Off-Road Confidence, On-Road Elegance: Chevy's 2025 Silverado HD Trail Boss Fulfills the Middle Manager Role with Unbeatable Performance

We always have a huge helping of positive sentiment for our flagship truck line here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis, and the winter quarter always is abundant with updates about our heavy-hauling favorite! The Motor Trend crew was thrilled to offer the details about the 2025 Chevy Silverado HD, which has now officially introduced the introduction of the off-road ready HD Trail Boss trim. There are also a few other additions to available and standard equipment, and truck lovers everywhere are anticipating its arrival. 

For 2024, the off-road ZR2 lineup was officially completed with the Chevy 2500HD ZR2, which Car and Driver praised for its “factory-installed cool factor, smooth ride, and Duramax diesel.” The HD Trail Boss steps up in a major way as an ideal sidekick of sorts if extreme off-road chops aren’t quite your thing. The Trail boss will be available on LT and LTZ trims, which are both sandwiched between the lower WT and Custom trim. On top of the standard goods included with the LTZ and LT, the Trail Boss comes ferociously trail-ready with the Z71 Off-Road Package. 

Here you get to “kick rocks” as more than just an exit forte courtesy of Rancho twin-tube shocks, a very cool blacked-out exterior, Trail Boss bed decals, and red recovery hooks. Special 20-inch black wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich all-terrain tires are also included as an excellent means of slaying the miles on all fours. The Trail Boss comes standard with the 6.6-liter gasoline V8, and the 6.6-liter diesel Duramax V8 optional. 401 very capable horsepower and 464 lb-ft of torque carry over for the gas V8 from 2024, with the Duramax cranking out 470 hp and 975 lb-ft. 

Front and rear park assist is now standard on the ZR2, and the High Country sees the addition of standard adaptive cruise control. The Custom trim can now be cloaked in stealth superiority with the Black-Out Package option, and the Midnight Edition has fresh 20-inch wheels. The Cnet review crew were thrilled enough with the 2022 Trail boss to declare its candor as “Diesel Brown Meets Google Brains.” We’d have to agree that even though the truck is great at being rough and superbly ready, its infotainment overhaul rendered it quite attractive to drivers that love innovation.

The Trail Boss Premium package adds leather trim, a spray-on bed liner, perimeter lighting, a power lift, and a release tailgate. Mixed materials and a fully boxed steel frame allowed the Trail Boss to fill its boots properly, with the bed’s strength seeing no compromise thanks to high-strength steel. Other seasoned experts have praised the Trail Boss’s air filter as “being the most effective to ever be designed for the off-road segment. The Road and Track team was revved up enough after their previous Trail Boss review to claim that Chevy has “An amazing history of constructing legendary V8s”.

The Trail Boss’s soft off-road suspension setup and monotube shocks are excellent at softening the impact of large bumps, and the two-inch lift preps you for so many adventuresome grades of the wild! Cool-looking, capable, and reliable, the Custom Trail Boss and LT Trail Boss are currently the fastest-selling Silverado trims. The Detroit Bureau auto review crew claimed after their Trail Boss test drive that it would be appropriate for someone who works incredibly hard in the logging and forestry industry, and it resonates well with the “bigness cravings of the times.” The 6-way tailgate rounds out the package even further, offering numerous configurations for bed access. 

Affordable Roar: Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Takes Center Stage in HotCars' 2024 Sports Car Selection

The 2024 Chevy Corvette’s long-awaited switch to a mid-engine format as the debuting C8 made history in the automotive world a few years ago. It now wholeheartedly competes with the supercars of the world. The Hot Cars review team thought what was so amazing this past week was its uncanny ability to accomplish this at such an amazing price, while finally bringing to life the winning performance configuration that had been mulled over for decades. 

As the mid-engined setup was in the final development stages, many purists were worried that it would step down from its iconic status. When it was finally introduced to the public one thrilling morning in California, everyone in attendance at the airplane hangar was thoroughly amazed. This amazing new platform here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis offered refinement, technology, and experience, yielding the coveted “Best Sports Car of the Year'' badge again. The Lamborghini Huracan, McLaren 750S, and Porsche 718 Spyder are other esteemed members of the mid-engine club that carry price tags at double and triple the size of the Corvette’s. 

