August 2016 – Les Stanford Chevrolet's Blog

Why The 2016 Suburban Is The Right SUV For You

The 2016 Chevrolet Suburban is a one-of-a-kind SUV. This incredibly luxurious family-friendly vehicle can seat up to nine passengers comfortably and has plenty of storage room, including a center console big enough to store a large abundance of items. The trunk is also equipped with an easy-open sensor under the rear bumper; simply wave your foot under it to open.

The Suburban‘s acoustic-laminated windshield and inlaid doors help to significantly reduce the noise inside the cabin and is equipped with some of the most advanced technology in the car industry today. Including the option for the Rear-Seat Entertainment System with BluRay, wireless charging ports and it’s 203mm Chevrolet MyLink display, you’re sure to entertain the family in style.

It carries a monster of an engine, an EcoTec3 5.3L V8, and has incredible towing capacity while still maintaining it’s traditional 2WD. Plus, with 355 horsepower and 383 lb.-ft. of torque you’ll take off in a flash. It’s incredible fuel efficiency is thanks to it’s light weight suspension. Safety features include blind spot alerts, Lane Keep Assist as well as Front Park Assist. There are seven airbags located within the vehicle with OnStar services available, including the Automatic Crash Response system to keep your family safe on the road.

This “large and in charge” vehicle is sure to entertain your on-the-road guests, keep your loved ones safe and ultimately get you pumped for getting behind the wheel. Check it out for yourself at Les Stanford Chevrolet!

The Cadillac SRX: A Comfortable and Classy Crossover SUV

The 2016 Cadillac SRX is filled personality, luxury, functionality, safety and offers great performance. Here is what is so great about this vehicle,the SRX is a midsize SUV Cadillac that has a 3.6 liter V6 engine mated to a six speed automatic transmission with smooth driving capability that gives a luxury feeling.

This luxury vehicle has features such as driver air bags, passenger air bags, 4 wheel ABS, 4 wheel disc brakes, child safety locks, roll over protection system, front and rear tow hooks, traction control, bind spot monitor, auto leveling headlights, lane departure warning and a host of other top performance features.

The SRX is artful in detailed design, the interior comes with spacious heated and cooled leather seating,a tri-zone climate control, which controls and regulates the interior climate for the driver, the front passenger and rear seat passengers, which is appeasing for everyone who is occupying a seat in this luxury vehicle.

Adding to the luxury features included is a memory package which can record two drivers preset positioning and outside mirrors, this feature will give each driver their own individual feel of ownership in this luxury vehicle.

The Cadillac SRX offers ample room for four passengers with plenty of space for comfort for the occupants. If you want to ride in style, the SRX is a luxurious vehicle that offers class and comfort. Get yours at Les Stanford Cadillac!

The Chevy Silverado 1500: King of Trucks

When it comes to trucks, Chevrolet’s Silverado 1500 stands among the top ranks, duking it out with the best. From the get go, it boasts 18-24 miles per gallon, depending on if it is driven in the city or the highway, which is excellent for a truck of its stature. That being said, this truck is big! With an overall height of over 6 feet that will sit the driver high above the roadway, this truck has four wheel drive, making it a powerhouse ready for anything, hell or high water, so to speak.

The Silverado 1500 can seat three people comfortably as it accelerates from 0-60 in 7.2 seconds using all of its 355 horsepower. Needless to say at this point, not only is this truck big and powerful, but it can move. The level of get-up-and-go from this vehicle is among the quality that is expected from the Chevrolet brand.

Aesthetically, this truck is sharp. It has a large bed perfect for hauling anything anywhere, perfect for the handyman or woman!

However, on a more serious tone, not only is this truck impressive in size, bulk, and looks, but it is also safe. The Silverado 1500 comes with a stability control system with roll avoidance and traction control. There will be absolutely no losing control of this bull. It also boasts several well-placed airbags and OnStar system for every emergency.

Overall, this truck is a beast in all senses of the word. Check it out for yourself at Les Stanford Chevrolet!

