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Car and Driver
13-06-2025
- Automotive
- Car and Driver
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Review, Pricing, and Specs
Overview No matter what kind of work or play you have in mind, the half-ton Chevy Silverado 1500 can handle it. Engine options include a turbocharged four-cylinder, a turbo-diesel six, and a pair of gas V-8s, and then there are the usual cab and box configuration choices. The trim lineup spans from the basics up to the High Country's everything-included approach, although the materials and design don't quite match the best of the Ram 1500's lineup or even the fanciest F-150. Other options in the vast Silverado lineup include the off-road-hungry Silverado 1500 ZR2, the Silverado EV, and the Silverado HD, all of which are reviewed separately. What's New for 2026? There are just a handful of changes to the Silverado for this year. The previous Realtree Special Edition becomes the dealer-installed Realtree Appearance Package, and availability of the hunting brand tie-in expands to more configurations. There are some changes to the color palette, too: Iridescent Pearl Tricoat and Slate Gray Metallic make way for White Sands and Polar White Tricoat. Pricing and Which One to Buy The price of the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is expected to start around $38,000 and go up to $65,000 depending on the trim and options. Work Truck $38,000 (est) Custom $45,000 (est) LT $49,000 (est) RST $53,000 (est) Custom Trail Boss $53,000 (est) LT Trail Boss $60,000 (est) LTZ $60,000 (est) High Country $65,000 (est) 0 $10k $20k $30k $40k $50k $60k $70k $80k $90k $100k While the base-level Work Truck and Custom trims are well-suited for tradespeople and folks on a tighter budget, the LT model is where the fancier interior comes into play; we think it's the one to get. We'd also configure our Silverado with the crew cab and standard-length bed for maximum cargo and passenger space. We'd choose the 5.3-liter V-8 over the optional diesel engine because it's cheaper and quicker. Unlike the standard turbo-four, the V-8 also lets us select the Z71 Off-Road package with a host of upgraded hardware that makes playing in the dirt and mud easier and more fun. Engine, Transmission, and Performance A range of engines—including a turbocharged four-cylinder, a pair of V-8s, and a Duramax diesel 3.0-liter inline-six—means there's a Silverado 1500 powertrain for any job or adventure. The 6.2-liter V-8 makes 420 horsepower while the smaller 5.3-liter makes 355 horsepower. The turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder makes 310 horsepower, and the diesel makes 277. Every version of the Silverado we've driven felt smaller than its size suggests. The truck's handling is surprisingly agile, and the brake pedal provides firm and reassuring feedback. Those looking for a more rugged half-ton Silverado will appreciate the Trail Boss models. They feature a 2.0-inch lift, gnarly tires, and other upgrades that make taking the path less traveled easier and more entertaining. The ZR2 is the most serious off-roader, and we review it separately. 0–60-MPH Times With the larger 6.2-liter V-8, the Silverado High Country we tested hit 60 mph in just 5.4 seconds. For comparison, the smaller 355-hp 5.3-liter needed 6.1 seconds. The diesel-powered Silverado we tested had the slowest acceleration of the bunch, but we were impressed by the engine's smooth and quiet operation. View Photos Chevrolet Towing and Payload Capacity With a max towing capacity of 13,300 pounds, the half-ton Silverado is a seriously capable hauler. It beats the Ram 1500's max-tow rating by 550 pounds but trails the F-150's by 700. Chevy's top tow rating is accessible with the 6.2-liter V-8, but the 5.3-liter version can still handle as much as 11,500 pounds. Models with the turbocharged four-cylinder can tow up to 9,500 pounds. The Chevy pickup's powertrains matter less when it comes to payload, which ranges from 1,870 to 2,280 pounds. Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG The EPA hasn't released any fuel economy information for the 2026 Silverado 1500 yet, but the 2025 model earned combined ratings ranging from a high of 26 mpg with the diesel and rear-wheel drive down to 15 mpg for models equipped with four-wheel drive, the 6.2-liter V-8, and chunky off-road tires. On our 75-mph highway fuel-economy route, we saw 26 mpg with the four-wheel-drive diesel, 21 mpg with the 5.3-liter, 19 mpg with the 6.2-liter, and just 18 mpg with a four-wheel-drive turbo four. For more information about the Silverado 1500's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website. Interior, Comfort, and Cargo From the stripped-down Work Truck model to the decked-out High Country, the Silverado can be configured in a multitude of ways. Base models offer nothing but the essentials, including manually adjustable front seats, manual locks and windows, and vinyl seats. However, starting on the LT trim, the cabin is significantly snazzier thanks to a more handsome dashboard design with a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and a huge center touchscreen. The High Country's interior looks particularly pretty with its leather upholstery and open-pore wood trim. While the crew cab has an enormous rear seat with generous headroom, we found the cushions back there to be uncomfortable. Still, this is a practical hauler, featuring clever storage cubbies spread throughout the cabin. While the Chevy lacks the carbon-fiber-reinforced cargo bed that's offered on the half-ton Sierra, it's now available with a similar multifunction tailgate, dubbed Multi-Flex. Plus, the Chevy's range of different bed lengths will undoubtedly satisfy traditionalists. View Photos Chevrolet Infotainment and Connectivity Every Silverado 1500 is equipped with a touchscreen infotainment system that supports Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a mobile hotspot. The physical knobs and buttons make interacting with the system painless, and we appreciated the screen's prompt responses to our touch inputs. The LT trim and up has a horizontal 13.4-inch touchscreen with enhanced features such as a Google-powered voice assistant, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and available Amazon Alexa integration. Safety and Driver-Assistance Features Every Silverado comes with an impressive list of standard driver-assistance technology, and it can be fitted with a host of towing assists that make pulling and hooking up a trailer easier. The top-tier High Country can even be equipped with Super Cruise, GM's hands-free-driving technology that Chevy says even works while pulling a trailer. For more information about the Silverado's crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites. Key safety features include: Standard forward-collision warning and automated emergency braking Standard blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert Standard lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist Warranty and Maintenance Coverage Chevy covers the half-ton Silverado with a competitive warranty that includes one complimentary scheduled maintenance visit. That's not as good as the Toyota Tundra, which one-ups Chevy with two years or 25,000 miles of complimentary maintenance. Otherwise, Toyota's coverage is identical to Chevrolet's. Limited warranty covers three years or 36,000 miles Powertrain warranty covers five years or 60,000 miles Complimentary maintenance is covered for the first visit Specifications Specifications 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST 4WD Crew Cab 6.2L* Vehicle Type: front-engine, rear-/4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door pickup PRICE Base/As Tested: $52,735/$60,180 ENGINE pushrod 16-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection Displacement: 376 in3, 6162 cm3 Power: 