Take a look at the new 2027 Chevy Silverado 1500 lineup. General Motors is finally taking the wraps off its latest full-size pickup truck. We have official photos and data provided by the company. Did Chevrolet do enough to keep the Silverado 1500 in the lead? Let’s dig!
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The 2027 Silverado 1500 features refreshed styling throughout. This is an evolutionary step. It’s new, yet instantly recognizable as a Silverado 1500. The new truck will have seven trim levels: Work Truck, Custom, Custom Trail Boss, Silverado, Trail Boss, High Country and ZR2. The ZR2 Bison package returns for 2027. American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) continues to collaborate with General Motors with a full lineup of premium off-road trucks.
You read that right, the new Silverado trim replaces the mainstream LT trim. Also, there is no LTZ trim.
All cab and bed configurations will remain as they are. You may be able to get a two-door work truck. The Extended Double Cab and Leger Crew Cab remain the same size. The foot print of this truck is basically the same as before.
powertrain Description – Two new V8s!
Rumors were at their peak. The 2027 Chevy Silverado 1500 lineup is being offered with four engine options.
- The base engine is a 2.7L TurboMax I4 gasoline engine that Chevrolet says has been improved. It is now paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The 8-speed automatic is no more.
- The efficiency power plant remains the 3.0L Duramax I6 turbo-diesel. It is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
- The Chevy “350” Q-In returns in the form of a new 5.7L V8.
- The top of the line engine is the new “400” cu-in 6.6L V8 engine. GM says it is the most powerful naturally aspirated engine in the segment. Both V8 engines are paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
There is no mention of any gas/electric or diesel/electric hybrid powertrain options. There’s also no mention of a supercharged V8 engine in the Silverado 1500. Chevrolet did not disclose power numbers at this time. Official details coming later.
GM says they plan to start selling the 2027 Silverado 1500 truck by the end of this year.
The 2027 Chevy Silverado gets both technical and ergonomic updates inside
The interior of the 2027 Silverado 1500 appears to be more advanced than ever. The overall dash layout reminds us of some other Chevrolet vehicles (including the Tahoe). The Silverado 1500 fits into the new family of interiors, but has its own unique execution. All trim levels get a digital gauge cluster and a center screen.
The High Country and ZR2 trims also get a larger 11.2-inch passenger screen and a larger head up display. GM says the new Silverado 1500 can be optioned with up to a 60-inch screen, which also includes a digital rear view mirror.
These trucks can be equipped with dual Mag-Safe wireless charging, a center console that can open into a table, and a new panoramic sunroof.
What about off-roaders?
The new Silverado 1500 continues with three off-road trims: Custom Trail Boss, Trail Boss, and ZR2. A slightly lighter Z71 package is also available on other models, such as the Silverado trim. The Trail Boss model gets a 2-inch suspension lift and 34-inch all-terrain tyres. It is bigger than the tires already available.
The ZR2 takes it up a notch with 35-inch all-terrain tires and Multimatic’s latest DSSV spool valve dampers. The ZR2 also gets Janz shocks for those more extreme off-road excursions. The ZR2 still offers front and rear selectable locking differentials. The ZR2 Bison AEV provides added protection with front/rear bumpers, skid plates and rock sliders.
There is no mention of adjustable or semi-active DSSV dampers.
Chevrolet continues to stay the course and offer no major surprises with these newly updated trucks. The company updates damper tuning, introduces new powertrains, makes styling changes inside and out. At first glance, this appears to be much more than just an update.
Did Chevrolet do enough to defeat the Ford F-150, Ram 1500 and Toyota Tundra? A first glance says yes, but there are still many unknowns. Ford already has a competing F-150 hybrid to which Chevrolet has not responded. Ram has an exciting Ram 1500 Rumble B muscle truck lineup. Toyota could be building an F-150 Raptor fighter jet with the rumored Tundra TRD Hummer.
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