It is official this week that the Chevy
Silverado diesel can lay claim to the full-size pickup fuel economy top
spot. The two-wheel-drive trucks powered by the new 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder
turbo are set to get an EPA rating of 33 mpg when they hit the dealer's lots
this fall. This beats the Ford F-150 Diesel's 30 mpg rating by a distinct 10
percent. The 4-wheel drive variants are listed at 29 mpg, which resides at 1
mpg more than the Ford, and both drivetrains sport the 23 mpg stat for city
driving.
All of us here at West Chevy of Knoxville have paid
close attention over the last few months to the benefits the incoming Silverado
model will receive from the engine's advanced thermal management system,
aerodynamic improvements, and the use of a 10-speed automatic transmission. The
all-new motor is heftily responsible for 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque
and boasts a towing rating of 9,300 pounds. The LT, RST, LTZ, and High Country
trims will all have diesel availability, and Chevy marketing director Sandor
Piszar claims more could be built if demand is high enough. The upcoming 2020
Ram 1500 diesel hasn't released fuel economy numbers yet, but it's a 3.0-liter
V6 rated at 260 hp, and putting out 480 lb-ft of torque.
Adaptive Cruise Control will finally be available
on the Silverado, and also on board is the completely game-changing New
Advanced Trailering System option that supports up to 15 camera views. Even
though the straight-six layout takes up a bit more space in the engine
compartment, the ultimate payoff is greater torque output and the ability to
run much smoother. If towing is on your daily agenda, the category of power
that you get with diesel is one of those traits that makes a huge difference
when you have a strong need for range while towing.
Ranchers and contractors come immediately to mind
in regards to diesel, who need a truck for their everyday duties that is as
reliable as they come. Even when idling, engine vibration has been ranked as
very minimal within the 1500 and during a cruise, it's easy to forget you're at
the wheel of a diesel. Many professionals within the auto review industry have
fallen in love fast with the Transparent Trailer view: it electronically
stitches together multiple images that create a glass-like view enabling you to
see through the trailer. The very brisk acceleration on the road as well as
steady passing power are other great traits that are noticed as soon as you
pull away from town and prepare to nail down some serious highway miles. Diesel
is in all ways gaining traction, and we are happy to see that our own variant
is at the top of the list in regards to the all-important efficiency statistic!
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