What’s New for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox?

The wait is over! The all-new 2018 Chevrolet Equinox is here and has everything you want and need in a vehicle. The most noticeable difference in the Equinox is its sleek new look. Add that to its additional safety features, technology and powertrain options, and the 2018 Chevy Equinox is the complete package.

The exterior has been completely redesigned for the 2018 Chevy Equinox giving it more of a sporty-look. The crossover SUV comes standard with chrome trim and projector-beam headlamps. The new body design also has a low windshield base. On the inside, all new kneeling rear seats allow for 1,798 liters of easy-loading cargo space and denim style upholstery is now available for the 2018 Chevy Equinox.

This summer Chevrolet will release the 1.6-liter turbodiesel engine, which is an all-new powertrain option for the 2018 Equinox. The 1.6-liter turbodiesel engine gets an estimated 40-MPG Hwy.   

The 2018 Equinox also comes with additional safety features compared to the 2017 Equinox. To increase driver awareness Chevrolet has added an all-new surround vision camera system that comes equip on all 2018 models. The new Equinox also comes with rear seat reminders that help owners keep track of valuables in their vehicles.

New intuitive technology in the 2018 Equinox includes support for Apple CarPlay.^TM† Users can link their compatible iPhone® to access iMessages, Apple Music, select apps and more through the Chevrolet MyLink^† display. New Android Auto^TM† compatibility allows users to connect compatible smartphone to access music playlists and select apps such as Google Maps.

Teen Driver technology is also new for the 2018 Chevy Equinox and provides a number of advanced features. This technology can mute audio until front-seat occupants are buckled or automatically turn on available safety technologies like Side Blind Zone Alert, Forward Collision Alert and Low Speed Forward Automatic Braking. The Equinox also provides an in-vehicle report that shows how your teen performed.

All in all, the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox has something to offer for everyone. Stop in to Knoepfler Chevrolet at 100 Jackson Street in Sioux City today and take the 2018 Equinox for a test drive.

For more information visit www.kchev.com or call 712-279-7100. View our Equinox inventory.

Sources:

http://www.cdmc.ca/blog/2017-chevy-equinox-vs-2018-chevy-equinox/

http://www.chevrolet.com/2017-equinox-fuel-efficient-suv.html

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Knoepfler Chevrolet Gets Involved in Downtown Sioux City

Ben Knoepfler, General Manager at Knoepfler Chevrolet returned to Sioux City from Minneapolis to take over for his father Charlie nine years ago. Upon his return, Ben knew he wanted to get involved in the Sioux City community.

As Ben currently works through the process of taking over the dealership for his father per GM standards, he is also active with Downtown Partners. This organization is an advocate group for downtown Sioux City that is charged with economic development, community living and growth of the downtown area.

The boundary line for downtown runs east and west from Wesley Pkwy to Floyd Blvd and north and south from 8^th St. to the riverfront. Downtown Partners operating budget is collected from the businesses that sit within the boundary line through a percent of property tax.

Because Knoepfler Chevrolet is one of the multiple businesses in the downtown boundary they have the option to be active with Downtown Partners. From a pure business standpoint Ben Knoepfler is active with Downtown Partners in order to increase traffic downtown, give downtown more exposure, and by keeping people in the downtown area businesses have more immediate customers. This organization strengthens Sioux City as a whole and provides a strong and vibrant community for its residents.

Currently Downtown Partners is working on gathering data for vacancies within the boundary and on what vacancies can be developed. The organization is talking with residents downtown, improving signage, and creating a more global environment. In order to ensure downtown is seen as a part of the Sioux City community overall, Downtown Partners also reaches out to other organizations in the area.

For Ben, Downtown Partners provides an avenue for contacts regarding city business. It provides him connections with city council and allows him the opportunity to get to know the businesses that surround Knoepfler Chevrolet. He enjoys seeing the quality of life improve downtown. Ben said, “It’s really neat to have a voice in what is going on around you and Downtown Partners has been that voice for me.” He looks at this opportunity as “nibbles of work”. Ben believes it takes a nibble here and a nibble there in order to create the “big bite.”

Overall, working with Downtown Partners makes business easier for Knoepfler Chevrolet and being a part of the solutions is a gratifying experience.

Visit http://downtownsiouxcity.com/ for more information.