420 hp @ 5600 rpm Torque: 460 lb-ft @ 4100 rpm TRANSMISSION 10-speed automatic CHASSIS Suspension, F/R: control arms/live axle Brakes, F/R: 13.0-in vented disc/13.6-in vented disc Tires: General Grabber HTS 60 275/60R-20 115S M+S TPC Spec 3111 MS DIMENSIONS Wheelbase: 147.4 in Length: 231.7 in Width: 81.2 in Height: 75.5 in Passenger Volume: 139 ft3 Curb Weight: 5421 lb C/D TEST RESULTS 60 mph: 5.4 sec 100 mph: 14.0 sec 1/4-Mile: 14.0 sec @ 100 mph Results above omit 1-ft rollout of 0.3 sec. Rolling Start, 5–60 mph: 5.9 sec Top Gear, 30–50 mph: 3.0 sec Top Gear, 50–70 mph: 3.8 sec Top Speed (gov ltd): 112 mph Braking, 70–0 mph: 196 ft Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 0.74 g C/D FUEL ECONOMY Observed: 14 mpg EPA FUEL ECONOMY Combined/City/Highway: 18/16/21 mpg C/D TESTING EXPLAINED * Test results and specs apply to current model year. 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Duramax* VEHICLE TYPE front-engine, rear-/4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door pickup PRICE AS TESTED $62,515 (base price: $53,090) ENGINE TYPE turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve inline-6, aluminum block and head, direct fuel injection Displacement 183 cu in, 2993 cc Power 277 hp @ 3750 rpm Torque 460 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm TRANSMISSION 10-speed automatic CHASSIS Suspension (F/R): control arms/live axle Brakes (F/R): 13.6-in vented disc/14.2-in vented disc Tires: Goodyear Wrangler Trailrunner AT, 275/60R-20 115S M+S TPC Spec 2369 DIMENSIONS Wheelbase: 157.0 in Length: 241.3 in Width: 81.2 in Height: 75.4 in Passenger volume: 139 cu ft Curb weight: 5653 lb C/D TEST RESULTS Rollout, 1 ft: 0.3 sec 60 mph: 7.1 sec 100 mph: 21.5 sec Rolling start, 5–60 mph: 8.2 sec Top gear, 30–50 mph: 4.2 sec Top gear, 50–70 mph: 5.2 sec ¼-mile: 15.5 sec @ 88 mph Top speed (governor limited): 114 mph Braking, 70–0 mph: 181 ft Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.77 g C/D FUEL ECONOMY Observed: 23 mpg 75-mph highway driving: 26 mpg Highway range: 570 miles EPA FUEL ECONOMY Combined/city/highway: 25/23/29 mpg More Features and Specs
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Chevy tests Silverado EV off-road chops with ZR2 race truck concept
Chevrolet is testing the off-road chops of its electric Silverado full-size pickup — on the racetrack. The brand revealed the Silverado EV ZR2 off-road race truck concept ahead of the planned summer launch of the pickup's Trail Boss variant. It planned to compete with the ZR2 in the Mint 400 off-road race near Las Vegas. Developed in five months, the Silverado EV ZR2 concept uses about 98 percent GM production parts and shares elements with the gasoline Silverado ZR2 and Colorado ZR2, including a lifted front and rear suspension that is designed to go off-road, locking differentials, underbody skid protection and Multimatic dampers. It produces 1,100 hp and 11,500 pound-feet of torque from a tri-motor electric propulsion system. Sign up to get our afternoon video email. The video focuses on a new topic in the news each day. 'There is no better proving ground to test the limits of our vehicles than competitive racing,' Scott Bell, vice president of global Chevrolet, said in a statement. To that end, Chevy said engineers will study the Silverado EV ZR2's race performance and apply their findings toward future production vehicles, parts and accessories. While the Silverado EV ZR2 is a concept, Chevy is preparing to release a production off-road version of the electric pickup this summer. The Trail Boss will be sold with a factory-installed lift, 18-inch wheels and 35-inch all-terrain tires, and a Terrain Mode for better maneuvering. Have an opinion about this story? Tell us about it and we may publish it in print. Click here to submit a letter to the editor.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Does the Chevy Silverado EV ZR2 Concept Tease Off-Road EVs to Come?
