Entrusting Your Tucson-area Workload to a Top-notch + Tough Rig: 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500

There has definitely been a longstanding rivalry between the Ford F150 and the Silverado: these are two trucks that sit menacingly at the top of the heap, and they both admittedly have the raw power needed to get the job done. Everyone here on the staff at Orielly loves to share with customers their reasons why they pick the Silverado, and ways in which it exceeds expectations. Choosing one with a 6.2-liter V-8 will provide class-leading horsepower, and the maximum towing ability out there, coming in at 12,500 pounds.



Some of the changes made for 2018 are a bit subtle, but when consumers are happy with the finished product, there are sometimes not too many reasons to switch things up hastily. Due to new government mandates, every model now has a backup camera, and the tire-pressure monitor emits a loud noise when air pressure is at an optimum level. A feature that was previously only available on the LT trim, the eAssist package is now optional on the LTZ. It's a new mild-hybrid electrical system that puts to use many of the leveraged technologies and components from Chevy's diverse lineup of vehicles. Silverado already leads the full-size truck segment in V-8 fuel economy, and for those who use their trucks for more urban driving, the addition of eAssist can further reduce their fuel costs, but not take away from the bolstered utility they love in a truck.

As is the case with many full-size trucks, the Silverado 1500 can be customized to fit just about any new owner's diverse needs. The base WT model starts at just under $30,000, and the fully-loaded High Country can top the $60,000 mark. One good pricing point in the middle of the spectrum is for the mid-level LT, which starts at around $35,000. You can pair it with a crew cab, short bed, 5.3-liter V-8, and all-wheel drive for about $10,000 more. Many customers surveyed over the past 5 years have told us how they are eager to buy trucks with these many upgrades available: you really get to create the end result that you want, down to the very last detail.



Ask the sales and service staff here at Orielly how you can benefit from the Z71 package as well: it provides for you body-color grille surround, headlamp bezel, and 18-inch wheels sporting all-terrain tires. You also are able to put to use the trailering package: with a 2-inch receiver hitch and automatic locking rear differential, along with the ability to haul just about anything you'd imagine. We proudly stand behind our many customers in the area that work within the agriculture industry, and we understand just how rugged and durable any vehicle they use would need to be.

Off-road suspension with Rancho shocks complete the Z71 layout: if you are planning to quickly kick dust off of any major interstate artery, this is the setup that will justify your journey best. The Silverado is one of those machines that didn't have to try too hard to etch its mark permanently into truck enthusiast's minds: come see just what it's like to drive the best in show today.