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Redline Approaching: Chevrolet’s New Special Edition Trim

(Not pictured: Cruze) Chevrolet's new Redline models promise more sporty looks and are based on the show cars displayed at SEMA 2015. However, actual performance upgrades are another story...

Seeing Red

The term “redline” probably conjures up many different thoughts for people. Some may think of pushing their car nearly to its breaking point, while others may remember Saturn’s performance line of vehicles dubbed “Red Line”. Well, this new appearance package that will be offered on various 2017 Chevy models does not encourage spirited driving in any way. However, it does certainly makes the cars its offered on look more distinctive. Except for maybe the new 2018 Traverse, which looks a little more silly instead of sporty in my opinion…

The Camaro looks good in Redline form while offering solid performance,
unlike some other Redline variants.

This decision to release these special edition models dates back to 2015, when Chevrolet showed off their Red Line models at SEMA. Production models will all come with similar appearance upgrades, which are blacked-out headlights, red badging on the exterior, black Chevy bowties, darker colored door handles (on some models), black exterior mirror covers, black grilles and chrome trim, and perhaps the most distinctive feature, blacked out rims with a red stripe on them. Models that will be offered with the Redline package are the Camaro, Colorado, Silverado, Cruze, Malibu, 2018 Equinox, Trax, and the 2018 Traverse. The Camaro will get some additional unique exterior stripes, I’m guessing to bring it more in line with its SEMA 2015 Redline concept.

Colorado & Silverado Redline

Availability
Pricing for this package hasn’t been released yet, but it will be available on nearly all LT trims of the aforementioned models, as well as the Camaro SS, Silverado Z71, and Traverse Premier models. It’s important to note, however, that the only colors you’ll be able to get this package in are red, silver, or black. So choose wisely. Don’t be surprised, but I’d be willing to bet that the only interior color you’ll be able to choose with this package is black, which would make this a true “blacked out” style package.

Personally, red would be my go-to color in these new Redline models.

What do you think about the new Chevrolet Redline models? Me personally, if my money was on the line, I would possibly get a red Redline Malibu. I do like the look of this package on several of the models it’ll be offered on. However, I’m disappointed that this appearance upgrade package is literally just that: Nothing but appearance. At least Saturn’s Red Line models offered more than just sporty looks… The term “red line” does sort of imply increased performance ability in some way after all. Even a minor suspension upgrade would’ve been nice. But oh well, maybe next time.

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All The Special Trimmings: 2017 Chicago Auto Show

This year's Chicago Auto Show will be remembered as the year every manufacturer released "something special." Literally, as there's been more special edition model roll outs than new model roll outs it seems like this time around.

Currently kicking off is the 2017 Chicago Auto Show. And while many cars are on display, its somewhat difficult to say that anything groundbreaking has been shown off yet. Really, it seems almost as if the only thing that's worth mentioning so far about this year's Chicago Auto Show is the huge amount of "special/limited edition" cars that have been revealed. From Nissan's Midnight Edition package, which adds black rims, mirror covers, and other slightly unique features to some of Nissan's models, Chevy's Redline package, which will include red exterior accenting and black exterior trim on select models, Infiniti's Signature Edition QX80 and Q50, and even Jeep's Wrangler Rubicon Recon Edition with its beefier off-road ready suspension, every automaker seems to want you to feel "special" this year.

And let's not forget Toyota, who may possibly win this year's award for "most laziest refresh" with their 2018 Sequoia SUV. With the new 2018 Expedition coming soon (that's another topic entirely), you would think the company would want to roll out an all-new Sequoia to attempt to at least remain relevant in the full-sized SUV segment. But not necessarily, as new headlights is apparently all that's needed for this model that dates back to 2008 to remain afloat...

"Its a bold strategy Cotton, let's see if it pays off for them."

However, to Toyota's credit, the company does have a history of refreshing a car in the most basic way possible and having it still work out somehow. Additionally, Toyota is planning to offer a TRD version of both the Sequoia and Tundra pickup truck for 2018, too. Those models will likely appeal to individuals who are interested in a hint of performance/sport in their full-sized towing/family vehicle. But for those who are REALLY interested in performance in a family vehicle, look no further than the long-overdue Dodge Durango SRT, which can pull off four wheel burnouts! Performance of any kind has a price, however. So all of these models will most definitely be more expensive than their more regular counterparts.

Overall, the 2017 Chicago Auto Show has been somewhat dry to start out I feel, but I'll highlight some of the more interesting debuts throughout this week. What have you seen that you like so far? Stay tuned.

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