Chevrolet Silverado 2022: five things to know
September 17 2021, https://www.guideautoweb.com
BY DOMINIC BOUCHER
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
For this new model year, the designers of the Silverado have notably redesigned the front end. There is a reworked grille and headlights, the goal being to preserve a robust look.
From a more tech-savvy point of view, on LT models and more upscale models, the wing-shaped daytime running lights have been revised and display animated lighting sequences on approach, start-up or when the driver walks away from the vehicle.
Also for the more opulent versions, the interior now contains new materials. For example, the vertical elements of the 2021 model dashboard have been replaced with horizontal lines and floating elements.
Finally, three new exterior colors are on the catalog: Dark Ash Metallic, Sand Dune and Ice Blue Metallic.
Modernized interior
On board, the driver is served by analog instrumentation for the basic versions and completely digital (12.3-inch screen) for the LT and higher versions.
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Users also have an infotainment system with a 13.4-inch screen including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto apps. Amazon's Alexa feature is optional. In addition, the rearview mirror display reversing camera and head-up display are available.
In addition, the Silverado can now be equipped with the semi-autonomous Super Cruise system, a first for the vehicle. Naturally, the truck also uses a series of driver assistance technologies, such as collision avoidance warning, lane keep assist with lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking and automatic emergency braking. front pedestrian braking, to name just four.
A ZR2 version
For the first time, the Silverado has its own off-road variant with the ZR2. Chevrolet hopes to be successful in competing with the Ford F-150 Raptor and Ram 1500 Rebel. In this sense, the truck will be equipped, unsurprisingly, with the most powerful engine (6.2-liter V8) and an array of exclusive technologies.
Aesthetically, the Silverado ZR2 stands out with several styling cues, including a black insert on the hood, a unique grille with integrated lighting and a special emblem, wheel arch moldings, ZR2 logos, 18-inch wheels. Exclusive inches and a jet black and stone gray leather interior with dark accents.
As for the mechanics, the truck uses 40mm Multimatic DSSV shocks, front and rear limited-slip differentials as well as 33-inch off-road tires. The bumper offers a 31.8 ° approach angle and the driver can select Terrain mode for the off-road experience.
4, 6 or 8 cylinders
The Silverado offers no less than four powertrains, half of which have been upgraded for 2022. Among them, we find the turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder that produces 310 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque, all married to an eight-speed gearbox.
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Then, Chevrolet still supplies a diesel engine, a 3.0-liter six-cylinder. The latter generates 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. The transmission has ten speeds.
Finally, there are two V8 engines. The first, smaller at 5.3 liters, produces 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft. This version can be mated to an eight or ten speed transmission. The bigger one - 6.2 liters - has 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque, all mated to a ten-speed transmission.
All versions can be equipped with rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. Consumption data was still not available at the time of this writing, but it is to be expected that it will remain similar to that of 2021.
Up to 13,300 lbs towing
The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado is offered in a multitude of box and cab configurations.
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There are three cabins to choose from: classic (two-door), double (stretched) and multi-seater (four-door); as well as three types of boxes: standard, long and short. Therefore, the values obtained between the different combinations vary enormously.
Towing:
1. 2.7 L: 4,082 kg (9,000 lb) to 4,354 kg (9,600 lb)
2. 5.3 L: 4,218 kg (9,300 lb) to 5,126 kg (11,300 lb)
3. 6.2 L: 3,901 kg (8,600 lb) to 5,488 kg (13,300 lb)
4. 3.0L: 4,082 kg (9,000 lb) to 4,903 kg (9,500 lb)
Payload:
1. Classic cab: 979 kg (2,160 lb) to 1,034 kg (2,280 lb)
2. Double cab: 807 kg (1,780 lb) to 993 kg (2,190 lb)
3. Crew cab: 653 kg (1,440 lb) to 989 kg (2,180 lb)
In practical terms, there are also 12 tie-down points as standard and other optional features, such as the power open and close tailgate as well as the six-position Multi-Flex tailgate.
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At this time, the price range for this new version of the Silverado has not been disclosed. This model is expected to arrive in the spring of 2022.
