An Ideal Match: 3 Chevy Models Win Ideal Vehicle Awards in 3 Different Categories

A Chevy of every size takes home awards that signify meeting owners’ expectations

After AutoPacifca reviewed more than 66,000 surveys of new-car owners for 2015 model years, three Chevrolet models emerged victorious in their respective categories in the Ideal Vehicle Awards (IVA). The 2015 Impala tied for best Large Car, the 2015 Colorado was the top Compact Pickup, and the Chevy-staple Suburban topped the Large SUV Category.

What’s more impressive is that each Chevy winner is a different size and style of vehicle. This shows that across the board, new Chevrolets from Jim Butler Chevrolet in Fenton, MO, satisfy and meet the expectations of their owners. Whether it’s a family needed the size and power of a Suburban, a pickup fan wanting an award-winning Colorado or a large-sedan enthusiast, Chevrolet offers award-winning vehicles of all bodies and sizes.

AutoPacifica’s IVAs are based off the surveys of new-car owners for each model year. The surveys measure the overall experience of owning the model including comfort, fuel economy, engine performance, handling, storage and more.

2015 Chevy Impala: Ideal Large Car (tie) 

The 2015 Impala tied for the most Ideal Large Car in AutoPacifica’s research. With an exterior that look not look out of place on a luxury sedan and an exquisite interior with available wood grain, chrome accents and French stitching, the Impala looks handsome inside and out. Under the hood, the Impala is powered by either a classic V6 or ECOTEC 4-cylinder. This is the second year in a row the Impala has won the IVA for large cars.

2015 Chevy Colorado: Ideal Compact Pickup

The Colorado was named Motor Trend’s Truck of the year, and for good reason. With ingenious technology combined with great efficiency, safety and versatility, the Colorado is the fastest-growing midsize pickup for 2015. No wonder owners fell in love as it was rated No. 1 in compact pickups in AutoPacifica’s rakings.

2015 Chevy Suburban: Ideal Large SUV

The Suburban gives St. Louis families everything they need and more. Space, technology, power, safety — the Suburban has it all. For decades, the Chevy Suburban has been a go-to for families. Available 4G LTE Wi-Fi, ECOTEC V8, towing for up to 8,300 pounds and more will delight families of any size.

To learn more about the award-winning Chevy models at Jim Butler, call us today at 888-640-6826 or contact us online. As your St. Louis Chevrolet dealer, we invite you to check out the Impala, Suburban and Colorado in person at our Fenton dealership. If you’re in the St. Louis, Arnold, Belleville or Chesterfield area, stop by our lot at 759 Gravois Bluffs Blvd. in Fenton. Here at Jim Butler you can make your Chevy purchase with confidence. We are located in Fenton, Mo., and serve as your St. Louis, Chesterfield, Belleville, High Ridge and Arnold Chevrolet dealer.

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2016 Chevy Colorado Special Editions Give Truck Owners Customized Style

Custom design cues, popular accessories create Midnight Edition, Z71 Trail Boss Edition

On the heels of announcing a Diesel engine option for the 2016 Chevy Colorado, Chevrolet’s award-winning midsize pickup truck will have two special editions available for the 2016 model year — the Z71 Trail Boss and the Midnight Edition.

Available at Jim Butler Chevrolet in Fenton, MO, this fall, both special editions offer not only a quality truck but also some customization that makes a statement. Whether you’re a St. Louis Chevy fan who spends weekends downtown or out on the town or you prefer to spend your free time in the great outdoors, the 2016 Colorado has something for everyone.

“These are aggressive editions of one of the country’s hottest-selling truck, demonstrating the personalization that’s possible with Chevrolet accessories, whether it’s for the street, trail or both,” Tony Johnson, Chevrolet Colorado marketing manager, said. “As the Colorado continues to win over new customers, the new Midnight Edition and Z71 Trail Boss give them more choices and build on segment-leading capabilities and efficiency.”



Command the trails with the Z71 Trail Boss

The Chevrolet Colorado is ready to be your new partner when you hit the trails. Thanks to the Z71 off-road truck suspension and aggressive tires, the 2016 Colorado Trail Boss is not only looks great but is functional as well.

