Chevy Silverado ZRX Could Possibly Score 6.2-Liter LT4 V8 Engine

Since Spring is finally here, so many area residents that come to see us at O'Rielly Chevy of Tucson constantly have trucks on the mind! What is not to love when the interiors have become locations of much more luxury, and off-road versions have so many features to help the mower through massive mud and over wayfaring rocks? The staff of GM Authority offered up a piece on their blog this week that confirmed the upcoming Chevy Silverado ZRX may receive the automaker's supercharged 6.2-L LT4 V8 engine.

It's a performance engine highly focused on trucks and is now slated to find its way into the Chevy Silverado ZRX off-road pickup, which will compete with sworn rivals in the form of the Ford Raptor and soon-arriving Ram Rebel TRX. This exciting and very muscular engine currently resides in the Camaro ZL1, where it cranks out 650 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque. GM Authority was the very first to report on the existence of the Silverado ZRX: they uncovered a trademark filing for the name last summer and revealed exclusive details about the truck in a subsequent report published in September.

The Silverado ZRX will be of a similar vein of the Colorado ZR2, featuring more robust suspension, MultMatic DSSV dampers, front and rear electronic lockers, and modified bumper treatments for honed-in departure and approach angles. There are a few hints that GM will offer a more powerful engine option as well, and this specific version of the 6.2-L LT4 V8 will be used in other GM products, such as its full-size SUVs in the upper leagues. This gives a bit of credit to the rumors that GM is also hard at work on a performance-focused Cadillac Escalade with a supercharged V8 engine of some variant.

What is most exciting when you concoct a truck as capable as this is the premise of putting its money where its mouth is and awaiting the donning of the checkered flag at the finish line! It was also announced this year that the new off-road racing program for the Silverado ZRX will see off-road race team Hall Racing cleverly situate a Chevy Silverado LT Trail Boss with MultMatic DSSV dampers in the Best of the Desert off-road series. This prized model will serve as a real-world proving ground for the Silverado ZRX, allowing Chevy to further research suspension and other components in demand for the current motor sports environment.

We will keep you posted on the coming updates and information we receive on the Silverado ZRX and its features and form. You will also find a few new unique changes to the cabin, with customized seats and ZRX badges throughout. The vehicle will also no doubt see benefit from the improved interiors coming down the line for the Silverado, expected to arrive during the 2022 year.

The Truth about Cars Blog Claims 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 Duramax Possesses “The Perfect Engine”

Even though there has been much talk and debate surrounding diesel over the past few years, all of us here at O'Rielly Chevy of Tucson recognize its awesome potential and widely-known characteristics of raw power and great mileage output. Compression-ignition engines have now become quite common in the truck market, even if generally limited to heavy-duty, three-quarter-ton and larger models. The Truth About Cars blog recently ran a feature about their love for the 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500, powered by a Duramax 3.0-liter inline-six, and paired to a 10-speed automatic.

Head staff writer Chris Tonn claims right off the bat that “he's not sure if he's ever fallen so hard for a powertrain”, a pretty good sign of high quality for a first impression. He claimed at the first drive that the inline-six engine pours power in a very smooth, seamless rush, while still having the ability to be very quiet and balanced. 9,200 pounds is the towing rating, and Chris laments that “this 3.0-liter oil-burner is perfect for that kind of duty”. The 4-wheel drive model maxes out on the EPA scale at 29 mph highway, and 25 mpg combined.

You still know that this is a truck you're driving, as parking a 20-foot long beast takes both practice and planning – but the rewards of having the drive feel quiet and controlled are present during every trip. The audio controls on the 8.0 – inch touchscreen here are billed by the testing team as “responsive and intuitive”, and the navigation displays are bright and clear. Both front and rear seats offer plenty of comfort with 10-way power adjustments for the front on this particular LTZ trim. The rear bench offers up plenty of legroom for three across, even with the fronts adjusted back.

This is where the troupe points out an important trait: that it is no wonder the crew cab pickup has become a replacement for the traditional family sedan.. the roominess and features available in 2020 are nothing short of phenomenal. The Safety Package comes highly recommended here, which adds rear cross-traffic alert, front/rear park assist, and lane change/blind zone alert.

