2023 Chevy Trailblazer Primed for Polar Express’s Snow-Capped Route

Crossover SUVs that are economical, yet feature advanced technology are in high demand. This holiday season, Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis has already seen many festive test drives and wish list additions! The sharp styling of the hot new 2023 Chevy Trailblazer is the first element that jumps out of the holiday-tree-lined landscape to make a huge statement! With extra touches to the interior, we assure that no one on board for the festive jolly will end up feeling cramped.

There are a pair of peppermint and holly-friendly engine choices to think about as you are planning for your New Year’s vehicle dreams to come true. Beginning with the 137-horsepower 1.2-Liter and finishing with the 155-horsepower 1.3-liter at the top, both options boast standard front-wheel drive. The higher-powered 1.3-liter is mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission and offers the choice of all-wheel drive. The Herald.net drive testing team drove an RS equipped with the 1.3-liter engine and all-wheel drive, which sits at the top of the selection of LS, LT, and Active trims. 

There are plenty of great standard features included on the RS, with the Technology Package coming in with a sizzle, packed with its extra stocking stuffers. Among these are the 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 7-speaker Bose premium audio, wireless device charging, adaptive cruise control, and LED headlamps that made the testing crew’s night drive seamless and thrilling. Extra passengers joining you for Holiday activities receive a generous 39.4 inches of rear seat legroom and the Trailblazer offers 25.3 cubic feet of the cargo area to load with presents. 

EPA ratings for the RS model with the 155-horsepower engine and all-wheel drive reside at 28 mpg combined, with several mph higher for the 137-horsepower engine equipped with front-wheel drive. As an added touch, you can choose from new paint colors such as Nitro Yellow Metallic, Sterling Grey Metallic, and Fountain Blue. Edmunds.com claimed after test drives of their own that the 2023 Trailblazer is “exceedingly competent at everything it does”, and easily maintains itself positioned a half-step ahead within its increasingly competitive class. 

They had the privilege of testing the 2023 Trailblazer in the Active trim level, which proved to be competent and adept while navigating day-to-day traffic. The 9-speed automatic transmission kept the engine poised at a sweet spot while accelerating, and this Active trim level also features tires that are better fit for off-road challenges. You’ll also be enjoying a very high level of comfort on the highway, with the always useful and excellent feature of road and wind noise dampening in your favor. 

One option that all of us here at Jim Butler guarantee is worth it is the panoramic sunroof, allowing you to fully enjoy your surroundings during each cruise. The high-definition backup camera even does a great job in low light, and front and rear seat passengers will be able to enjoy their gadgets on the go, courtesy of the available USB-A and USB-C ports. While you’re here spreading the holiday cheer, we’ll also keep you in the loop regarding our five years/60,000 -mile roadside assistance, and conveniently offered year of free maintenance.

2023 Chevy Tahoe and Suburban Now Offer Super Cruise Hands-Free Coverage

As the holiday season is now upon us here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis, it’s an excellent time to reflect upon some of the things all of us are thankful for, many of which revolve around upcoming models! The Tahoe and Suburban are a few of our larger-sized favorites that have long snagged up a massive amount of love. They have been gradually improving every year with new features, awesome mileage stats considering the real estate, and rave reviews along with awards. 

GM has recently announced the expansion of its amazing Super Cruise technology to add improvement to its advanced driver assistance systems list. Select Tahoe and Suburban units are among the first to get this update, which has recently doubled its capacity to offer hands-free navigation on more than 400,000 miles of roads in the US and Canada. The 2023 Chevy Tahoe and 2023 Chevy Suburban units built after October 3, 2022 are primed and ready for expanded coverage.

An over-the-air update will prep the vehicles included in the Advanced Technology Package on the Premier and High Country trim levels. 22 models are planned to be included as part of GM’s plan to offer Super Cruise by the end of the calendar year. This capable and very popular pair of full-size SUVs are available with three of Chevy’s legendary and durable different engine options. Beginning the lineup is the naturally aspirated 5.3-Liter V8 L84 gas engine, cranking out 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque. 

