it has a total distance of 420 miles.

The Chevy Volt is an affordable PHEV. The Volt has a starting MSRP of $33,220 (plus destination fee) and it is available for the full $7,500 federal tax credit. Buyers also save a lot of money driving the Chevy Volt. According to fueleconomy.gov, the average driver will spend about $700 on fuel costs each year and in five years the average driver will save $3,750 in fuel costs in comparison to the average vehicle.

2018 Chevy Bolt EV

The Chevy Bolt EV is Chevy’s first fully electric vehicle (EV) and it has done really well since its release. The Bolt EV was first made available for the 2017 model year and it’s excellent driving range (238 miles) makes it a big competitor with Tesla, which is one of the biggest names in the EV world. The Chevy Bolt EV surpasses the total driving distance of just about every EV on the market. Other EV options include the Nissan Leaf (maximum driving distance 151 miles; MSRP $29,990), BMW i3 (maximum driving distance 114 miles; MSRP $44,450,  and the Tesla Model 3 (driving distance 220 miles; MSRP $35,000).

The battery in the Bolt EV is a 60 kWh lithium-ion battery that produces 200 horsepower, which is an impressive amount of horsepower for a battery. The Chevy Bolt EV offers seating for five passengers and it has a 10.2-inch touchscreen, standard OnStar 4G LTE and standard Teen Driver. The Chevy Bolt EV has a starting MSRP of $36,620 (plus destination fee) and it qualifies for the full $7,500 federal tax credit. As an all-electric vehicle, the Chevy Bolt EV offers even more savings in fuel costs. According to fueleconomy.gov, the average driver spends about $550 in fuel costs per year driving the Chevy Bolt EV, and in comparison to the average vehicle, the average driver saves $4,500 in fuel costs in five years.

Want to see which of Chevy’s fuel efficient models is best for you? Come test drive the Chevy Volt and the Chevy Bolt EV at Miami Lakes Automall.

 

Towing Comparison: 2018 Chevrolet vs 2018 Ford

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What does it mean for owners when they learn their truck is the most powerful in class in terms of towing and payload? One way to know is to see in action just what that looks like.

Do drivers of trucks truly notice the power and performance? Chevy thought testing out their truck against one of their biggest competitors, Ford, would show off the difference, but we’ll take a closer look to see how much of a difference there is between Chevy and the competition.

Drag Race Comparison

The Ford F-350 Super Duty couldn’t quite hang with the Chevy Silverado 3500HD in a straight line quarter mile drag race. While the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD was able to prove how much faster it can move while towing the same amount of weight, winning in a drag race, there’s additional features that show how much better Chevrolet trucks can be over their competition. (Although, it’s never a bad thing to win a race against your competition.)

New Features for the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD

When you have a powerful vehicle like the new 2018 Chevy Silverado 3500HD, you know you can tow just about anything, but the truck’s premium features aren’t just about what you can move outside of the vehicle. You’ll be moved with what you find inside the vehicle, from a spacious cabin that has the updated MyLink system with available 8-inch touchscreen and a 6-speaker Bose audio system. The truck also has rear backup cameras to allow for easier loading on the truck bed with front and rear park assist.

Closer Look At The Various Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Trims

From the Regular Cab, Crew Cab and Double Cab, to regular or long beds, there are numerous ways to craft your specific 2018 Chevy Silverado 3500HD. Even options like gasoline or diesel engines and two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive are available options for an owner to decide on.

The Chevrolet 3500 HD trim levels range from the base-level Work Truck to mid-level LT and the further upscale LTZ to the premium trim, the luxurious High Country. The MyLink with 7-inch touchscreen comes standard for every Silverado 3500HD as well as Bluetooth, Apple Carplay, Android Auto and rear backup camera. The Silverado 3500HD LT offers upgrades ranging from an 8-inch MyLink touchscreen and power mirrors and power windows, which don’t come standard on the Silverado 3500HD Work Truck trim.

The Silverado 3500HD LTZ is available as a Double Cab or Crew Cab with standard leather seating, heated front seats and fog lights with a 110-volt outlet. Power-sliding rear window with defroster is also included.

