Mid October's Coming-Soon Briefing: 2022 Chevy Silverado's Interior Updates Revealed Via New Spy Shots

All car and truck manufacturers have a common interest in building a certain level of suspense for models coming in the future, and spy shots with a majority of the dead giveaways covered up are still the primary means of an official sneak peek. It is always thrilling for us here at Jim Butler Chevy of St. Louis when these detailed spy shots are released. This past week the staff at Autoblog.com managed to catch a quick peek at the long-awaited interior of the 2022 Chevy Silverado.

The prototype was spotted with its cabin surfaces under the typical covering of heavy camouflage, but the shots offered up were still able to capture the screen of the truck beneath the vinyl and also clearly show that the cabin will now see a significant upgrade. The addition of the useful and semi-self-driving Super Cruise technology will be one of the new features of the 2022 Silverado, as the sure-fire clue in question was the sighting of the illuminated green strip at the top cent of the steering wheel.

There also appears to be a full digital cluster and significantly larger infotainment screen, and our beloved bowtie brand has listened to numerous customers as they claimed that they wanted a bit more of an extravagant touch inside the truck's cabin. The spotted prototype brandished High Country wheels and chrome window trim. It also appears that there will be some new exterior styling updates in the vein of new lighting elements as well as front and rear bumpers. Other new items we anticipate take their "cues and clues" from the 2021 Suburban, such as 10-inch tablet-like touchscreens, and roomier cabins.

Since so many truck owners love to use their vehicles as family vehicles too, it wouldn't be too far out of line to see add-ons like a rear-seat entertainment system with dual 12.6-inch displays and a 15-inch Heads-Up Display in the front. The integrated BedStep from the 2020 model year is likely to be included, and several future Silverado HD models have been spied with cut-lines on the tailgate identical to those on the MultiPro tailgate. The Multi-Flex could feature a few distinct improvements over the MultiPro, such as a brand-new seventh position. Many diehard truck lovers have also been excited about the brand new ZR2 Package that transforms this full-size light-duty pickup into a very trusty and poised boulder-climbing machine.

Rumors have also been circulating about a hybrid powertrain for the Silverado, which could lead to an even more intensely modified platform. The exterior would then be constructed of aluminum to go easy on the final cost, as well as weight. The front end's character is expected to be dominated by the large mesh grille, and the chiseled hood is trimmed with chrome. We will keep you posted here about any other tidbits that come our way regarding the 2022 Silverado, America's hardest-working and most durable truck choice!

View the spy shots from Autoblog.com here

Setting Peak Performance: A Snap With 2020 Chevy Corvette “Z Mode” Button

When the brand-new mid-engined Corvette was released last year, many loyal patrons here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis expressed to us just how amazed they were after witnessing its massive performance and spectacular new look. The entire driving experience is now completely different, and everything the skilled engineers dreamed about while looking over multiple concepts finally materialized in a large airplane hangar in sunny California during the reveal. The staff on hand at Cars.com recently cranked out an engaging feature about the new silver-colored button sporting the letter “Z”, which has made an appearance in various other high-powered versions of the 'Vette. 

Also seeing placement in the high-powered ZR1 and Z06, this button is its own form of homage to the beautiful Corvette's illustrated history and amazing development. Selecting the Z Mode allows drivers to instantly engage the vehicle with their preferred performance settings gleaned from hours doing laps around their favorite spot. The Weather, Tour, Sport, and Track modes are selected with a knob on the center console, and the Z mode is poised conveniently right on the steering wheel. 

This feature offers complete control of the powertrain by taking charge of the gas pedal, engine response, and transmission. There was a well-honed focus on speed for the making and development of this model, and with the optional Z51 Performance Pack and launch control it clocks in at 2.9 seconds to get up to 60 mph. The first-ever 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is the sole offering for the 2020 Corvette, and it has delivered massively in terms of living up to its massive hype. Blisteringly-fast timed laps at Grattan Raceway in Michigan confirmed that the handling advantage over the front-engine predecessor is easily proven when put to the test.  

Where this car succeeds is the special place in which the mid-engined development meets the longstanding personality of the Corvette. With a hefty percentage of its overall mass over the rear tires, the previous C7 was working with a roughly 50/50 front-to-rear weight distribution, and the C8 boasts an exhilarating property of ferocious power off the line. With the help of the 8-speed dual-clutch automatic and an expertly-calibrated launch-control system, the C8 boasted 2.8-second zero to 60 bragging rites. 

If you have a burning desire to accomplish breakneck speed on any stretch of nearby concrete, this is the car to do the job with a very intense grip on the pavement, displaying every trait of a model built specifically for high speed and precise handling. It instantly feels better the faster you drive, with a V8 engine that has been said to deliver the goods as soundly as any NASCAR-ready contender would. The critics that have put the brand-new C8 to the test all claim that this is the best-equipped car out there to take demanding corners without fatigue, and still handles the daily drive with a quiet and comfortable demeanor.