As the month of February is open up here in
Tucson, those who were the most eager to get their hands on a new car or truck
have most definitely had time to look at the specs, figure out trim
preferences, and get ready to test drive! The 2019 models are where most have
their sights, and the group of trucks that are eagerly making their way off the
lot into happy new owners' hands. However, the full lineup of 2020 Chevy
Silverado HD trucks was featured on the Jalopnik blog this week,
making some think about the bounty that will roll of the trucks ready for use
after another season's wait.
This trusty bunch will now be available with the
6.6-liter Duramax turbo-diesel with 910 lb-ft of torque, and capable of a
staggering max tow payload of 35,000 pounds! This is a whopping 52 percent
improvement over the outgoing model, and it all was able to take place because
of a large number of changes made to the engine, as well as the rest of the
truck. The frame of the ladder is now stiffer, the axles, as well as prop
shaft, are larger, and there's a label that specifies curb weight, gross
vehicle weight rating, gross axle weight rating, and max payload specific to
each model. Every truck is now longer, wider, and taller, while also boasting a
greater amount of space inside.
If you don't choose to go with the option of the
445 horsepower, 910 lb-ft of torque turbo-diesel paired to the ten-speed
automatic, there is also the choice of a 6.6-liter V8 gasoline engine, which
can easily cook up 401 hp and 464 lb-ft of torque, and flaunts an 18-percent
towing capacity gain over the current model. The new lineup will be offered in
five different trims. The Work Truck variant sports the black grille bar behind
the familiar Chevy namesake, and the Custom Trim which is only available on the
2500 model receives the body-colored grille bar, LT and LTZ Trims get
super-cool chrome accents, and the High Country offers up the pleasantly
menacing big bow tie grille.
The diesel models will see larger hood scoops, as
well as Duramax decals, and there will also be a new, larger bed-side step
that's now rated for 500 pound-capability. Materializing some of the most
practical yet ingenious new tech out there, a new 15-angle trailer camera setup
is also on board, with a feature that allows you to see right through the
trailer being towed. There are snow plow attachment points in the front for
those who have to deal with the dreaded white stuff from time to time, and a
new Park Grade Hold Assist that activates all four brakes at once.
There truly is a war at hand in the truck world,
and the most payload, torque, and towing ability are alluring qualities. Next
year's batch of burly Silverados does not want to represent
anything close to what the smart car/small sedan category evokes: the “bigger
is best” mantra is going to long hold heavy sentiment and ruggedly tough
presence here at O'Rielly!
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