The 2024 C8 comes snarling out of the gate with the 6.2-liter V8 Direct Injection engine, which works in unison with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. This powertrain is quite a serious work of potent art and even sports a massive dry oil sump system. While undergoing the demands of hardcore performance driving, this allows the engine to remain properly lubricated. The stock configuration cranks out 490 horsepower at 6,450 RPM, and 465 lb-ft of torque at 5,150 RPM. 

Anyone wanting to step things up to the daunting “Day of Thunder” category can do so with the Z51 Package, which starts things off with a segment-leading performance exhaust. This kicks the horsepower effect up to the 490 mark and administers a hefty dose of 471 lb-ft of torque. These upgrades pave the blisteringly-fast path for a 2.9-second 0 to 60 mph time, making exhilarating fishtailing and primo performance in abundant supply. One test driver who had previously owned a C7 exclaimed that his first sampling was “ferociously wild and unforgettable!”

This and many other skilled drivers appreciated rocket-like launches with zero wheel slippage, and the perfectly-responsive nature of the paddle shifters. Magnetic Selective Ride Control acts as a perpetual detailed note-taker on road conditions to adapt and stiffen up to make the ride even more comfortable. Considering the legendary capability and abilities of the Corvette, a 3,366-lb curb weight is by no means unreasonable. You can choose from 11 sweet interior color schemes, which are all just window dressing for the world-class supercar experience waiting for you once you hit the start button. 

We are now enjoying a time of massive technological achievement, where hours of painstaking development have allowed for luxuries such as adapting to road conditions in as little as 10 milliseconds. The retractable hardtop is an amazing addition that allows for both extreme enjoyment and pinnacle performance, without sacrificing firm chassis quality. Here this experienced editing and testing team claims that the Corvette was selected due to its unique interior and fire-breathing performance! 

Also firmly distinguishing itself among 28 top nameplates, the Chevy Corvette has also been named a winner in the JD Power 2024 US ALG Residual Value Awards! This very sought-after accolade underlines the Corvette’s enduring value, stating that it will enjoy the highest percentage of its original MSRP up to three years after brand new status.

Dimensional Duel: 2024 Chevy Traverse, Tahoe, and Suburban Models Talk Shop

Larger-sized haulers have long been a crowd favorite here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis: the 3 following sought-after movers are riding on awesome and sturdy frames, while eager to conquer the demands of both rigorous work and play. The all-new 2024 Chevy Traverse has now been introduced into its third and pavement-hungry generation, seeing a variety of updates and changes. The Tahoe and Suburban are both itching to see how they measure up as well since drivers are wondering who ranks best for passenger room, exterior dimensions car, and cargo room.

The 2024 Chevy Traverse comes to the starting (or snow-shoveling!) gate primed and ready with a slightly larger wheelbase than that of the Chevy Tahoe, boasting a final measurement of 121 inches. The Traverse is the smallest in every other dimension in this trusty trio, while the Suburban measures in with an extra 21.2 inches when held up against the Traverse. Passenger room is a box that many eager drivers are looking to check in approval, and the Traverse offers the most second-row headroom during this involved comparison by GM Authority.

It may be an extended day at the golf course, nearest state park, or afterschool sports gathering: even in times that demand eco-efficiency and innovation, space still reigns as king for the busy family. The Suburban makes waves here with more than 47 additional cubic feet behind the first row when facing off against the 2024 Traverse. The Gear Patrol review team excitedly claimed that the Suburban is “enduring an iconic, and always for good reason."

The 2024 Suburban first slapped its iconic badge on a passenger vehicle back in 1934, even before the notion of the American suburb had come into existence. With nearly 9 decades and 12 generations of history under its belt, it is a big, heavy, and practical hauler that is excellent when a large variety of tasks are pressing on your to-do list. The Gear Patrol review team was thrilled with the Suburban’s steering and handling response, and how it can feel nimble while never unwieldy. We’d have to recommend the 6.2-liter V8 for optimal pull, and outright fantastic family-friendly bravado.

