2022 Chevy Silverado Rallies Healthily for Joshua Tree Challenge: Righteously Right at Home in the Wilderness

The staff on duty at Car and Driver had long known that the rugged location that bears the name of an older (and greater!) U2 album was an opportune testing place for the 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 ZR2. This barren and still very beautiful location was always appealing to us here at Chuck Hutton Chevy of Memphis as we knew fully that the 6.2-liter pushrod V8 was a prime and expertly-sourced motivational pull. 

Lately the need for off-road trucks that bear true capability have been off the charts, as those seeking freedom everywhere are looking to climb boulders and ford streams further and further away with every single weekend beckoning them out of the confines of the cubicle. The ZR2 takes the Silverado’s existing Trail Boss tri level to an upper-level status with the addition of front and rear differentials, burly skid plates to protect the underside, and appropriately knobby 33-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory all-terrain tires properly wrapped around the standard 18-wheels. 

The ZR2 was designed to be a very lethal weapon for any type of trail, and compared to its competitors, the body is overall a bit narrow. Once the Car and Driver crew got the truck into the sheer depths of the challenges that Joshua Tree has to offer, this slimmed-down profile easily cleared the surrounding rock walls that the wider trucks would have to yield much more caution while navigating. Once your differentials are locked, the ZR2 can quickly climb the toughest of rock ledges, and the hill descent control allows speed adjustments of 1 mph by using the truck’s cruise control toggle. 

When you are driving off road and really getting into the groove of things that the rough stuff offers, these can both cut down on the head-jerking motions that can stem from two-pedal off-road driving. The ZR2’s three-piece steel front bumper is a shining finish for anyone that has massive love for trail riding can appreciate, and is made possible by an approach angle of 31.8 degrees. The 3-chamber Multimatic spool-valve dampers are an upgrade here that do a fantastic job of removing the harshest qualities from the ride that some expert reviewers had complained about in the current-generation Silverado.

When this model hit the Joshua Tree’s harsh landscape to define its true and undeniably tough nature, the high-speed sections of the desert allowed for the trick dampers to really shine, softening impacts and managing wheel motions so the ZR2 never shimmies completely out of control. Boasting a maximum towing capacity of 8900 pounds, it’ll confidently tug more than both the competitors in the form of the boisterous TRX and Raptor. The ability to sneak in between foreboding rocks, get through tight spaces without breaking a sweat, and boast the all-around-best in show on dust and sand belongs to the ZR2, which we are paying close attention to for completely dominating the dedicated slick rock sector during 2022!

2022 Silverado High Country Midnight Concept Introduced at 2021 SEMA Show

A decadently blacked-out version of the 2022 Chevy Silverado High Country made its first appearance for the truck fans at the 2021 SEMA Show this week.

This concept trades in the stock chrome exterior trim and accessories for gloss-black painted pieces, giving the vehicle a stealthy outside appearance. The black-painted grille inserts, black Chevy bowtie logos, black High Country fender logos, 20-inch gloss black Chevrolet Accessories wheels, and black anodized exhaust bezels tie things together while pleasantly embracing the darker side of design. With other available Chevy accessories available at Chuck Hutton Chevrolet, you’ll be able to personalize the truck and claim ownership of the night!

The model has a high-end exterior appearance with a two-tone bronze and chrome grille, chrome window and mirror trim, and 20-inch city or trail-ready aluminum wheels. Even with the extra dark bits adding visual character, the concept keeps most of the standard specs as what is already available on the High Country. You’ll still have heated and ventilated 10-way power front driver’s and passenger’s seats, the all-important wireless charging pad, a leather-wrapped heated steering wheel, and an immaculate Bose premium audio setup.

We are not yet positive if this version will be for mass production or an exciting and brand-new High Country Midnight Concept, and this final decision could be heavily dependent on how the public responds at SEMA. 87% of attendees plan to actually order products from SEMA exhibitors this year, and a strong 65% are coming to check out what new vendors have to offer. Education day seminars, a star-studded awards reception and banquet, and the hottest and future-ready cars all provide the backdrop to one of Chevy’s highest-attended events. 

