The Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 is a succesful off-roader, however diesel followers have been feeling a little bit uncared for. Fortunately, their time has come because the truck will likely be supplied with a 3.0-liter Duramax engine for 2024.

The inline-six produces 305 hp (227 kW / 309 PS) and 495 lb-ft (670 Nm) of torque, and is paired to a ten-speed automated transmission in addition to a regular four-wheel drive system. Chevrolet mentioned the engine was “meant for off-roading” and famous the Silverado ZR2 is the one light-duty off-road truck to supply diesel energy.

Talking of engines, the turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder is getting a spiffy new title: TurboMax. Whereas the engine continues to provide 310 hp (231 kW / 314 PS) and 348 lb-ft (473 Nm) of torque, assistant chief engineer Kevin Luchansky remarked, “The TurboMax title encapsulates the fashionable engineering, manufacturing and controls which shuts the door on arguments towards turbocharged engines from a long time in the past.”

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Whereas the change is an journey in branding, engine ‘names’ have grow to be widespread within the full-size truck section.  Particularly, there’s EcoBoost, EcoDiesel and i-Pressure Max. Nevertheless, Chevrolet isn’t limiting the moniker to the Silverado as will probably be used on the Colorado in “due time.”

Lastly on the engine entrance, fashions geared up with the 6.2-liter V8 will function an lively twin exhaust system. Chevrolet mentioned it’s “burly” and famous “engineers labored to introduce a throatier exhaust for when house owners need it.”

Further adjustments are restricted, however the 2024 Silverado will get an up to date coloration palette that features Lakeshore Blue Metallic and Slate Grey Metallic. Prospects may also get a Black Look Bundle on the Silverado Customized, Customized Path Boss, RST, LT Path Boss and ZR2.

The luxurious Silverado Excessive Nation now comes commonplace with adaptive cruise management and is obtainable as a brand new Midnight Version. The latter contains new power-retractable black aspect steps with LED lighting.

On the reverse finish of the spectrum, the entry-level Silverado WT now comes geared up with OnStar in addition to wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The out there WT Security Bundle has additionally been upgraded to incorporate entrance and rear park help.