There are a variety of reasons why someone would pursue a Chevy truck, including the vehicle’s hauling ability and comfort. However, the most important reason for purchasing one of these vehicles is its excellent, dependable performance.
Each of the brand’s pickup trucks provides a combination of power and efficiency that isn’t seen elsewhere in the segment. This means owners can take advantage of incredible performance without dishing out an insane amount of money at the gas station. As a result, Chevy’s crop of pickup trucks are widely considered some of the best in the industry.
Here, we dive into the performance capabilities of the brand’s four major truck offerings: the 2017 Colorado, 2017 Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500HD, and Silverado 3500HD.
Colorado
You won’t want to mess with the available Duramax 2.8L Turbo-Diesel 4-cylinder engine that’s available on the 2017 Chevy Colorado. The system provides drivers with an incredible 369 pounds-feet of torque, and these specs (along with the 1,574-pound payload) play a role in the 7,700-pound maximum available towing capacity.
Best of all, this powerful unit is incredibly efficient. Chevy touts that the 2.8-liter engine can deliver an estimated 30 miles per gallon on the highway, and that results in a maximum highway range of 630 miles per tank. If you’re used to spending a whole lot of money at the gas tank, that problem will seemingly disappear.
Silverado 1500
The Chevy Silverado 1500 is one of the brand’s most consistent and dependable vehicles, and that’s certainly the case once again in 2017. Of course, as expected, the engine is among the truck’s most kick ass attributes.
The 420 horsepower is certainly a positive, as is the excellent 12,500-pound max available towing capacity. However, similar to the Colorado, it’s the Silverado 1500’s fuel economy that steals headlines. The 24 mile per gallon highway efficiency means you won’t have to rely on constant pit stops during a road trip.
Silverado 2500HD
Get ready for some insane power. The available (and recently redesigned) Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 combines with the Allison transmission to provide drivers with an eye-popping 445 horsepower and 910 pounds-feet of torque.
Of course, these numbers have a positive impact on some of the truck’s other strengths. For instance, the 3,534 maximum payload is a number rarely seen in the segment, as is the 18,100-pound towing capacity.
Silverado 3500HD
This hulking pickup builds on the power that was established in the Silverado 2500HD. The longest-lasting full-size pickup on the road provides drivers with the same 910 pounds-feet of torque. However, drivers will notice a significant boost in payload (7,153 pounds) and towing capacity (23,300 pounds). These specs alone make the Silverado 3500HD one of the most powerful and intimidating pickups on the road.
Why would you opt for anything else? If you’re in the market for a new pickup, you’d be silly to not consider Chevy trucks. Each of this brand’s offerings provide their own specific attributes and features that set them apart. However, as you just read, one thing remains consistent: incredible performance.
