Chevy Tahoe - features explained

The Chevrolet Tahoe is easily identifiable and one of many vehicles in Chevrolet’s all-star line-up.  “No Limitations” is the slogan of the Tahoe, and it lives up to the tagline.  The Tahoe has the strength and capability to pull off anything, from the hustle and bustle of your daily commute to weekend excursions.

 

The Tahoe is a full-size SUV, combining the hard working aspects of a full-size truck with family oriented features as well.  The Tahoe is perfect for towing up to 8,500 pounds and can serve anyone with a heavy-duty lifestyle.  The seating for 9 can safely transport you and your family plus some friends anywhere you want it to. 

The Vortec 5.3L V8 engine delivers 335 lb/ft of torque and uses Combining Active Fuel Management technology and the Vortec engine’s efficient air-to-fuel mix gives impressive horsepower without sacrificing fuel economy.  Variable Valve Timing controls the valves during intake and exhaust, enabling the vehicle to use even less fuel, garnishing 21 miles per gallon, much better than competing SUV’s.

Inside, the Tahoe continues to deliver.  You can equip available features such as a rear-seat DVD entertainment system, available heated and cooled seats, second row heated seats, and a heated steering wheel.

Chevrolet Tahoe

The Tahoe doesn't only seat up to 9 people, it allows all of them to ride in the utmost of comfort.  Tri-zone manual or automatic climate controls cools and heats all the rows in the spacious vehicle.

Six standard airbags keep the occupants of your vehicle safe in a collision and the StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System with Traction Control and 4-wheel antilock brakes helps you stay on the road when slippery conditions are present.  These features are standard on both 2WD and 4WD vehicle, plus Proactive Roll Avoidance engages automatically to help reduce the risk of a rollover crash and the standard Tire Pressure Monitor lets you know when tire pressure levels are less than optimal.  Couple all of this with OnStar Automatic Crash Response standard for the first six months on all Tahoe’s, you are automatically connected to emergency assistance in the event of a collision. 

Bottom line is the Tahoe is a safe, hard-working, spacious, and efficient full-size SUV, and is the perfect addition to any family.  You can add affordable to the list when you visit the professionals at Westside Chevrolet who will help you determine the right model and work with you to stay within your budget.  Visit our showroom at 23001 Katy Freeway in Katy, Texas or call 1-888-285-7051 today!

How Tough is a Chevrolet

Chevrolet is one of the most iconic car brands to ever grace the market.  Chevrolet has consistently made top quality, tough, and high-performance vehicles for over 100 years.  So it comes with no surprise when one of the world’s greatest superheroes needs a vehicle, he trusts no one besides Chevy to help in the fight against crime.

The most recent Batman film featured a new Batmobile, very different from the modified Impala featured in the Michael Keaton films.  Batman upgraded to a full-blown tank style vehicle.  Upgrading from a normal modified vehicle to military technology surely means he left his Chevrolet roots right?  Wrong.
The new Batmobile, known as the Tumbler, features a Chevrolet V8 Small Block engine.  Rather than use computer generated imagery, the filmmakers opted to completely build 4 different Tumbler vehicles to use in the films.  Even with massive 37 inch off-road tires in the rear and a total weight of about 2.5 tons, this monster of a vehicle reaches 60 mph in less than 5 seconds thanks to the 5.7 liter Chevy V8 churning out over 400 horsepower.

Next time you watch The Dark Knight you’ll know that 100% of all those incredible stunts are real and not CG, thanks to the high build quality of Chevrolet.  And if you’re looking for a great deal on a vehicle that’s good enough for everyone’s favorite Caped Crusader, visit Westside Chevrolet at 23001 Katy Freeway in Katy, Texas or give us a call at 1-888-285-7051 today!

2014 Chevrolet Silverado High Country

Do you work hard as well as live the high life? Then you need a truck that can do both, you need the Chevrolet Silverado High Country.

2014 Chevrolet Silverado High Country

If James Bond drove a truck, this would be what it’d be. Elegance and luxury meets brute toughness in the Silverado High Country edition. The High Country features a chromed-out front grille and rides on a set of 20-inch chrome alloy wheels, and both the side-mirror caps and door handles have been chromed out and ready to shine as well. That’s a lot of swag, and the Silverado is the perfect match for it.

Inside, the High Country comes standard with exclusive saddle brown leather seats and instrument panel, and beautiful wood trim, heated and cooled front seats, an eight-inch touch screen with Chevy’s MyLink entertainment system, complete with Bose Audio.

2014 Chevrolet Silverado High Country Interiors

The F-150 King Ranch and the Ram 1500 Laramie Longhorn can now be found curled up in a corner somewhere, shaking. Experts stated that it is clear that the fresh Silverado had it all over the aging Ford in terms of interior styling, quality, comfort, and features.

Under the hood, you can find a new 6.2-liter V8 engine, dubbed EcoTec3. EcoTec3 produces an impressive 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque, all while delivering great fuel economy thanks to a combination of cylinder deactivation, direct injection and continuously variable valve timing.

2014 Chevrolet Silverado High Country Logo

All luxury trucks have begun looking for a place to hide as the Chevrolet Silverado High Country will be arriving in showrooms soon. For more information about Chevy’s new heavy hitter, visit Westside Chevrolet at 23001 Katy Freeway in Katy, Texas or give us a call at 1-888-285-7051 today!

