2012 Chevrolet Sonic Review

  Art Gamblin Motors, your Kent Chevrolet Dealer, is very excited to present the new Chevrolet Sonic. The Sonic is an innovative small car that has literally redefined its class. Yes, the Sonic offers top fuel efficiency at 40 highway miles per gallon and excellent handling and suspension. But the Sonic does a lot more than simply meet or exceed small car standards—the Sonic redefines them. The Interior of the sonic offers over 90 cubic feet of space. The sedan offers 14 cubic feet of trunk space and the hatchback offers over 19 cubic feet of trunk space—more than the Corolla or Civic, both of which are in a larger car class. The standard ECOTEC 1.8L engine and the optional 1.4L ECOTEC turbo charged engine in the Sonic makes the vehicle powerful, responsive and efficient, both in terms of fuel economy and very low maintenance.
   The suspension of the Sonic was expertly designed and tuned by top engineers that worked on the world-class Corvette and Cadillac CTS-V. Professional drivers ran the Sonic through intense batteries of extreme road conditions and the Sonic passed these tests with excellent handling and quiet comfortable ride. The Body-Frame Integral design of the Sonic makes its rigidity and stiffness comparable to that found in high-end luxury cars. This and too many other features too numerous to list contribute to the Sonic’s rally car like handling and the Sonic’s incredible durability, quality and extreme value.
The Chevrolet Sonic has achieved a Top Safety Pick rating by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, performing at the highest standards in all crash test categories. The Sonic is equipped with 10 airbags, more than any other car in its segment and more than some vehicles in a larger class. The myriad of incredible safety features like brake assisting and the StabiliTrack Stability Control System give the Sonic an edge in safety unparalleled by other vehicles in and out of its class. This fact is further solidified by the high quality materials used to construct the Sonic. The Sonic is made of 60% high grade steel. The roof of the Sonic is capable of holding over 4 times its own weight.
  All of the genuine quality and innovation in the Sonic is displayed perfectly through its exterior and interior style, inspired in part by the best aspects of motorcycle design. The Sonic sedan and hatchback both exude modern sophistication and youthful sportiness and adventure in an aerodynamic design that is both attractive and functional. We invite you to come test drive a new Sonic here with us at Art Gamblin Motors in Enumclaw Washington. We promise that you will enjoy our welcoming pressure-free environment, with plenty of expert sales associates available to handle all of your needs. Above all we are committed to treating you like family, something that is natural for us being family owned and operated for over 40 years. Come see the difference for yourself and see why we are the highest online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!
 

 

2012 Chevrolet Cruze Suspension, Ride and Handling

black 2012 Chevrolet Cruze 
Here at Art Gamblin Motors, your Maple Valley Chevrolet dealer, we love the way the Chevrolet Cruze handles and the comfortable driving experience it offers. The Chevrolet Cruze grants the driver responsive control and a smooth drive through its superior suspension. The Cruze uses an independent front suspension MacPherson strut design. To make the weight distribution of the front suspension as light and effective as possible key components are constructed of high-grade aluminum. This system does an excellent job at dampening rough road conditions. The Cruze also has an innovative semi-independent rear suspension; with a Z-link that supports lateral forces and the rear axel of the Cruze allowing it to corner effectively. The Z-link also helps the rear suspension follow the front suspension which makes the Cruze very balanced and responsive, without taking away from the Cruze’s comfortable ride experience.
The Cruze has 4-wheel antilock brakes standard with emergency brake assisting, which detects emergency braking and quickly engages the ABS system. The Cruze’s standard traction control system prevents loss of traction and spinning in the wheels. The StabiliTrak Stability control system automatically engages traction control and ABS systems to correct the Cruze’s course if the car doesn’t follow the drivers intended path. The Cruze has rack-mounted power steering, which gives excellent handling above and beyond a typical electrical power steering system. This is because the motor of the Cruze is mounted directly to the steering rack. Of course, with this steering system there is no power steering fluid used—making it more efficient and less costly.
Ultimately, the Chevrolet Cruze is an excellent vehicle that offers superior ride and handling. But you have to experience it for yourself. So we invite you to come test-drive a Cruze with us here at Art Gamblin Motors in Enumclaw Washington. You will be welcomed in our pressure free sales environment by our knowledgeable and friendly sales associates. We have been family owned and operated for over 40 years, which is why we pride ourselves on treating every customer like family. Discover the difference at Art Gamblin Motors and find out why we are the top ranked online Chevrolet dealer in the state! 
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2012 Chevrolet Cruze Style

