Chevrolet is a reliable manufacturer that produces many great small and subcompact vehicles. We’re particularly impressed by the 2018 Cruze and 2018 Sonic, but choosing between the two can present a challenge. We’ve broken down some features of each car to help you determine which is right for you.
Design
The 2018 Cruze is available as both a sedan and a hatchback, depending on your stylistic preferences. We like the hatchback design, thanks to its ease of access when it comes to loading and unloading your gear. However, both versions are equally sporty, offer plenty of storage space, and come in a variety of eye-catching paint jobs. You’re sure to appreciate the projector-beam headlamps, available LED daytime running lamps, and heated seats.
The 2018 Sonic also makes a great first impression. Like the Cruze, it comes in both sedan and hatchback versions and features flourishes like LED daytime running lamps. Rear 60/40 folding seats also provide a surprising amount of cargo space for a compact car. What we really like about the 2018 Sonic is its customizability. You can outfit your Sonic in Orange Burst Metallic paint and add in any number of fun accessories, making this car a great way to express your own style.
Power and Performance
You might not expect a huge engine in a compact car, but the 2018 Cruze has more than enough power to do the job. The standard option is a 1.4-liter turbocharged engine capable of generating 153 horsepower and 177 pounds per foot of torque. An available 1.6-liter diesel engine is also turbocharged, offering up to 137 horsepower and 240 pounds per foot of torque.
The Sonic is roughly comparable to the performance of the Cruze, with a turbocharged 1.4-liter engine that generates up to 138 horsepower. You can also upgrade to an ECOTEC 1.8-liter, four-cylinder engine, although this does not offer any increase in horsepower. Both engines provide you with excellent gas mileage, but neither is quite as efficient as the 2018 Cruze. If you value fuel efficiency, the Cruze offers slightly better value.
Looking for some cool art scenes in Burien? Twenty years ago, the City of Burien committed to expanding its art program, and the results are outstanding. Here are six of our favorite area galleries, institutions, and outdoor displays that are a must-visit throughout the city.
- Burien Public Art Creative Walking Tour
Explore your community in a whole new way when you take a walking tour of art. Start your journey of Burien’s outdoor arts scene at the Community Center Annex with the skate park tiles. Tour 15 different locations all over the city like the Dancing Ghost in Dotty Happer Park to the Helios Pavilion in Town Square. The city of Burien is decorated in bold colors and a variety of materials like metal, glass, and concrete.
- Burien Arts Association
Now in its 52nd year, Burien Arts Association’s mission is to enrich the lives of residents through creative endeavors. Located at 826 SW 152nd St., the Association is open Wednesday through Saturday from noon to 7 p.m., and Sundays until 4 p.m. This group recently began debuting all-new pop-up art exhibits in the City Hall Lobby and the Burien Community Center, with the finest in arts programming on display for you to experience.
- Phillip Levine Sculptor
Delightful artisan Phillip Levine works primarily in bronze, creating figurative sculptures with a humanist nature. After earning his degree in art from the University of Colorado, Phillip has completed over 50 public and private art commissions displayed in numerous museums and gallery exhibitions around the Pacific Northwest, especially in Burien.
If you want to enjoy all the benefits of your fully loaded Chevrolet Malibu, it’s important to understand how the Bluetooth function works in your vehicle.
Whether you’re connecting your Bluetooth for the first time or troubleshooting a connection issue, you’ve come to the right place to learn all about it!
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Start with your Smartphone
Be sure that your media console is turned on and that Bluetooth is enabled on your smartphone.
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Go to the Console
Press the ‘home’ button, and then the ‘phone’ button on your media console. Once on that screen, select ‘pair device.’
The system will start searching for your phone. Be sure to keep your phone in hand during this process, opening up the Bluetooth settings on your phone. Select Chevy MyLink once is appears, and select ‘pair.’
There should be a popup on your console that asks if you want to pair; select yes.
4 Reasons Why You’ll Love the 2018 Chevy Impala
The 2018 Chevy Impala is the latest incarnation of Chevy’s popular full-size sedan model. With a spacious interior, beautiful exterior style lines, and a ton of modern features, this latest version updates the Impala for today’s driver. Able to work easily as either a small family vehicle or commuter car (or both!) the 2018 Impala is a flexible vehicle that combines both practicality and style. Here are some reasons you’re bound to love the 2018 Chevy Impala.
