Christmas PRESENTS By Don Armstrong
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ou’ve worked hard all year, dealt with the continuing COVID nightmare, fought pipebursting freezes and hell-like 100-degree heat and humidity, isn’t it time to reward yourself? Buying a new car is easier than ever with hundreds of sources on your laptop. What’s it going to be, big and brawny or nimble and luxurious?
All-new Chevy Tahoe Just a year into its complete redesign, the 2022 Chevy Tahoe gets high marks for the best all-round do-all. The exterior is an evolution of an already popular brand and model; sleek, modern grille, big and bold truck-like body, cutting edge wheels and just the right amount of blingy trim. Seating for 8 is every SUV lover’s goal and the Tahoe delivers with 3-rows of optional, high-end
Inside of the Chevy Tahoe
perforated leather surfaces, The dash incorporates the latest in tech, the Chevrolet Infotainment System 3. A passive cell phone charger and huge center console storage help make life great. One of the reasons you’d choose a body-on-frame behemoth is towing capability and the Tahoe doesn’t disappoint. The optional 6.2-liter V-8 delivers 420-horsepower and 460-lb.ft. of torque. That’s enough grunt to handle a good size RV that weighs almost 2-tons. Ride quality has greatly improved too with its new independent rear suspension. And when coupled with Magnetic Ride Control– WOW! The 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe starts at $49,700.
Kia Sorento If you’re not in a position to spend upwards of $80,000 dollars on a Luxury SUV, perhaps a nicely equipped, 3-row CUV that starts at $30,000 is more your style. The Kia Sorento looks modern with its edgy design, projector headlamps, blacked-out grille and sloping roofline. Depending on the trim level, you’ll like the accented wheel openings and black wheels – gives it a “dark of night” stealth look. The interior is one of the slickest we’ve seen, with its integrated instrument cluster and centrally placed infotainment screen the innerworkings of
Inside of the Kia Sorento which is smooth and easy-to-use and melds form with function. Quilted surfaces are upscale class and really add pizzaz. You’ll want to get the optional 2.5-liter, turbo 4-cylinder engine that delivers 281-horsepower, coupled to an 8-speed automatic transmission. You may spend a few more dollars per month for the extra oomph but is well worth it. Better fuel economy, a more car-like ride and smaller stature sum up the 2022 Kia Sorento. Starts at $29,490
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