What's New with Chevrolet?

DURAND, Mich., – Chevy has continued a successful 2017 with such recent announcements as unveiling their new 2018 Camaro ZL1 NASCAR Cup Race Car and offering OnStar Family Link to help keep teen drivers safe. Chevy is always striving to innovate and are routinely announcing new available vehicles, features, and promotions to better serve their customers. So find out what's new with Chevrolet!

Chevy Introduces the Tahoe Custom

The Detroit motor brand recently announced that the 2018 Tahoe model will come available in the Custom special edition for customers who want a good looking and extremely capable full-size SUV at a great value. The 2018 Tahoe Custom will offer expected segment-leading 23 mpg highway from its 5.3L V8 engine as well as 355-hp, 112 cubic feet of cargo space, and 6,600 lbs of standard towing capacity. Along with its striking design elements, this special edition full-size SUV will come with a suite of available connectivity, entertainment, and safety technology features such as 4G LTE connectivity with Wi-Fi hotspot, Teen Driver Technology, and more.

The 2018 Chevy Equinox Diesel Offers Expected Segment-Topping 39 MPG HWY

Thanks to its 1.6L turbo-diesel engine, the new 2018 Chevy Equinox Diesel will go much farther between trips to the pump! Chevy expects the diesel mid-size crossover SUV to get a segment-leading 29 mpg hwy, leaving its competitors in the dust. This impressive fuel efficiency also grants the 2018 Equinox Diesel a 577-mile cruising range, which could get you from Durand, MI to Nashville, TN!

2018 Chevy Traverse Starting Price Announced

Chevrolet recently announced pricing for the 2018 Traverse, which will start at $30,875. The new Traverse offers best-in-class maximum cargo space at 98.2 cubic feet, can seat eight passengers, and is loaded up with a number of impressive convenience, comfort, and connectivity features. The new 2018 Chevy Traverse looks to be an incredible ride and the ideal choice for the family vehicle.

Chevy Introduces myChevrolet App for Apple Watch

Ever striving to provide their customers with the latest technology and connectivity features, Chevrolet now has made their myChevrolet app available on Apple Watch. Currently, nearly 1.4 million Chevrolet owners have downloaded the app and use it regularly. The myChevorlet app offers Chevy owners the ability to control your engine, locks, horns, and lights from your Apple Watch as well as the ability to run a vehicle diagnostic report, contact OnStar emergency services, and more. Full connectivity with you vehicle can now literally be at your fingertips with the myChevrolet app!

Keep updated on what's new with Chevrolet and all the new innovations they're announcing. If you're interested in the 2017 Equinox, Traverse, or Tahoe browse our inventory online and contact our friendly and helpful sales staff to schedule a test drive. Additionally, make sure to keep your vehicle in top shape this season by following our Summer Car Care tips or scheduling an appointment at our Graff Chevrolet Durand Service Center to get any maintenance you need to be done.

Located at 9009 East Lansing Road in Durand, MI 48429, Hank Graff Chevrolet Durand wants to revolutionize your car buying experience. We’ll bring all the transparency and customer satisfaction you need while making the buying experience fun! If you have any questions be sure to contact us at (989) 288-2657 or head over to our website at www.GraffChevyDurand.com! We are proud to serve Durand and the surrounding communities of Owosso, Flint, Genesee Charter Township, Swartz Creek, and Corunna.

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Chevrolet North American International Auto Show Recap

DURAND, Mich., –– Chevrolet certainly made a lot of noise at this year's North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) which kicked off on January 8th in downtown Detroit. The show began for Chevy when the brand won a major award on opening day and continued with a pair of vehicle unveilings, both amazing but one more 'super' than the other. NAIAS wraps up on January 22nd, and tickets are still available for entry.

2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Named North American Car of the Year

Thanks to the 2017 Bolt EV, Chevrolet has now received the North American Car of the Year or Truck of the Year award for the fourth time in four years. The streak of success began in 2014 with the Corvette Stingray and Silverado taking how the Car and Truck awards respectively, and continued with the Colorado’s award in 2015. The Bolt EV is Chevy's electric automotive marvel with an EPA-estimated 238 miles of range on a full charge. The 2017 Bolt EV was also named Motor Trend® Car of the Year, Green Car Journal Green Car of the Year, and was listed among Car and Driver's 2017 10Best Cars list. The Bolt EV was rolled out into California and Oregon markets last month and will be available at certified dealerships across the U.S. in mid-2017.

Lego Batmobile From Chevy Revealed

Chevrolet and Lego unveiled the life-size Lego Batmobile at NAIAS to the excitement of all in attendance. Chevy partnered with Lego to promote "The Lego Batman Movie" which premieres on February 10th. Measuring 17 feet long and made of 344,187 Lego bricks, Batman's ride is designed to rule the roads of Gotham City and intimidate bad guys! Chevrolet also teased the unveiling by projecting The Bat Signal on the brand's Renaissance Center headquarters.

2018 Chevrolet Traverse Unveiled

The revealing of the completely redesigned 2018 Traverse was not going to be upstaged though by the Bolt EV's victory. With a new bold and refined exterior, and improved safety features and technologies to help keep passengers safe, comfortable and connected the new 2018 Chevy Traverse is the ultimate family vehicle. The interior of which boasts the new split-folding second-row seat and expanded third-row legroom which is expected to be the most spacious in the segment at 33.7 inches (856 mm) as well as maximum cargo room. Chevrolet’s latest connectivity technologies will be available and include 7- and 8-inch-diagonal MyLink infotainment systems designed to support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as an available OnStar 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot. Passengers will have also have access to USB charging ports in all three seating rows of the vehicle.

The Traverse is powered by a 3.6L V-6 engine and will get a GM-estimated 25 mpg highway as well as an estimated 5,000-pound (2,268 kg) trailering capacity when properly equipped.

Chevrolet winds down the North American International Auto Show after having a very impressive and noteworthy showing. The auto brand has given enthusiasts and common car buyers alike a lot to look forward to with the 2017 Bolt EV, 2018 Traverse, and other future models which were showcased. Additionally, make sure you're prepared for the drive in the cold weather and icy winter roads by completing your Winter Car Care routine at our Graff Chevrolet Durand Service Center.

Located at 9009 East Lansing Road in Durand, MI 48429, Hank Graff Chevrolet Durand wants to revolutionize your car buying experience. We’ll bring all the transparency and customer satisfaction you need while making the buying experience fun! If you have any questions be sure to contact us at (989) 288-2657 or head over to our website at www.GraffChevyDurand.com! We are proud to serve Durand and the surrounding communities of Owosso, Flint, Genesee Charter Township, Swartz Creek, and Corunna.

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