The trailer camera package along with the advanced trailering package adds up to a tow rating of 7,600 pounds, perfect for a Chevy Camaro set up for SCCA racing! While summing everything up at the end of the article, it is even said that this is probably the engine he would choose for being most competent and reliable. If you're looking into a vehicle with a good type of resale value, this is one of your top choices, as America's appetite for diesel has anything but cooled down!

Camo-Laden 2021 Silverado Realtree Edition Featured in 1st State Update

The second collaboration between Chevy and the world's absolute coolest camo and outdoor equipment manufacturer has now taken place in the form of the 2021 Silverado Realtree Edition! The limited-run truck combines the rugged go-anywhere prowess of the Silverado 1500 Custom Trail Boss with custom graphics and flair from Realtree. This is where hunting and fishing enthusiasts truly acquire a truck that is perfectly matched to their favorite pastimes, and the Silverado continues to offer functionality and capability where it counts.

Just like all Trail Boss models, the Realtree edition comes equipped with a 2-inch factory suspension lift, 20-inch black wheels with Goodyear Wrangler Territory MT On-Off Road Tire and the Silverado's Z71 Off-Road Package. This is what offers up the ultimate in protection and go-anywhere functionality with monotube Rancho shocks, Hill Descent Control, automatic locking rear differential, skid plates, and an AutoTrac 2-speed transfer case. The RealTree Edition comes equipped with the 5.3-Liter V8 engine with 6-speed transmission and is also available with the juicier 6.2-Liter V8 that cranks out 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque.

In the blog feature offered up by the folks on staff at 1^st State Update, they were immediately won over by the Realtree camouflage graphics on the exclusive exterior, as well as the interior door trim, and the logo on the standard bedliner. These outdoor-ready touches are accompanied by black Silverado and Z71 badging, black rectangular dual-exhaust tips, 4-inch black round assist steps and all-weather floor liners. The testing team on hand was also in love right away with the Silverado's Durabed, which offers the most standard cargo capacity in the segment, 12 standard tie-downs and a roll-formed steel bed floor boasting massive strength.

One of our favorites within the Realtree product line is the Excape camo: it is purposefully designed to appear unstructured while it imitates natural elements. It enhances the hunting experience for western big game hunters by enabling them to escape visual detection by blending into surroundings at distances from 400 to 20 yards and closer. It puts to use techniques perfected by apex predators, and many elements that can be found in various western terrain.

Realtree's founder Bill Jordan took his 35+ years of experience to work hard at  creating the world's most versatile patterns on the market, and these are simply “the goods” as far as any experienced outdoorsman is concerned. Come check out this new model soon here at O'Rielly Chevy of Tucson, and experience the thrill of hiding in the brush “from the ground up”!

GM Authority Celebrates 2021 Chevy Silverado Carhartt Edition With Live Photo Gallery

When special editions for a vehicle are released, everyone here at O'Rielly Chevy of Tucson would have to agree that it presents a great opportunity to reflect on greatness and longstanding pride. The Chevy Silverado is one of those trucks that greatness and excellence are descriptive of, and a longstanding partnership with Carhartt immediately made sense. This production-ready special edition truck delivers on a concept that debuted at the 2016 SEMA Show and revels in a flair that this ultra-cool work apparel company shared a vision and ultimate venture with.

The folks on staff at GM Authority put up this cool gallery showing highlights of the unveiling, and you can get a close-up digital walk around this special edition that is based on the Silverado 2500HD LTZ Crew Cab model. It comes with the optional Z71 Off-Road Package and is offered only in Mosaic Black Metallic paint, which is the perfect choice to blend with the Carhartt gold pinstripes. The traditionally huge grille up front is all black, and so are the front and rear body-colored bumpers. There is Carhartt badging on the doors and tailgate, as well as exclusive two-tone leather upholstery finished in a Jet Black/Carhartt Brown combo inside.

