2017 Chevrolet Sonic Reveal

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Hamilton Auto Blog

There are exciting changes coming to the 2017 Chevrolet Sonic. On Friday, GM announced a fresh, new take on their “fun-to-drive” small car. With comfort and convenience in mind, the redesigned Sonic will come with a new MyLink system, complete with segment-exclusive Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. Other convenient features include the available heated steering wheel and standard 7-inch-diagonal colour touchscreen.

The athletic exterior of the Sonic will take on an entirely new look with highlights similar to the Cruze, Bolt EV and 2017 Chevrolet Trax. The new front end hood definitely gives it a youthful appeal, while maintaining its trademark wheels-at-the-corners stance.

Additional new features include:

Power driver’s seat (first in its segment)
Keyless Open and Start
Available heated cloth seats with new heated steering wheel
RS trim includes RS-logo floor mats, piano black décor, RS-badges flat-bottom steering wheel – with new, red cloth seating available
Available Forward Collision Alert and Lane Departure Warning
10 Standard Air Bags
Standard Rear Park Assist with rear-view camera

If you’re looking for colour options, the Sonic has four new exterior colours that will be offered in 2017: Orange Burst Metallic, Brimstone, Cajun Red Tintcoat and Arctic Blue Metallic.

The 2017 Chevrolet Sonic will go on sale this fall and will be offered in LS, LT and Premier trims on Sedan models. The hatchback returns exclusively in RS guise, offered in LT and Premier Trims. An RS package is also available on the sedan. If you would like more information regarding the 2017 Sonic or any of vehicles, please contact us at 905-528-7001 or online at www.queenstonchev.com

Credit: GM Canada
Photo Credit: © GM Corp

The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt’s styling sets the bar high for EVs

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Hamilton Auto Blog

The Bolt. It just sounds exciting…electrifying…energizing…and exceptional. As Chevrolet’s first ground-up, long-range electric vehicle, the 2017 Bolt EV is a vehicle we at Queenston can’t wait to see go into production. Being a completely new concept for Chevy, the designers were given unprecedented freedom, resulting in a vehicle that crosses boundaries and challenges expectations in the electric vehicle (EV) segment.

2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV

“We were given a blank canvas – a rare opportunity with a unique platform to recast EV design for customers across the spectrum,” said Stuart Norris, managing director of Design. “The team answered the challenge with a progressive design distinguished by dramatic graphics and exceptional passenger space.”

The Bolt EV’s styling centres on its unique proportion, which is driven by a flat battery pack mounted beneath the interior floor. The flat battery pack allows the Bolt to offer 5-passenger seating and 479 litres of cargo space behind the rear seat.

2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV

“The flat-pack orientation offered the flexibility to make the most of the proportions while creating a clean, sculpted design,” said Norris. “This really opened up the interior and created a fantastic view from every seating position. All of this additional space gave us a lot of opportunities to play with creative design and storage solutions.”

The exterior features large windows and a steep windshield, emphasizing the interior’s spaciousness and bright airy feel. The Bolt offers a panoramic view from upright, SUV-like seating positions. The rear-window glass extends all the way to the license plate and integrates with LED taillights on the liftgate. By integrating the taillamps into the full-width liftgate, the Bolt EV’s has a wide opening that makes it easier to slide boxes and other items into the vehicle. The LED headlamps wrap around the forward edge of the front fascia, and the signature Chevrolet dual-element grille has been revamped and is offered with two signature colours, harmonized with the exterior colour choices.

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The interior is fresh and bright, with signature-colour Electrification blue ambient lighting emanating from beneath metallic white decorative trim. A “floating” instrument panel features a 10.2-inch-diagonal touchscreen which creates a horizontal feel to the interior, maximizing knee room and cross-vehicle spaciousness. Additionally, a multipurpose, connected centre console features side-by-side cupholders, a wireless charging location and a sliding armrest covering a storage compartment large enough to store a tablet device.