Primed and ready for the long and festive holiday and weekend hauls is the second-in-command with a 6.2-liter V8 L87 gas engine, rated at 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. You can also opt for the 3.0-Liter I6 LM2 turbodiesel Duramax engine, rated at 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. Both SUVs proudly command the after-school sports or grocery runs on the GM T1 platform, with assembly taking place at the GM Arlington Plant in Texas.

Sales of the Tahoe and Suburban continued their domination during the 3rd quarter of this year, as consumers were eager to get a defiant yet practical daily driving dose of gas-powered and authentic goodness. The Tahoe saw an increase of 22 percent compared to 24,202 units sold in Q3 2021, with the Suburban hauling happy and eager families by an increase of 41 percent. 

“Designed to take your hands and breath away”, Super Cruise can indicate when a lane change is optimal and initiate the maneuver, while closely following signaling protocols. With a decidedly simple interface and the provision of the future’s productive promise, this is a fantastic addition to these all-American and athletic examples of killer craftsmanship and performance.

2024 Chevy Blazer Achieves Coveted “Closed-Reservation” Status Four Months After its Debut

The Chevy Blazer was first introduced in 1969 and has held on to its status of one of the most popular SUVs in existence here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis ever since. Now that everything in the market is changing rapidly and EVs are the future, the 2024 Chevy Blazer is expected to storm the scene as an efficient, athletic and appealing EV. The all-electric setup is already very popular thanks to its extended range, and a stance that is just as purebred and awesome as the gas-powered models it replaces.

The 2024 Blazer was originally revealed back in July, featuring a unique Ultium battery as a power source along with drive motor technology. With four trims available and an impressive selection of added technology features, the last ingredient that resonated with excited customers was an affordable price point during such a volatile market. 

There are many configurations and wheel drive types, and this particular model allows for a very customizable form of appeal that lovers of rivals such as Jeep have flocked to in droves. The all-important driving range stat now hovers at about 300 miles depending on what trim you select. It is on par with competitors like the 2022 BMW IX, and Hyundai Ioniq 5, which both are right around 300 miles. Each trim includes onboard AC charging capability of up to 11.5 kW, and the amazingly game-changing DC charging of up to 190 kW. 

The Chevy Safety Assist Package offers the addition of automatic emergency braking, lane-keep assistance with lane-departure warnings, forward collision alerts, following distance assistance and indicator, and intelligent high beams. Daily drivers love these features, but these extra and very beneficial tools have also paved the way for the Blazer to become a fully-fledged police pursuit vehicle. The SS Trim level just needs to be beefed up with skid plates, toughened-up tires, and additional racks for the duty of siren-flashing rounds. 

The 2LT trim is where the front or all-wheel drive becomes an option, and the RS offers all configurations of front, rear, or all-wheel drive. With the creation and allocation of power being such a prime focus on every new model these days, the Regen on Demand system is another great feature that allows the Blazer to use One Pedal Driving to deliver useful kinetic energy back into the battery to add valuable range. 

The ability to flaunt this kind of offering right now as an excellent stronghold in the EV realm could not have come at a better time and is destined to continue its presence as a high-performing hit with drivers nationwide. With its feature-loaded SS trim, excellent driving range, and segment-leading design, the Blazer was an example of a crossover SUV that went above and beyond a daily driver and just looks as if it’s ready to fully pounce from any angle. Auto writers, fans, and busy families everywhere have all been so eager to get their hands on the new Blazer that all reservations have been filled. If you weren’t able to make a reservation, stay tuned! We will provide you with updates on how to get your 2024 Chevy Blazer as soon as we have them.

