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| 2014 Chevrolet Silverado |
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| 2014 Chevrolet Silverado |
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| 2014 Chevrolet Silverado |
2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra full-size pickup trucks, the most important models introduced since the company was bailed out by the federal government four years ago.
Last redesigned in 2007, the near-twin Silverado and Sierra make up the company’s best-selling vehicle line and one of its most profitable. GM is believed to make about $10,000 on each one sold
Meanwhile, the aerodynamics of the pickups have been improved with a more swept back windshield, a hood with twin “power domes” that direct air over the windshield wipers, triple-sealed doors set into the body, integrated rooftop and tailgate spoilers and shields and deflectors to smooth the airflow under the vehicle and around the rear tires for better fuel efficiency and reduced wind noise.
Three new engines will be offered in the trucks, a 4.3-liter V6, 5.3-liter V8 and 6.2-liter V8 that is similar to the one that will be used in the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette. Specifications on the powerplants have not been revealed, but all of them feature direct injection, variable valve timing and cylinder deactivation technology that allows them to operate on just four-cylinders under light loads to save fuel.
An upright dashboard with big knobs, buttons and rocker switches close that can be operated with work gloves on are key elements of the design. Heated cloth seats will be available for the first time, and the upholstery is said to be more durable and stain resistant than before. Chevrolet's MyLink and GMC's Intellilink infotainment systems, which can connect to up to 10 wireless devices via Bluetooth, will be on the options list, and GM says the compartment built into the center console is large enough to accommodate a laptop computer and hanging file folders.
Last redesigned in 2007, the near-twin Silverado and Sierra make up the company’s best-selling vehicle line and one of its most profitable. GM is believed to make about $10,000 on each one sold
Meanwhile, the aerodynamics of the pickups have been improved with a more swept back windshield, a hood with twin “power domes” that direct air over the windshield wipers, triple-sealed doors set into the body, integrated rooftop and tailgate spoilers and shields and deflectors to smooth the airflow under the vehicle and around the rear tires for better fuel efficiency and reduced wind noise.
Three new engines will be offered in the trucks, a 4.3-liter V6, 5.3-liter V8 and 6.2-liter V8 that is similar to the one that will be used in the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette. Specifications on the powerplants have not been revealed, but all of them feature direct injection, variable valve timing and cylinder deactivation technology that allows them to operate on just four-cylinders under light loads to save fuel.
An upright dashboard with big knobs, buttons and rocker switches close that can be operated with work gloves on are key elements of the design. Heated cloth seats will be available for the first time, and the upholstery is said to be more durable and stain resistant than before. Chevrolet's MyLink and GMC's Intellilink infotainment systems, which can connect to up to 10 wireless devices via Bluetooth, will be on the options list, and GM says the compartment built into the center console is large enough to accommodate a laptop computer and hanging file folders.
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