In this week’s Ask Nathan:
- Any updates on the Mid-Engine Corvette C8?
- Toyota 4Runner vs Jeep rand Cherokee for my kid?
- Is the new Camaro V6 better than an older V8?
The first question comes from a viewer who wants to know about the upcoming  mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette C8.
Hi Nathan, is there any new information on the mid-engine Corvette C8?
I heard that there was a new development, like dealer pricing or something. But I can’t find any information.
Can you help?
Thanks bro!
Erin
A: Hi Erin!
Recently, Corvette Forum posted a story by one of its members stating that Chevrolet showed dealers a few new photos of the mid-engine Corvette C8. That’s about it. The rest of the information was speculation and a few descriptions; however, a source at GM may have spilled the beans on one of the power-plants that could show up in the mid-engine Corvette C8.
It’s rumored that a version of the 2019 CT6 V-Sport’s 550 horsepower, twin-turbocharged 4.2-liter V8 (that makes 627 lb-ft of torque) may land in the new Corvette. If that’s the case, it could be a mid-level engine.
That’s all I got, we hope to find out more soon.
Check out this twin-turbocharged V8 Cadillac video from the 2018 New York Auto Show!
N
This next question comes from a reader who is looking at getting his daughter a used Jeep Grand Cherokee or a Toyota 4Runner.
A:Â Greetings!
While I am a Jeep Grand Cherokee fan, I would only consider the Toyota 4Runner. Sure, it’s a bit primitive, but it has reliability built right in. The Jeep is better on the street, with four-wheel independent suspension, but the vehicle is, by comparison, fragile.
As a dad, and as someone who has seen how well built recent Toyota 4Runners are – I would go with Toyota.
I hope that helps!
N
The last question comes from a fan who wants to replace his 2000 Chevrolet Camaro with a new one equipped with a V6.
Hi Nathan and team!
Quick question. If it were your choice and you wanted something fun to replace your old (2000) Chevy Camaro with a new one, even though it means going from an old V8 to the new V6, would you do it?
I want fun and I only buy Chevy.
Thank you!
Cam from Alalbam
A: Hi Cam!
Nothing is going to replace the V8 rumble you’re used to; however, the new Chevrolet Camaro V6 is so damn good, I think you’ll fall in love the moment you drive it. I highly recommend the manual transmission too. It’s a fun car with great power and it’s faster than most people think.
Hope that helps!
N
Check out our fun truck drag race video – new vs old!
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