Automobile Hails 2019 Silverado For Its Raw Domination During Delivery Duty

GM's very long-awaited launch of the all-new Chevy Silverado has had many customers right here at O'Rielly Chevy and nationwide very anxious. Todd Lassa of Automobile took on the task of driving a 2019 Silverado 4WD LT Crew Cab pickup for a weekend, on a trip around 140 miles out of Detroit to pick up a storm door and unload it at the summer cabin another 30 miles out. This was exactly the type of routine errand that many brand-new truck owners will embark upon, and a pretty good gauge of how the truck performs in a typical home improvement delivery situation.

He first begins by making it clear that he's not a truck guy, and that is completely understandable! Even though we have witnessed firsthand the staggering amount of appeal that trucks have commanded into their camp over the last five years particularly, many true auto aficionados crave the low-riding feel and track-gripping sensations you can acquire from driving a sedan. Nonetheless, the ability to haul, tow, move, and now jump directly off-road with more prowess than ever before is a powerful allure to many, and trucks keep flying off the lot here in Tucson faster than we can stock them. Todd does not require the full-size driving sensations that the Silverado provides in all ways to satisfy his pavement cravings, but he still dutifully pulled out of the driveway to start his trip.

The first thing he noticed was its incredibly smooth and quiet ride on the freeway, while at the same time appreciating the sensation of a jet taking off that you get when launching off the line. He praised the truck for its practicality and punch, and while he himself was not in need of the varied hard-duty functions of the Silverado, many contractors and other hard-duty linesmen and women nationwide are. We take pleasure in offering the 2019 version of the truck that Car and Driver deemed “Lord of the contractor,” as well as “good for the ultimate victory in the truck wars.”

Speaking of the good folks at Car and Driver, they took the RST model through Wyoming's Grand Tetons last year, and they were fully enthused about the uphill climbing power as well as recovering from small bumps and having well-weighted and accurate steering. Increased tow ratings and bigger bed are two of the traits that really made the Silverado the strong and spry competitor against the F-150 that it is. Whenever a crown is at stake, the race becomes fervent, and the Silverado has earned its stripes during 2018 in many ways. We are excited about the fact that the new Silverado is bigger, yet still lighter, and both existing V-8s now feature Chevy's new Dynamic Fuel Management technology.

This system employs 17 different firing modes and does the job of shutting down as many as six cylinders at will, depending on immediate torque demand. A trailering package with a bigger rear axle, radiator with more cooling capability, and revised shock tuning are all great elements on the table: come soon to check out this truck that fared so well on a winter's holiday urgent to-do run!

Chevy Silverado Turbo 4 Billed as “Having Your Cake and Eating it Too” By InsideCarNews

InsideCarNews reported on their blog this week about the need-to-know details regarding the 4-cylinder Chevy Silverado Turbo 4. The big news is the EPA-estimated 20 mpg city, as well as the 23 mpg on the highway with the use of a rear-wheel-drive model. The 4.3-liter V6 that was the standard on the Silverado prior to this did not have quite the same boasting power, and savings in the emissions categories should be monumental. While sporting more cab space and cargo volume, the new Silverado with the 2.7-liter Turbo engine weighs about 380 pounds less than the previous entry-level model.

All of us at O’Rielly Chevrolet are excited to show you just how this Silverado with the new engine beats out the estimated 19 mpg city for the Ford F-150 XLT, and can also tie the fuel economy estimate for the Ram 1500 3.6-liter V-6 mild hybrid. Deeming it a traditional case of “having your cake and eating it too,” the writers at the InsideCarNews blog recognized the immediately-obvious advantages of having the 4-cylinder model eagerly hit the pavement and not guzzle so many precious pump-rationed necessity. Built on the Spring Hill, TN assembly line, this engine will be available in midline LT and RST trims, and will serve as the entry-level powertrain in those respective models.

The long-stroke forced-induction inline-four is an all-new unit that is paired exclusively with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Equipped with an electronic wastegate to aid in keeping lag down, the staff of Car and Driver were appreciative of the engine's gusto, which performed as good as any other naturally-aspirated power source. While idling, on the go, or restarting from a stop by means of the automatic stop/start system, there was also not much noticeable vibration during drive testing, as a smooth ride ranks tops on many new truck buyer's wish lists.

Efficiency measures are now the mark of a vehicle that is ready to progress with a solid and steady pace into the future, while shedding the negative stereotypes and performance records of the past. The use of an aluminum block helps make for an engine that also weighs in at around 80 pounds less than the 4.3-liter V-6.  Saving fuel in pickups can result in conserving more fuel on a national basis than the introduction of fuel-efficient smaller cars, that may nudge out another small car that was already nailing down acceptable gas mileage numbers. On board is also a new dual-volute turbocharger housing, that has two separate inlets for low and high RPM response. An all-electric water pump reduces engine drag, and Active Thermal Management can direct heat as well as cooling for faster warmup, more efficient combustion, and high-load cooling.