2022 Chevy Silverado: New Model Walkthrough

The new 2022 Chevy Silverado is here and it just keeps getting better year after year. Combining the latest technology and the classic feel that makes truck enthusiasts loyal to the name, the all-new Chevy Silverado with premium upgrades surely won’t disappoint. Choose from nine different trims, including:

 

• Work Truck
• Custom
• Custom Trail Boss
• Luxury Touring
• Rally Sport Truck
• Luxury Touring Trail Boss
• Luxury Touring Z
• ZR2
• High Country

 

Chevy has made some significant changes to the Silverado this year. Take a look!

What’s New For 2022

 

• A new V8-powered Silverado ZR2 - The brand new ZR2 model is an off-road beast that is engineered with a lifted suspension with 40mm Multimatic DSSV spool-valve dampers.
• Enhanced towing capacity - The 2022 Chevy Silverado is powered by a turbocharged 2.7liter 4-cylinder engine that produces 420lb.-ft of torque - a whopping 20% increase than its predecessor at 383lb.-ft.
• Re-designed interiors - The LT and High Country trims now come with a standard 13.4-inch touchscreen, modern features, and a luxury feel with high-end materials. 
• Standard safety features - Each trim and model now comes standard with most safety features to enhance comfort and safety.
• Super Cruise hands-free technology - The top-of-the-line High Country model can be equipped with GM’s intelligent hand-free-driving technology. 

Performance

 

Under the hood of the 2022 Chevy Silverado is a state-of-the-art engine that provides the power this best-selling truck is known for. Engine options include:

 

• 2.7L Turbo High-Output - 310 horsepower, 420lb.-ft of torque. Comes standard on WT, Custom, Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST Double Cab, and LT Trail Boss.
• 5.3 Ecotec3 V8 - 355 horsepower, 383lb.-ft of torque. Comes standard on RST Crew Cab, LTZ, and High Country,  available on WT, Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST Double Cab, and LT Trail Boss.
• 6.2L Ecotec3 V8 - 420 horsepower and 460lb.-ft of torque. Comes standard on ZR2. Available on Custom Trail Boss, RST, LT Trail Boss, LTZ, and High Country.
• DURAMAX® 3.0L Turbo-Diesel - 277 horsepower and 460lb.-ft of torque, capable of towing up to 13,300lbs with the Max Trailering Package and 20-inch wheels. 

Safety Features

 

What were once optional safety features, the Chevy Safety Assist package is now standard on all 2022 Silverados which includes:

 

• Forward Collision Alert
• Automatic Emergency Braking
• Front Pedestrian Braking
• Lane Keep Assist With Lane Departure Warning
• Following Distance Indicator
• Intellibeam® High Beam Assist

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

 

The 2022 Chevy Silverado rivals some of its competitors on fuel economy. The most economical is the optional diesel, which boasts an impressive 23mpg city and 33mpg highway for a heavy-duty truck. The EPA specifies real-world MPG on some of the Silverado’s powertrain options, including:

 

• 2WD 3.0L, 6 cyl, turbo, diesel - 26 combined, 23 city / 31 hwy
• 4WD 3.0L, 6 cyl, turbo, diesel - 24 combined, 22 city/ 26 hwy
• Mud Terrain Tires 4WD 3.0L, 6 cyl, turbo, diesel - 21 combined, 20 city / 23 hwy
• Mud Terrain Tires 4WD 2.7L, 4 cyl, turbo, gas - 17 combined, 16 city / 18 hwy
• 2WD 5.3L, 8 cyl, gas - 16 combined, 15 city / 19 hwy
• 4WD 5.3L, 8 cyl, gas - 16 combined, 14 city / 18 hwy
• Mud Terrain Tires 4WD 5.3L 8 cyl, gas - 15 combined, 14 city / 18 hwy
• Cab Chassis 2WD & 4WD 5.3L, 8 cyl, gas - 15 combined, 14 city / 17 hwy
• Mud Terrain Tires 4WD 5.3L, 8 cyl, gas - 15 combined, 14 city / 17 hwy
• Mud Terrain Tires 4WD 5.3L, 8 cyl, regular gas - 15 combined, 14 city / 16 hwy

Infotainment and Technology 

Each 2022 Silverado is equipped to support Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and comes with a Wi-Fi hotspot. The LT trim and up can be equipped with an available 13.4-inch touchscreen with wireless connectivity to Apple CarPlay and Android auto, a Google-powered voice assistant, as well as available Amazon Alexa integration for hands-free voice-command prompts. 

 

The Chevy Silverado is a classic name that has stood the test of time - now with even more modern features, incredible technology, and advanced engineering that continues its legacy.