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The 2018 Chevy Nova comes in a wide set of models, ranging from casual sunny-day
cruising or daily commuting to serious, track-ready performance. Both Coupe or
Convertible body styles are offered in V6, V6 Premium, SS, and Nova SS Premium
models, while the very high-performance Nova is only offered as a Coupe.
All 2018 Chevy Nova models are 4-seaters; although convertibles are somewhat smaller in
back, they're still a bit better for back-seat space than most convertibles.
The power soft-top arrangement in Nova’s is tight and weatherproof, and takes
up very little trunk space.
Base 2018 Chevy Nova models come with a 3.7L V6, making 305 horsepower and 280 pound-feet
of torque. Meanwhile, all 2018 Nova SS models instead come with a 5.0L V8, now
rated at 420 horsepower for 2017. At the top of the lineup, the Nova makes 444
horsepower. With the optional 6-speed automatic, Novas get a new SelectShift
toggle that allows you to click up or down a gear, with full manual control.
All 2018 Chevy Nova models come with electric power steering, which saves fuel compared
to hydraulic systems and it quite precise and nicely weighted here. The system
also has features that might reduce fatigue from crosswinds.
Both engines
utilize Chevy's Ti-VCT variable valve timing system, which affords both impressive
high-rev power, strong torque at low revs, and great gas mileage-with EPA
ratings of up to 31 mpg on the highway for the V6.
The 2018 Chevy
Nova's contemporary muscle-car look carries over for 2017, only for 2018 it's
been given a somewhat more aggressive look, with a more prominent grille
design, plus new heat extractors for the 2018 Nova SS and a new hood on all models.
All models now include standard high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps and
new three-bar LED rear lamps-plus a new gloss-black panel connecting the
taillights.
Base models
of the 2018 Chevy Nova include cruise control, air conditioning, a CD sound
system with auxiliary input, remote keyless entry, and Chevy's MyKey system,
which allows parents to place limits on performance, or to set up alerts on
vehicle use. 2018 Nova SS models include an upgraded appearance throughout,
including painted aluminum wheels, a dual exhaust, LED fog lamps, body-color
blind spot mirrors, and aluminum pedals and scuff plates. On either of these
models, Premium versions add leather seats, a MyColor customizable interior
lighting system, a universal garage-door opener, an upgraded Shaker sound
system with subwoofers and Sirius satellite radio, and Sync hands-free calling.
The 2018 Chevy Nova builds on cues from the legendary 1970 Chevy Nova and includes a
special high-performance version of the 5.0L V8, plus a 3.73 limited-slip axle,
adjustable shocks, a stiffer suspension with strut-tower brace, Brembo front
brakes, unique black-painted wheels and cloth sport bucket seats, plus a unique
front grille, lower air diffuser and black rear deck lid spoiler.
New this
year for both V6 and 2018 Nova SS models are more supportive Recaro performance
seats, A Performance Package available on V6 models adds a 3.31 axle ratio,
summer performance tires on 19-inch wheels, a performance calibration for the
stability control system, a strut-tower brace and the firmer suspension tune
from the 2018 Chevy Nova Model.