For over a century, Chevrolet has provided America and the rest of the world with some of the best-engineered automobiles. Chevy cars are not only known for being reliable and safe, but also for their stylish personality, affordability and it's a known fact that Chevys are fun to drive.
109 years since Chevy began production, the company is stronger than ever and their cars are faster, more reliable, safer, and still as fun if not more fun to drive. From the last decade, Chevy gave us some iconic cars from different segments, in this article we take a look at the top ten Chevy models of the last decade.
10 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
The Stingray, first produced in 1963 has been an iconic sports car for all eight generations that have been produced. In 2019, the two-door, two-passenger sports car was special not only because this was the last front-engine Corvette to ever be produced, but also because this car met and exceeded everyone's expectations.
The 2019 Stingray produces 455 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, it does 0-60 MPH in less than four seconds and can easily do the quarter-mile in 12.2 seconds.
9 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe
The 2018 SUV by Chevy made up close to 50% of sales in its class. This nine-seater has a spacious interior with more than sufficient cargo space. It runs on a powerful 8 cylinder engine that produces 420 horsepower and 460lb-ft of torque, and it comes packed with numerous safety features.
The 2018 base model is a reliable car and one of the best SUVs produced in that year. At the higher end, you'll get the 2018 Tahoe RST. The initials RST stand for 'Rally Sport Truck'. The 2018 Tahoe RST lives up to the name with a 6.2-liter V8 engine and a 10-speed transmission.
8 2017 Caprice PPV
With an engine that outperforms the Dodge charger's V8, the 2017 Caprice PPV (Police Patrol Vehicle) is a car that ticks a lot of boxes. As the name suggests, this is not a car that was meant for the general public, it was solely built for the American Police by Holden in Australia. However, you can get one from a police auction.
The Caprice PPV is a spacious sedan with enough space to be a family car, and It's also fast enough to be a race car. It comes equipped with a supercharged 6-liter V8 engine that's capable of producing 355 horsepower. Getting parts for this car can be a tall order as it wasn't produced for the masses, this has a direct effect on the cost but that aside, this was a very good car from Chevy.
7 2017 Chevy Equinox
This compact SUV from Chevy comes with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that's capable of putting out 182hp. The base model is top among the most fuel-efficient cars in the compact SUV class. The Equinox is not necessarily a fast car, but it's safe. Safe enough to be a reliable family car.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gave the equinox a comprehensive four-star rating. The 2017 Chevy Equinox was rated good in every category. The top-level trim comes equipped with a forward-collision warning system and lane-departure assist.
6 2016 Chevy Suburban
The Suburban is a large truck-based SUV that's well built and packed with loads of features. The base level is a nine-seater with among the largest interiors in its class. The Chevy Suburban is simply tough and reliable.
Unlike crossover SUVs, the Suburban will provide you with the comfort of being adventurous with your family or friends. The V8 drivetrain is reliable and satisfyingly efficient, it is capable of producing 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque.
5 2016 Chevy Cruze
The 2016 Chevy Cruze is a comfortable, fuel-friendly ride that has a user-friendly interface and an affordable price tag.
The Cruze comes equipped with modern safety features and a fuel-efficient engine. The 1.4-liter turbocharged engine is capable of putting out 153 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque.
The 2016 Chevy Cruze is packed with plenty of safety features such as blind-spot monitoring and rear parking sensors. These features made this marque perfect for both city and inroads traveling.
4 2014 Chevrolet SS
The 2014 Chevy SS has all the buildings of a sleeper sedan. This normal but handsome-looking sedan comes with an LS3 V8 under the hood. The Chevy SS also comes with an easy-to-launch six-speed automatic transmission and is capable of producing 415 horsepower and 415lb-ft of torque.
The 2014 Chevy SS is not only capable of doing 0-60 in less than 4.5 seconds, but it also comes with enough space to carry your friends while you do it, because why not. The Chevy SS lives up to the name, it's Super Sporty.
3 2013 Chevy Malibu
Chevy is well known for its affordability and reliability and the Malibu is a reflection of these features.
The 2013 Malibu is both a stylish and reliable sedan from Chevy. With enough interior and cargo space for five people. The 2013 Chevy Malibu makes a good daily driver.
The 2013 malibu sourced its power from a 2.3-liter inline-four engine that was paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. The Malibu’s engine produced 197 ponies at 6300rpm and 191 lb-ft of torque at 4400rpm. The 2013 Chevrolet Malibu was available in Standard, Eco, and Turbo models.
2 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
The 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 has all the makings of a legend. After years of absence in the market, the 2012 fifth-generation ZL1 solidified Chevy's return to the muscle car world. With a top speed of 184 mph, the 2012 ZL1 sourced its power from a 6.2-liter V-8 engine that coughed 580 ponies and 556 lb-ft of torque.
This marque could sprint from 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds making it the fastest Camaro ever produced at the time. With the numbers to back it up, the ZL1 lapped the Nürburgring in just 7:41.27.
1 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS
After seven years of absence from the American roads, the Camaro made a comeback in 2010 with the SS. Fans and enthusiasts were all exhilarated by the return of the Mustang rival and the Camaro SS did not disappoint.
Now with bigger tires and a larger back, the 2010 Camaro SS had the looks of a bona fide Camaro from the 80s. The 2010 Camaro SS had a 6.2-liter V8 capable of producing 422 horsepower and 408 lb-ft of torque. Backed by these numbers, the Camaro could do 0-60 in just 4.8 seconds.