
by Kathy Moran
What kind of ride fits actress Solenn Heussaff?
Solenn Heussaff wears many hats—she’s an actress, an artist,
a singer, a mode, a curious traveler… the list goes on. With her active
lifestyle and busy schedule, Solenn is on the lookout for a vehicle that will
meet all her driving needs in one go.
Enter the Chevrolet Colorado Storm—a seriously capable
pickup truck that can power anyone through the day. We must give credit to The
Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI) the official distributor of Chevrolet cars
in the country, for this new top-of-the-line variant of the Colorado that is
packed with features inside and out.
Not only did Chevrolet introduce a winner in the Storm, they
packed charming celebrity to go along for the ride—Solenn Heussaff. “I love
that it’s an easy to use big car,” says Solenn. “I would never be able to park
something of that size before (haha). The camera at the back and sensors make
my parking extra easy and precise. The color I chose is also badass.
THE PERFECT STORM
Looks are everything—and the Storm has it all. The pickup
has several blacked-out accents, which can be seem on the hood, doors, side
mirror caps and door handles. There’s also the striking vehicle body decals,
which highlight the Colorado Storm’s go-anywhere image. On top of that, the
pickup trick sports a black 18-inch alloy wheels, black anthracite rear bumper
and the rear sport bar on the bed itself—truly badass.
Stepping in to the Storm is a delight with its six-way power
adjustable driver’s seat making adjustments easy. Of course we can’t overlook
the 8-inch touchscreen system that supports the latest MyLink infotainment
software. Besides having the usual AM/FM radio, USB, AUX input, and Bluetooth
telephone features, the new MyLink also comes with Apply CarPlay with Siri Eyes
Free and voice recognition, and Android Auto.
A LIFESTYLE FIT
The Colorado Storm is the perfect fit for the busy and fun
loving Solenn’s lifestyle. “I’m usually taping or shooting six days a week,”
says Solenn. “I love to get up early and walk to my Muay Thai class before
work. If I’m not on set till early morning the next day. I usually do my groceries
and prepare a meal for Nico and I. I like simple days.”
But when she’s taping, Solenn needs an able partner that
will help her get to where she needs to go. “Heading to work usually takes me
two to three hours drive since we shoot in far locations,” shares the actress. “The
Storm gives me comfort when I need to stay in the car for a long time, and the
option to turn it from 4x2 to 4x4 is useful when taping in farther locations
with steep and rocky roads.”
Under the hood of the Storm is a 2.8-liter DURAMAX
turbo-diesel engine that delivers maximum power and torque. Being the
top-of-the-line model the Colorado Storm is available with a six-speed
automatic transmission coupled to a 4WD system.
And when the driving gets tough, the Storm has safety
features that any driver looks for: Anti-Lock Brakes with Electronic Brakeforce
Distribution, Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Alert,
Trailer Sway Control, Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Control, Electronic
Stability Control, Traction Control, Tire Pressure Monitoring, Front and Rear
Parking Sensors and a Reverse Camera.
“I really like the easy drive and the side sensors,” adds
Solenn—emphasizing that looks are one thing and the little extras make the ride
easy.
DRIVE UP A STORM
Solenn shares, “The smooth drive—that it ‘cancels’ noise
from outside—the sleek black trim design, and the interiors [make the Storm
feel like it’s on a league of its own] and not just a regular truck.
The Chevrolet Colorado Storm is what Solenn needs—it’s a vehicle that not only gets where she wants to go, it’s also fun to drive, easy to maneuver, and looks really cool—what more could she want? The Colorado Storm and Solenn—two tough beauties that meet roads ahead in style.
by Kathy Moran
We see may vehicles run our streets today, but there is
nothing quite like the Colorado Storm.
With the number of vehicles that you see on the road, you
sometimes yearn to have a ride that will make you standout, yet allow to meet
all your needs in one go.
You don’t have to look further as The Covenant Car Company,
Inc. (TCCCI), the official distributor of Chevrolet cars in the country, has
brought in an all-new variant of its popular pickup truck. Called the Chevrolet
Colorado Storm, this highly capable truck can take you just about anywhere. Not
only did Chevrolet introduce a winner in the Storm, they also picked a funny
and rough-riding celebrity to go along for the ride—Nico Bolzico.
“I think Chevrolet and Colorado Storm combine technology,
look, power, engine, and also smooth driving.” shares Nico. “I think it is a
combination of everything that goes into the truck that makes it so special. It
is probably the best truck in the world for me.”
FITS YOUR LIFE
“My day is never the same. On a working day, sometimes I go
to the office, sometimes to the farm, sometimes to the province. What I try to
do when I start my day is to exercise. Either a 10k run with 200 push ups or 20
sprints uphill 200 push ups and I always try to finish it with having a nice
time with my wife is she is available.” shares Nico.
The Colorado Storm is the perfect fit for the frenetic
lifestyle of Nico. Because under the hood, the pickup truck is equipped with a
2.8-liter DURAMAX turbo-diesel engine that delivers efficient pulling power.
Being the top-of-the-line model, the Colorado Storm is available with a
six-speed automatic transmission coupled to a 4WD system.
And no matter how tough the driving gets, the Storm has
features any safe driver looks for: Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warding,
Forward Collision Alert, Trailer Sway Control, Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent
Control, Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control, Tire Pressure
Monitoring, Front and Rear Parking Sensors and a Reverse Camera.
DRIVING UP A STORM
There is no doubt that the Storm is one tough truck. And it
looks the part too. The pickup has several blacked-out accents, which can be
seen on the hood, doors, side mirror caps and door handles. There’s also the
striking vehicle body decals, which highlights the Colorado Storm’s go-anywhere
image. It helps that the pickup truck has black 18-inch alloy wheels, black
anthracite rear bumper and the rear sport bar on the bed itself—truly badass.
“The looks are so cool. I love it sooo much.” says Nico.
Stepping in to the Storm is a delight with its six-way power adjustable driver’s
seat making adjustments easy. Of course we can’t overlook the 8-inch touchscreen
system that supports the latest MyLink Infotainment software. Besides having
the usual AM/FM radio, USB, AUX input, and Bluetooth telephone features, the
new MyLink also comes with Apple CarPlay with Siri Eyes Free and voice
recognition, and Android Auto.
KEEP ON TRUCKIN’
“You can cross absolutely any place anywhere in the country
with the Storm. You are unstoppable,” enthuses Nico. “In managing my business,
I use the Storm to go to all of my farms, and sometimes accessing the farms is
not easy and the roads are not great. Before, I was afraid to go to my farms
because I might get stuck and not reach them, but now with the Colorado Storm I
don’t mind where the farm is. Of course I like that I look so cool driving my
Colorado.”
The Chevrolet Colorado Storm is what Nico needs—it’s a
vehicle that not only gets him where he wants to go, it’s also fun to drive,
easy to maneuver, and looks really cool—what more could he want? Chevrolet and
Nico are really kicking up a Storm with this pickup.
This story was published in The Philippine Star.
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