Chevrolet took the wraps off its 2019 Chevrolet Silverado Saturday, putting a jolt into its centennial truck celebration at the Texas Motor Speedway and previewing what’s in store at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show.
For now, we’re treated to three images that make for a mouth-watering look at the new 2019 Silverado LT Trail Boss. It’s a new model that adds the off-road equipment of the Z71 package with a Chevrolet-certified 2-inch lift kit. While that sounds pretty “boss,” the real news here is the Silverado in general, and speculation about how it stacks up with the competition
This much we know: Chevrolet will offer eight Silverado models, and will expand powertrain options. Possibly, the same will go for the new 2019 GMC Sierra – though that will undoubtedly feature a different front end, along with brand and buyer-driven differences.
Except for the LT Trail Boss, there’s no word on what the lineup will be, or powertrain specifics, aside from reports of a 10-speed automatic transmission. Truck shoppers can probably assume that the Silverado will get more efficient to better compete with Ford’s twin-turbocharged V6 powertrains, likely cresting a 25-mpg highway fuel economy rating, depending on specification
Chevy doesn’t plan for any pouting (depending on sales), but it does intend to trumpet its use of “high-tensile steel” as a differentiating factor to the F-150. Officials say the Silverado will feature a mix of aluminum and steel to drop weight in the name of efficiency, yet compete with Ram and F-150 on strength claims.
As far as styling is concerned, make no mistake about it: The new Silverado Trail Boss is stacked, stylish, and slender.
Chiseled sides and a strong, upright and blackened grille give it a modern and granite-like appearance, but it’s less blocky compared to the current Silverado. For 2019, the cab roof shows a definite swooping line, and wheel arches extrude out much less than the 2018 model, with a more rounded appearance. The front end (for this trim) loses some chrome and better integrates into the grille, with smaller LED headlights.
The surprise showing in Texas, well in advance of the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, underlines what’s at stake for General Motors: the Silverado is the automaker’s sales and profit powerhouse.
In fact, analysts say this is perhaps the most important update undertaken by GM, enough so that the company is spending $3 billion to upgrade Silverado and Sierra factories. It’s an investment the automaker hopes will spur sales of the Silverado and Sierra in a growing and popular segment and against relentless competition.
For now, though, the top-selling Ford F-150 is revised for 2018 and retaining its sales lead, while Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is poised to debut the next-gen Ram 1500 at the NAIAS in Detroit in January, which is held right next door to Chevrolet’s headquarters in the Motor City.
Truck wars. It’s on.
http://www.nydailynews.com/autos/news/2019-chevrolet-silverado-trail-boss-preview-article-1.3704305
What are your thoughts on the new Silverado!
For now, we’re treated to three images that make for a mouth-watering look at the new 2019 Silverado LT Trail Boss. It’s a new model that adds the off-road equipment of the Z71 package with a Chevrolet-certified 2-inch lift kit. While that sounds pretty “boss,” the real news here is the Silverado in general, and speculation about how it stacks up with the competition
This much we know: Chevrolet will offer eight Silverado models, and will expand powertrain options. Possibly, the same will go for the new 2019 GMC Sierra – though that will undoubtedly feature a different front end, along with brand and buyer-driven differences.
Except for the LT Trail Boss, there’s no word on what the lineup will be, or powertrain specifics, aside from reports of a 10-speed automatic transmission. Truck shoppers can probably assume that the Silverado will get more efficient to better compete with Ford’s twin-turbocharged V6 powertrains, likely cresting a 25-mpg highway fuel economy rating, depending on specification
Chevy doesn’t plan for any pouting (depending on sales), but it does intend to trumpet its use of “high-tensile steel” as a differentiating factor to the F-150. Officials say the Silverado will feature a mix of aluminum and steel to drop weight in the name of efficiency, yet compete with Ram and F-150 on strength claims.
As far as styling is concerned, make no mistake about it: The new Silverado Trail Boss is stacked, stylish, and slender.
Chiseled sides and a strong, upright and blackened grille give it a modern and granite-like appearance, but it’s less blocky compared to the current Silverado. For 2019, the cab roof shows a definite swooping line, and wheel arches extrude out much less than the 2018 model, with a more rounded appearance. The front end (for this trim) loses some chrome and better integrates into the grille, with smaller LED headlights.
The surprise showing in Texas, well in advance of the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, underlines what’s at stake for General Motors: the Silverado is the automaker’s sales and profit powerhouse.
In fact, analysts say this is perhaps the most important update undertaken by GM, enough so that the company is spending $3 billion to upgrade Silverado and Sierra factories. It’s an investment the automaker hopes will spur sales of the Silverado and Sierra in a growing and popular segment and against relentless competition.
For now, though, the top-selling Ford F-150 is revised for 2018 and retaining its sales lead, while Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is poised to debut the next-gen Ram 1500 at the NAIAS in Detroit in January, which is held right next door to Chevrolet’s headquarters in the Motor City.
Truck wars. It’s on.
http://www.nydailynews.com/autos/news/2019-chevrolet-silverado-trail-boss-preview-article-1.3704305
What are your thoughts on the new Silverado!
