2022 Chevy Silverado's Mid-Cycle Refresh: Implementing The Ideal Work Truck

Right now in America, the dire competition between light and heavy-duty pickup trucks is fierce enough that it makes the duel between high-end supercar brands appear mellow and tame! All of us here at the Mid Missouri Powerhouse have been anxiously waiting to see how the incoming Chevy Silverado model was going to compare to the fierce competition in the form of the Ram 1500 and Ford's increasingly popular F-150. The current Silverado was first officially unveiled in 2018, most likely one of the reasons there is a completely redesigned front fascia just three years after its initial launch. 

The GM Authority crew first reported sighting a camouflaged 2022 Silverado during rigorous drive testing near Detroit, with a redesign of the front headlamp arrangement that is similar to the new Tahoe and Blazer. GMC's MultiPro tailgate system will also make its way over to the lower-end Silverado trims, which will allow anyone to access the bed much easier no matter what the cargo type is. There was a time in truck history when having any pickup truck without the capability and grunt of a V8 was nearly unthinkable. Now there are varieties of high output as well as fuel-efficient V6 engines and turbo-diesels that can wear many hats, and haul a huge variety of goods. 

This new version is slated to offer a 4.3-liter Ecotec V6 that boasts power equal to the Ford's Ecoboost V6 or Ram's 3.6-liter Pentastar with eTorque. Other recent spy shots that have been circulating have had a four-leaf spring rear suspension setup, which could aid greatly in allowing the Silverado to reclaim the valuable title of the highest towing capacity in its class. Another great addition to the Silverado line will be the addition of Google's embedded proprietary automotive operating system, which allows for access to Google's app play store and voice recognition software.

With customer interest in pickups rising steadily every year, there will also be the presence of other fantastic additions such as the super cruise autopilot system found in the Cadillac Escalade. Other spy shots revealed a much larger infotainment display system than what was available on previous models, and we are living in the most exciting of times as we witness the luxury factor excitedly exploding as interiors and cabs step up massively to provide the ultimate in customer satisfaction.

The times that allowed for the purchase of a truck that was not built up to par and did not even offer the most basic features for the drive are over. Fully embracing the new breed of pickups that have a slew of high-tech offerings and applications to make jumping off-road a viable option, we have loved to see just how far the industry as a whole has come over the last decade. Also snagging the coveted title of “Best resale value” in scoring from JD Power, the 2022 Silverado retains resale value like no other while providing stellar performance for work and play alike!