New for the Trail Boss is a sport bar with LED trail lighting. The black bow tie emblem, spray on bedliner and black-finished 17-inch wheels give the Trail Boss an aggressive look. The Trail Boss edition is available on Z71 models of the 2016 Colorado with the extended and crew cab bodies, and in 2WD or 4WD. Powering it will be the option of the 2.5-liter or 3.6-liter engine or the all-new 2.8-L Duramax diesel.

Black-on-black with the Midnight Edition 2016 Colorado

The popular package for the Silverado finds its way to the mid-size Colorado. Complementing the black exterior paintjob are other exterior features such as the black bowie badge, black grille and 18-inch black wheels.

Additional content includes a spray-on bedliner and soft, folding tonneau cover – both in black – and Chevrolet-logo sill plates. LT models of the 2016 Chevy Colorado can have the Midnight Edition package in extended and crew cab bodies, in 2WD or 4WD, and with the same engine offerings as the Trail Boss Edition.

To learn more about the award-winning Chevrolet Colorado, call us today at 888-640-6826 or contact us online. As your St. Louis Chevrolet dealer, we invite you to check out the Colorado in person at our Fenton dealership. If you’re in the St. Louis, Arnold, Belleville or Chesterfield area, stop by our lot at 759 Gravois Bluffs Blvd. in Fenton. Here at Jim Butler you can make your Chevy purchase with confidence. We are located in Fenton, Mo., and serve as your St. Louis, Chesterfield, Belleville, High Ridge and Arnold Chevrolet dealer.

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Duramax Diesel Announced for 2016 Chevy Colorado

Turbo-diesel adds to capability and efficiency of award-winning midsize pickup truck

For the upcoming model year, one of the most popular pickup trucks on the market will offer a turbo diesel engine. The 2016 Chevrolet Colorado will be made available with a 2.8-liter Duramax turbo-diesel, a new engine for Chevrolet.

Along with being the cleanest diesel truck engine produced by General Motors, the new 2.8-L Duramax increases the maximum trailering capacity to 7,700 pounds. It will be offered in LT and Z71 trims in either 2WD or 4WD.

About the 2.8-L Duramax Turbo Diesel

The Duramax on the 2016 Colorado is measured at 181 horsepower and 369 lb.-ft. of torque. According to Chevrolet, a broad torque band makes it very powerful at low rpm, while the turbocharged performance provides a confident feeling of immediate and smooth horsepower on demand.

“A diesel engine was part of the Colorado’s portfolio plan from the very beginning, meaning the chassis, suspension and other elements of its architecture were engineered to support its capability,” Scott Yackley, assistant chief engineer, said. “That means there are no compromises with the Colorado diesel. It offers exceptional capability delivered with a confident feeling of control.”

The special features included with or exclusive to 2016 Colorados with the Duramax turbo-diesel are:

—Smart diesel exhaust brake system that enhances vehicle control and reduces brake wear on steep grades
—Standard Hydra-Matic 6L50 six-speed automatic transmission matched with a Centrifugal Pendulum Vibration Absorber (CPVA) in the torque converter, which reduces powertrain noise and vibration
—An all-new integrated trailer brake controller is standard and exclusive on diesel models
—A 3.42 rear axle ratio is standard
—Maximum trailering rating of 7,700 pounds for 2WD models and 7,600 pounds for 4WD
—GVWRs of 6,000 pounds for 2WD and 6,200 pounds for 4WD.

The new 2016 Chevrolet Colorado is expected to arrive at Jim Butler Chevrolet in Fenton, MO, this fall. Stay tuned to our blog network for updates on the 2016 Colorado and other Chevrolet models!

To learn more about the award-winning Chevrolet Coloradio, call us today at 888-640-6826 or contact us online. As your St. Louis Chevrolet dealer, we invite you to check out the Colorado in person at our Fenton dealership. If you’re in the St. Louis, Arnold, Belleville or Chesterfield area, stop by our lot at 759 Gravois Bluffs Blvd. in Fenton. Here at Jim Butler you can make your Chevy purchase with confidence. We are located in Fenton, Mo., and serve as your St. Louis, Chesterfield, Belleville, High Ridge and Arnold Chevrolet dealer.