The headrests have Carhartt badging embroidered into them, and the footwells are lined by-all-weather floor mats sporting the Carhartt logos. A special leather treatment was created just for this edition, creating the unique two-tone seats for the truck. This Dearborn, Michigan-based brand has long been a popular staple in the work wear realm, and on scores of construction sites and railroad hubs nationwide. The family-managed and owned company has been at the forefront of developing rugged and reliable work wear since 1889. When the concept vehicle was first shown at SEMA, the exciting response from consumers exceeded the expectation of both Chevy and Carhartt.

This top-notch apparel company so popular among carpenters, mechanics, and road crews will now be hailed in a special partnership as the “Official Workwear of Chevy Trucks”, as Chevy employees will be proudly sporting Carhartt apparel during numerous events over the years to come. Both brands have more than 100 years of history rooted in the Motor City, and both brands have a reputation for always delivering the best in durable and quality products.

Carhartt’s first product ever was the bib overall, which was an immediate success. These are

both brands that are focused on creating products that are practical, ready for inclement

weather, and built to last for years: we couldn’t be more excited about this very cool special edition, and the many miles diehard fans can’t wait to put on it!

2021 Silverado HD's Amazing Tech Close-Up Via Carbuzz

The all-new 2020 Chevy Silverado HD was unveiled earlier this year with stunning towing and torque figures, and even more exciting improvements are taking place for the coming year's model! Inside sources have told GM Authority that these updates will focus on improved technology that aids with the tough daily duties facing the heavy-duty variant. One of the main improvements will be updates for the software and trailering camera systems, which also saw upgrades this year.

There are now 15 unique camera views that monitor angles such as ahead of the pickup, behind the bed, around the hitch, inside the bed, and behind the trailer. This holiday season here at O'Rielly Chevy of Tucson we have provided numerous test drives of the Silverado already, as scores of truck lovers are coming through the door getting ready to make a final decision regarding purchase. The 2021 Silverado is going to also see a revamped center console, bigger infotainment screen, as well as improved fit and finish. As the holiday trees and lights are revealed here in Tucson and nationwide, it is a fantastic time to get up to speed on what the coming model of America's best and most durable truck will offer up!

There have been so many exciting releases and other reasons to be loaded with anticipation this holiday season, just as anyone wondering what is wrapped under the tree for them would have! The 2019 SEMA Show saw the unveiling of the Silverado HD Carhartt Special Edition, another awesome choice for 2021. Based on the Silverado 2500 LTZ, we are hoping that it will sport a beefy V-8 as the power source. We are incredibly proud of the elaborate camera system that is already on board the Silverado; just a decade ago truck owners would have been amazed if they knew just how much easier their towing and hauling life was going to get with the ability to monitor what's happening at all times.

Even though we know we are cranking out the best and most durable truck line in the business, there's always room for improvement, and some critics during 2019 told us what they thought would be ideal. A bigger touch screen, less empty space around the dashboard, and the improvements to the finish was at the top of the list. In response, there will now most likely be the option to upgrade to a 12-inch screen, along with a few more interior storage compartments. We know full well that a panoramic sunroof is high on the wish list of many, and we just don't have any confirmation regarding that: we'll keep you posted right here on the blog about anything new that comes up concerning America's hardest-working truck line coming for 2021!

Autoblog.com features 450-Horsepower Hot Rod Derived From Farm Truck

When any car manufacturer rummages through it's past and present parts bins to work on a new creation, the results are almost always awesome. Some of the combinations we have seen lately have been some of the most inventive ever, and when it's our beloved Chevy brand, we know the outcome will be amazing. The E-10 is an electric hot rod featured in Autoblog this past week, derived from a 1962 C-10 pickup.

The beginning frame is a bit like a modern-day Silverado 1500, where Chevy's concept-building team began by replacing the gas-powered drivetrain with parts from the Bolt. While full technical details have been kept amply secret, the spec sheet has on the list a double stack of electric crate motors that derive power from two 60-kilowatt battery packs. The power flows to the rear wheels via a 4-speed automatic transmission and the swap to electric bumps the C-10's output to 450 horsepower. The 0 to 60 mph drive time is right around 5 seconds, and the quarter-mile time resides in the high 13-second range. All of us here at O'Rielly Chevy of Tucson are not quite sure what the actual driving range is after a charge for this model, but the Bolt now is up to around 259 miles.