Technology
Although the Impala hasn’t had a full redesign in a few years, Chevy has implemented continuous technology updates in order to keep the sedan fully up to date. This practice is evident in the 2018 Impala. Drivers will enjoy full smartphone integration via either Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. These systems allow drivers to access their favorite apps, from Google Maps to Spotify to Waze to Pandora, using a voice command with app information displayed on the integrated touchscreen.
In addition, the Impala is also Sirius XM compatible and the Chevy MyLink system offers integrated services, including Teen Driving technology that helps parents monitor their teen’s driving habits and encourage safe driving.
Space
As a full-sized sedan, the Impala is expected to be spacious, but it exceeds expectations for both passenger and luggage room. The trunk has an impressive 18.8 cubic feet of space, more than enough for even the worst over-packers. There’s additional storage space behind the touchscreen, a unique touch and a great place to store sensitive items like phones.
Both the front and second row have lots of leg room. This is especially important for drivers that regularly have passengers — there’s more than enough space to spread out in the back seat and even tall passengers should have a comfortable amount of headspace and leg room.
Combining impressive fuel economy and a uniquely styled body, the 2018 Chevy Spark is designed for urban living and is already making waves in the mini-vehicle community. Read on to find out why the Spark is the best city-designed car on the market.
Size
The 2018 Spark’s small size allows for nimble handling in crowded cities. Even sub-compact vehicles can struggle with narrow streets and tight turns. The Spark has no trouble with smaller parking spaces that often plague parking structures in cities and are a constant source of frustration for drivers of larger vehicles.
Just how small is the Spark? The overall length of the vehicle is 143.1 inches and the width, not including the side mirrors, is 62.8 inches. Despite the exterior dimensions pointing towards a cramped interior, there’s plenty of space in the Spark for both driver and front passenger. The back seat, which is accessible via the cleverly incorporated rear doors, is a little tighter but still easily accessible and comfortable. Thanks to clever storage compartments and the surprising amount of cargo space in the back, drivers don’t have to leave their essentials at home when they head out for the day.
Budget
One of the biggest draws of the Chevy Spark for cost-conscious city dwellers is its price tag. The top tier model is priced at $18,300 MSRP fully equipped with available features and automatic transmission. If that’s still above your budget, the $13,925 MSRP base model with manual transmission is cheaper than many used vehicles but still has the bonus of modern entertainment technology and excellent fuel economy.
Features
Although the Chevy Spark is small, it’s packed with features. The base model comes standard with a rear-vision backup camera and a 7-inch color infotainment touchscreen with Chevrolet MyLink radio, a generous 3-month trial of GM’s OnStar system, and 4G LTE and Wi-Fi connectivity. Higher tiers also include add-on features like power windows and remote keyless entry.
In addition, the base model has full smartphone integration via either Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, which allows drivers to access their favorite apps, including navigation and entertainment options, via voice control. The top tier model also has cruise control, wheel-mounted controls, a leather steering wheel, and heated front seats.
This year’s Detroit Auto Show saw a huge array of debuts from automakers everywhere, but it was all about the trucks this year. Several big brands revealed new models and concepts, but the 2019 Chevy Silverado made one the boldest statements of the show.
The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado was unveiled in Detroit’s Eastern Market at the show and its fresh new design drew huge crowds. The 2019 Silverado will offer eight distinct trim levels, so each trim will attract a different type of customer and use. Here a few highlights of the 2019 Silverado.
Bulkier, but Lighter
The 2019 Silverado is much lighter than its predecessor- by about 450lbs! In order to shed the weight, Chevrolet didn’t take the all-aluminum route, but rather strategically mixed different materials. A variety of methods was used to make the lighter truck, including roll forming, hydroforming, and tailor-rolled blanking. The doors, hood and tailgate are aluminum while panels such as fenders, roof, and bed are conventional steel. The underlying safety cage is a blend of seven grades of steel alloys.
Design & Power that Screams Muscle
The 2019 Silverado brought a brand new look to Detroit. There is less straight-edge lines than its predecessors and instead more free-flowing forms give it a more muscular and bold look.
The 2019 Silverado is definitely making a bigger statement than its competition, but it’s also actually bigger in size, too. The driver sits about an inch higher than the 2018 Silverado, and the wheelbase on the Crew Cab is nearly 4 inches longer.
Six engine & transmission combinations will also be available. Of those six includes a 5.3-liter V8, a 6.2-liter V8, and a Duramax 3.0-liter inline 6 diesel paired with a 10-speed transmission.
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