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“The Bolt EV’s design elements are designed for everyday life and the space inside accommodates it all, whether you and your friends go shopping for the day or take off for the weekend,” said Norris. “Inside and out, this game-changing vehicle makes a dramatic statement with a distinctive identity that can only be a Chevy and challenges expectations for what an affordable EV can offer.”

The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV goes into production in late 2016, landing in Queenston’s showroom sometime in 2017. View our full Chevrolet lineup at www.queenstonchev.com.

Source: http://media.gm.ca/media/ca/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/ca/en/2016/Jan/0106_BoltEV-Design.html

2017 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback makes its debut!

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Hamilton Auto Blog

Whoa, baby! Debuting at the North American International Auto Show, the 2017 Cruze Hatchback is sharp, sporty and incredibly stylish. Using all the incredible technologies and dynamic driving attributes of the all-new 2016 Cruze sedan, the new hatchback is AWESOME. It will be fantastic to see a mid-size hatchback in Chevrolet’s lineup, giving us a more versatile and sporty option with the Cruze.

2017 cruze hatch

The Cruze Hatchback has the same, class-leading 106.3-inch wheelbase as the sedan model, but features a unique roof and rear-end, including wrap-around taillights and integrated rear spoiler on the liftgate. It offers 22.7 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seat and with the rear seat folded, cargo space expands to 47.2 cubic feet.

2017 cruze hatch 2

“The Cruze continues to set the tone for Chevrolet globally, it articulates the brand promise of offering cars with the latest technologies, more features and greater efficiency, performance and safety with fresh, distinctive styling,” said Alan Batey, president, General Motors North America and Global Chevrolet. “This is the perfect time to bring the Cruze Hatch to North America.”

The 2017 Cruze Hatch will be offered in LT and Premier trims, as well as with the RS package and will land in Queenston Chevrolet Buick GMC’s showroom in Fall 2016 – we can’t wait! Visit us at www.queenstonchev.com to view our full Chevrolet, Buick and GMC lineup.

Source: http://media.gm.ca/media/ca/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/ca/en/2016/Jan/0107_CruzeHatch.html

All-New 2016 Chevrolet Cruze a Great Value

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Hamilton Auto Blog

The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze – a larger, lighter, more efficient and more sophisticated evolution of the brand’s best-selling global car.

With greater spaciousness and technology, the 2016 Cruze’s interior is designed to be more comfortable and a better connected environment for the driver and passengers.

Expected to arrive in Queenston’s showroom in March, the redesigned 2016 Chevrolet Cruze is roomier, better connected and offers improved value.

Chevrolet recently announced pricing for the all-new 2016 Cruze will start at $15,995, plus a $1,600 destination freight charge when it goes on sale next spring in Canada.

The 2016 Cruze’s base price is $180 less than the outgoing Cruze Limited model. With improved value across all trim levels, the Cruze offers more features like the standard Chevrolet MyLink radio with a 7-inch-diagonal touch screen, as well as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility. Also standard is the connectivity and convenience of OnStar 4G LTE with a Wi-Fi hotspot, and 10 standard airbags for advanced safety for you and your family.

The Cruze headlamps sweep back into the front fenders and an expressive, stacked dual-port grille design offers upscale attention to detail. LT and Premier models feature premium forward lighting systems, including projector-beam headlamps and LED signature daytime running lamps.

The 2016 Cruze offers more rear legroom (36.1 inches / 917 mm) and two inches (51 mm) more rear knee room and more spaciousness.

Larger, lighter and more spacious than the previous model, the 2016 Cruze will be offered in L, LS, LT and Premier models. An all-new, direct-injected 1.4L turbo engine generates an estimated 153 horsepower and 177 lb-ft. of torque, providing a smooth, swift driving experience. A six-speed manual transmission is standard, while a 6-speed automatic transmission with fuel-saving auto start-stop technology is also available.

The Cruze LT automatic model, starting at $21,295 is an outstanding value, with a price reduction of $520 and the addition of new 16” aluminum wheels, and heated premium cloth seats and exterior mirrors (a must in Canadian winters!).

Varying by model, a range of active safety features are available, including Side Blind Zone Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Keep Assist, Forward Collision Alert and IntellibeamTM Automatic High-Beam Headlamps.

