Chevrolet launched the facelifted Silverado 1500 final 12 months and now the corporate has turned its consideration to the Silverado HD.
Set to be launched within the first quarter of subsequent 12 months, the 2024 Silverado HD has been extensively up to date because it options revised styling, an upgraded diesel engine, improved capabilities, and an all-new inside on consumer-focused trims.
Beginning exterior, the truck sports activities an evolutionary entrance finish with distinguished C-shaped LED daytime working lights. They’re joined by minimalist headlights, which function dual-projector expertise on LTZ, ZR2 and Excessive Nation trims. Talking of lights, patrons will discover up to date taillights and an animated lighting sequence that ‘welcomes or bids homeowners farewell.’
Further adjustments are restricted, however the truck has been geared up with a revised grille and a extra aggressive entrance bumper. The mannequin additionally good points newly customary tow hooks, vertical fog lights, and a hood scoop with “Chevrolet” lettering. Consumers will even discover up to date wheels and a revamped colour palette that features six new choices known as Sterling Grey, Darkish Ash, Radiant Crimson, Auburn Metallic, Lakeshore Blue Metallic, and Meteorite Metallic.
Whereas the styling adjustments are pretty small, Chevrolet confirmed plans to supply an all-new ZR2 variant. Particulars can be launched at a later date, however the mannequin will possible observe within the footsteps of the Silverado 1500 ZR2 and the corporate launched a teaser picture exhibiting it is going to have a singular mesh grille with a “flowtie” emblem.
Chevrolet will even supply a brand new Midnight Version primarily based on the range-topping Excessive Nation trim. It incorporates a black chrome grille, black badging, and black energy help facet steps. Consumers will even discover 20- or 22-inch wheels with a gloss black end.
A Classier And Excessive-Tech Cabin
Larger adjustments happen within the cabin as LT and above trims sport an all-new inside that incorporates a trendy design in addition to greater high quality supplies and improved expertise.
The truck follows within the footsteps of the Silverado 1500 and incorporates a new 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a bigger 13.4-inch infotainment system with Google integration. This implies homeowners will discover Google Maps in addition to Google Assistant. Different highlights embody a contemporary dashboard, greater high quality switchgear, and a revamped heart console with a wi-fi smartphone charger.
The upgrades don’t finish there because the range-topping Excessive Nation is a correct luxurious truck that sports activities leather-wrapped surfaces and genuine wooden trim. Different niceties embody embroidered headrests and distinctive Ares leather-based entrance seats with heating and air flow. They’re joined against this stitching, stainless-steel speaker grilles, and a seven-speaker Bose audio system.
An Improved Duramax Turbodiesel With 470 HP
Underneath the hood, there’s a well-recognized 6.6-liter V8 that produces 401 hp (299 kW / 407 PS) and 464 lb-ft (628 Nm) of torque. Whereas the gasoline engine carries over, the 6.6-liter Duramax advantages from an improved turbocharger and optimized combustion.
Thanks to those adjustments, the diesel produces 470 hp (350 kW / 477 PS) and 975 lb-ft (1,320 Nm) of torque which is a rise of 25 hp (19 kW / 25 PS) and 65 lb-ft (88 Nm). In addition to being extra highly effective, low-end torque manufacturing climbs by as much as 25% for improved low velocity efficiency particularly when towing.
Each engines are actually related to a ten-speed automated Allison transmission. This alteration provides a number of advantages together with smaller ‘steps’ between gears and higher engine-braking management. Extra importantly, the Silverado HD’s Gross Mixed Weight Ranking with the gasoline engine climbs from 24,000 lbs (10,886 kg) to 26,000 lbs (11,793 kg).
Talking of improved capabilities, Chevrolet targeted on bettering the towing expertise with a number of new and enhanced applied sciences. One of the crucial welcome is Adaptive Cruise Management with Trailer assist. Because the title suggests, the adaptive cruise management system takes under consideration the “further drag and elevated braking distances when towing a trailer.”
Consumers will even discover Trailer Facet Blind Zone Alert, which extends the blind zone monitoring space to assist account for the size of trailers. Chevrolet’s Clear Trailer expertise has additionally been enhanced to work with fifth-wheel and gooseneck trailers. Final however not least, there’s a GCW Alert system that warns drivers if the automobile and trailer weight exceed the truck’s Gross Mixed Weight Ranking.
Lastly, the max tow package deal is now accessible throughout all Silverado 2500 trims and this bolsters the utmost towing capability to 22,500 lbs (10,206 kg) when geared up with the 6.6-liter Duramax turbodiesel. If that’s not sufficient, the 3500 tops out at 36,000 lbs (16,329 kg).