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Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Construction Blog Talks New Powertrain Options for 2020 Silverado 1500


The nationwide truck frenzy has really been at it's peak for about the last 3 years, as more of them are popping up on the road then seemingly any vehicle out there. The RAM, F 150, and our beloved Silverado are consistently the “big three” that are battling for market share, and every little feature and bulky new towing rating counts. The folks on staff at the Construction blog ran a great feature this past week highlighting the powertrain options for next year's Silverado, laying out for all who are interested in the specifics.


One option that will be quite popular is the 10-speed automatic transmission paired with the 5.3-liter V-8 engine standard on the LT Trail Boss, and available on the High Country. There will also be a 6.2-liter V-8 offered on the Custom Trail Boss, LT Trail Boss and RST trims. When equipped with the 6.2-liter V8, the Silverado RST has the ability to tow up to 13,400 pounds. On next year's models, more than half of the Silverado trim levels will be available with the 6.2-liter V-8, cranking out an SAE-certified 420 hp, and 460 lb-ft of torque, paired to the 10-speed automatic transmission.

On the LT Trail Boss and Custom Trail Boss, this already massive power is paired with a 2-inch factory suspension lift, and the Z71 off-road package that features a locking rear differential, skid plates, Rancho mono-tube off-road shocks, 18-inch wheels, and Goodyear Duratrac tires. If you are still left hungry for even more performance, the 6.2-liter engine is also available with a Performance Upgrade Package that adds a performance air intake and cat-back performance exhaust, raising output to 435 hp and 469 lb-ft of torque. There will also be the availability of the Duramax turbo-diesel engine, which is available on the LT, RST, LTZ, and High Country models, and the 3.0-liter Duramax diesel pumps out 277 hp and 460 lb-ft. Of torque.


The tried-and-true Dynamic Fuel Management system is also available with the 10-speed automatic transmission on certain trim levels: it comes standard on the LT and Trail Boss, and is also available on the High Country trim. One of the best assets ever to navigate parking lots and make tight turns is also on board: the transparent trailer feature puts to use the tailgate-mounted camera and an available accessory camera mounted to the rear of the trailer. This point of view also helps greatly with the sometimes-precarious duty of merging into traffic. Here at West Chevy, we have long met our personal goal of giving every single customer the absolute best in sales and service expertise, and we are beyond excited to offer test drives of next year's Silverado when it arrives! 

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