The upgraded Silverado 3500HD High Country trim has full-leather front bucket seats with a navigation system and it is only available with a Crew Cab. Additionally, the Silverado 3500HD has a different interior design and center console than the rest of the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD line-up.

What To Expect

As the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD showcases tremendous towing power, there’s no mistaking how important a vehicle’s towing capacity and ability to move quickly comes into play. Whether driving up a mountain or pushing 13,000 pounds of cargo across the country, having a reliable heavy duty truck that’s capable of making the journey safely is the goal for all drivers and that’s exactly what you’ll be able to expect with the Silverado 3500 HD.

If you want to see what it feels like to have a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD in your hands, experience the power and performance with a test-drive with us at Miami Lakes Automall. If your dream is to own a Chevy, we’d love to make it happen. Stop by today and we’ll be ready. Miami Lakes Auto Mall is open seven days a week and we are located at 16600 NW 57th Ave. Miami Lakes, FL 33014.

Photo credit: Ford

 

Would a Crossover or SUV Suit You Better?

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If you are ready to finally trade-in the car that was given to you by your parents, and you want an SUV you may be feeling a little confused on which SUV you want to buy or lease. There are dozens of makes and models available and to see them all you would need to spend a ton of time driving around from dealership to dealership, unless you go to Miami Lakes Automall.

Miami Lakes Automall is one of the few dealerships in South Florida that has seven brands located in one location. We have vehicles made by Chevy, Mitsubishi, Kia, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge and Ram, and each brand (except Ram and Chrysler) manufactures SUVs and crossovers.

Crossovers

Crossovers are one of the newest, fastest growing and most popular segments in the auto industry. Crossovers are versatile vehicles that offer space for passengers and cargo, but they are more fuel efficient and give drivers a little more control in comparison to a big vehicle like an SUV or truck.

Chevy manufactures two crossovers, the Chevy Equinox and the Chevy Trax. The Equinox was redesigned for the 2018 model year and it is available with a couple different engine options, including the new available diesel engine that gives the Equinox a highway fuel economy of 41 MPG.

The Fiat Chrysler Automobile umbrella includes four crossovers, three made by Jeep and one made by Dodge. The three available Jeep crossovers include the fun-to-drive Cherokee and modern new Compass and Renegade, and each of those models is available as a Trailhawk trim, which is a trim specifically designed for going off-road.

If warranty is an important feature to you, the crossovers made by Mitsubishi and Kia should definitely be on your list. Both Kia and Mitsubishi offer an industry-leading powertrain warranty  of 100,000 miles or 10 years. Mitsubishi’s crossover is the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, and Kia makes two crossovers, the Kia Niro and the Kia Sorento. The Kia Niro is a new hybrid crossover that’s stylish and fuel efficient, and later this year, a plug-in hybrid electric version will be available.

SUVs

If you are in need of a vehicle that can fit 5-7 people, is available with four-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive and has some towing power, an SUV may be the best option and Miami Lakes Automall has a large selection of SUVs.

Two of the largest SUVs on the market are made by Chevy and they are the Chevy Tahoe and Chevy Suburban. Both models offer seating for up to nine passengers, more than 90 cubic feet of cargo space and a towing capacity of more than 6,600 pounds. If you want to stick with Chevy, but don’t need an SUV quite as large as the Tahoe or Suburban, there is also the available Chevy Traverse and Chevy Equinox.

Jeep is dedicated to SUVs and crossovers, and the full-size Jeep Grand Cherokee is the most awarded SUV on the market. This year the Grand Cherokee is celebrating its 25th anniversary and it is available in a number of different trims including the off-road trim, the Grand Cherokee Trailhawk, the luxury trim, the Grand Cherokee Summit, or the all-new 707-horsepower Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, which is the most powerful and quickest SUV ever.

