Looking To Buy an SUV? Let Chevrolet Show You the Way

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – March 10, 2009: There has never been a better time to join the millions of Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) owners around the world. The range of vehicles now available is greater than ever and standards and choices have never been higher.

With the choice of SUV models on offer at an all time high, choosing the SUV suitable for your life and taste could be a difficult decision. However, Chevrolet has done the hard work and research, with its comprehensive range of SUVs and crossovers tailored to meet the needs of every consumer. With a selection spanning from full-size SUVs to crossovers, the wide variety of vehicles that make up Chevrolet’s line-up is one of the brand’s greatest strengths.

Every SUV in the Chevrolet range offers a unique blend of features to fit the needs, tastes and desires of all consumers. From space and safety to design and comfort, each Chevrolet SUV has been expertly interpreted, designed and crafted with consumers in mind.

A vast array of people ranging from large families and young professionals to desert adventurers, continue to find their niche within the Chevrolet SUV range. With many Chevrolet options on the market, the designers and engineers at Chevrolet continue to decipher the exact needs and wants of SUV buyers in order to cater to everyone’s needs.

For generations, families in this region have continuously opted for the abundant space that comes from the long-wheelbase of the legendary Chevrolet Suburban, a vehicle that has a 73-year heritage as the family transporter of choice. As competitors have come and gone over the years, the Suburban remains the standard bearer in its class and has an enduring reputation for its smooth ride.

The Chevrolet Tahoe particularly suits the more adventurous consumer who looks for a full-size SUV that is as capable off road on desert safaris as it is refined and comfortable on the open road. This car boasts segment-leading capability, safety and quality, along with a precise driving performance that makes the Tahoe the first choice of professional desert tour operators in the region. Continuing to offer great spaciousness and towing capability, both to accommodate large families with children, people with active lifestyles or providing a secure cargo or trailor transporter, the Tahoe is the all-weather practicality SUV you are looking for.

Moving down the size scale is the new Chevrolet Traverse, a beautifully safe car ideal for consumers who require the space for multiple passengers and cargo, which is normally found in much bigger SUVs, but prefer a more compact vehicle. The Traverse provides this in the clever package of a crossover making this vehicle a particular favourite with mothers who want the size and safety of an SUV to cater to their broods but prefer the smoother ride and versatility of a crossover. The Traverse’s striking looks are combined with top-notch safety features and segment-leading fuel efficiency.

Continuing through the range, when it comes to innovation, fun and adventure, the Chevrolet Captiva particularly appeals to consumers who are looking for a versatile and compact SUV that is as comfortable in city traffic as it is on a rocky path. Like all other Chevrolet SUVs, the design and quality of the Captiva is top class. A superior ride and handling, sporty design and excellent value for money, appeal particularly to younger consumers who prefer the handling of a smaller vehicle but the power and poise of an SUV.

Chevrolet continues to research and develop their range according to the developing needs of their consumers in order to ensure that requirements are met and surpassed in terms of models as well as quality.

Build: When it comes to tolerances between panels; Chevrolet leads the field. The minute gaps between components that make up the dashboard are barely perceptible differing greatly from competing brands. The interiors and exteriors of all Chevrolet cars are painstakingly designed and built, from the panelling and paintwork to powertrain. This extraordinary quality, important for the life of the car, makes a massive difference to how it feels behind the wheel.

The exceptional build of Chevrolet SUVs mean occupants are assured never to hear squeaks and rattles that can develop over time and invariably distract the driver. All elements slide together in such a way that sound is absorbed and dampened providing the ultimate peaceful ride for all passengers. With the build quality you would expect from high-end vehicles, both the Captiva and Traverse embrace workmanship every bit as much as the Tahoe and the Suburban.

Design: As well as build quality, design is another area in which the range of Chevrolet SUVs stands out. Every model in the range has its own unique character, while the brand is instantly recognisable through its global Chevrolet face and distinctive design cues.

The new Chevrolet Traverse is particularly attractive to design-minded owners, with its strong expressive exterior and the convergence of refined style throughout the interior. It rides on a long wheelbase, with wide front and rear tracks, which lowers the visual and physical centres of gravity and enhances drive and handling.

Performance: When it comes to performance, it is difficult to surpass this range of SUVs. These cars raise the benchmark for suspension, refinement and control. From the unmatched towing capacity of the Tahoe to the smaller but hugely powerful engines of the Traverse and Captiva, consumers have a wide span of top class vehicles ripe for the picking.

The Tahoe’s full-sized SUV platform incorporates a fully boxed frame, coil-over-shock front suspension, rack and pinion steering and allows the Tahoe to pull massive loads. Chevrolet engines combine power and poise, and the Suburban's 5.3-litre and 6.0-litre V8s pack phenomenal horsepower and low-range torque, along with its fuel-efficient VVT (Variable Valve Timing) set-up.

Even the smaller engines in the range, such as the Traverse's 3.6-litre, direct-injection V6 is one of the most powerful engines of its type around, with a segment-leading output of 313 hp, even with a top-of-its-class fuel efficiency of 11.8 L / 100 km. Meanwhile, the Captiva's 2.4- and 3.2-litre variants offer plenty of power on the road and contribute to the overall sense of fun and adventure drivers can enjoy in this model.

Safety: Over the years, Chevrolet has invested considerable sums into making sure that its line-up is the safest on any road in the world. Particularly worthy of note is the brand's 360-degree safety system that protects passengers before, during and after a crash. Safety for all seasons comes as standard, with GM's famed Stabilitrak control system as standard along with the rollover mitigation technology, ABS and traction control. During a crash, the high-strength safety cage with which every model is equipped, combines with comprehensive airbag coverage and anchor seat pretensioners that exceed all international safety standards.

Fadi Ghosn, Chief Marketing Officer, General Motors Middle East, said; "With the range of SUVs that are available from across the world to Middle East buyers, I am delighted with how Chevrolet vehicles stand out from the crowd. With increasing emphasis placed on surpassing the standards of its rivals, Chevrolet offers consumers an enviable range of SUVs that are designed specifically with their needs in mind. So why wait? "

To receive a full appraisal of the Chevrolet SUV that will perfectly suit your world, visit your local Chevrolet dealership and find out for yourself!