2012 Chevrolet Cruze concept car               Here at your Auburn Chevrolet Dealer we are pleased to present the innovative Chevrolet Cruze—a compact car that has redefined its segment. The style of the Cruze communicates a sophisticated, first-class and uncommon feel. The sculpted design communicates the aerodynamic nature of the Cruze and its innovative efficiency and handling. No space is wasted in the Cruze and no gaps were allowed into its design. The two tier grille and negligible front overhang are just two of the many features of the Cruze’s style that convey its upscale midsize vehicle appearance—while of course being a compact car that offers all the very best elements in its class. The standard Cruze LS itself communicates quality and superiority in its style, but the Cruze is also a versatile vehicle coming in LS, LT, 2LT, LTZ and Eco models, meaning there is a Cruze to fit everyone’s tastes. Some of the many stylistic options available on the Cruze include power adjustable mirrors matching the Cruze’s body color and a power sliding sunroof.2012 Chevrolet Cruze blue  

            The interior style of the Cruze matches its sophisticated sporty exterior with dual-cockpit front seats and gaps between components and controls of less than 1mm. The gaps between instrument panels and doors are less than 5mm—which are specifications previously met in only high-end luxury vehicles. The standard interior of the Cruze is premium quality cloth with leather accents and French stitching available. The possible level of customization across the different Cruze models and trim packages is vast. But common among all the Cruze options is its fundamentally up-scale and confident design.

 Come see the many options available in the Chevrolet Cruze here at Art Gamblin Motors. We know you will appreciate test driving a new Cruze in our pressure free environment with friendly and expert sales associates available to answer any of your questions. More importantly, as a family owned and operated business for over 40 years, we take great pride in treating every customer like family. Discover the difference at Art Gamblin Motors in Enumclaw Washington yourself and you will see why we are the top online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!
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2012 Ford Taurus vs 2012 Chevrolet Impala

2012 Chevrolet Impala vs Ford Taurus 

At Art Gamblin Motors, your Orting Chevrolet Dealer, we recognize that the Chevy Impala is a segment defining vehicle that is unsurpassed in performance, quality and efficiency within its segment. The Ford Taurus just can’t compete with the Impala on any level. The Impala has greater power, performance, handling, safety and functionality. Below is a short sampling of some of the ways in which the Chevrolet Impala outperforms the Ford Taurus:

Safety: Forincreased safety, the front shoulder belts of the Chevrolet Impala areheight-adjustable, and the rear seats have child car seat anchors. TheFord Taurus has only front height-adjustable seat belts and child safetyanchors. The Impala’s standard pretensioning seatbelts sense rearcollisions and tighten the front seatbelts accordingly to protectpassengers from injuries including whiplash. The Taurus doesn’t offer awhiplash protection system. The Chevrolet Impala also offers daytimerunning Lights to help keep it more visible to other cars. The Taurusdoesn’t have the same daytime running lights available. 
Warranty: Chevrolet’spowertrain warranty covers the Impala 40,000 miles longer than Fordcovers the Taurus! The Impala’s corrosion warranty is also 1 year longerthan the Taurus’. 
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 Engine: The Impala’s 3.6L DOHC V6 produces 37 more horsepower than the Taurus’ standard engine! At the same time, the Impala’s engine is also more efficient than the Taurus’ engine—thus the Impala’s engine dominates the Taurus’ in every way. 

Interior: The Impala offers optional seating for up to six passengers while the Taurus can only carry a maximum of five passengers. The Impala also has more passenger volume than the Taurus allowing for a more comfortable ride for everyone in the car. The Chevrolet Impala outsold the Ford Taurus by nearly three to one last year and it did so for good reason.

