Here at Chuck Hutton of Memphis when spring makes its appearance, trucks are about the hottest topic in existence. Camping trips at spots like Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park and Southfork Resort are going to be gearing up for lots of action soon, and being fully equipped with a vehicle like the Silverado will be choice. The very rugged, able and above-par 2019 Silverado was already shown to the public at this year's Detroit Auto Show, but a few questions were left a bit out in the open. There were some loose ends regarding the RST trim level, and it is now shown prominently in a few spy shots release to us this week.
The main differences are within the body-colored grille: it now has gaps that are much narrower in the center bars. Bumpers now have body color, and the fog lights have chrome guards that bear more similarity to the design of the grille. The tailgate possesses the Silverado's style, but receives the awesome RST trim badge. The pictured test truck also sports a 4x4 sticker, making the announcement of its four-wheel-drive availability. It's still plausible that there will be a few more performance upgrades to the RST, within this trim that was first introduced on the Tahoe and Suburban. We recognize how important it is to have a very durable, sturdy, and reliable truck for daily duties, hauling, various chores around your property, or getting the trusty toys out to the lake.
Reserving the lighter aluminum for construction of the hood, doors, and tailgate, the 2019 Silverado is a bit unlike competitor Ford's F-150, that now features the use of aluminum into the construction of the cab. Trimming weight while improving size has made many trucks the devices we only dreamed of decades ago: there is supposed to be as much as 450 pounds trimmed from the 2019 crew-cab V8 compared to the previous year's model. This includes 88 pounds removed from the frame, and another 88 from the body. The wheelbase is 3.9 inches longer than the current truck's, and 1.6 inches is added to the overall length. Legroom in the rear is up: it is now 43.8 inches, up from 40.9 in this year's model.
All cab configurations for the 2019 get a bed with almost seven inches of extra floor width, and a brand-new power-operated tailgate allows passengers to have easy access, with a button mounted right in the cabin. The newcomer to the power lineup is a diesel-powered, turbocharged, 3.0-liter inline-six. When you add some excitement to your spring by visiting us here for a test drive, don't forget to check out the LTZ and High Country Luxury trims: the LTZ provides leather seating surfaces and power-folding outer mirrors, while the High Country gets a two-tone grill, standard power tailgate, and chrome running boards. Further solidifying its stance as a truck that never loses its luster, KBB.Com awarded the Silverado in the Top Ten For Best Resale Value for 2018!Images courtesy of Auto Blog
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