With Mint 400 festivities starting to kick off over in Las Vegas ahead of this weekend's race, Chevrolet has just introduced the world to its latest entrant in the off-road madness. Known as the Chevrolet Silverado EV ZR2 Concept, this 1100-hp electric race truck promises to tackle the multi-day event with almost-entirely factory-sourced hardware under that slick livery. Chad Hall and Hall Racing will helm the concept truck's efforts during the event, continuing the long standing and successful partnership between Hall and Chevrolet. The truck itself is meant to act as a hype machine for the brand's upcoming Silverado EV Trail Boss model, which is set to arrive in showrooms this summer. That vehicle employs a factory lift kit, unique 18-inch wheels, and some 35-inch rubber. The concept takes those ideas and pushes them a bit further, with a prototype set of new Multimatic Adaptive Spool Valve continuously adaptive dampers underneath. The setup provides this machine with more than 13 inches of wheel travel at either axle, helped along by massive 37-inch BF Goodrich KM3 Mud-Terrain tires. The truck also benefits from the tri-motor setup found in the GMC Hummer EV, which provides 1100 hp. Locking differentials at either end and additional underbody armor should help keep the truck on track during the multiple loops imvolvd in the Mint 400. 'There is no better proving ground to test the limits of our vehicles than competitive racing,' said Scott Bell, vice president of Chevrolet. 'The Silverado EV ZR2 race truck concept, which uses 98% GM production parts, showcases some of the best of Chevrolet to produce a beyond-capable pickup to tackle a challenging race of the Mint 400's magnitude.' While GM is keen to say this project is meant to promote the Trail Boss, we all know it's only a matter of time until we get a production electric ZR2. The nameplate might not carry the cultural cachet of the Raptor brand,but ZR2 models have established their own dedicated owner base. Given how capable GM's Hummer EVs have proven off-road, I don't think we need to worry much about the capability side of the equation. Customer interest may prove to be another story, however. You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Chevy Hypes Up the Silverado EV Trail Boss with 1100-HP ZR2 Race Truck
The ZR2 is a race truck that will run at the Mint 400, and it features an 1100-hp tri-motor powertrain. Other upgrades include 37-inch BFGoodrich tires, Multimatic spool-valve dampers, and locking differentials. Chevy is launching the Silverado EV Trail Boss this summer, which will bring off-road upgrades to the road-legal electric pickup truck. Electric pickup trucks haven't yet garnered the same interest as their gas-powered brethren. While Chevrolet Silverado EV sales got fully underway in 2024, the 7428 units sold were just a blip on the radar compared with the regular Silverado's 560,264 total sales. Still, Chevy hopes to spark more interest in its full-size electric truck with a new racing version, developing the Silverado EV ZR2 to compete in the Mint 400, an off-road race in Nevada that kicks off this week. Better yet, the race truck hints at a road-legal Trail Boss off-road trim coming later this year. The Silverado EV ZR2 was developed over just five months and features around 98 percent GM production parts. Compared with a normal Silverado EV, the ZR2 features beefier front and rear suspension parts specifically tuned for off-roading. The truck also has a substantial lift, with the taller ride height also resulting from its 37-inch BFGoodrich KM3 mud-terrain tires. Another crucial addition to the Silverado EV ZR2 is the exotic Multimatic semi-active spool-valve dampers. Described as prototype units, Chevy says they allow for more than 13 inches of front and rear wheel travel. The ZR2 race truck also features locking differentials and underbody skid plates to protect the vital components. Even more intriguing, Chevy says the race-ready ZR2 has a tri-motor electric powertrain that churns out 1100 horsepower. That's substantially more than the road-going Silverado EV RST, which maxes out at 754 ponies with its dual-motor setup. The race truck's powertrain is likely adapted from the tri-motor configuration found in the most potent version of the Hummer EV pickup, which shares its bones with the Silverado EV. Chevy claims the ZR2's powertrain produces 11,500 pound-feet of torque—matching the claimed output for the tri-motor Hummer—but we believe this is measured at the wheels in a similar way to the misleading number GM touted in its 2020 Super Bowl ad. Measuring torque in a more traditional way would likely result in an output of around 1000 to 1100 pound-feet of torque, still a mightily impressive figure. The Silverado EV ZR2 will race alongside the gas-powered Silverado ZR2 and Colorado ZR2 race trucks, with the trio being entered by Chad Hall Racing. The Silverado EV ZR2 will run as the only entry in the Open Production EV class. Chevy engineers will work closely with the race team, and Chevy says the learnings will be applied to production vehicles and performance accessories. The Silverado EV ZR2 also emerges as Chevrolet readies the 2026 Silverado EV Trail Boss for its launch this summer. Chevy first showed a Trail Boss version of the Silverado EV way back in 2022, but Silverado EV production took longer to ramp up than expected, and the Trail Boss seems to have fallen by the wayside as the brand worked to get other Silverado EV variants on the road. Now, Chevy is ready to introduce the off-road trim, which will receive a factory-installed lift, 18-inch wheels wrapped in 35-inch all-terrain tires, red tow hooks, and a dedicated Terrain mode. The Trail Boss appears here in a red-orange hue, showing off its redesigned front bumper and model-specific wheels. Chevy says more details on the Silverado EV Trail Boss will arrive soon. You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