There is one characteristic of this creation that we simply couldn't love more: since noise is such a big part of the hot-rodding experience, the E-10 comes with a sound simulator on board. Included presets are an LS7 Z28 with track tuning, an all-around generic V8, or what Chevy now dubs as “futuristic” sound. But if need be, it can actually do burnouts in complete silence, which some still understandably see as sacreligious. This E-10 concept builds on the excitement and momentum that was seen by last year's eCOPO, pushing the envelope of the “crate” electric propulsion system further.

Just a few years ago, there were no solid examples of how hot rodders will still get to participate in their favorite pastime during the oncoming electric era. We love the pictures of this creation, which looks amazing in orange. The SEMA event was from October 30 – Nov 2 this year in sunny Las Vegas, and there were plenty of other awesome things for viewers to feast their eyes on such as the “Green Hornet” Mustang and 1958 Plymouth Fury “Christine” tribute. We will keep you posted here on the blog as the world of electrification begins its unified journey with Chevy models, and how the landscape of cars is changing for the future!

Team-up With Carhartt To Soon Yield Special-Edition Chevy Pickup

All of us here at O'Rielly Chevy of Tucson get asked by customers very frequently about show trucks: with off-road and urban-styled variants coming out of the gate and onto the lot so fast, there's a lot to love for every taste. It has now been announced that Chevy is introducing a Carhartt Special Edition of the Silverado HD pickup in 2020 after the response has been so positive to a series of show trucks the two have already completed together in recent years. Founded in 1889, Carhartt began as a unique work-wear manufacturer for railroad workers and has sprouted successfully from there.

Based on the 2500 LTZ crew cab, this new model comes equipped with the Z51 off-road package and will be offered only in black while featuring Carhartt gold stripes logos. The black leather upholstery is accented with inserts that draw inspiration from Carhartt Brown signature jackets, and the brand's logo is well-placed into a rollup bed cover. One reason the mashup between these two brands is so special is that Carhartt has long been recognized as a unit that makes accessories so durable you can take them to any remote and rugged corner of the globe.

If you are looking for the coolest Christmas presents ever, you can look here on their site for some of the most rugged and unique wallets and belts out there. Or, you can come straight down to our showroom and test-drive America's favorite truck, the Silverado 1500. One of our bestselling models, it is the base that special editions such as this one with Carhartt begin with and brandishes responsive handling with high dependability on the daily. When you shop for the upcoming holidays at our dealership, you can save up to thousands of dollars on our gigantic array of pre-owned cars, trucks, and SUVs.

The gift of reliable transportation is one that provides not only peace of mind, but the ability for a student or growing family to be productive and punctual. Just as much as we love to watch the YouTube videos showing veterans coming back to surprise their families for the holidays, we love to imagine the smile on a gift recipient's face when they see brand-new wheels at their disposal! We will keep our ears to the ground to check on the development of further partnership truck models such as this one, and have been astounded in every way to watch the progression of the full-size truck as it reached the lofty heights it now resides at today!

Chevy Silverado 1500 Departs to Laughlin Classic Desert Racing Series

With a variety of off-road races taking place on some of the toughest terrain in the nation, the U.S. Best in the Desert series offers up a long line of endlessly exciting events. The action takes place from October 10-13, when ATVs, trucks, and cars all forge their way on a 17-mile loop. Best in the Desert is now proud to have over 35 years of storied history within the racing community to its name. Legendary racing icon Casey Folks founded the series in 1984 and it soon grew to include 4-wheel vehicles and was recognized by the early 2000s as the world's premier off-road racing series.