Luxury Meets Hybrid in the Cadillac ELR

2016 Cadillac ELR at Les Stanford Cadillac in Dearborn/Detroit The Cadillac ELR was introduced in 2014 and skipped a year before the new release in 2016. The 2014 model had slightly less torque and horsepower than in the new 2016 model which offers a max total horsepower of 233 and torque up to 373 pound-feet. The 2016 Cadillac ELR is a hybrid car that offers drivers many great features. It includes a 1-speed direct drive transmission, a 1.4-liter gasoline engine, and a 17kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The ELR is a front wheel drive vehicle and it has a range of up to 37 miles on just the battery alone making it great for consumers with short commutes.

Built with luxury in mind the Cadillac ELR is a two-door coupe and offers a very sporty drive. It has LED headlights as well as the lights along the vehicle, a leather-wrapped dash, memory recall seats, Bluetooth, and a heated steering wheel. There are also many safety features included with this model. Drivers can enjoy the lane departure warning control, and side blind zone alert as well as an adaptive cruise-control feature along with many others.

The great safety features combined with the 4-year warranty offered on the 2016 ELR make this a great luxury sedan and can travel as much as 347 miles on one tank of gas making it both a luxury vehicle and energy efficient vehicle choice.

Time to Consider a New SUV? Why not the Chevrolet Tahoe?

When someone brings up the Chevrolet Tahoe, a person automatically knows what vehicle you are talking about, it is a highly well-known, respectable vehicle in today’s market. The 2016 edition of the Chevrolet Tahoe has been one of the most popular Tahoe versions to date because it offers more space and is more mechanically sophisticated. It also offers, on average a great price for the type of vehicle that is being purchased. You clearly get what you pay for when you buy a Chevrolet Tahoe.

Some of the pros of the Chevy Tahoe are stout towing capacity; available nine-person seating capacity; quiet highway ride; impressive interior quality. Plus with the new 2016 edition, there are other upgrades that some people may not even think about. Some of those updates include new standard 8-inch color touchscreen interface; OnStar; 4G LTE WiFi hotspot capability; and digital readouts and a reconfigurable instrument cluster is also available. These upgrades show that the 2016 edition of the Chevrolet Tahoe has increased it’s technology attributes to improve the overall quality of the vehicle.

One of the most important attributes of a vehicle is safety, and the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe has gone to great lengths to ensure safety about its driver and its passengers. One attribute that has been added is the lane keep assist and forward collision alert which helps driver does not only stay alerted but help navigate through congested roads and heavy traffic.

The 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe has no doubt proven itself as a safe, reliable, family-friendly, and affordable vehicle. Get yours at Les Stanford Chevrolet!

The All New 2016 Camaro is Redesigned With You In Mind

Sports car enthusiasts rejoice, the all new 2016 Chevrolet Camaro is here! Named 2016 Motor Trend Car of the Year, this ride runs circles around the competition. This vehicle is redesigned with you in mind. Customize the Camaro of your dreams, from the build of the body to the softness of the fabric for the interior, whether coupe or corvette, you call the shots.

The Camaro’s smart, aerodynamic design from the tighter body to the lighter weight frame increases agility and performance.

The Camaro’s tech tune up is quite impressive too. The Camaro SIX app gives you a virtual tour to explore trim levels, see available accessories that you can mix and match and a 360 degree view of the interior.

OnStar Remote Link Key FOB services let you start the car remotely, activate lights, door locks and more. And with OnStar 4G LTE wifi connectivity your passengers can hop in and hop on their devices seamlessly.

The Drive Modes Selector gives you the freedom to plow through snow, traction for the ice, ride in sport or tour mode.

Reengineered for reliability, the Camaro has added safety features like driver and passenger knee air bags along with the 8 standard air bags. The blind zone, lane change, and rear cross traffic alerts give drivers the peace of mind they need to rule the road.

Ready to feel the power of the 2016 Chevy Camaro for yourself? Head to Les Stanford Chevrolet for one of your own!

The 2016 Cadillac Escalade – Never Duplicated

The sleek and luxurious 2016 Escalade has everything inside and outside to make you feel like royalty. This SUV offers refinement in its design along with safety and durability. Seating up to 8 passengers, you will enjoy taking road trips with family and friends and have a smooth and comfortable driving experience. The Escalade is loaded with airbags, including side airbags. It also contains a strong safety cage to ensure you will remain safe if any accidents occur. Equipped with all the latest technology, including a media control system you will be sure to listen to your favorite music and call your friends with ease. Your passengers in the back can enjoy the music also with the rear entertainment system also.