Dodge only offers one SUV, the Dodge Durango, but it’s available with so many options that one SUV is all Dodge needs to offer. The Dodge Durango is available with two or three rows of seats and three different engine options. The available 5.7-liter HEMI V8 engine gives the Durango a maximum towing capacity of 7,400 pounds, and the new 6.4-liter HEMI V8 engine boosts the Durango’s maximum towing capacity up to a best-in-class 8,700 pounds.

Want to see what a crossover or SUV feels like behind the wheel? Visit Miami Lakes Automall and take a couple models on a test drive to find out which models feel most comfortable to you. We are open seven days a week and we are conveniently located in Miami Lakes, which is between Miami and Fort Lauderdale.

Chevy Traverse and Dodge Durango SRT Are Top Great SUV Options

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Large SUVs are extremely versatile, and that’s what makes them one of the best types of vehicles on the market. They provide plenty of room for people and cargo, they are easy to drive and they have the power to tow. As a dealership that sells seven brands, Miami Lakes Automall has a number of SUVs available, and two of them, the Chevy Traverse and the Dodge Durango SRT, were included in Autoblog’s article, Best Large SUVs We’ve Driven This Year.

2018 Chevy Traverse

After a brief pause in production, the Chevy Traverse returned with a completely redesigned look for the 2018 model year and it’s new features and look are impressive.

Size is one of the SUV’s best attributes. The new Chevy Traverse has three rows of seats and depending on the second-row seat configuration (bench seat or captain’s chairs) there is seating for seven or eight people. Designed to keep all passengers comfortable, the Traverse was designed to offer best-in-class legroom for third-row passengers and passenger volume and with the Traverse’s best-in-class maximum cargo space of 98.2 cubic feet, there’s plenty of room to keep clutter out of the passenger area. Also, so passengers don’t get too cold or too hot in the backseat, the Traverse has three-zone climate control so everyone can enjoy the temperature that is right for them.

The Chevy Traverse is available in six different trims and each trim is available with front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive. The Traverse has a great selection of standard features including some of the most modern amenities. Equipped with a 7- or 8-inch touchscreen, the Traverse has OnStar 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot on all models as well as MyLink, Chevy’s infotainment system, which has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

The Chevy Traverse High Country is the most luxurious trim. The Traverse High Country  features heated and ventilated front and second-row leather seats and as well as wireless device charging. To make things easier for people on the-go, the Traverse High Country has power-folding third-row seats and a hands-free power liftgate.

2018 Dodge Durango SRT

2018 is the first model year the Durango SRT has been available and it was designed for drivers that want a vehicle that has seating for seven passengers, the ability to tow and a lot of power.

The Dodge Durango SRT is equipped with a 6.4-liter HEMI V8 engine that produces 475 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. The powerful engine gives the Durango SRT a best-in-class maximum towing capacity of 8,700 pounds and makes it the fastest three-row SUV in its class. The Durango SRT comes standard with all-wheel-drive and it can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds and finish a quarter-mile in 12.9 seconds.

Designed by Dodge and SRT, the Durango SRT has a number of exterior and interior features that make it look and feel like one of Dodge’s muscle cars. The Durango SRT has a functional SRT hood, four-inch dual exhausts, and a new front fascia and lower valence. The interior is fitted with Nappa leather, a large 8.4-inch Dodge-Durango-SRT-Miami-Lakes-Dodgetouchscreen and a nine-speaker BeatsAudio system that is powerful enough to drown out the roar of the 475-horsepower engine. Like the Chevy Traverse, the Dodge Durango SRT also has a power liftgate and heated and ventilated front and second-row seats.

Take One for a Test Drive

Come see what a 2018 Chevy Traverse is like for yourself and test drive one at Miami Lakes Auotmall! We are open seven days a week and we have a huge selection of Chevy SUVs. Miami Lakes Automall also has the Dodge Durango SRT available, which was also included in Autoblog’s article, Best Large SUVs We’ve Driven This Year.

Chevy Silverado and Chevy Colorado Snag Two New Awards

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Just because Chevrolet has one of the largest model lineups on the market offering everything from trucks to sedans to sportscars, doesn’t mean Chevy doesn’t spend time to make sure each of their products is top-of-the-line. Every model Chevy produces is meant to be one of the best models in its class, and that’s always apparent with Chevy trucks.

