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
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The New GMC Sierra All Terrain X

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Hamilton Auto Blog

There is a special edition pickup coming your way and we couldn’t be more excited! Part of the 2016 GMC Sierra line of professional grade vehicles, the new GMC Sierra ‘All Terrain X Package’ has everything you could want in an off-roading truck. Offered on the 2016 Sierra 1500 4WD SLT double cab and crew short box, the exclusive content on this package not only give it a sporty and aggressive appearance, but it enhances its off-road capabilities.

So what exactly makes this package a standout? Well, here is a glimpse of what is included in the All Terrain X package.

Mud-Terrain-rated Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac MT tires, designed for off-road competence in dirt, gravel, and mud, with on-road composure in dry, wet and wintry conditions.
18 x 8.5-inch black aluminum wheels
Sport side step (black)
Bed-mounted sport bar (black) designed to support the accessory off-road LED lighting package
High-performance LED headlamps
Performance exhaust system, which bumps output of the 5.3L V-8 engine to 365 horsepower and adds an aggressive sound
Body-colour door handles and body-side moldings
Black exterior mirrors, belt, moldings, and B-pillars
Interior floor liners
Available colours: Onyx Black, Summit White, Stone Blue Metallic, Iridium Metallic, Crimson Red Tintcoat, Light Steel Gray Metallic

We are patiently awaiting the release of this high-performance truck as we imagine you are. Make sure to follow us for the latest information on this and our entire line-up. As always, feel free to visit us at Queenston Chevrolet Buick GMC (2260 Rymal Road East, Hamilton, ON 905-528-7001)

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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

2016 Chevrolet Camaro and Colorado Take Coveted Motor Trend Car & Truck of the Year Award

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Hamilton Auto Blog

The most coveted honour in the Automotive Industry – Motor Trend’s Car and Truck of the Year Award. No Brand award is as extensive in their evaluations and track tests as Motor Trend. This year, Chevrolet took top honours with the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro named ‘Car of the Year’ and the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado named ‘Truck of the Year’, for the 2nd consecutive year we might add.

The 2016 Camaro is lighter in weight, which contributes to “world class sports performance and dynamics.” There are six all-new powertrain combinations offered on the new Camaro, including a standard 2.0L Turbo and an available all-new 3.6L V-6 in LT models, as well as a 455-hp LT1 6.2L V-8 in the SS, making it is the most powerful Camaro ever. Motor Trend calls the 2016 Camaro “the best Pony Car the world has ever seen!”

Procuring ‘Truck of the Year’ for the 2nd year in a row, the 2016 Chevrolet Colorado is an outstanding Truck. The all-new 2.8L Duramax turbo-diesel engine gives the Colorado Diesel the best fuel efficiency of any pick-up truck in Canada. Its fuel consumption rating is 7.7L/100Km on highway for two-wheel drive models and it has the highest trailering capability in mid-size truck segment, up to 7,700 pounds.

With so much excitement surrounding these two vehicles, you can be sure that they will be flying off the showroom floor. Visit us a Queenston Chevrolet Buick GMC today and schedule your test drive in one of these award-winning vehicles. Our dependable sales staff will be happy to help. Alternatively, you can visit us online at www.queenstononthemountain.com or call us at 905-528-7001.

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

Top “kid-haulers” for back to school

The Redesigned 2016 Chevrolet Silverado

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Hamilton Auto Blog

When you think Chevrolet, you can’t help but think of the Silverado. As it’s one of our most popular vehicles here at Queenston, we were excited when Chevrolet released a sneak peek of the redesigned 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup.

“The redesigned 2016 Silverado will build on Chevy Trucks’ legacy of dependability. It will feature a more muscular appearance and offer new customer-focused technologies,” said Joe De Stefano, brand manager, Chevrolet Trucks in Canada.

The Silverado’s bold new front end design adds aggressive horizontal elements, sculpted hoods and dramatic lighting.

Other changes for 2016 will include expanding the use of 8-speed automatic transmissions, updated Chevy MyLink with support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and additional safety technologies.

We will receive more information later this year regarding the 2016 Silverado’s revamped design – stay tuned to Hamilton Auto Blog for updates! In the meantime, visit us at www.queenstonchev.com to browse our expansive Chevrolet inventory.

Source:

http://media.gm.ca/media/ca/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/ca/en/2015/Jul/0713_Silverado.html

2016 Chevrolet Malibu Redesign

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Hamilton Auto Blog

If you are looking for a “showstopper” of a car, then take notice of the newly redesigned 2016 Chevrolet Malibu. All-new from the ground up, the 2016 Malibu is almost 300 pounds lighter than previous models. For a car that was introduced over 50 years ago, it continues to impress new generations.