Visit us early this spring at Queenston Chevrolet Buick GMC to see this gorgeous new Cruze for yourself and visit us at www.queenstonchev.com to view our current inventory. In the meantime, stay tuned to Hamilton Auto Blog for more updates leading up to the arrival of the 2016 Chevrolet Cruze.

Source: http://media.gm.ca/media/ca/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/ca/en/2015/Dec/1216-Cruze-Pricing.html

2016 Chevrolet Camaro and 2016 Honda Accord make Car and Driver’s 10 Best Cars List

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Hamilton Auto Blog

Car and Driver has released their exciting list of 10 Best Cars for 2016 and it’s an impressive lineup. Every year, Car and Driver enters a weeklong evaluation, looking for these new and improved vehicle virtues: value and engagement, performance and poise, sights and sounds, soul and character.

“It’s our job to unearth gems. Cars on the 10 Best list should have your neighbors asking questions, sometimes relating to your sanity. Issues of personal taste, social conformity, and other base impulses rarely factor in.”, says Eddie Alterman, editor at Car and Driver.

For us at Queenston Chevrolet Buick GMC and Image Honda, it’s exciting to see two of our models appear on this prestigious list.

2016 Chevrolet Camaro – “A Corvette with a back seat”, J. Gall

The Camaro’s Highs: Uncommonly precise chassis, stonking performance, spectacular seats and steering wheel.

For the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro’s full review, click here.

2016 Honda Accord – “Someone who cares obviously headed development”, D. Sherman

The Accord’s Highs: Peerless powertrain, roomy interior, subtle good looks.

For the 2016 Honda Accord’s full review, click here.

Visit us at www.queenstononthemountain for our full lineup of Chevrolet, Buick and GMC models and at www.imagehonda.com to view our exciting Honda cars, trucks, vans and SUVs.

Source: http://www.caranddriver.com/features/2016-10best-cars-the-winners-features-photos-and-more-feature

Top Family-Friendly Kid-Haulers

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Hamilton Auto Blog

It’s always sad to see summer come to an end, but with its end comes the start of a new season. As families say goodbye to summer road trips and days at the beach, it’s back to school time for many.

With carpooling, after school activities, sports and the like, families will be spending a considerable amount of time in their vehicles. In fact, an online poll taken by CarGurus.com showed that a third spend more than an hour in their car on any given day. Needless to say, comfort and dependability are important features.

This year, CarGurus.com put together a list with their “10 Best Top Family-Friendly Kid-Haulers” and we are happy to announce that both Honda & GM made the list.

Here are the vehicles that made the CarGuru’s List!

Midsize SUV

2016 Chevrolet Traverse

Minivans

2015 Honda Odyssey

Large SUVs

2016 Chevrolet Suburban

We are excited to see that these vehicles made the list. Visit us at Image Honda or Queenston to schedule your test drive today. As always, make sure to follow Hamilton Auto Blog for the latest news and updates!

Source: http://www.cargurus.com

http://www.canadianautodealer.ca/2015/09/top-kid-haulers-for-back-to-school/

EDMUNDS.COM 2015 BEST RETAINED VALUE AWARDS

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Hamilton Auto Blog

We are proud of our vehicles and always love when they are recognized on any platform. We are exceptionally pleased to announce that Edmunds.com have recently recognized several Honda and GM models with their 2015 Best Retained Value Award. These awards recognize “the brands and models that have the highest projected private party residual value five years after their launch, expressed as a percentage of their average True Market Value.” (Edmunds.com)

Winners include the following:

Subcompact Car – Honda Fit

Midrange Sport Car – Chevrolet Corvette

Compact Crossover SUV – Honda CR-V

Large Crossover – GMC Acadia

Large Traditional SUV – GMC Yukon

Minivan – Honda Odyssey

As always, we encourage you to visit us in person or online and take a closer look at these award-winning vehicles. You can find us online at www.imagehonda.com or www.queenstonchev.com

Source: http://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/best-retained-value-cars.html

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