2023 Corvette Z06’s Track-Dominating Stance and Snarling 5.5-Liter V8 Finalizes Production

One thing that occurs frequently in the business that we are admittedly not always fond of here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis is tedious waiting! When the details about the 2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 were given to us some time ago, we knew that supply chain issues may influence the time we’d see it finally grace lots nationwide. The Motor Authority staff officially announced this week on their blog that supercar production finally began in September, and the very first batch was excitingly shipped out to dealerships last Thursday.

The very first model offline was a 70^th-anniversary edition example sporting Z07 package and dipped in the unique and eye-pleasing Carbon Flash Metallic hue. The proud ownership rights to this one was sold at an auction for charity early this winter, with CEO of Hendrick automotive group Rick Hendrick coughing up $3.6 million to diligently make it his own. Chevy started accepting orders in late July for the 2023 Z06, which derives power from the always-potent and flat-plane crank 5.5-liter V8, which comes screaming at you larger than life with dual overhead cams and fitting dry-sump lubrication.

Output is a very key issue when it comes to performance and highly collectible cars, and here you're working with 670 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque that is now the highest output of any production made and naturally aspirated V8. Customers can take the time to thoroughly assemble and design their own powertrain with the Engine Build Program, which is paired up with the same 8-speed clutch that takes up residence in the Corvette Stingray. The Stingray version has a bit shorter final drive ratio, clocking in at 5.56 and working overtime to improve the all-important and enjoyable acceleration. 

Getting all the way up to the crucial 60 mph interval takes place in just 2.6 seconds, with the quarter mile coming out of the “dry cycle” in just 10.6 seconds at a breathtaking 130 mph. Top speed impatiently signs your dotted line at 195 mph, and it’s all due to the well-homed in setup that will most likely be the very last Corvette Z06 happily blasting through corners with an internal combustion engine. The official announcement came this April regarding the future work and ultimate release of a redesigned C9 that will boast all-electric power.

Car and Driver also claimed earlier this summer that the incoming Z06 is “an intoxicating thriller on the street and an iron-fisted killer on the track”, completely satisfied with everything from the exhaust note to the trademark nervous energy you’ll experience during each drive. Each of the drive modes emits its signature variety of this trademark fun, with Weather, Tour, Sport, and Track on deck as your choices. The My Mode function allows you to recall multiple levels of exhaust intensity that will undoubtedly signal out noticeably in its furious manner to your neighbors when you are prepared to leave and get some pavement-crushing quality time in!

The Large-Sized League’s Leader: Winning Traits of the 2023 Chevy Tahoe RST Performance Edition

We have learned over time here at Jim Butler Chevy of Saint Louis that America will always have massive amounts of love for an excellent and large-sized SUV! If it checks all the boxes as far as being able to get the family around and provide ample amount of speed and capability, we are usually backed up with the sheer number of individuals who would love to test drive it. The SUV that is currently the best-selling on the market is our very own Chevy Tahoe, and we compiled a list of ten awesome things about it you can enjoy courtesy of the Performance Edition. 

Holiday Season-Ready Low Price:

Large SUVs are not always known for being the least expensive vehicles around. However, opting for the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe RST performance edition can effectively save you thousands of dollars and offer assistance for the wise allocating of your monthly budget. Power is derived from the optional 6.2-liter V8, and the final sticker price is much cheaper than some hefty rivals such as the Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat. 

The Epitome of Segment-Leading Performance:

After you add the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe RST Performance Edition, it's not just like casually stepping into a new trim and then brushing it off. It packs such a performance wallop designed to help owners customize their RST that you’ll be thrilled to leap off the line every time. There is a noticeably much more fierce output courtesy of the naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8, seriously upgraded exhaust, more rugged chassis, and track-grade brakes. 

Heaping on the Headstrong Horsepower:

The 2023 Chevy Tahoe RST Performance Edition now comes standard with the naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8 engine which cranks out 433 very capable horsepower and 467 lb-ft of torque. this boasts 30 more horsepower and seven additional pounds of torque compared to the standard RST model. Paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission, this match made in speed lover’s heaven will possess noticeably more grunt and bravado.

