Express offers 24 percent more torque; Silverado Medium Duty offers 23 percent higher gross combined weight rating; GM commerical sales have grown 67 percent since 2013
At The Work Truck Show, Chevrolet announced a new engine for the Express and Low Cab Forward trucks, as well as a host of improvements for the Silverado 4500 HD, 5500 HD and 6500 HD chassis cabs. These changes are expected to fuel further growth for General Motors’ commercial fleet business, which has seen a 67 percent increase in sales since 2013.
“Our commercial fleet sales growth is a result of excellent product and an even better team,” said Ed Peper, U.S. vice president, GM Fleet. “The changes for Express, Low Cab Forward and medium-duty trucks are great examples of the team’s commitment to helping customers with their fleet vehicle needs. With the product changes for 2020, we are on track for another year of strong commercial growth.”
Heavy-Duty Power for Express, Low Cab Forward
For 2021, Express configurations and Low Cab Forward will be available late this summer with a new 6.6L V-8 gas engine. Originally introduced in the all-new 2020 Silverado 2500 HD and 3500 HD, the direct-injected engine is SAE rated at 401 horsepower and 464 lb-ft of torque for the Express. That is 17 percent more horsepower and 24 percent more peak torque than the 6.0L it replaces. The 6.6L output on the Low Cab Forward is 350 horsepower and 425 lb-ft of torque, which is nearly 18 percent more horsepower and 14 percent more peak torque than its outgoing 6.0L.
Whether hauling equipment, supplies or people, the additional output and wider torque band will give drivers more on-demand power and confidence, especially with heavy payloads. Approximately 70 percent of current Express owners opted for the 6.0L V-8 option, and Chevrolet expects this new engine to garner the same or increased take rate.
Demand for Express remains high across passenger, cargo and cutaway configurations, with commercial fleet increasing 12 percent year over year in 2019. Low Cab Forward trucks also had an excellent 2019 with a 109 percent increase in commercial sales year over year, gaining an estimated two points of share in the segment.
Medium-Duty Silverados Offer Customers More
Debuting in 2018, the Silverado 4500 HD, 5500 HD and 6500 HD chassis cab trucks fill an important space in the Chevrolet Commercial portfolio. Continuing to listen to its customers, Chevrolet is bringing a host of updates to medium-duty chassis cabs to further increase performance and flexibility for upfitting:
- Maximum gross combined weight rating is now up to 37,000 pounds1, offering a 23 percent increase in hauling capability.
- A new mechanical locking rear axle improves traction by automatically locking when a rear tire slips – such as driving off-road or on slippery surfaces.
- Longer axle-to-end-of-frame options for the two shortest wheelbases enable longer upfit bodies and increased upfit flexibility.
- New extended mirror arms, which offer better visibility on wider and longer upfit configurations, are coming soon.
- New left-hand power take-off capability offers upfitters easy access to the PTO port from either side of the truck.
- Auxiliary switch bank available with six additional upfit switches2 conveniently located in headliner.
Investing in Future Growth
GM’s fleet business is poised for additional growth, as investments in our manufacturing facilities will increase pickup truck supply to meet demand.
Recent investments at our manufacturing facilities include:
- A $150 million investment at Flint Assembly in Flint, Michigan to increase production capacity of heavy-duty trucks by 40,000 vehicles annually, beginning in 2020.
- A $175 million investment in a facility which will be built in Brookville, Ohio to produce engine components needed to increase production of the 6.6L Duramax diesel V-8 engines later this year.
- A $1.5 billion investment, including $1 billion toward the Wentzville, Missouri plant, to prepare for future mid-size pickup and van improvements.
For more information about Chevrolet’s Commercial portfolio, please visit www.chevrolet.com/commercial.
Which Chevy Traverse Trim Fits Your Lifestyle?
Are you on the lookout for a new midsize SUV with three rows of roomy seats? Put the Chevy Traverse on your shortlist of must test-drives. With abundant cargo space and an intuitive infotainment system, this automaker designed it to move you. Which 2020 Chevy Traverse trim fits your lifestyle? Let’s find out.
Lineup Overview
Before you drive the 2020 Chevy Traverse off the lot, prepare to narrow down your pick from a choice of seven trims. When it comes to space, each option offers roomy seating for eight passengers and a whopping 98.2 cubic feet of cargo room. The Traverse is tough to beat thanks to a combination of fuel economy and easy-to-use features. Read the rest of this entry »
Spend a Relaxing Afternoon at a Burien City Park
Whether you’ve got antsy kids with cabin fever or you need a bit of sunshine, a local park is an ideal destination to cure what ails you. The city of Burien in Washington state touts more than 365 acres of open space to play and take it easy. While away a relaxing afternoon at one of these popular area parks.