At Art Gamblin Motors, we know that the Chevy Impala simply dominates over the Ford Taurus and every other car in its segment. So we invite you to come test drive a new Chevrolet Impala with us here in Enumclaw Washington and experience the Impala’s high level of power, performance and efficiency for yourself. You will surely appreciate our welcoming pressure-free environment staffed by friendly expert sales associates. Most importantly though, we have been family owned and operated for over 40 years, which is why we have always treated all our customers as family. Come and see why Art Gamblin Motors is a superior place to buy a vehicle, and you will understand why we are the top online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!  
 

2012 Chevrolet Cruze Safety

2012 Chevrolet Cruze black   The 2012 Chevrolet Cruze is a very safe vehicle that we at Art Gamblin Motors, your Bonney Lake Chevrolet Dealer, are very proud to offer our customers. The Cruze has received 5-star crash test safety ratings in each world market where it is sold. It is equipped standard with 10 airbags—that’s more than any vehicle in its segment. The Cruze also has important and innovative safety features that greatly help the driver avoid any collision before it happens. These features include StabiliTrak standard, which detects when the Cruze is not following the driver intended path through constant analysis of the driving wheel input compared against the vehicles lateral accelerometer. If the Cruze detects that it isn’t following the drivers intentions than the appropriate brake and traction systems are automatically engaged to help correct the cars path. The Cruze uses a traction control system that prevents loss of traction and spinning in the wheels. The Cruze also offers standard 4-wheel antilock brakes with emergency brake assist technology and the OnStar Automatic Crash Response System. For enhanced safety, the front shoulder belts of the Chevrolet Cruze are height-adjustable, and the rear seat shoulder belts have child guides to move the belt to appropriately fit children. Power child safety locks prevent children from opening the Cruze’s doors. The Cruze offers optional parking sensors that warn the driver of anything behind the vehicle—this helps to prevent a huge percentage of possible accidents. The Cruze’s plastic fuel tank increases safety as well because it can withstand harder impact than traditional metal tanks.
2012 Chevrolet Cruze crash  testThese are just a few of the many impressive safety elements that come together to make the Chevrolet Cruze a genuine cocoon of safety for the driver. At Art Gamblin Motors we have been family owned and operated for more than 40 years. And since our founding we have been treating all our customers like family in a pressure-free environment staffed by friendly and knowledgeable sales associates. So it gives us great pleasure to offer safe vehicles like the Chevrolet Cruze to our customers. Come give the Cruze a test drive with us here in Enumclaw Washington and discover why we are the top online rated Chevrolet dealership in Washington! 
 

                         

2012 Chevrolet Impala Performance

2012 Chevrolet ImpalaAt Art Gamblin Motors, your Auburn Chevrolet Dealer,  we respect and love the  2012 Chevrolet Impala. The Impala has been the top choice for full-size sedan buyers for over 50 years now. The Impala’s longevity is due to the continually high level of innovative engineering that’s put into each new Impala model. The 2012 Chevrolet Impala continues its long tradition of innovation and superior design with an excellent new engine—the 3.6L SIDI DOHC V6 VVT engine. This new 3.6L engine offers exceptional power and performance delivering 300 horsepower. Furthermore, the variable valve timing system and dual overhead cam allow the engine to be extremely responsive and consistent while also being highly efficient.2012 Chevrolet Impala The Impala’s spark-ignition direct-injection system combined with the other features in this engine grant exceptional performance, but also incredible best-in-class fuel economy at 30 mpg! This means that the Chevrolet Impala is a powerful, responsive and highly efficient vehicle. The Impala also receives an important update to its transmission. A six-speed electronically controlled transmission is now standard in the Impala, which helps deliver great performance and also excellent fuel economy.2012 Chevrolet Impala We invite you to come test drive the updated 2012 Chevrolet Impala—one of the absolute best full-size sedans on the market—with here at Art Gamblin Motors in Enumclaw Washington. We are confident that you will be impressed with the Impalas excellent power and responsive performance. And we are also sure that you will be even more amazed to experience the Impala’s power knowing that it also offers the best-in-class fuel efficiency of any other full-size sedan on the market! You will also certainly value the unique pressure-free environment and the expert assistance from our friendly sales associates here at Art Gamblin Motors. But most of all, you will be treated like family here. We have been family owned and operated for over 40 years and over that time we have cultivated a culture that truly values our customers above all else. Come visit us at Art Gamblin Motors and see for yourself why we are the top online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!
 