Our beloved Chevy Silverado truck followed the Colorado ZR2 into the Best in the Desert Racing Series that kicked off at the Laughlin Desert Classic on the 10^th. The Silverado race truck that will brave the distance is based off an LT Trail Boss truck and is set to compete in Desert's 1200 Stock class. It will be backed for power by the 6.2-liter V-8 that's good for 420 horsepower and paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. To be properly prepared for the Baja-style challenge, the race truck sports a long-travel suspension, front and rear shocks, and set of prototype high-capacity Multimatic Dynamic Suspensions Spool Valve off-road dampers.

Both The Colorado ZR2 and the Silverado scheduled to be driven by Frank D'Angelo can be spotted at the Tropicana Laughlin Hotel and Casino in Nevada. There are currently plans underway to race both trucks during 2020, and it's pretty safe to assume that we'll see these two up close and personal at SEMA in November. When it first began the Best in the Desert consisted of two events: the World Championship Hare and Hound and the Las Vegas 300.

In 1987, it was established as an organization with a full series featuring three races: the World Championship Hare and Hound, Las Vegas 300, and US Hare Scrambles Championship. During 1989 the series grew even further as it then saw the addition of the Mesquite Gran Prix. As ATV popularity grew nationwide, the Best in the Desert introduced 4-wheel vehicles with the Inaugural Vegas to Reno event. Between 1997 and 1999 the series began to get rid of motorcycle-only events, and introduced the 7-day “Race into the Millennium” during 2000.

5 years ago the various partnerships and success grew once again when Mad Media came on board to the series and it now includes the UTV World Championship. All of us here at O'Rielly Chevy of Tucson are going to be glued to our web browsers to see how these two durable and off-road-ready trucks fare during this test, and hope that everyone has fun watching this true test of outdoor driving prowess!

Chevy Silverado Enjoys Embracing the Dark Side With New Rally and Midnight Editions

This year at the State Fair of Texas, our beloved Bowtie brand introduced the 2020 Silverado Midnight and Rally special editions. Both of these models complete the job well of providing the perfect mix of trim to allow for the perfect sense of customization and were developed after listening closely to consumers about the extra doses of character that they wanted most in the Silverado. The Midnight Edition boasts a two-inch suspension lift, and some Z71 goodies such as Ranch mono-tube shocks, automatic locking rear differential, skid plates, and 18-inch painted wheels with Goodyear Duratrac off-road tires.

It also adds jet black pieces for the grille, bumpers, exhaust tips, side steps, and badges, with the well-contrasted addition of red tow hooks injecting a unique additive of flavor. The Midnight Edition is available on the LT Trail Boss and Custom Trail Boss trims, with the LT Trail Boss version seeing the power source of the 6.2-liter V8. It's paired to a 10-speed automatic and haplessly cranks out 420 horsepower along with 460 lb-ft of torque. The Custom Trail Boss is available with this powertrain or a 5.3-liter V8 paired to a six-speed automatic.

The Silverado Rally Edition is available in Black, Red Hot, Silver Ice Metallic, and Summit White exterior colors. The body wears a body-color grille on top of black stripes along the hood and tailgate. You get black elements for the exhaust tips, side steps, and badges, and the Custom trim level Special Edition is now rolling on 20-inch black wheels while the RST grade sits on 22-inch wheels. Orders can be placed through us right here at O'Rielly Chevy of Tucson beginning in October, and deliveries should begin before the end of this year.

Those out there who are already wild about trucks have tons of love for the Z71 Off-Road package, which makes signing up for the Midnight special edition a no-brainer. Right here in Arizona, we have a multitude of terrain that is begging for a truck with a bit of extra clearance and suspension to tackle boulder-climbing and tree roots that command conquering ability. You'll be thrilled every single time you head off the highway into no man's land, and pleased with the level of performance and agility. 

The Rally Edition is a well-crafted example of a very capable and equipped workhorse with slightly more city-derived vibes at the core. We fully believe that it is the well-armed weapon to do battle against the Ram's new fleet that has enjoyed high marks for interior noise reduction and overall luxury, and possesses the perfect swagger to provide a great urban option. You won't have to worry about being noticed immediately while headed on your way, as the stature of the Silverado is commanding, show-stealing, and constantly haul-ready!