Seems that complaining could make a distinction. It additionally seems that Chevy prospects are simply as astute at figuring out a half-hearted, uncompetitive try at making a truck inside as we car reviewers are. After solely three years, GM went to the very unusual step of going back to the drawing board and giving the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado an all-new interior design. Not stopping there, it utilized cutting-edge new know-how to almost each trim degree together with one of many trade’s first purposes of Google’s Android Automotive working system. The tip result’s a truck that’s instantly extra aggressive in opposition to the Ram 1500 and Ford F-150, particularly on the higher finish of its mannequin lineup the place its cabins have been laughable when put up in opposition to the Longhorns and King Ranches of the world.
There are some important caveats right here. First, we have now not seen the brand new Silverado in particular person, not to mention pushed it, so proper now we’re simply wanting on the identical fairly footage you might be. Second, the Work Truck, Customized and Customized Path Boss trims hold the outdated inside design and know-how – given their cheaper price factors, that is in all probability OK.
Lastly, and most significantly, there are in truth two totally different 2022 Silverados. The massively up to date one proven right here is formally the 2022 Chevy Silverado, nevertheless it will not really be obtainable till the spring of 2022. Within the meantime, Chevy is promoting the 2022 Silverado LTD, which is principally final 12 months’s truck however with the 2022 mannequin 12 months utilized. There are lots of causes for this, however suffice to say, when you see a 2022 Excessive Nation with the crummy outdated cabin, that is why. It is an LTD.
Interior & Technology | Passenger & Cargo Space | Performance & Fuel Economy
What it’s like to drive | Pricing & Features | Crash Ratings & Safety Features
What’s new for 2022?
The inside! It was fairly unhealthy earlier than; now it seems to be wildly improved when it comes to aesthetics, supplies high quality and know-how. You may see the distinction above as each belong to a Silverado LT. The brand new tech features a 13.4-inch widescreen infotainment show that runs an Android Automotive working system. One other key change is a console-mounted shifter for five-passenger fashions as a substitute of the column-mounted one that continues to be for six-passenger cabs. There are visible modifications exterior as effectively (the grille bowtie has migrated upward); GM’s Super Cruise handsfree driving system is now provided on the Excessive Nation; the two.7-liter turbo engine now produces 420 pound-feet of torque (greater than the 5.3-liter V8); the bottom 4.3-liter V6 is lifeless; and the three.0-liter diesel will be fitted with a Max Tow bundle that permits it to tow 13,300 kilos versus final 12 months’s meager 9,500 sum.
There’s additionally an addition to the household: the Silverado ZR2. This off-road mannequin options Multimatic DSSV spool-valve shocks, the identical 2-inch elevate because the Path Boss however with extra suspension journey, locking diffs, skid plates, 33-inch tires and an total floor clearance of 11.2 inches. The entrance bumper has been redesigned and the exhaust suggestions relocated to enhance method and departure angles, respectively. It consists of the 6.2-liter V8, so it should not be thought of a real Raptor or TRX competitor.
What are the Silverado inside and in-car know-how like?
The 2022 Silverado will get a totally new structure with up to date supplies beginning with the LT trim (these decrease retain the ugly outdated inside design) and it is a huge enchancment. Moreover aesthetics, the overhaul features a new 13.4-inch infotainment display screen and 12.3-inch instrument show present in all trims, albeit with totally different skins and software program suites to account for differing choices. Moreover the brand new, larger display screen, the infotainment system is among the many first within the trade to run on the Android Automotive working system. We’ve solely briefly skilled this method in the GMC Hummer EV, nevertheless it’s actually promising.
The higher trim ranges see the best inside enchancment, as a result of frankly, they wanted it. As an illustration, as a substitute of some bits of unconvincing wooden trim slapped randomly to the aspect of the Excessive Nation’s middle console, the brand new model will get the true deal. Heck, the brand new LT inside has a much more premium vibe than the outdated Excessive Nation did.
Now, we have now but to get into the brand new Silverado in particular person, so there’s solely a lot to say. Nonetheless, footage are greater than sufficient to inform that the overhaul is a gamechanger.
How massive is the Silverado?
It’s enormous. However so are all full-size pickups at this time. There are three cab configurations: a two-door Common Cab with an 8-foot mattress, a Double Cab with 4 doorways and a 6.5-foot mattress, and the bigger Crew Cab four-door with both a 6.5-foot or a 5.8-foot mattress. The Common Cab measures 229.5 inches from stem to stern, whereas the Double Cab and the Crew Cab quick field are simply two inches longer, and the Crew Cab lengthy field tacks on one other 10 inches.
The Silverado options greater mattress sides than most rivals, permitting Chevy to assert larger cargo quantity. You can too get it with GM’s Multi-Flex tailgate proven above left. Payload ranges from 2,130 kilos for the 4×4 Crew Cab to 2,280 for the 4×2 Common Cab. Patrons who would normally max out the payload, nevertheless, ought to look as a substitute on the Silverado HD.
The overwhelming majority of Silverados bought are the four-door Crew Cab configuration, which has sprawl-out area within the rear seat. The rear seat cushion can also flip as much as assist when carrying cargo inside. Entry is simple by means of enormous doorways, though it’s a climb as much as get inside (extra so on the off-road-themed variants with their raised suspensions). The Double Cab is much less spacious, and its rear seatback is extra upright (pictured under left). The Double Cab’s slender rear doorways are a clue that its again seat is supposed for infrequent use, however a minimum of they’re front-hinged relatively than Ford’s awkward clamshell design. You can too see the Silverado’s six-passenger configuration under left, which features a entrance center seat.
What are the Silverado gas financial system and efficiency specs?