 
 

2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.3L V6 Engine

At your Auburn Chevrolet Dealership we are always proud to see the many Silverados out in our community and elsewhere—whether the Silverado is getting work done on a local farm, hauling supplies to the jobsite or just towing a boat to theLake—the Chevy Silverado does the job well. For 2012, the Silverado 1500 has an impressive range of powertrain options, which all offer power, performance, dependability and great fuel economy. The great range of powertrain options available on the Silverado means that you will be able to customize a truck that fits your exact economic, power and performance needs. 2012 Silverado 1500 white The first level of the Silverado 1500’s powertrain options offers the Vortec 4.3L V6 engine—standard on the Work Truck (WT) model. The Vortec V6 is a tough, efficient, cost-effective engine. The V6 delivers 195 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft of torque. That’s enough power to get the job done well and efficiently. The Silverado WT offers solid capability and performance and it does it with an EPA estimated 20 highway MPG! This powertrain option offers excellent value.
 The Silverado 1500 has two available transmission options. The standard WS, LS and LT model transmission is a 4-speed automatic with tow/haul mode. The other transmission option is the 6-speed automatic with tow/haul mode and tap-up tap-down shifting. The 6-speed transmission is standard with XFE and LTZ models and is also included with all 5.3L and 6.2L Vortec engines. Both of these transmissions deliver the power of all the Vortec engines with precision and efficiency.

The available customizations options for the Silverado are immense. That’s why we at Art Gamblin Motors are confident that you will find the Silverado that completely meets your performance and economic needs. So we invite you to come test drive a new Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with us here in Enumclaw Washington. You will surely appreciate our welcoming pressure-free environment staffed by friendly expert sales associates. Most importantly though, we have been family owned and operated for over 40 years and have always treated our customers as family. Come and see why Art Gamblin Motors is a superior place to buy a vehicle, and you will understand why we are the top online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!

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2012 Ford F-150 vs 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2012 Silverado 1500 vs Ford F-150
At your Sumner Chevrolet Dealership we recognize that the Chevy Silverado is the best truck in its segment, hands down. The Ford F-150 just can’t compete with the Silverado on any level. The Silverado has greater power, performance, handling, safety and functionality. Below is a short sampling of some of the ways the Chevrolet Silverado outperforms the Ford F-150: 

Safety: For increased safety, the front shoulder belts of the Chevrolet Silverado are height-adjustable, and the rear seats have child car seat anchors. The Ford F-150 has only front height-adjustable seat belts and child safety anchors. The Silverado’s standard pretensioning seatbelts sense rear collisions and tighten the front seatbelts accordingly to protect passengers from injuries including whiplash. The F-150 doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system. The Chevrolet Silverado has Daytime Running Lights that keep it visible under all conditions. The F-150 doesn’t offer Daytime Running Lights. These are just a few of the superior safety features in the Silverado that the Super Duty fails to provide. 

Warranty: Chevrolet’s powertrain warranty covers the Silverado 40,000 miles longer than Ford covers the F-150! The Silverado’s corrosion warranty is also one year longer than the F-150’s. Clearly Chevrolet is more confident in the quality and durability of the Silverado than Ford is of its F-150. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs Ford F-150
Fuel Economy and Range: On the EPA test cycle the Silverado gets better fuel mileage than the F‑150. An engine control system that can shut down half of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the Silverado 5.3/6.0 V8’s fuel efficiency. The F‑150 doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine. 

