The 2011 Chevrolet Traverse Has Everything You Need
…and a couple things you just want
The United States auto market is seeing many new vehicles in the crossover SUV category. These vehicles offer many of the advantages of both an SUV (increased Cargo space, roomy interior) and a sedan (lower fuel costs, easy to get in/out, better handling). It is not surprising that escalating fuel prices have mirrored the rise in crossover popularity. Leading this class in 2011 is the Chevrolet Traverse. It combines the spacious cabin and styling of an SUV with the smooth ride and easy handling of a sedan, striking a happy medium for SUV owners looking to downsize to a more efficient vehicle.
The Chevy Traverse has many desirable features like seating for eight, split folding rear seat, a massive cargo area, and even top safety scores. If these attributes intrigue you, please read on. A large crossover that bridges the gap between the traditional mini-van and a truck based SUV; the Traverse excels in the day-to-day demands of most drivers.
Chevy’s 3.6-liter V6 engine powers the Traverse, when matched to a six speed automatic transmission with an optional manual control the lower trim levels produce 281 bhp and 266 lb-ft. of torque. The addition of Dual exhaust in the LTZ package ups output to 288 bhp and 270 lb-ft. of torque. With a 0-60 time of 8.6 seconds, the Chevy Traverse will not burn up your local drag strip, but is certainly fast enough to merge onto the highway without incident. The EPA estimates fuel economy in the front wheel drive model at 17mpg city/24 mpg highway with a combined average of 19 mpg. The all-wheel drive option has similar results (16/23/19 respectively). When properly equipped the Traverse can tow up to 5200lbs.
Families will be happy to see that the Traverse comes standard with a long list of safety features. Anti-lock disc brakes, traction and stability control, and front as well as side curtain airbags for all three rows of seating are standard equipment on the 2011 Chevy Traverse. Excellent marks from the government and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for front, side, and off-set impact tests confirm the vehicle’s safety in a variety of possible accident scenarios.
On the inside, the three trim levels provide different layouts to serve different needs. The interior is a real selling point, even in the base model. Attractively outfitted with a two-tone color scheme complimented by brushed aluminum and chrome trim, the beauty of the 2011 Chevy Travers is more than skin deep. Easy to read gauges and a simple layout combined with smooth handling give the Traverse a real advantage over traditional SUV’s. The passenger cabin is well laid out, with eating for six or seven passengers depending on your choice of trim (the 2LT has two captain’s chairs, where as all other models opt for a 60/40 folding bench seat). The third row is still usable for adults, although not the roomiest in its class. There is ample cargo space, with 24.4 cubic feet of room behind the third row seating.
Overall Chevy has released an excellent driving vehicle that can amply carry passengers or cargo with ease, and not break your wallet in the process. Please come down to your local Georgia Chevrolet Dealer today for a test drive, you might find the 2011 Traverse is just what you’ve always wanted.
By Jesse Ellison
Gas Prices Rising Due to Oil Spills Hence SUV Car Covers Are Becoming More Common This Winter
The shame about SUVs nowadays, is that no one gets the chance to use them. The cost of gas is way too expensive to go cruising down the road in one, just like that. It ends up that people are waiting for a special enough occasion to use them. But in the meantime, the poor car gets neglected and is left to collect dust and dirt. The real shame about that is by the time the special occasion arrives, the SUV is virtually unusable due to the unbelievable amount of dust and dirt that has collected over time. This is more than just a shame, it’s a downright waste of a good vehicle plus space in your driveway.
This is where car covers come in. SUV covers will protect the SUV from all the harm in the outside world. Nature is the local terror when it comes the the paint work. They literally tear apart the once beautiful shiny body.
The rain, sleet, and snow all eat away at the exterior. The rust sets in after a while and all in all, it looks like a wreck and its left with ugly watermarks all over its exterior.
The sun will bleach the exterior paintwork. Within no time at all, it will look faded and old. In addition, leaving the vehicle exposed for long periods of time in the sun will ruin the inner specs of the auto, causing the engine to malfunction.
Dust, bird droppings, tree sap, all are attracted to parked cars like a magnet, and a SUV is no exception. These nuisances leave unsightly stains on the car and are near impossible to remove. It will take extensive cleaning, and expense to fully remove these sorts of stains.
And then there’s the scratches, nicks and dings. These can happen so easily. All it takes is some sticks and stones to get caught up in the wind, and as they fly past, they leave their mark on the car. All it takes is for someone to leave their keys hanging from their pants, and as they brush past the car in a hurry, oops, they’ve left a small scratch. They don’t even realize it, but the scratch is there.
All these natural accidents happen daily. Car covers however will protect the car in a multitude of ways so that these things don’t affect the SUV. The Suv car covers are waterproof, thereby keeping the entire thing totally rain, and snow free. SUV covers are also uv rays reflective, and the sun’s harmful rays cannot penetrate through to the car. And naturally, having SUV covers, shields the car from any sort of dirt and dust. It also provides some sort of cushioning against little dents etc.
By Akiva Nourollah
Safety Performance Comfort and Style the New 2011 Kia Sorento
The new 2011 Kia Sorento is filled with many new features that make it one of the best buys on today’s market. The new 2011 Kia Sorento is the first new model to be built by Kia at it’s new 1 billion dollar manufacturing facility located in West Point, Georgia. Bringing 2500 new jobs to this small community and another 7500 jobs in the surrounding areas.
Safety Innovations
With it’s innovative advanced safety systems it has helped the new 2011 Kia Sorento to earn a “Top Safety Pick” award from the insurance institute for highway safety (IIHS) for vehicles built after march of 2010. The Sorento’s safety systems are designed to minimize injury when traffic accidents are unavoidable. The front seats feature active headrest and seat-belt pre-tensioners, dual front airbags, front seat mounted side airbags and side curtain airbags for both the front and second row seating positions managed by an advanced sensor system. Along with all doors being reinforced with steel beams to help absorb impact energy and deflect side impact force. They were designed to help give the driver peace of mind every time you drive.
Exceptional Performance
The Sorento has a standard 175 hp 2.4L 4 cylinder that provides smooth performance strong acceleration and an outstanding 29 mpg. Also available is the 276 hp 3.5 L engine that delivers class leading V6 horsepower along with class 26 mpg in fuel efficiency. A 6 speed Sport-matic transmission for seamless shifting. Plenty of power for towing with the 4 cylinder models having a 2800 lbs rating and the V6 providing and outstanding 3500 lbs of towing capacity.All models come with either front wheel or all wheel drive resulting in sure footed performance even as road conditions change.
Comfort and Convenience
The new 2011 Kia Sorento is filled with package options on all three models the LX the EX and the SX. It’s second row seats have a 60/40 split folding design to accommodate extra passengers, cargo or both, while available third row seats are 50/50 split folding. Both the second and third row seats quickly fold down to provide a remarkable 72.5 cubic feet of cargo space. Giving the passengers all of the comfort and conveniences that you desire. With 4 option packages available giving you such options as 8 way adjustable heated seats to a panoramic sunroof, and features like backup cameras and DVD entertainment systems. as you can see there are many reasons for kia to be excited about the future. And as there name states they bring you the power to surprise with the new 2011 Kia Sorento.
By Tim W Carter
