6 Reasons to Fall in Love With the 2020 Chevy Silverado

2020 Chevy Silverado

Whether you are looking for a vehicle to help you tackle your day-to-day routine, or are in the market for a reliable work vehicle to help you tackle tough terrain, or haul cargo, the new 2020 Chevy Silverado has everything you’ll need to easily jump from work to play.

Want to find out more about why buyers are falling in love with the newest Chevy Silverado to hit the market? Check out some of the features that buyers can wait to try out.

Power and Performance to Get the Job Done

Allowing you to truly customize the power behind your Silverado, Chevy offers buyers a number of powertrain options available on the various trim levels. The base engine that comes standard on the WT, Customs, and Custom Trail Boss, is a 4.3-liter, V6 engine, with 285 horsepower and 305 lb-ft of torque.

Available as an upgrade on all trim levels is the popular 5.3 -liter, V8 engine, that increases horsepower to a more impressive 355 and raises the torque to 383 lb-ft.

In case you’re looking for a turbocharged engine option, there’s an all-new 2.7-liter turbo with an 8-speed transmission. Producing 310 horsepower and 348 lb-ft of torque, this option is available on the Work Truck and Custom.

Buyers looking to maximize their horsepower and torque at 420 and 460 respectively, will want to upgrade to the 6.2 liter, V8 engine that comes with a 10-speed transmission. Available on the Custom Trail Boss, LT Trail Boss, RST, LTZ, and High Country trim levels.

A 3.0-liter diesel option is also available on the upper trim levels and produces 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque.

A Comfortable Interior and Ample Cargo Space

With a regular-cab configuration, the new 2020 Chevy Silverado can comfortably seat three.  Double Cab and Crew Cab models accommodate up to six with a front bench seat option. Front seats are contoured and comfortable, and Crew Cab back seats provide plenty of legroom for taller occupants (43.4″). At the base level, the interior materials are mostly plastic but sharp-looking and easy-to-clean.

Work Trucks have the option of cloth or vinyl interior.

LT trims have cloth seats with the option of upgrading to leather.

LTZ trims and High Country trims come with leather seating as standard.

When it comes to customizing your cargo space, you will have three bed options to choose from; a 5’10”, 6’7″, and 8’2″ depending on which cab size you choose. 2020 Chevy Silverado’s have the most cargo volume of any truck in the full-size pickup class.

To help you secure your load with ease, the cargo beds come equipped with 12 standard tie-downs and an additional nine removable tie-downs for more difficult to secure cargo. Optional features such as a power tailgate and in-bed lighting make packing your bed even easier.

Technology and Entertainment to Help Keep You Occupied Throughout Your Day

No matter what trim level choice, the 2020 Chevy Silverado will be equipped with Chevrolet’s Infotainment 3 system. Lower trim levels feature a 7-inch screen. Upper trim levels increase to an 8-inch touchscreen. Both systems come with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This allows you to stay connected to your smartphone while remaining hands-free.

The new Silverado also features a number of upgraded technology features to allow you to better monitor and tow any load. An in-vehicle trailering system provides you with a pre-departure checklist and trailer lighting and tire pressure monitoring. Combined with hitch view, surround view, or rear top-down view cameras, you can monitor your load from up to fifteen different angles.

Chevy Silverado 1500 Towing and Trailering Packages.

There are also optional features that can allow you to add convenience to your cabin. Additional USB ports, wireless charging capability,  and Wi-Fi hotspot capability are just a few.

Impressive Fuel Economy for a Full-Size Truck

EPA estimated fuel economy for 4WD Silverado’s is as follows;

• 3.0L diesel I-6 10-speed auto is 23 mpg city, 29 mpg highway and 25 mpg combined.
• 2.7L turbo gas 8-speed auto is 19 mpg city, 22 mpg highway and 20 mpg combined.
• 5.3L gas V8 10-speed auto is 16 mpg city, 22 mpg highway and 19 mpg combined.
• 6.2L gas V8 10-speed auto is 16 mpg city, 20 mpg highway and 17 mpg combined.

Sharp Exterior Features to Provide a More Luxurious Appearance

The 2020 Chevy Silverado is designed to be a powerful work truck, but also turns heads on the road. Many trim options feature 20-inch bright silver-painted aluminum wheels, high-intensity discharge LED headlamps, and signature curtain LED daytime running lights. Tinted glass, chrome touches, polished tip exhaust pipes give the Silverado added confidence and flair.

The Latest in Safety and Driver’s Assistance Features

The Silverado received an overall safety rating of four out of five stars when tested by The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.  Five out of five stars are achieved in the side crash test. 2020 Chevy Silverado’s are equipped with a number of technology features to improve safety.

All trim levels come standard with a rearview camera and the Teen Driver system. This system allows individual settings for secondary drivers that can put caps on speed and audio volume.

Drivers looking to maximize their vehicle’s safety may wish to add some of the optional driver’s assistance features available, such as forward automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitoring, and adaptive cruise control.

If you’d like to know more about a new 2020 Chevy Silverado or take one for a test drive, contact your local Chevy dealership.

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