This top-of-the-line High Country edition features open-pore wood, and the updated Silverado trims now come with a configurable 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster with a 13.4-inch touchscreen situated at the center. Paired together with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Chevy’s new infotainment system includes Google’s voice assistant, app store, and maps. The infamous Super Cruise system is also available on the High Country, allowing the driver to go hands-free under certain conditions!

2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 Diesel Off-Road Package Righteously Outfits For the Rough Stuff

When you pull off the lot with a brand-new truck here at Chuck Hutton of Memphis, it can be easy to not check the dots of every single thing on the list you want from your prized work and plaything. One very crucial element of that checklist this year could very well be the Diesel Off-Road Package for the Silverado 1500, which is featured in this week's GM Authority spotlight on their blog. The package is available on LT trim levels with a Double Cab, Crew Cab / Short Bed body configuration, and with the Crew Cab / Standard Bed configuration. 

First, you begin the fun with the 3.0-Liter I6 LM2 turbodiesel Duramax engine, which is rated at 277 horsepower, and 460 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The package also requires 4WD and the Z71 Off-Road Package and provides you with the extra essentials to get properly pumped up to hit the trail. You gain a 3.73 axle ratio, LT275/5R18C MT Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac Blackwall tires, a hard folding tonneau cover, and chrome assist steps. 

This year's model is the final year before a full vehicle refresh is revealed, and still an opportune and amazing chance to have some killer summer fun with America's best-loved pickup. Next year buyers can look forward to a new exterior design, completely overhauled interior, and exciting new technology features. With terrific towing ability, intuitive technology, and a wide range of powerful engines, the 2021 Silverado was billed by U.S. News And World Report as “Simply Excellent”, while boasting class-leading abilities. 

New for this year is the multifunction tailgate now available, and increased towing capacities with its turbo-four and turbodiesel engine offerings. Offering up a roomy rear seat, intuitive touchscreen multimedia system, and integrated rear bumper steps, you can select from 8 different trims to provide for yourself the perfect truck. There's also brand-new camera technology used for trailering, and your choice of three cabs, and three box lengths. Refined and capable, this is a truck that notably uses its assets for work instead of being overly luxurious, which we deem as the way a truck should be! 

The Cars.com staff went to great lengths to test and evaluate a crew-cab, short-bed LTZ trim with the optional turbo-diesel 3.0-liter Duramax inline-six engine. They claimed that the diesel was a “dazzling performer”, and transmission quickly kicked down when more power was needed. Acceleration from a complete stop was predictable and very smooth, and the diesel possessed power that was ideal for the need to lay down a high-speed pass on the highway. While some diesels bear the reputation of being a bit loud, the Silverado's is more of an underlying soundtrack and does not have the characteristics of any excess vibration. 

GM Authority Reports on Supercharged 6.2-Liter LT4 V8 Engine as a Possibility for Chevy Silverado ZRX

The upcoming Chevy Silverado ZRX may be the lucky recipient of Chevy's supercharged 6.2-L LT4 V8 engine, and the always-on-point staff of GM Authority offered up the details on their blog last week. It was reported here that according to TFL Truck, Chevy is hard at work on a version just for trucks of the supercharged 6.2L LT4 engine. It's set to make its way into the Chevy Silverado ZRX off-road pickup, our stealth competitor right here at Chuck Hutton Chevy of Memphis going up directly against the Ram Rebel TRX and Ford Raptor.

This high-performance engine that is already installed in the hefty pony in the form of the Chevy Camaro ZL1 cranks out 650 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque. GM Authority is one of those rare publications that waits very stealth-like in the shadows until things become official to activate the digital ink, and when they first wrote about the Silverado ZRX it was during September of 2019 after they had uncovered a trademark filing for the name in late summer.

 

This exciting off-road model will share many similarities with the Chevy Colorado ZR2, offering up MultiMatic DSSV Dampers, trustier suspension, front and rear electronic lockers, and modified bumper treatments for improved departure and approach angles. The ZRX is also going to feature the GM 10-Speed automatic transmission, but there are many hints that could show how GM will offer a more powerful engine option in the future as well. This truck-specific version of the 6.2-L LT4 V8 is slated to be used in other Chevy full-size SUVs, and perhaps even in a performance-focused Cadillac Escalade with a supercharged V8.

