Around the office here at West Chevy over the last year, we have had many talks about customer-focused trucks, and the features that rank highest on the list when a new purchase is going to be made. Possessing the simple quality of being easy to drive has become a very important attribute lately, as we notice a larger number of customers coming in that are looking to feel completely at ease while they are behind the wheel. Being able to service a vehicle easily is another quality that customers are on the hunt for, as many are now learning to do their own repairs. “Walk up” access to the engine is sought after more commonly, and another request that Chevy has been avidly listening to.
During the first week of March at the NTEA Work Truck Show, Chevy released its first-ever Silverado Class 4, 5, and 6 chassis cab trucks. These are 3 immensely capable conventional cab models, and will be the most customer-focused trucks of any major competitor. Valued input from fleet managers, technicians, upfitters, and truck drivers, as well as dealers nationwide, were all factors in the development of these versatile and sturdy new Silverado trucks. They will be available in 2WD as well as 4WD, and will be powered by a 6.6-liter 350 horsepower Duramax diesel engine, offering up 700 lb-ft of torque. Since the Allison transmission line has a history of very well-proven power, loyal Chevy owners will appreciate this addition, as well as the Duramax diesel engine, which provides a great power option for this medium-duty truck line.
The Silverado will now be the most connected commercial truck out there, thanks to options that include Commercial Link and OnStar, wireless phone charging ability, Bluetooth, and support for AppleCarplay as well as Android Auto. During the last year, GM fleet delivered nearly 300,000 units to commercial and government customers, the most on record since 2008. This resulted in Chevy gaining nearly 1.4 percentage points of the entire market share, and this new 3-pickup strategy was built around the Colorado mid-size pickup, as well as the Silverado's ¼ – ton and 1-ton models.
One of the best solutions that we feel we are now able to offer Knoxville area car buyers is offering trucks such as these, that have a focus on not being difficult to drive. There are many models out there that have been constructed with poor downward perspective for the driver, combined with poor low-speed maneuverability due to the narrow cuts of the wheels. This can make for a very tricky to maneuver driving experience, and Chevy has strived to provide up to 50-degree wheel cuts, as well as a hood that is countered to fully optimize the driver's perspective of the road below them.
Another feature that really gives us a sense of pride for these 3 new models is the adamant solving of a very common noise problem. Aftermarket air suspensions that you won't find in a Ford or a Ram are triple-sealed, with insert doors to help reduce road and other wind noise. Huck bolts are incorporated throughout the frame, for a high amount of force for clamping. We encourage you to visit us this spring at West Chevy, and check out the 7 cab-to-axle options, all sized to 8-inch increment. Offering the best in trucks that provide durability, rugged appeal, and long-lasting performance, everyone here is excited about the release of these new models. West Chevy is consistently your on-point location for top-notch sales and service in Knoxville, and we guarantee no shortage of truck excitement for buyers during spring of 2018!
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