The Chevy Silverado 1500 is all new for 2019, and new features, as well as technology, have rendered it larger, lighter, more powerful, and fuel efficient. There are 3 body styles to choose from, six available powertrains, and 8 trim levels, and the well-versed and able folks at Car and Driver put together a guide of every style and feature, making it easier to check out the various options at hand. More and more consumers are drifting toward truck ownership, as they realize that trucks are not just for the heavy haulers and riggers out there, and they are just as useful in urban circles.
The Silverado Work Truck is on the most basic end of the scale, and is the only model available with single-cab configuration. Steel wheels, black bumpers, an offset bow-tie emblem, halogen headlights, and “CHEVROLET” stamped into the center bar of the grille are all distinct traits. This base model also flaunts a 7.0-inch touchscreen as standard and comes available with vinyl or cloth seats.
The Silverado Custom takes the work truck's funky front-end design, and paints it all body color. The body-color theme is applied to the rear bumper, as well as the rest of the exterior trim. If you choose to take the custom route, you also get painted 20-inch aluminum wheels, and LED taillights.
The Silverado Custom Trail Boss offers up a very icy and awesome gloss-black finish, as well as a two-inch suspension lift, and model-specific styling cues including red tow hooks, and 18-inch wheels. With the Trail Boss, you'll also get the Z71 Off-Road package as standard, yielding you Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac tires, Rancho shocks, skid plates, and a locking rear differential.
The Silverado LT is smack dab in the middle of the lineup, and is the most traditional-looking of the 2019 Silverados, with a split-bar chrome, and classic yellow bow tie situated in the center. LED headlights are standard, an 8.0-inch touchscreen is on board for entertainment and navigation options, and leather seating is an available choice.
The Silverado RST is for those who may seem to think that the Silverado's futuristic design is a bit forward, and acquires an all-body-color trim for an overall sportier look. You also get full-LED lighting, including fog lights, and the RST is available with wheels up to 22 inches in size. The RST and LT are the only two Silverado models that can be had with the all-new 310-hp turbocharged inline-four, which is now offered as standard equipment.
The Silverado LTZ boasts the addition of more chrome slats to the grille, and the lower bumper, door handles, window trim, mirrors, and wheels. On the interior, leather upholstery is now standard, and the 5.3-liter V-8. Other options are the 6.2 liter V-8, and the turbo-diesel straight six.
The Silverado High Country is the most high-end Silverado, characterized by chrome lower portions on the front bumpers, with bronze accents in the grille, chrome side steps, and dual exhaust tips to boot. All observers will quickly understand that you are in the highest rank of “Silverado stardom” there is, while luxury abounds hand-in-hand with functionality and tremendous tow ability within this model spec!