The Far-Reaching Reign of the Fastest Tahoe In Existence:

The RST Performance Edition has the bragging rights of a 5.78-second zero to 60 time, along with a quarter-mile spring of 14.2 seconds. There is a certain kind of customer that is going to be enamored with the fastest Tahoe money can buy, with the base level RST getting to 60 mph in 5.95 seconds flat. The Tahoe is not just for the family-hauling duty even though it’s so good at doing so: true enthusiasts that love the best bits about thrilling driving will be delighted!

King of the Hill in the Braking Department:

Since the Tahoe is already doing so well in the speed department with the RST Performance Edition, Chevy chose to include larger Brembo brakes with the package. This provides the ideal stopping power for all the torque-rich and corner-savvy speed you’ll build up and lets the Tahoe reside in a segment all by itself at the true and well-earned top of the ladder. 

The Smooth Dynamics of a Reworked Suspension:

The Performance Edition package has an even greater boost courtesy of its detailed suspension improvement. This is primo expert-level engineering that adjusts the suspension and chassis components good enough for police-grade pursuit on the PPV package, seeing many of its dynamics fine-tuned by this gifted team who went to work on the dampers, springs, and anti-roll bar. Ride height is lowered by .4 inches in the front and .8 inches in the rear, to keep the RST performance Edition as rooted as possible while you enjoy the ride. 

“It’s Rec Time!” Top-Notch Towing Ability:

When the weekend calls and you are ready to get far away from the pressures of your workspace, you can enjoy the confidence that the Tahoe RST Performance Edition will offer up as towing provision. Just as the base RST that is equipped with the 6.2-liter V8 gas engine and 4WD, the Performance Edition shows up at the table (and trenches of the trail!) with a 7,600-lb capacity. If it’s even more towing capability you’re after, the NHT Max Trailering Package and rear-wheel drive provide enough grunt for an 8,400-lb. capacity. 

Family-Friendly Liftoff & High-End Luxury:

The 2023 Tahoe RST Performance Edition warmly welcomes you inside with lavish materials for very comfortable cruising. Chevy's luxury package offers the cold weather comfort of a heated steering wheel, heated second-row seats, power-folding third seats, and memory settings for the seats and side mirrors. Consumers are wanting screens that are larger and larger by the minute, and this upgrade throws in the sweet visual benefit of a 10.2-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a Wi-Fi hotspot.

Road and Track’s Team Praise 2023 Corvette Z06 For “Having a Presence Sitting Still that Cars 3 Times its Price Wish They Had”

There have been many cars that have illustriously gone down in history as truly unbelievable and game-changing, and command attention effortlessly each time you turn the ignition. It could be on just a typical cruise down the street for the things you forgot to pick up during your last time out, or a fully-fledged steam blowing off session when it’s 3 PM on a Saturday and it’s time to embrace showing off: the capable and memorable work of automotive art in the form of the 2023 Chevy Corvette Z06 hardly needs an introduction.

Here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis we have long admired this legendary car that has set the pace at the Indy 500, graced many movie screens, and has seen many repeat customers thrilled with its performance choose to snatch up another. The Road and Track auto blogging team were immediately lamenting that they were in the presence of an “unbelievable and inherently special thing”, loving how it performs in a completely over-the-top and raucous fashion at any speed. 

Going on to claim that it has a “presence just sitting there that cars three times its price wish they had”, there were a few mixed reviews when they had gotten their hands on the C8 Corvette in 2019 but had then loved that Chevy had finally put this longstanding legend on a mid-engined platform. Even with how new and substantially different everything felt, it didn’t feel completely foreign even though it had been a drastic change from every model before it. 

The benefits of the architecture are allowed to fully shine once you are working with more power, courtesy of the brand-new 670-horsepower V8. There are bigger wheels and tires, a much wider body that makes for a menacing appearance, and a far less awkward stature than the base-level entry. The overall drive and sound are purely exotic, putting out a higher-pitched note than the competing and poised-for-road-gain Mustang GT350. Their test car was loaded with every extra option, including the expertly tweaked aerodynamics of the Z07 package. 

