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!

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!

Off-Road Enthusiast's Foresight: Chevy Silverado ZRX Spy Shots Via GM Authority

As the fall season has been upon us here for a month or so at O'Rielly Chevy of Tucson, it has been evident that the customers are interacting with are telling us just how much they love off-road trucks. The larger-sized Silverado refuses to be left out of the party, and a ZRX variant is now underway. The staff on duty at GM Authority came up with some of the very first spy shots here to prove it, with incredibly trail-ready tires and looking like it could climb boulders at the drop of a hat.

Back in August, GM Authority was also on the scene to report a fresh trademark filing for the ZRX name, both in the U.S. And Canada. Then the next month it was reported that the ZRX name would be given to this new Silverado slated to fit in the lineup above the Trail Boss. These spy shots seem to show an early development model, based on the LT Trail Boss model. This can be seen by checking out the designations on the bed and tailgate, as well as the overall stance and appearance.

The front bumper is much shorter than on any other Silverado to come before it, and it is minus the fog lights found on the LT Trail Boss. This is an element that will help with approach angle, and a metal bar you can spot protruding from said bumper may be linked to upgraded suspension components needed underneath. The rear end looks pretty similar to the current LT Trail Boss, and this may change as development progresses. As was outlined in their full report, the ZRX is supposed to offer a large suspension setup graced with DSSV dampers from MultiMatic, front and  rear electronic lockers, and new bumpers to improve pickup and departure angles.

Powertrains are not at this time expected to see an upgrade, as the source has been said to be the naturally-aspirated 6.2-LiterV8 L87 EcoTec3 engine. The brand-new GM 10-speed automatic transmission will be responsible for shifting duties, and it is a possibility that the new ZRX may offer the turbodiesel 3.0-Liter LM2 inline-six Duramax engine.

What really excites us is that this is ultimately the mean and off-road-ready truck slated to go up against the Ford F-150 Raptor, and when this vehicle was spotted, the driver peeled out faster than any the team had seen in quite some time. Quite clearly, this model was not meant to easily meet the public eye so soon. We will keep you posted here on the blog and let you know when we receive more information about this coming go-anywhere Goliath in the making!