The most fuel-efficient model yet, the 2016 Malibu is longer, lighter and offers passengers more interior space! This car has everything you desire – it’s efficient and safer than ever, thanks to advanced safety features and technology that keeps you connected! With exclusive OnStar 4G LTE in-vehicle connectivity and wireless phone charging available, there is little that can’t be accomplished while on the road. Standard safety technologies include 10 standard airbags, with available options that include; Forward Collision Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Automatic Parking Assist.

Are you a parent of a teen who just started driving? If so, you may have certain concerns that arise each time they ask to borrow the car. Well, worry no more! The all-new Teen Driver Feature will enable parents to view their kids’ driving statistics such as speed, warning alerts and more. Chevrolet’s Teen Driver Feature is an industry first.

Additional vehicle high points include:

New power-dense Ecotec 1.5L turbo engine with fuel-saving stop/start technology (standard feature)
Chevrolet MyLink with a 7-inch touchscreen is standard on LS, LT and Hybrid models
Chevrolet MyLink with an 8-inch touch screen is available on LT and Hybrid Models and standard on Premier model
Chevrolet MyLink with navigation is available with 8 inch MyLink system and features three-dimensional maps.
OnStar 4G LTE with Wi-Fi hotspot is standard on all models (includes 3 month/3GB data trial – whichever comes first)

The styling on the all-new Malibu is similar in many ways to the 2014 Impala. It’s sleek, elongated and shows off the dual-port grille. Contemporary lighting is a strong characteristic and includes a light-emitting diode (LED daytime running lamps available on LT and Premier Models). The Malibu Premier also includes LED taillamps. With so much to offer, there is no doubt you will want to take this vehicle for a test-drive when it hits our showroom floor in the late fall of this year.

If you are interested in learning more about the new 2016 Malibu or any other vehicles in our award-winning lineup, please visit us at one of our 2 Queenston locations: Queenston on Centennial (905-560-2020) and Queenston on the Mountain (905-528-7001).

Online at www.queenstonchev.com

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2016 Chevrolet Cruze

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Hamilton Auto Blog

The sporty and fun Cruze has been Chevrolet’s best-selling global car, and it’s getting a complete makeover for the 2016 model year. The new Cruze will be larger and lighter, more sophisticated and even more efficient than before.

Packed with new technologies such as available Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and new active safety features, as well as a more spacious interior and an athletic, aerodynamically optimized design, the 2016 Cruze elevates the compact car segment.

Due in North America in early 2016, where a new, standard 1.4L turbocharged engine with direct injection and an SAE-certified 153 horsepower (113 kW) will contribute to a General Motors-estimated 5.9 L/100km highway fuel efficiency with the available six-speed automatic transmission. Stop/start technology contributes to the Cruze’s efficiency in stop-and-go driving. The new turbo engine and a leaner architecture that contributes up to a 113 kilogram (250-lbs.) overall weight reduction also contribute to the new Cruze offering stronger performance, with expected 0-97 km/h (0-60 mph) acceleration of eight seconds.

“The 2016 Cruze builds on a very successful program that introduced Chevrolet to new customers the world over,” said Alan Batey, president, General Motors North America. “We retained all the attributes that made the original Cruze a hit around the globe and built on them to make this car more sophisticated, more fun and more Chevrolet.”

Some highlights of the all-new Cruze include:

Next-generation Chevrolet MyLink with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay capability, including a standard 7-inch-diagonal screen and available 8-inch-diagonal screen (at launch, 8-inch screen only with Apple CarPlay)
Projector headlamps with light-emitting diode (LED) signature lighting – and LED daytime running lamps on uplevel models
More standard features than most competitors such as 10 air bags, four-wheel disc brakes, rearview camera and available OnStar 4G LTE with Wi-Fi hotspot
New available features including wireless phone charging, heated rear leather seats and heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
Available advanced safety features include Side Blind Zone Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Keep Assist and Forward Collision Alert

The Cruze will also boast a new model range for North America including L, LS, LT and Premier – and a more expressive RS package.

Esthetically, the Cruze’s sleek profile is complemented by detailed, layered line work in the hood and body-side panels, contributing to an overall impression of muscularity – with an athletic stance enhanced by a longer wheelbase. The 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 redesigned interior will feature more spaciousness and legroom in both the front and rear passenger areas and will echo the exterior’s lean, muscular design. A mixture of accents, from piano black and matte black finishes to bright trim, along with more premium features such as available heated rear leather seats and wireless phone charging, complement the cabin with an upscale ambience.

2016 cruze interior

As always, safety is the Cruze’s top priority. It features a new, stronger body structure that incorporates high-strength steel in key areas, a segment-leading 10 standard air bags, and available safety features including an expanded range of adaptive crash-avoidance technologies. These include Side Blind Zone Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Keep Assist and Forward Collision Alert.

Cruising into our showroom in early 2016, the all-new Chevrolet Cruze is set to take Canada by storm! Visit us today or browse our online showroom at www.queenstonchev.com.

Source:

http://media.gm.ca/media/ca/en/gm/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/ca/en/2015/Jun/0624_Cruze.html

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