AutoPacific 2010 Ideal Vehicle Awards (IVAs) are now out, and three high-quality Chevrolet vehicles are now in.
“The IVAs are based on owners’ ratings of their new 2010 model year cars and trucks across 15 key vehicle attributes ranging from power and acceleration to interior storage,” said George Peterson, president of AutoPacific. “The cars or trucks that owners would change the least are the most ideal.”
The Chevrolet Camaro was chosen as the top finisher in the Sporty Car segment, marking another key win over its muscle-car rivals—and plenty of other competitors as well. Packing a high-powered, high-efficiency V6, the Camaro provides 312 hp and an impressive 29 mpg in EPA highway ratings at a surprisingly practical starting price of just $22,680. And that’s just for starters: For those whose ideals require a potent 426-hp, 6.2-liter V8 along with Brembo stoppers, a limited-slip differential and model-specific front and rear fascias, Chevrolet also offers the Camaro SS at an MSRP that begins at $30,945. That’s some $1,900 less than the least-expensive Mustang V8. Used Chevrolet Camaro Chantilly states that the award highlights what a great buy a new or used 2010 Chevrolet Camaro is.
At the top of the heap among Large SUVs was the iconic Chevrolet Suburban, long a favorite among drivers who need both extra room and extra functionality. One Virginia Chevrolet employee says the Suburban can be configured to seat up to nine people, hold up to 137.4 cubic feet of cargo—more than counterparts from Ford, Toyota or Nissan—and tow up to 8,100 lbs. It can be outfitted to handle tough terrain, too, thanks to optional off-road suspension and skid-plate packages. Yet it’s also available with amenities like heated/cooled front seats, heated second-row seats, a 10-speaker Bose surround-sound audio system and an integrated navigation system, making the Suburban an excellent, one could say “ideal,” choice for drivers who want to mix comfort with capabilities.
The Chevrolet Equinox was recognized by the IVAs in the Premium Mid-Size Crossover SUV category, reflecting the same kind of customer satisfaction that’s helped it increase sales by more than 200 percent through the first six months of 2010. A key factor: The Equinox can put up an EPA line of 22 mpg city/32 mpg highway/26 mpg combined, the exact same ratings earned by the Toyota Camry (with a manual transmission). Other Equinox benefits include Multi-Flex rear seating that allows for either outstanding cargo room or the most rear legroom in its class, an available dual-screen rear-seat entertainment system, a programmable power rear liftgate and both Top Safety Pick status from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and five-star front- and side-impact crash ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. A Payne Chevy dealer says the Equinox is one of the safest vehicles on the road.
You can check out these three IVA winners and the division’s entire lineup of high-value products at local Chevrolet dealerships across the country.
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