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New Chevy Mid-size CUV Targeted for Late 2017 Sale Date

Latest Chevrolet offering will slot in size between Traverse and Equinox

As the Crossover SUV market continues to gain steam, Chevrolet’s latest plan will give St. Louis Chevy fans and CUV fans more offerings and variety. Chevy plans to add another CUV to its current line-up by the second half of 2017 and, in the process, make the Equinox slightly smaller.

By the end of 2017, Chevrolet’s tentative CUV line-up will be, in order from smallest to largest:

—Trax

The Equinox will see a reduction in size by the end of 2017.

—Equinox
—New Vehicle
—Traverse

The Traverse is also scheduled for a re-design in 2017, and Chevrolet’s newest CUV will also be a three-row offering. No name or powertrain specifications are being announced at this time for the new crossover.

Chevrolet would become one of the few automakers to offer four differently-sized CUVs, giving the consumer greater choice. This allows the bowtie brand to rival any other brand, foreign or domestic, when it comes to crossover offerings.

The size of the new Chevy CUV would compare to that of the Ford Edge, Hyundai Santa Fe Nissan Murano. Those fans in St. Louis looking for a medium-sized, three-row CUV with the Chevrolet name and quality should stay tuned to our blog network for more information.

No matter when the new CUVs hits dealers, you can be sure that Jim Butler Chevrolet in Fenton, MO, will offer you the best service and deals on it!

To learn more about our award-winning Chevrolets, call us today at 888-640-6826 or contact us online. As your St. Louis Chevrolet dealer, we invite you to check out our new Chevys in person at our Fenton dealership. If you’re in the St. Louis, Arnold, Belleville or Chesterfield area, stop by our lot at 759 Gravois Bluffs Blvd. in Fenton. Here at Jim Butler you can make your Chevy purchase with confidence. We are located in Fenton, Mo., and serve as your St. Louis, Chesterfield, Belleville, High Ridge and Arnold Chevrolet dealer.

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New St. Louis Chevrolet Service Center Expansion Increases Bay Numbers

20,000 square-foot addition to Jim Butler Chevrolet helps service customers more efficiently

In an effort to better meet the needs of our service department customer, Jim Butler Chevrolet has opened a new, 20,000-squarefoot addition for our service center.

The latest expansion for Jim Butler Chevrolet in Fenton, MO, means not only more convenience for us but also our customers. As our service customer base continues to grow, we know the number of our service customers will increase as well.

The new bays also give us an opportunity to offer you more GM-Certified vehicles to add to our wide selection as St. Louis’ No. 1 GM-certified dealer! As each vehicle must undergo a 172-point inspection, the new facility offers us an opportunity to improve and upgrade our efforts to give our customers the very best.

The new service center is an overall way to expand our efforts to offer you the service and quality that only the Butler name can. You can schedule a service appointment online, and we invite to check out a photo slideshow below of some shots from our newest expansion.



To learn more about our service department or to schedule an appointment, call us today at 888-640-6826 or contact us online. As your St. Louis Chevrolet dealer, we invite you to check out our certified vehicles in-person at our Fenton dealership. If you’re in the St. Louis, Arnold, Belleville or Chesterfield area, stop by our lot at 759 Gravois Bluffs Blvd. in Fenton. Here at Jim Butler you can make your vehicle purchase with confidence. We are located in Fenton, Mo., and serve as your St. Louis, Chesterfield, Belleville, High Ridge and Arnold Chevrolet dealer.

So Cool: Active Phone Cooling Adds to 2016 Chevrolet Models’ Smartphone Integration

Latest Advancements in Impala, Volt, Malibu, Cruze Help Combat Overheating Smartphones

Overheating Smartphones is a problem that is reoccurring more and more often these days. This can cause large inconveniences for travelers who rely on their smartphones for phone calls, streaming music or navigation. The newest technology from Chevrolet and its 2016 models look to help

smartphone users and their overheating problems.

While occasional smartphone overheating is normal, the overheating can cause negative effects such as low battery life and slow processing speeds.

To help aid these inconveniences, several new Chevrolet models, including the 2016 Malibu and Impala, will be equipped with industry-first technology that will cool your smartphone — just another advancing step forward towards Chevrolet’s smartphone integration.