The Silverado has a sprawling powertrain lineup with 4 engines, three transmissions and naturally 2WD and 4WD. Consequently, efficiency and fuel economy differ broadly.
The bottom engine is now the distinctive 2.7-liter turbocharged inline-four, which produces 310 hp and 348 lb-ft of torque. That is a large, 72-lb-ft improve over final 12 months and significantly higher than the 5.3-liter V8. Paired with an eight-speed computerized, it’s the usual powerplant in many of the mid-range trims and an non-obligatory improve for the bottom WT and the Customized. Gas financial system is an EPA-estimated 20 mpg mixed for 2WD fashions and 18 mpg mixed with 4WD.
Probably the most economical setup, although, is the three.0-liter turbodiesel, which carries distinctive EPA estimates of 26 mpg mixed with 2WD and 24 mpg mixed with 4WD. The diesel produces 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque — the latter determine matching that of the biggest V8.
Almost each Silverado trim degree is offered with a 5.3-liter V8 good for 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque. Gas financial system varies broadly, nevertheless, because the engine will be paired with six-, eight- or 10-speed computerized transmissions. In contrast to final 12 months, it’s only obtainable with GM’s extra superior Dynamic Gas Administration system (DFM). The result’s gas financial system that ranges from 15 mpg mixed for a Path Boss with the six-speed computerized to 18 mpg mixed with the 2WD/8-speed combo. That is a major unfold.
The 6.2-liter V8 is the top-dog providing with 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft. It’s paired completely with the 10-speed computerized, 4WD and DFM. EPA estimates vary from 14 mpg mixed for these with mud terrain tires to 17 mpg for a extra road-going model.
What is the Silverado wish to drive?
We’ve not but pushed the 2022 Chevy Silverado, so we can not reply this query definitively. Aside from the brand new ZR2, nevertheless, in addition to the numerous enchancment within the turbo-four’s torque, GM didn’t announce modifications that ought to basically alter the way in which the Silverado drives. Not less than in idea.
As such, this is what we have beforehand discovered with this Silverado era. We spent a while in a 5.3-liter Trail Boss, and located the engine paired effectively with the eight-speed computerized. An off-road stint in the Trail Boss showcased its mud-slogging capabilities, though these come at a price to on-road consolation. We additionally towed a heavy load with a distinct Silverado powered by the massive 6.2-liter and located that it did really feel stronger than the 5.3-liter truck, however that you do not strictly want it. The 5.3 is greater than succesful. As for that turbo-four, we have been already impressed with its means to punch above its weight class earlier than its notable enchancment. Finally, although, we might in all probability go for the Duramax diesel engine that is sturdy, impressively quiet and well-suited to truck obligation.
No matter engine, we have been impressed with the Silverado’s highway holding and steering. Regardless of its measurement, the Silverado just isn’t ponderous to drive. Dealing with is definitely pretty responsive, and it feels extra nimble than its rival vans. The experience high quality is a sore spot, nevertheless. The LT Double Cab we examined bounded nautically over bumps, whereas different trims with larger wheels produce tiresome affect harshness, and there’s some rear axle hop when the mattress is unloaded. The highest-spec Excessive Nation now comes with adaptive dampers that ought to easy out the experience a minimum of considerably, however anticipate the Ram and F-150 to experience higher no matter model. Once more, except Chevy altered the suspension in a roundabout way and simply did not point out it. Keep tuned.
What different Chevy Silverado evaluations can I learn?
2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Duramax First Drive Review
This is our most complete evaluate of the Silverado when fitted with the Duramax diesel engine. Though it could actually tow considerably extra for 2022, that is as a result of availability of the Max Tow bundle versus precise modifications with the engine.
2019 Chevrolet Silverado LT Double Cab 2.7T Review
This evaluate covers a couple of key variations of the Silverado: the modestly geared up however volume-selling LT trim and the prolonged Double Cab, plus the two.7-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that’s considerably up to date for 2022. You can too learn extra in regards to the four-cylinder’s engineering in our Silverado 2.7L RST first drive review.
2020 Chevy Silverado Trail Boss Off-Road Review
We take essentially the most off-road-oriented Silverado 1500 off-road, discovering it to be loads succesful however with a couple of compromises.
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 First Drive Review
Right here is our extra complete evaluate of the 5.3- and 6.2-liter V8 engines, together with whereas towing. We additionally present in-depth particulars in regards to the new Silverado’s total engineering and design.
How a lot is the 2022 Silverado value and what options can be found?
Though GMC launched preliminary pricing for its equally overhauled 2022 Sierra, Chevrolet had not performed so for the Silverado on the time of this writing. We’d anticipate the bottom value to be near the $30,995 sticker for the 2021 Work Truck or the 2022 GMC Sierra’s base value of $32,495.
We’ll attempt to replace this web page as quickly as we have now pricing and in-depth options data for the 2022 Silverado. Within the meantime, pricing, specs and features information about the Silverado 1500 LTD can be found here.
What are the Silverado security rankings and driver help options?
Very similar to the pricing and options data, we do not know what security tools can be included on the revised 2022 Silverado. Beforehand, driver help tools was non-obligatory, and infrequently then solely obtainable on higher trim ranges. We’ll see if this modifications.
In crash testing by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the 2021 Silverado Crew Cab acquired the very best rating of “Good” in all however the “small overlap entrance: passenger aspect” check the place it acquired a “Marginal” rating. It is doable this might change for 2022, in addition to the scores of its headlights. In NHTSA crash exams, final 12 months’s Silverado earned a four-star ranking total (out of 5), with 4 stars for entrance and rollover crash safety and 5 stars for side-impact crashworthiness. It is barely much less doubtless that these would change.
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