The 2024 Chevy Tahoe is now in its fifth generation and sports its truck roots unapologetically well. The Edmunds.com auto review team claimed that it will have all the needed potential to edge out competitors such as the Ford Expedition, Toyota Sequoia, and Jeep Wagoneer. The Tahoe is ready to steal any errand-heavy show with its impressive towing ability, strong engines, and plenty of available tech. It boasts an old-school SUV stance courtesy of its boxy lines, and the off-road-ready Z71 edition is perfect for a day trip at a challenging oasis away from pavement near you. It could easily stand in for a luxury car, and all the tech inside feels commanding and fresh.

The 2024 Traverse has always flaunted an adventurous spirit, and it has a large fan base as a solid 7 or 8-passenger crossover. For this third generation, the team excitedly injected the sweetest bits from the Tahoe, essentially creating a smaller yet still very capable sibling. The new Traverse has a taller front end, a grille with a more aggressive appearance, and all trims are equipped with a throaty quad exhaust. The Z71 package provides so much more than just beefed-up looks, as one of the extreme additives is dampers with hydraulic rebound control. The 2024 model now debuts a turbocharged 2.5-liter I-4 engine, which cranks out 315 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque.

Epic Proportions: Discover the All-New 2025 Chevy Equinox – Bigger, Better, Breathtaking!

As the hustle and bustle of the holidays can tend to turn into the blustery grind of January here at Jim Butler Chevrolet of St Louis, there are still many “bright spots” of news regarding future models. The GM Authority blogging crew served up some details about the 2025 Chevy Equinox this past week, as the exciting introduction of the crossover’s latest fourth generation is coming soon. Drivers can look forward to a new exterior, new styling, and broader measurements for improved appeal.

The 2025 model’s wheelbase is .2 inches longer, resulting in an overall length that is up by .1 inches. The biggest changes are in the overall width and height, with the upcoming model seeing an extra 2.3 inches in width, and 2.1 inches in height compared to the 2024 model. While General Motors has not yet formally debuted the 2025 Chevy Equinox, there is still a fair amount of information that has been discovered about the coming crossover. A series of leaked photos last year clued industry professionals into the all-new styling and larger exterior dimensions.

Other updates regarding the styling changes include Chevy’s latest signature ICE-based lighting fixtures, with a two-tier “highbrow” layout like the Chevy Traverse and Chevy Blazer. The complete design overhaul results in a bit more rugged appearance, with the cabin space seeing several significant changes as well. Here drivers will benefit from brand-new digital gauges, a larger infotainment screen, and the very innovative GM Super Cruise driver assist system. The Next-Generation Equinox is expected to have notable changes in the powertrain department: a new, smaller-displacement engine with turbocharged aspiration, likely paired with a nine-speed automatic. 

Front-wheel drive is expected to be standard, with all-wheel drive available as an option. The bones of this anticipated and budget-friendly crossover will likely ride on an updated variant of the GM D2 platform. The D2 was engineered to be very modular and extremely lightweight, while offering segment-leading driving dynamics. The new Equinox is projected to be completed at the production line this coming May, as GM Authority had officially reported last June. Motor Trend reported late this summer that new wheel styles are also expected across the range, from LS to RS trims. 

As consumers are getting their hopes up on technology features, larger touchscreens have been at the top of their wish lists for the past 3 years straight! The 7.0-inch touchscreens that manned control duty on the 2024 model will already exist as “past tense”, while most 2025 Equinox trims are expected to have larger displays of at least 11 inches. When this very sought-after addition is paired with a fully digital 8.0-inch gauge cluster, the cabin is going to make a smashing first impression. Originally introduced in 2004 for the 2005 model year, the Equinox was envisioned as the capable replacement of the Tracker and S-10 Blazer.

Chevy vehicles win awards for satisfaction, quality, and safety every single year. The Edmunds auto review team praised the 2023-year model for its generous rear legroom, user-friendly infotainment setup, and additional features included in the Driver Confidence III Package. New for this year was the “E-Boost” brake system, which employs electronic systems instead of traditional vacuum power. The LS trim Level is now also available with the Midnight and Sport editions. The Equinox has a maximum total rating of 3500 lbs, while power is derived from a 1.5 liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that generates 175 horsepower and 203 lb-ft of torque.