Here at the Mid-Missouri Powerhouse, we
recognize that one of the most common reasons to own a truck is raw power.
Isn't the ability to tow, haul, and possess a rugged and commanding presence
high on one's truck ownership priority list? One way that next year's Chevy
Silverado stands completely apart from its competitors is by offering a
4-cylinder option. Many of you out there may not think that this would cut it
in a very demanding landscape for trucks, but in the name of fuel efficiency,
it can still provide means for a fulfilling and Eco-friendly purchase.
According to EPA ratings, rear-drive Silverado
models with the 2.7-liter turbo four-engine have the ability to hit 20/23 mpg
city/highway. The city rating makes it able to run neck-and-neck with the Ford
F-150s 3.3-liter V-6, and the Ram 1500's base 3.6-liter V-6 mild hybrid.
Horsepower and torque are in the ample-and-available status at 310 hp and 248
lb-ft of torque, as opposed to the 290 hp and 265 lb-ft for the Ford and 305 hp
and 269 lb-ft for the Ram. The turbo-four will come standard on Silverado LT
and RST trims, and achieves more torque than the 4.3-liter V-6.
Basking in the aftermath of a complete redesign,
the Silverado
now rides on a new platform, added the available 10-speed automatic
transmission, and shed weight to boot. The four-cylinder model is 380 pounds
lighter than the previous model, and the good folks at the Cnet.com claimed
that “buyers should be overly happy with the powertrain's 2,280-pound payload
rating, which is up to 600 pounds more than similarly-equipped trucks from
crosstown rivals.”
The 2.7-liter features a twin-scroll turbo for
improved low-end responsiveness, as well as cylinder deactivation, and
stop-start tech, and its lighter weight should be very instrumental in the
continuous quest to improve handling. GM has also promised that a new 3.0-liter
Duramax diesel is on the way for early 2019, which is slated to be paired with
a new 10-speed automatic as well as stop-start system.
Opting for the diesel should provide much more in
the muscle department, and you'll notice immediately how active thermal
management will recover exhaust heat to allow for quicker engine and
transmission warmup. Featuring 8 trim levels and six engine and transmission
combinations, the 2019
Silverado will appeal to many varieties of those who love trucks: don't
think for a minute that less cylinders means less fun, and come to the Powerhouse to test drive any type
of truck ASAP!
