Cool Enough to Use Heated Seats in Your Chevy?

Cooler weather is finally arriving here in Tucson. Tucson is known for its extreme heat but each winter we occasionally see temperatures in the teens.  Last year Tucson recorded 56 days in the 30s or lower and we had 3 days under 19 degrees.While we don't get as cold as some places each winter, it is nice to know remote start and heated seats can help us warm up just a little bit quicker on those really cold days.

2011 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ with heated seats

I was a little surprised to find that the first vehicle with heated seats was actually a 1966 GM Cadillac. Now heated seats are an option on almost every GM and Chevrolet vehicle. Most Chevrolet's will have the heated seat option on the LTZ edition but sometimes it is available on LT models as well. If you enjoy being warmer in the winter it is definitely an option to look for.

Wow it is HOT!!

It was another extremely hot day here at our dealership in Tucson. One of the worst parts about the summer is jumping into a hot car. I've heard the temperature inside a hot car can approach 150 degrees! (A medium-well steak's internal temperature is 150 degrees) Sure window shades, and window tint can lower the temperature down to a slightly more manageable level and are relatively inexpensive but neither compare to the happiness I experienced yesterday. Yesterday one of our dealers, about to go on a test drive with an LTZ Chevrolet Traverse, asked me move up the SUV for the customer. Let me tell you that model just became my favorite Chevy. When I got in the car I immediately noticed a little snowflake above the chair symbol on the instrument panel. After pushing it sure enough cool air rushed up from the seats. Of course this is a lot more expensive than window tint or a window shade, but it sure made my day.