There is plenty of leg room for you and your passengers along with an abundance of cargo space that makes the Escalade also a practical vehicle to have. While the Escalade is a beautiful vehicle and practical it is also very tough. Equipped with a 6.2L V8 engine and trailering package, this vehicle has the power tow a weight up to 8,300 pounds.

The Escalade is known for its elegant lines and great ratings and durability. Having both an elegant vehicle along with a practical one makes sense and you get both of these with the 2016 Cadillac Escalade. See for yourself at Les Stanford Cadillac.

The 2016 Chevy Traverse Has All You Are Looking For in an SUV

Sleek and with clean lines, the 2016 Traverse is small enough to maneuver in and out of traffic and parking spaces, but offers the benefits of a full-sized SUV. This SUV seats up to 8 people comfortably so you are able to load up all your friends for a trip or enjoy family trips in ease. Available in the 2016 model is the incredibly popular in-car Wi-Fi and Bluetooth along with a rearview camera. Also included in the 2016 model are new power mirrors and several new colors to choose from and wheel designs.

The Traverse offers plenty of passenger space as we stated above, but it also offers roomy cargo space for all of your day-to-day needs along with fun trips you may take. This SUV handles like a car and gives you a comfortable and smooth ride along with fuel savings.

As far as safety goes, the 2016 Traverse was given 5 stars by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which helps ensure you not only have an attractive and functional car but also a safe one. You will feel safe knowing that the Traverse comes with 6 airbags along with head curtain airbags for all three rows.

All in all, the 2016 Traverse is the vehicle to have and is versatile to any lifestyle and need you may have. Les Stanford Chevrolet has one waiting just for you!

The Impala Continues It’s Legacy

First and foremost, kudos to Chevrolet for doing something with the Impala that is uniquely impressive. Somehow, they have revisited the “cool” feel and look of the Impala’s history, while make no mistake – this car looks nothing like grandpa’s Impala.
Still and always a sedan, but with that something special. In the 2016’s the only engine now stocked (the 4-cylinder LTZ is no longer around), will be the V6 that is reminiscent of the original Impala’s punch under the hood. They also made sure that all the newest technology is available, such as Apple CarPlay.

Add to this the standard quality that consumers have come to expect from Chevrolet, like excellent safety ratings and the practicality found with plenty of trunk room and a spacious back seat, this sedan is just tough to beat.

The 2016 Chevrolet Impala wasn’t built with comfort as an after thought either, as evidenced by the new leather interior and attractive drivers console. Both critics and customers have given countless praises for many of the improvements and qualities that come with this edition of the Impala.

Was the city/highway mpg discussed yet? Yes, economical too the stylish mid size Impala runs an estimated 22/31, just one more benefit of this well rounded sedan.

This very comfortable ride, with plenty of power and available features in abundance, is worthy of the Impala name – and continues the Impala legacy. Get yours at Les Stanford Chevrolet!

Go From The Roadway To The Raceway In All New 2016 CTS

The lustrous 2016 Cadillac CTS Sedan is the epitome of luxury and sophistication. Named one of Car and Drivers 10 Best for 3 years in a row, this vehicle is tailor made to impress.

The list of customizable features is extensive. Your personal style will be ingrained in every inch of the car, from your choice of interior and exterior colors, to selecting expertly crafted materials for seating such as exotic woods and hand cut and sewn leather.

Adjustable 20-way front seating, climate control and an adaptive remote start are also just a few benefits of owning this vehicle. Say goodbye to blind spots, Surround Vision technology gives you a 360-degree view of everything around you right from the display on your dashboard.

Ambient interior lighting sets the mood while cruising along the road to your next destination. The Cadillac CUE Infotainment system with built in Bose Surround Sound 13-speaker audio system and enhanced technology for wireless charging will keep you entertained and your devices powered up.

A dynamic vehicle inside and out, the exterior mesmerizes the eye with a long, low, and sleek aerodynamic design. Tested on Germany’s renowned Nürburgring racetrack, the CTS has the precision and agility of a race car. The powerful 2.0L Turbo I4 engine delivers with high performance and efficiency.

If you’ve been searching for the perfect balance of comfort, durability, and speed the 2016 CTS is exactly what you need. Check it out for yourself at CTS, Cadilla.