Active Phone Cooling and how it works

Chevrolet has created a system called Active Phone Cooling. Inside the wireless charging bin, there will be an air vent connected to the car’s air conditioning and ventilation system that will easily cool the phone. Active Phone Cooling operates only when the HVAC system is turned on by the driver.

Overheating can be because by many factors such as heavy strain on the device’s data and graphics processors, high ambient temperatures or simply charging the device. Couple this with hot temperatures inside the car on a very warm day, and overheating can occur even easier.

Chevrolet models expected to have the Active Phone Cooling features currently include the 2016 Impala, Cruze, Volt and Malibu. Now, customers can enjoy the convenience of cool air being sent right to where their phone will already be charging.

"Over time, regular overheating can do permanent damage to the lithium ion batteries that power our smartphones,” Jeffrey Van Camp, deputy editor of Digital Trends, said. “I always recommend keeping your phone in a cool, ventilated place, where it can stay at a comfortable room temperature, whether it's charging or discharging.”

Chevrolet is the only automotive manufacturer that offers a similar solution for in-vehicle smartphone cooling, so keep your smartphone protected with your 2016 Chevrolet models.

To learn more about our award-winning Chevrolets, contact us online, call us today at 888-640-6826 or view our new inventory at JimButlerChevrolet.com. As your St. Louis Chevrolet dealer, we invite you to check out our new Chevys in person at our Fenton dealership. If you’re in the St. Louis, Arnold, Belleville or Chesterfield area, stop by our lot at 759 Gravois Bluffs Blvd. in Fenton. Here at Jim Butler you can make your Chevy purchase with confidence. We are located in Fenton, Mo., and serve as your St. Louis, Chesterfield, Belleville, High Ridge and Arnold Chevrolet dealer.

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0% APR During Chevy’s 72-Hour Sale Underway at Jim Butler Chevrolet

Nearly all 2015 models available with zero percent APR for 72 months at Missouri’s top Chevy dealer

For 72 hours, St. Louis Chevy fans can take advantage of 0 percent APR for 72 months on nearly every new 2015 Chevrolet model at Jim Butler Chevrolet, the No. 1 Chevy dealer in Missouri.

You read that right — zero percent APR for a whopping 72 months thanks to the 72-Hour Sale. The combination of Jim Butler Chevrolet’s expertise, service and deals with quality Chevrolet vehicles makes this one incredible offer for the upcoming 4th of July weekend!

Let St. Louis’ top Silverado and Equinox dealer put you in a brand new one with the incredible offer during the Chevrolet 72-Hour Sale! Qualified buyers can find zero percent APR for 72 months for the following 2015 Chevrolet vehicles:

—Silverado
—Cruze
—Equinox
—Malibu
—Traverse
—Impala
—Camaro
—Sonic
—Trax
—Spark
—Volt
—SS
—Suburban
—Tahoe

Even the City Express is getting in on the fun, putting St. Louis commercial businesses that need another van have the perfect opportunity to fill that need at Jim Butler Chevrolet!

Our inventory of nearly 900 Chevrolet vehicles means we have the stock St. Louisans are looking for! If you’ve had your eye on a sleek new Impala, street-smart new Spark or a fresh and powerful Chevy Silverado, now is the time to check out Jim Butler Chevrolet’s 72-Hour Sale!

You can contact Jim Butler Chevrolet right now to learn more about our inventory, the 72-Hour Sale or to make an appointment to check out any one of our almost 900 new Chevys. You can also stop by our dealer in Fenton, MO, Monday through Saturday as our sales department opens at 9 a.m. — and it’s open until 9 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays!

To learn more about our award-winning Chevrolets, contact us online, call us today at 888-640-6826 or view our new inventory at JimButlerChevrolet.com. As your St. Louis Chevrolet dealer, we invite you to check out our new Chevys in person at our Fenton dealership. If you’re in the St. Louis, Arnold, Belleville or Chesterfield area, stop by our lot at 759 Gravois Bluffs Blvd. in Fenton. Here at Jim Butler you can make your Chevy purchase with confidence. We are located in Fenton, Mo., and serve as your St. Louis, Chesterfield, Belleville, High Ridge and Arnold Chevrolet dealer.

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