Suspension and Handling: For better handling and stability, the track on the Silverado is wider than the F‑150’s. Engine vibration in the Silverado’s cab is almost totally eliminated because of the Silverado 5.3/6.0 V8’s liquid-filled front engine mounts. The F-150 uses inferior solid rubber engine mounts.For better traction, the Silverado has larger standard tires than the F‑150. The Silverado’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the F‑150. This further contributes to the Silverado’s superior handling.  In an emergency stopping situation, many drivers don’t press the brakes hard enough to stop their vehicle fast enough. The Silverado has a standard brake assist system to detect emergency braking situations and will then automatically apply maximum braking immediately. The F‑150 doesn’t offer a brake assist feature. 

Interior space and Storage: The Silverado has more passenger volume than the F-150. The Silverado’s cargo box is larger than the F‑150’s and the Silverado has stake post holes; which allow the containment of tall loads. The F‑150 doesn’t offer stake post holes. 

Payload: The Silverado has a higher standard payload capacity than the F‑150—allowing you to more work with a Silverado than an F-150. 

Awards: The Silverado was chosen as one of Car and Driver’s “Top Five Trucks” four times. At Art Gamblin Motors, we know that the Chevy Silverado simply dominates its segment.

So we invite you to come test drive a new Chevrolet Silverado with us here in Enumclaw Washington and experience the Silverado’s high level of power and performance for yourself. You will surely appreciate our welcoming pressure-free environment staffed by friendly expert sales associates. Most importantly though, we have been family owned and operated for over 40 years, which is why we have always treated all our customers as family. Come and see why Art Gamblin Motors is a superior place to buy a vehicle, and you will understand why we are the top online rated Chevrolet dealer in the state! 

2012 Chevrolet Cruze Reliability and Design

2012 Chevrolet Cruze

We here at your Chevrolet Puyallup dealership are committed to offering our customers cars that exceed the expectations of modern standards for quality, reliability and durability. Chevy is proud to present the Chevrolet Cruze, which manages to redefine what quality means for its segment with innovative leaps in superior design. The tough body-on-frame platform of the Chevy Cruze also helps to provide a rigid structure common among heavy-duty trucks and SUVs. The high quality and durability of the Cruze goes right down to its very core with its powerful body-frame-integral design. This means that the frame and body of the Cruze is one strong cohesive unit which also contributes to outstanding handling and a quite comfortable driving experience.

Pivotal areas of the Cruze such as the A and B pillars, side beams and rockers are constructed of high-strength steel and many of the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze’s parts are constructed of hydroformed steel. On top of that, the Cruze uses a cast iron block and aluminum cylinder head as well. These quality materials allow the Cruze to be stronger, more durable, and light. These are just a small sampling of the high-grade materials used throughout the Cruze. The parts used in the Cruze, such as platinum tipped spark plugs and extended-life engine coolant; make room for greater durability in the Cruze and very infrequent maintenance intervals. The electric power assist steering system in the Cruze also eliminates the need for any steering fluid—thus adding to the low level of maintenance required. Many anti-corrosion measures have been taken in the Cruze, such as the use of 2-sided galvanized steel and electro coat primer, which stop corrosion and rust from forming on your car.

Chevrolet also offers the best premium limited warranty with all of its vehicles, including the Cruze. The warranty includes: 5-year/100,000-mile limited protection with no deductable—which includes courtesy transportation and roadside assistance; and 3-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper coverage; all of which is fully transferable. When you combine the excellent design and quality materials used to build the Cruze, with Chevrolet’s incredible warranty program—you are given with the highest quality, most durable and reliable vehicle in its segment by leaps and bounds.

That’s why we at Art Gamblin Motors are excited want to encourage you to come give the new Chevy Cruze a test drive for yourself here in Enumclaw Washington. There is no better environment than Art Gamblin Motors to experience a Chevrolet Cruz in. We offer a pressure-free atmosphere with friendly expert sales associate to answer all of your questions. Art Gamblin Motors has been family owned and operated for over 40 years—and we have, and continued, to treat every customer like family. Come visit us and see why we are the top rated Chevrolet dealer in the state!