2014 Chevrolet Impala - the head turner!

The +Chevrolet  Impala is all-new for 2014 and it has been turning heads everywhere from consumers to the top vehicle experts who see vehicle after vehicle each and every year.

Families searching for a roomy vehicle that doesn't consume a lot of gasoline will find the Impala right up their alley.  The ride, acceleration, and handling is exceptional in every way.  If you’re taking the family on a road trip or just making the daily commute you’ll be pleased with the comfort the Impala offers.

Chevrolet Impala

The muscular and smooth exterior is very pleasing to the eye and the interior boasts quality materials, imaginative design, and class-leading comfort.  There is enough room for 5 adults to ride comfortable and the cargo capacity has a generous 18.8 cubic feet.

The Chevrolet MyLink on-board infotainment and communications system has been praised as the most user-friendly in any vehicle and has the ability to link to compatible smartphones and Bluetooth wireless technology to stream music and entertainment through the Pandora Internet Radio mobile app.  Or you can cruise down the street while listening to commercial free programs with SiriusXM Satellite Radio. 

Chevrolet Impala - interiors

The standard safety equipment on the Impala includes four-wheel disc brakes, four-wheel anti-lock brake protection; emergency braking assistance electronic brake-force distribution; electronic stability and traction control; xenon high-intensity discharge headlamps; +OnStar  emergency communications system with air-bag deployment notification and stolen-vehicle tracking system; as well as 10 air bags.

Bottom line is the Chevrolet Impala  is definitely a vehicle designed to impress and deserves to be on the list of anyone shopping for a new sedan. We have a lot of Chevrolet Impalas at our lot and if you want to get a closer look at this amazing vehicle and test drive it come visit us.

 Westside Chevrolet

23001 Katy Freeway

Katy, TX 77450

888-285-7051

A salesperson's insider guide to buying a used car

When it comes time to purchase a vehicle, it can be stressful, particularly for customers who looking to purchase a used vehicle.  After all, how do you know the car is exactly as advertised, or that it’s going to be reliable down the road?

Even when you purchase a car used, you’re still making one of the biggest purchases a person makes in their life and you’re putting yourself on the hook for a good deal of money.  When you’re searching for the perfect car for you, you may want to avoid cars for sale by owner.  After all, when you’re making a purchase like this, one of your main concerns is peace of mind.

Don’t let yourself get taken in by any fast talkers, we encourage you to do your research.  Here are a few tips, courtesy of Westside Chevrolet, that will help you on your path to finding your perfect vehicle.

First, determine your budget.  Be mindful of various factors that affect how much the vehicle costs.  For instance every few months you’re going to have to change the oil and do routine maintenance.  Make sure when budgeting how much of a payment you can afford you don’t cut it too close and leave room for the months when it’s time to purchase new tires and things of that nature.

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Second, look for variety.  Dealerships that offer limited options should be avoided.  In the world of used vehicles, you want a plethora of choices.  At Westside Chevrolet we have a wide selection of vehicles because we don’t just want to sell you a car, we want you to get THE car.  The car that is perfect for all your needs from everything to cargo space, features, and gas mileage.

Third, look for special features only reputable locations can provide.  Perhaps you see a car with a for sale sign parked on the corner that you like.  Once again, it’s impossible to know if you can trust it.  If you visit a reputable dealership you can be assured that all of the vehicles are rigorously tested to ensure top quality.  And you’ll even be able to find certified used cars, which come with remaining warranty, and a service center on location for extra peace of mind.

We hope these tips help you in finding the perfect used car you’re looking for, whether it be from us, or not.  Westside Chevrolet cares about the people in our community and we want everyone to find a reliable vehicle that will serve to get them and their family where they’re going safely.

Westside Chevrolet

1-888-285-7051

Chevrolet Stars in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D

As a lifelong admirer of everything related to comic books, science fiction, and all things considered “geeky”, I have had the opportunity to be excited in recent years about many movies and TV shows, considering comics have launched a full scale invasion of the big screen.  However, few pop culture events are more exciting than when Joss Whedon, creator of Firefly and Director of the hit movie “The Avengers”, releases a new show.

Agents of Shield, a spinoff of The Avengers film, will air tonight featuring an alive version of Agent Coulson and his beautiful ride.  A 1962 Chevrolet Corvette, codename “Lola.”

Chevrolet’s New Bold Colors for Sonic and Spark

Chevrolet understands you want to stand out from the same old crowd when you drive your new car down the highway.  You work hard, and you love your car and it should be just as unique as you are.  Stand out from the white, black, and silver line of cars on the road with the new bright splashes of color now available on the Spark and Sonic models.

Chevrolet Spark White

In an effort to appeal to younger buyers General Motors  is looking to buck the typical automaker tendency toward conservative colors, especially on vehicles such as the Spark and Sonic which appeal more to younger buyers because they may be more daring and more interested in expressing themselves.

This years signature color is Deep Magenta Metallic which is following on the Inferno Orange Sonic and the Techno Pink Spark.  Every driver wants to make their new car their own, and an array of color choices allows you to customize and put that personal touch on your new vehicle.

Chevrolet Spark Jalapeno

 

Make your new car purchase unforgettable, and don’t settle for anything less than a car that stands out just as much as you do.  You can see the selection of bold colors in person by visiting Westside Chevrolet at 23001 Katy Freeway, in Katy, Texas.