2008 Chevrolet Models

Chevrolet's full-size Tahoe sport utility vehicle will be available with a two-mode hybrid powertrain for 2008. GM says combined fuel economy savings are expected to be 25 percent. 

No matter when you look, it seems a new or redesigned midsize sedan is always being introduced. Toyota's popular Camry was overhauled for 2007, and before that Ford introduced the Fusion. This year it's Chevrolet's turn as it brings out a redesigned version of its Malibu family sedan. 

General Motors introduced a novel concept for 2002 with the original Chevrolet Avalanche sport utility vehicle/pickup crossover. 

After just three years on the market, Chevrolet's entry-level Aveo sedan underwent an extensive redesign in 2007. With all the work done last year, little has changed for the sedan in 2008 except for tweaks to trim packages. The bigger news is the return of the Aveo5 hatchback. As General Motors' primary contender in the subcompact market, the four-door Aveo sedan competes with other entry-level vehicles, including the Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio and Scion xA. 

Launched for 2005, the front-wheel-drive subcompact Cobalt comes in sedan and coupe body styles. Cobalts are powered by a choice of two four-cylinder engines, with the most powerful making 171 horsepower in the Sport model. Last year's SS and supercharged SS trim levels have been dropped. The Cobalt's competitors include the Honda Civic, Ford Focus and Toyota Corolla. Changes for 2008 include new standard safety features and standard satellite radio. 

Chevrolet launched the compact Colorado pickup truck in 2004. Offered with a four- or five-cylinder engine, the Colorado is closely related to the GMC Canyon. For 2008, little has changed except the addition of GM's OnStar communication system as standard equipment, as well as new exterior colors. The Colorado competes with other smaller pickups, such as the Nissan Frontier, Toyota Tacoma and Ford Ranger. 

For 2008, the Corvette two-seater sports car gets a more powerful engine and other powertrain updates, as well as a new interior trim package. A convertible and hatchback coupe are offered, as is a high-performance Z06 coupe. The Corvette competes with the Jaguar XK, Dodge Viper and Porsche 911 Carrera.  

Chevrolet launched a brand-new midsize sport utility vehicle as an early 2005 model. The Canadian-built Equinox is Chevrolet's first crossover SUV; it combines SUV styling with a car-based, unibody design. New for 2008 is a Sport model that includes a 79-horsepower jump from the standard Equinox and a new six-speed automatic transmission. Other Equinox models use a five-speed automatic. The Equinox competes with compact SUVs such as the Ford Escape, Toyota RAV4 and Hyundai Tucson. 

Chevrolet's full-size Express is available as a passenger or cargo van with rear-wheel drive in 1500, 2500 and 3500 duty levels. 

Chevrolet's full-size Express is available as a passenger or cargo van with rear-wheel drive in 1500, 2500 and 3500 duty levels. 

Chevrolet's full-size Express is available as a passenger or cargo van with rear-wheel drive in 1500, 2500 and 3500 duty levels. 

Introduced for 2006, the HHR sport-utility-like vehicle gets an HHR Panel option for 2008 along with new safety features, such as an optional electronic stability system and a standard tire pressure monitoring system. The HHR flaunts a tall stance like Chrysler's PT Cruiser, and it's built on the same platform as the Chevrolet Cobalt sedan. Trim levels include the base LS, midlevel 1LT and top-of-the-line 2LT; a panel van version is also available. It deletes the rear seats and covers the windows with body-colored steel inserts. 

Introduced for 2006, the HHR sport-utility-like vehicle gets an HHR Panel option for 2008 along with new safety features, such as an optional electronic stability system and a standard tire pressure monitoring system. The HHR flaunts a tall stance like Chrysler's PT Cruiser, and it's built on the same platform as the Chevrolet Cobalt sedan. Trim levels include the base LS, midlevel 1LT and top-of-the-line 2LT; a panel van version is also available. It deletes the rear seats and covers the windows with body-colored steel inserts. 

For 2008, Chevrolet offers an electronic stability system for the first time on the Impala. General Motors' StabiliTrak system is standard on higher-level LT, LTZ and SS models. Impalas compete against the Ford Taurus, Chrysler 300 and Toyota Avalon. The Impala nameplate dates back to 1958, when it was the top-end member of Chevrolet's full-size car lineup. 

The Silverado 1500 underwent a major redesign for 2007, and not a whole lot has changed for 2008 except the addition of standard satellite radio, new exterior colors and a new gauge cluster. The Silverado competes with other full-size trucks like the Ford F-150, Dodge Ram, Toyota Tundra and Nissan Titan. 

The Silverado 1500 underwent a major redesign for 2007, and not a whole lot has changed for 2008 except the addition of standard satellite radio, new exterior colors and a new gauge cluster. The Silverado competes with other full-size trucks like the Ford F-150, Dodge Ram, Toyota Tundra and Nissan Titan. 

The Silverado 1500 underwent a major redesign for 2007, and not a whole lot has changed for 2008 except the addition of standard satellite radio, new exterior colors and a new gauge cluster. The Silverado competes with other full-size trucks like the Ford F-150, Dodge Ram, Toyota Tundra and Nissan Titan. 

Chevrolet's Suburban full-size sport utility vehicle was redesigned for 2007, getting sleeker styling and a choice of V-8 engines with fuel management systems that shut down four cylinders during low-load situations, such as highway cruising or coasting downhill. For 2008, side curtain airbags are standard on all models, and new exterior colors are available. The Suburban 2500 also receives updates with a new transmission and new wheel options. 

Chevrolet's Suburban full-size sport utility vehicle was redesigned for 2007, getting sleeker styling and a choice of V-8 engines with fuel management systems that shut down four cylinders during low-load situations, such as highway cruising or coasting downhill. For 2008, side curtain airbags are standard on all models, and new exterior colors are available. The Suburban 2500 also receives updates with a new transmission and new wheel options. 

The Chevrolet Tahoe full-size SUV was overhauled for 2007 and exhibits few changes for 2008, apart from the promised arrival sometime in the model year of the Tahoe Hybrid. It marks the first application of GM's 2-Mode Hybrid system, a technology intended to lead GM into the world of competitive hybrid vehicles. Chevy has coined the term "interim availability," meaning Tahoe Hybrid supply will be limited. Built in Arlington, Texas, and Janesville, Wis., the Tahoe and its sibling compete with other full-size SUVs such as the Ford Expedition, Nissan Armada and Toyota Sequoia. 

Chevrolet's midsize TrailBlazer sport utility vehicle debuted early in 2002 as a five-passenger vehicle. A seven-passenger, extended-length TrailBlazer EXT joined the lineup later, but was discontinued after 2006.  

Chevrolet's Uplander minivan receives some minor equipment revisions for 2008, including the addition of standard XM Satellite Radio and an auxiliary input jack for MP3 players. The Uplander is in the same market segment as the Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna and Chrysler Town & Country.