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| 2019 Chevrolet Silverado Trailboss |
Trucks are almost as popular as crossovers these days. So it should come as no surprise that Chevy has unveiled a new Silverado to stay competitive in the full-size truck segment. This almost certainly means that a new GMC Sierra is coming soon too.
Truck It Up, Truck It Up
Although similar in overall shape, the 2019 Silverado’s frame
is all-new, and GM promises that the new truck is lighter and more efficient by
using a mix of new materials. Quite appropriate, given more stringent fuel
economy regulations that are forthcoming. A turbocharged engine is rumored also. My initial impressions are positive, although the styling of some of Chevy's recent cars takes a little longer to get use to in my opinion...
In addition to revised looks, the upcoming Silverado (and we
can assume by extension the GMC Sierra) use higher strength steel in their beds
for further weight savings. This is a direct response to Ford using aluminum in
the F-Series, but strikes me as somewhat odd at the same time, because I recall
hearing something about “carbon fiber” being considered for use at some
point... And while expensive, I just don’t see steel + V8s as equaling a ton of
weight savings.
Chevy vows to continue using steel on key parts for safety
and durability purposes. That much does make total sense, as Chevy’s “clearly
not-staged” TV commercials demonstrate that holes can be punctured into a truck
bed made of weaker material if you drop boulders into it... Just in case you
were ever curious, you know.
Finding New Roads Near You... Soon
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| Chevy has been in the truck business awhile - 100 years in fact! Here's the 2018 Centennial Edition Silverado and Colorado. |
Expect more info on the 2019 Silverado at the 2018 North
American International Auto Show in Detroit. What else would you like to see GM
do with their full-size truck lineup?
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