Burien Community Center
Located in central Burien at 14700 6th Avenue SW, the city’s community center offers residents all the amenities of the adjacent Dottie Harper Park, and so much more. Explore 3.5 wooded acres, frolic on the remodeled playground, or have a picnic. The community center provides programs to all ages, including youth day camps, after school programs, a community garden, and services for adults over 50. Read the rest of this entry »
2021 Chevrolet Silverado Realtree Edition
Chevrolet and Realtree today uncovered their newest outdoor truck collaboration: the 2021 Silverado Realtree® Edition. The limited-run truck brings together the rugged capability of Silverado 1500 Custom Trail Boss with exclusive graphics from Realtree, the world’s leading camouflage brand. This is the second collaboration between the two brands, following the success of the 2016 Silverado Realtree Edition.
“Silverado continues to offer customers more choice and capability where it counts,” said Bob Krapes, director of Chevrolet Truck Marketing. “Building on the popular Custom Trail Boss model, the new Realtree Edition offers hunting and fishing enthusiasts a truck perfectly matched to their passions.”
Like all Trail Boss models, the Realtree Edition will be equipped with a 2-inch factory suspension lift, 20-inch black wheels with Goodyear Wrangler Territory MT On-Off Road Tires and the Silverado’s Z71 Off-Road Package, which includes monotube Rancho® shocks, Hill Descent Control, automatic locking rear differential, skid plates and an AutoTrac® 2-speed transfer case. The Realtree Edition also includes the 5.3L V-8 engine with a 6-speed transmission and is available with the 6.2L V-8 that will provide an SAE-certified 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
Realtree camouflage graphics are featured on the exclusive exterior, as well as the interior door trim, while the Realtree logo is integrated on the standard bedliner. These outdoor-ready touches are accompanied by black Silverado and Z71 badging, black rectangular dual-exhaust tips, 4-inch black round assist steps and all-weather floor liners. The truck is also equipped with Silverado’s Durabed, which offers the most standard cargo capacity in the segment, 12 standard tie-downs and a high-strength, roll-formed steel bed floor.
“Having worked closely with Chevrolet all these years, it’s great to see the team come out with the new 2021 Silverado Realtree Edition using our latest Timber pattern,” said Realtree designer and president, Bill Jordan. “You don’t realize how much goes into building a true performance truck until you look behind the scenes, and this new truck will mean so much to all outdoor enthusiasts.”
The 2021 Silverado Realtree Edition will be on display at the 2020 SHOT Show and available for sale at Chevrolet dealerships in summer 2020. Pricing will be announced closer to production.
Overland Journal has named the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison its first Overland Truck of the Year. In their review, the editors praised the Bison as “one of the most exceptional overland trucks ever sold in North America.”
For the inaugural competition, Overland Journal evaluated six midsize pickups, including the Colorado ZR2 Bison, Ford Ranger, Jeep Gladiator, Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Frontier and Honda Ridgeline. Editors drove these trucks thousands of miles on both roads and dirt trails, considering a range of criteria important for overlanding, including payload, durability, capability, efficiency and reliability ranking.
In his review, Overland Journal editor Scott Brady said:
“Our 2019 Overland Truck of the Year (midsize) goes to the Bison. Just a list of its features makes it the truck we always wanted, only better. It is available with a small-displacement turbo-diesel, front and rear locking differentials, a winch-ready steel front bumper, steel rear bumper with 1/4 panel protection, full-length rock sliders, and class-leading suspension. It checks all the boxes.”
Introduced as a 2019 model, the Colorado ZR2 Bison was designed in collaboration with Chevrolet and American Expedition Vehicles.
2019 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison
“From our very first meeting, Chevrolet and AEV agreed on a common goal: To build a truck capable of extreme off-road use and backed by a limited factory warranty,” said Darren Bohne, Chevrolet Colorado chief engineer. “As such, to be named the ultimate overland vehicle by the ultimate authority in overland travel is a huge honor for the entire team at Chevrolet and AEV.”
Off-road equipment on the Colorado ZR2 Bison includes:
- Five skid plates to help protect the engine oil pan, fuel tank, transfer case and front and rear locking differentials; designed by AEV, these skid plates are constructed of hard, durable hot-stamped boron steel
- AEV-designed stamped steel front and rear bumpers; the front bumper also features provisions for an aftermarket winch*
- Large fender flares and ZR2 Bison-specific 17×8-inch aluminum wheels
- Front and rear locking electronic differentials
- Revolutionary Multimatic DSSV™ dampers
- Cast-iron control arms for exceptional strength
- Factory-modified rear axle with a 3.42 ratio, front and rear tracks widened by 3.5 inches and a factory suspension lifted 2 inches over a Colorado Z71
- Available 2.8L Duramax turbo-diesel paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, capable of 186 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque
The Bison package is exclusively available on the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 and is built at General Motors’ Wentzville Assembly Center in Missouri of globally sourced parts.