Just recently, two Chevy trucks earned awards. The 2018 Chevy Colorado ZR2 was named Four Wheeler’s 2018 Pickup Truck of the Year, which is the first time the truck has earned the award. Additionally, Kelly Blue Book recognized four Chevy models for their excellent resale value. The 2018 Chevy Silverado and 2018 Chevy Tahoe were both given the title as Best Resale Value in their class and KBB.com ranked the 2018 Chevy Colorado and the 2018 Chevy Silverado in the Top 10 for Best Resale Value.

Chevy Trucks

Chevy is currently celebrating its 100th year in the truck industry. Chevy’s truck legacy began in 1918 with the 1918 One-Ton and 100 years later, the Chevy truck lineup includes the light-duty Chevy Silverado 1500, the heavy-duty Silverado 2500 and 3500 and the mid-size truck, the Chevy Colorado.

Chevy Colorado

While the Silverado trucks have been around for decades, the Colorado is the newest to join the lineup. The Chevy Colorado was introduced in 2002 and production was halted after the 2012 model year, and then the Colorado returned to production lines in 2014. Ever since the Colorado’s return it has been earning awards and experiencing great sales. The Colorado is a versatile truck that offers consumers a fuel efficient, five-passenger pickup truck option that has enough towing power to take care of a variety of hauling tasks.

The Chevy Colorado is currently available in four trims, the Colorado WT, Colorado LT, Colorado ZR2 and the Colorado Z71, and there are three engine options. The 2018 Colorado ZR2 (the trim named Four Wheeler’s 2018 Pickup Truck of the Year) is celebrating its first year of production. The Colorado ZR2 trim is designed to be an off-road truck and it has all of the equipment to handle any type of terrain.

The Colorado ZR2 is available with two different engines, a 3.6-liter V6 engine and a 2.8-liter turbo-diesel engine. To give the Colorado ZR2 better off-road capabilities of other mid-size pickup trucks on the market, the Colorado ZR2 has a ground clearance of 8.9 inches, which is two inches more than the ground clearance on other Chevy Colorado trucks. To protect important truck equipment from rocks, water and other types of debri that might damage the truck when off-roading, the Colorado ZR2 is equipped with front and rear locking differentials, as well as protective rock sliders and enhanced bumpers.

Chevy Silverado

The Chevy Silverado 1500 has consistently been one of the top three light-duty pickup trucks in its class. The Silverado 1500 is available in three cab options and in six different trims, the Silverado 1500 WT, Silverado 1500 LS, Silverado 1500 CS, Silverado 1500 Custom, Silverado 1500 LT, Silverado 1500 LTZ and the Silverado 1500 High Country. When the Silverado 1500 is equipped with the NHT max trailering package, it offers best in class max towing of 12,500 pounds.

One major reason consumers like the Silverado 1500 so much is because it is more than just a strong truck. The Silverado 1500 includes safety, tech, entertainment and convenience features that aren’t typically priorities by other truck manufacturers. The Silverado comes standard with a rearview camera, six airbags, the Teen Driver feature, and aero active shutters.

Chevy at Miami Lakes Automall

Miami Lakes Automall is home to seven brands, and one of our biggest brands is Chevy. Miami Lakes Automall has all of the latest Chevy models as well as some of the most exclusive. Open seven days a week, Miami Lakes Automall is conveniently located between Fort Lauderdale and Miami, so be sure to come in and test drive a Chevy model, or one of the award-winning Chevy trucks like the Chevy Colorado or the Chevy Silverado.

Mid-size Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Chevy Malibu

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The midsize sedan class has a larger selection of makes and models than any other car class and two of the best performers are the Chevy Malibu and the Hyundai Sonata. Tied with a fourth place ranking on U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Midsize cars, the Hyundai Sonata and Chevy Malibu give each other a run for their money. Here’s a closer look at how both models are similar and different.

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