The crew also aggressively enjoyed the addition of carbon brakes, 20 x 10-inch front and 21 x 13-inch rear carbon fiber wheels, and Michelin Pilot Sport Cub 2R tires. The front end proved to be incredibly responsive, with the 40:60 weight distribution offering a huge boost with the agile and fiercely on-point turning power. This distribution also allows for maximum power with minimum breakaway effect, and the Performance Traction Management provides utter track mastery modes in the form of wet, dry, sport, and race settings. 

On the shorter layout of the famed Monticello track, this Z06 was nailing 140+ mph and demonstrated downright amazing brake performance with numerous stops from double-digit speeds. All this available speed is very consistent, and any driver still feels 110% engaged even if you are well below breakneck limits. Even at just half throttle, you get to experience raw and very true character, but it will also transfer all this fantastic performance seamlessly from the track to the road. Confidently putting on the map the many reasons for which the mid-engine layout makes sense, the 2023 Z06 is a supercar and the stuff that high-speed dreams are made of in just as many possible ways as any 4-wheeled creation ever could be!

2022 Chevy Silverado Trail Boss Balances Rugged Exterior with Massive Infotainment Overhaul

The 2022 Chevy Silverado Trail Boss is just as capable and burly as you’d expect from its name, and all of us here at Jim Butler Chevrolet of St. Louis have watched as countless potential buyers come back to our lot thrilled after a test drive! Its diesel engine, lifted suspension, and extra beefy mud-ready tires along with a large assortment of useful technology and an infotainment overhaul render it a class-leading and always-on-point choice for a busy family or steadily growing business.

The 8-inch display from last year and physical gauges on the dash have been removed to make way for better things like a larger 13.4-inch Chevy Infotainment 3 system and a 12.3-inch fully digital instrument cluster. The entire dashboard has taken on a completely different form with the addition of these larger screens, but the Silverado still retains most of its physical controls for climate, volume, and other functions as they were. The Chevy Infotainment 3 is based on Android Automotive OS and combines the usefulness of various Google services.

The Google Play app and Google Assistant voice commands are two of the awesome features that will aid you during every drive, with the Google Assistant running directly from the phone you brought along. The onboard Android Automotive OS is integrated directly into the hardware and uses the vehicle’s OnStar services connection to glean data, so you can use it as much as you need even if you leave your phone at home. Once you are logged in to Google, you can give Google access to your location and data to assist with your destinations, practical personal reminders, and other functions.

This setup also provides access to Google Maps, boasting a capable system that can automatically download and periodically update map data for destinations you frequently drive to. Once the Android Auto is up and running, one of its coolest features is the ability to install applications directly from the Play Store, which now features apps designed specifically for vehicles such as news, podcasts, and music players. Once you find the ones that suit you best you can download and store them onboard for simple access.

Inside you’ll also find a standard wireless phone charger situated directly on the center console, along with both very convenient USB Type-C and Type-A ports situated on the dashboard. Moving back to the bed you will find a 120-volt AC inverter that has enough juice for a contractor’s power tools or some extra loud tunes for the next tailgate! The Trail Boss Premium Package provides A-list extras such as leather trim, spray-on bed liner, perimeter lighting, a power lift, and a release tailgate. 

The Chevy Safety Assist driver-aid suite also comes standard for 2022, bringing you watchful eyes and ears in the form of automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-keeping assist, automatic high beams, and a following distance indicator. You’ll also be able to be forewarned of eminent danger with pedestrians or other vehicles with a surround-view camera system, rear cross-traffic alert with auto braking, and a hitch-view camera along with other helpful trailering aids. Our pick for the tops in performance and efficiency? Check out the 3.0-liter Duramax, cranking out 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of very ready and willing torque.