*Installations or alterations to the original equipment vehicle (or chassis) as distributed by General Motors are not covered by the General Motors New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The special body company, assembler, equipment installer, or upfitter is solely responsible for warranties on the body or equipment and any alterations (or any effect of the alterations) to any of the parts, components, systems or assemblies installed by GM. General Motors is not responsible for the safety or quality of design, features, materials, or workmanship of any alterations by such employers.
Make it a Spa Day in Burien
Pamper yourself with a luxurious facial, marvelous hair treatment, or a relaxing massage. Studies show that a day at the spa is good for your health and is the perfect way to detox after a busy week at the office or chasing the kids. Make it a spa day today, right here in Burien, Washington. Here are a few top picks where you can unwind.
Serenza Salon and Spa
Serenza Salon and Spa at 120 SW 160th St., just south of Seattle, is the place to go when you want only the best. From massage and skin treatments to hair and nail services, you’re going to look great and feel better when you leave the salon. Book a therapeutic aroma massage that’s designed to meet your specific needs with a variety of relaxing techniques to help relieve tight muscles, improve circulation, and bring your body into a blissful state.
Do you have a special occasion coming up? Sign up for Serenza’s Signature Eminence Organic Facial. The ideal solution for all skin types, this luxurious treatment uses organic ingredients to deep clean and exfoliate your face. The expert staff is pleased to customize whatever corrective procedure your skin needs to target your individual concerns. Read the rest of this entry »
How to Spend Your Extra Leap Year Time
How often do we wish we had more time? Well, this year we all get a whole extra day! So we think it’d be a great idea to spend your extra day doing the things people often wish they had more time to do…because this year the solar system has given us a whole extra 24 hours on February 29.
That’s right, the solar system has given us more time.
No, this isn’t some confusing Marvel time travel schtick. According to TimeAndDate.com we need an extra day every four years, we would lose 6 hours every year and after 100 years, we would have lost an entire 24 days. Almost a whole month!
Here are some ideas of what to spend with your extra day based on our experience and a couple surveys:
• Spend time with family! Do what you enjoy doing with your family: game day, movie day, theme park, paint ball…whatever it is, you have time to do it!
• Exercise! People always say they don’t have time to exercise. Well, this year you have an extra 24 hours to squeeze a work out in. It could be an extra trip to the gym, an extra long walk with your 4-legged pal, or something you’ve always wanted to try!
• Spend time with friends! We know how hard it can be to schedule time with friends. But this year you have an extra day to make it happen. Use this Leap Year to schedule that dinner with friends that you’ve been saying (for years, probably) needs to happen.
• Pursue Your Hobbies! It’s important to have something that you enjoy doing simply for fun. Do you have a hobby that’s been left in the dust? A project that has stalled out…for months? Or maybe something you think you’d enjoy but haven’t had time to even try yet.
The 2020 Leap Year is the year to do it because you will have the time!
What would you do if you had extra time? Because this year, you do. Happy Leap Year!
The Chevrolet Equinox is getting a sportier, updated look, additional available safety features and an RS trim. See what’s new below!
Just in case you’ve forgotten, we’re here to give you a heads up: This Friday is Valentine’s Day!
You’re welcome.
If you’ve waited until now to think about Valentine’s Day we’ve got a quick list of some of the most romantic restaurants in Burien.
And if those are all booked up, or maybe your prefer a quiet night in (Netflix and chill style), here are some top take-out spots for your V-day celebrations!
- Royal Everest (Indian/Nepalese)
- Krungthrep Thai Cuisine (Thai)
- Snack Gyro (Mediterranean)
- Herfy’s Burgers (American)
- Verona Pizza and Pasta (Italian)
Did we miss your favorite romantic or take-out spot? Let us know!
If you need a vehicle that’s built on a strong foundation and is loaded with advanced technology, you’re in luck. Whether you’re a contractor, electrician, or plumber, Chevy’s Express is the best tool in your arsenal. Make the new Express the first extended van you consider this year.
A Strong Foundation
Chevy built their new extended cargo van on a proven full-frame design. It’s engineered to keep your business rolling along with everything you need to customize it inside and out. If your business needs a ladder rack or rear swing-out doors to get the job done, go ahead and add it. Loads of available equipment packages give you plenty of options such as hinged doors and a sliding side cargo door that makes it easier to access your stored gear. Read the rest of this entry »
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