There has been a lot of talk here around the Mid-Mo Powerhouse about customer-focused trucks lately, and the desires that are highest on the list for anyone's new purchase. Being easy to drive has become more and more important now, as we notice more and more customers coming in are looking to feel completely at ease while behind the wheel. The ability to be easily serviced is also a necessary quality that folks are looking for: “walk up” access to the engine for repairs has become asked for more commonly. During the first week of March at the NTEA Work Truck Show, Chevy released its first-ever Silverado Class 4, 5, and 6 chassis cab trucks. These are three supremely capable conventional cab models, and will be the most customer-focused trucks of any major competitor. Possessing the qualities of being easy to upfit, easy to drive, easy to service, and easy to own are all important attributes in the current market.
It was the valuable input of truck drivers, fleet managers, technicians, upfitters, and Chevrolet dealers that drove development of these useful and versatile new Silverados. The Silverado will be available in 2WD as well as 4WD, and will be powered by a 6.6 – liter Duramax diesel engine, with 350 horsepower, and 700 lb – ft of torque. Taking into consideration the proven power of existing Allison transmissions, and the Duramax diesel engine, a medium duty truck line exists that will appeal to both Chevy loyalists and competitive owners.
The Silverado will now be the most connected commercial truck available, thanks to options that include OnStar and Commercial Link, the built-in 4GLTE Wi-Fi hotspot, ability for wireless cellphone charging, Bluetooth, and support for AppleCarPlay as well as Android Auto. During 2017, GM Fleet delivered nearly 300,000 units to Government and Commercial Customers, the most since 2008, and heftily gained nearly 1.4 percentage points of the entire market share. Chevy's 3-truck pickup strategy was built around the Colorado mid-size pickup, as well as the Silverado ¼ ton, and 1-ton models, and has made General Motors the leader in Pickup deliveries for the last four years straight.
One of the main solutions that we are eager to offer customers is making trucks that no longer seem difficult to drive. Models that have poor downward perspective for the driver, along with poor low-speed maneuverability due to narrow wheel cuts possess a real sense of difficulty to drive. Chevy strives to provide up to 50-degree wheel cuts, and a well-countered hood that optimizes the driver's perspective of the road. Another element that really gives us a sense of pride in our craft is the solving of a very common noise problem with these new models.
Aftermarket air suspensions that don't exist for Ford or Ram are triple-sealed, with inset doors to help reduce wind and road noise, and huck bolts are incorporated throughout the frame for a very high level of clamping force. Come down to the Powerhouse this month, and check out the 7 cab-to-axle options ranging from 60 to 162 inches, along with five unique axle-to-back-of-frame lengths sized in 8-inch increments! We are proud to offer the best in durability, rugged appeal, and long lasting trucks: and we are your beacon for top notch sales and service in Missouri!
