Our most seasoned customers here in Tucson have loads of love for tough trucks like the Silverado: there is so much to appreciate! Perfect for the daily commute, times when you have to haul and move large cargo, and jumping off the road for a bit of trail exploration and fun, there is really no substitute for the way that a tough truck makes its cargo feel taken care of. The next generation of full-size GM trucks will have the need for a strong and lightweight material for the beds, that still enables the use of traditional steel for the cab. According to Automotive News, the Chevy Silverado will put both aluminum and carbon fiber in their beds.
Carbon fiber is known for being lighter yet stronger than steel and aluminum, but also takes more time and money to produce. These traits have made it more common in smaller-volume cars in the past, but trucks stand to benefit greatly with their use. Part of the result is reduction in weight to improve fuel economy, without sacrificing the tough and rugged qualities that buyers of trucks rely on. The menacing rival in the form of the Ford F-150 made the switch to aluminum for the 2015 model year, and the transition resulted in success.
Automotive News also states that the next-gen trucks are slated to launch with aluminum beds, and that it will take a couple of years before we'll see any carbon fiber find its way into designs. Higher-trim models will be the first ones to see the incorporation of new materials, with the trickle-down to lower-spec trucks potentially happening in the future. There is so much to love in regards to the Silverado: it is powered by a 6.2-liter V-8, that dishes out 420 hp, and a maximum tow of 12,500 pounds. Every model now has a backup camera, and the tire-pressure monitor has an alert that sounds out to indicate when air pressure is at a healthy level.
Available for 2018, you can also snag a Commemorative Centennial Edition, which proudly celebrates 100 years of Chevy trucks. With this package, you are equipped with a stunning Centennial Blue paint color, and badging inspired by the hefty Silverado's many years of heritage. Come down to visit us for the holidays at Orielly Chevy, and check out what the upper-level Z71 trim includes: you snag body-color grille surround, a headlamp bezel, and 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires. You'll also get plenty of use out of the trailering package, that comes equipped with a 2-inch receiver hitch, and automatic locking rear differential. You'll have no problems conquering the call of the wild with the off-road suspension offered: equipped with Rancho shocks, you'll be effortlessly lurching over anything daring enough to cross your path!
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