THE 2022 CHEVROLET SILVERADO IS OUT!

Chevy’s Silverado 1500 is one of the most popular full-sized trucks thanks to its brawny engines, unique styling, and impressive towing capacity. The 1500 was expected to get a mid-cycle refresh for 2022, including some styling changes to the front and alterations to interior features. However, reports now suggest the refresh has been pushed back to 2023 due to production issues. Here’s a look at what will be on offer with the 2022 model and what you can expect from the upcoming refresh.

EXTERIOR STYLING

Since 2018, the Silverado 1500‘s front end has carried a new look. With slender headlights and a prominent grill, Chevy’s favorite half-ton truck carried a look that set it apart from the traditional Silverado’s boxier appearance.

Early drawings of the redesign suggest that the refresh will bring back some of the 1500’s traditional features.

The air vents will be reduced in size and fitted under the headlights. The design image also suggests that the Silverado’s new headlights will carry a different version of the current C form. These alterations would mean a style change for the front bumper too.

INTERIOR UPGRADES

When the refreshed Silverado 1500 arrives, a new look cabin is expected to be part of it. The traditional column-mounted gear shifter will disappear in favor of an as yet undisclosed shifter design. Updates to the dash and central stack are also coming.

Drivers will also benefit from an all-new gage cluster to enable you to monitor your vehicle’s performance more easily while you’re on the go.

ENGINE AND PERFORMANCE

Chevy’s engine lineup for the Silverado is predicted to remain largely unchanged. The base 285-horsepower V-6 is great for your daily driving needs, but it won’t manage the truck’s top towing capacity. A turbocharged V-4 with 310 horsepower provides better towing abilities, while the 270-horsepower turbodiesel combines that with the fuel efficiency that diesel engines are known for. To access the Silverado 1500’s top towing numbers and powerful acceleration, you’ll want to choose from its two V-8 options. The first puts out 355 horsepower, while the second cranks out a whopping 420 horsepower.

The Chevy’s turbodiesel engine is the best for fuel economy. It manages 23 mpg on city roads and 33 mpg on the highway. With the powerful V-8, these numbers drop to 17 mpg and 23 mpg respectively. This is still better than many of the Silverado 1500’s class rivals.

CARGO BEDS AND CABS

There’s no indication that Chevy plans to change anything about the size of its three popular cargo bed options. The Silverado’s 5-feet-10-inch bed is ideal for families looking for plenty of storage capacity and seating for up to six. The two longer beds are perfect for working trucks. The mid-sized bed measures 6 feet 7 inches in length, while the longest bed on offer stretches your cargo area to 8 feet 2 inches. Note that the longest bed can only be had with the Regular cab, which is designed to carry three people and is best suited to work trucks.

You’ll also still have three cabs to choose from following the redesign. We’ve already talked about the Regular cab, so all that’s left to explain are the differences between the Double and Crew cabs. Double cab Silverados offer plenty of legroom in the second row of seats and can sit up to six people. They have half-sized rear doors. The Crew cab also seats up to six, but offers even more legroom in the rear row. If adult passengers travel regularly back there, they’ll probably find it easier getting in and out thanks to the full-sized rear doors.

INFOTAINMENT AND TECHNOLOGY

Some major changes are coming with Chevy’s refresh to the technology on offer in the Silverado. Perhaps the biggest is the introduction of Chevy’s Super Cruise tech system. This driving mode enables your truck to tow semi-autonomously and drive more independently on the highway.

In the 1500’s base setup, you’ll get a 7-inch infotainment screen and two speakers. Smart phone compatibility, BlueTooth connectivity, and two USB ports also come standard.

In higher trim cabs, you can find an 8-inch screen, six- or seven-speaker audio systems, and a navigation system. You can also add a wireless hotspot and wireless device charging.

The Silverado already features a wide range of driver assistance technology that will continue to support the Super Cruise system once it’s introduced. One extremely helpful standard safety feature is Teen Driver, which allows you to impose restrictions on how your truck is used by a secondary driver. For example, if your teenage son or daughter is learning to drive, you can create speed limits for your 1500 or volume limits for the stereo.

Optional add-ons include forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and front pedestrian detection. These features aim to provide you with alerts if a person or object is detected up ahead, and apply the brakes promptly to bring your truck to a swift stop. There’s also a selection of safety features designed to make highway driving that bit easier. These include lane departure warning, lane keep assist, and lane change alert.

Finally, there are safety features offered to make parking your truck a breeze. You can add front and rear parking sensors, and rear cross traffic alert. For even more control over parking, check out Chevy’s surround-view parking camera, which provides an aerial view of your truck so you can maneuver it into position.

FIND YOUR 2022 SILVERADO 1500 AT KOONS WHITE MARSH CHEVROLET

Even though the promised refresh of the Silverado 1500 has been delayed, we still have great features to offer you for the 2022 lineup. Why not check out our online inventory and explore what’s available with each trim in the lineup. Don’t forget to take a closer look at the range-topping high Country trim, which has all the interior technology and comfort you can get in a Chevy truck.

If you have questions about the 2022 Silverado or any of the features we’ve described, don’t hesitate to contact us today. Our team of helpful auto experts in the Washington D.C. area is waiting to answer your queries and support you through the auto purchasing process.

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