When it comes to the construction and finishing of a killer truck, the question then looms regarding where will it be shown at its best and highest performance. The announcement was also made last year about the brand-new off-road racing program for the Silverado ZRX, boasting a Silverado LT Trail Boss with MultiMatic DSSV dampers leading the way in the Best of the Desert off-road series. This will be the hands-on experiment that will provide the answers on how to develop suspension and other components in the more demanding areas of the motor sports arena.

In spy shots that appeared on the web earlier this year, the dampers seem to bear Rancho branding, the outfit who also supplies the pieces for the Z71 Off-Road package on the Silverado. It is also expected to see the new model with a major interior upgrade, seeing improvements to the infotainment system as well as a re-tweaked center stack. What the ZRX will actually bring to the table is the existence of an off-road-ready model a bit bigger than the ZR2, protected heavily by the best skid plates in the business and a major face-lift for an award-winning pickup poised to dominate any boulder-strewn and dirt-laden landscape!

Trucks.com Doles out High Marks for 2020 Chevy Silverado in “Raw Power, Performance, and Competence”

Now that there has been the announcement of the upcoming launch of the Suburban and Tahoe, the brand we are so proud to represent will have seen the revamping of its entire full-size truck line in less than two years. GM spokeswoman Stephanie Rice admitted last week during a press conference that the current market is highly competitive, and that the very latest technology and best minds in development will serve Chevy's need to shine well.  Our longstanding commitment to sustainable, healthy brand growth has yielded us a pickup share that we will be continuously proud to allow you to test drive and find your best option for.

Trucks.com spent 900 miles and the better part of a week with the privilege of driving a 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 sporting the upscale High Country trim package to fully experience the ins and outs of this fantastic truck. Their test vehicle was the Silverado crew cab with 4-wheel drive, and what they liked about it most was definitely the power. They were putting to the test a 5.3-liter V8, rated at 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque, mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission.

Even though that is more than enough power for the vast majority of half-ton pickup truck users, everyone these days likes to have so much more on deck than may be practical. The team first took the truck on I-5 through the Grapevine and Tejon Pass in Southern California, and the bed was heftily loaded down with furniture and household goods. They didn't do any towing on that specific drive, but if they needed to, the rating for this year's Silverado is situated at 9,300 lbs.

Any Silverado that brandishes the proud badge of engine known as the V8 comes with a fuel-saving system that will turn off up to seven of the 8 cylinders. This Dynamic Fuel Management is a first in the industry and can operate in 17 different cylinder patterns to achieve optimum efficiency. There is also a start/stop feature that takes action during red lights or stop signs, and expert writer Jerry Hursch claimed it worked very smoothly.

The brand-new truck platform as well as architecture gave designers the freedom to make the cabin larger, and add about 7 more inches width to the bed. When the group loaded and unloaded their cargo, the 63 cubic-feet of space and tie-downs in the perfect places were of great help. One of the passengers along for the ride plugged their laptop into the 110-volt outlet and used the WiFi capability to work for several productive hours, and remarked about how comfortable the seats are while at the task.

With Toyota hard at work on a new Tundra and the Ford F-150 due for a redesign of its own, we know how competitive we need to stay to always be on top, and rave reviews such as this one assure us that we are not only headed in but will stay the course of the right direction!   Here at Chuck Hutton Chevy of Memphis, we recognize that times are changing daily and the world is now in a bit of uncharted territory. We are always on hand to answer any questions you may have about a new vehicle purchase, and to show you the feature and performance-rich truck that remains a namesake nationwide!

2021 Chevy Silverado Realtree Edition: The Roving Hunter's Perfect Hideout

Everyone on sales or service staff here at Chuck Hutton Chevy of Memphis can agree that there is nothing quite as satisfying as pulling up to a place of solace in your truck. It may be a hilltop, mountainside, or open field, and it may be for hunting, fishing, or the side job you picked up for the weekend on a contractor's site. Regardless of what trim type you've picked for your Chevy Silverado, you know that it's the pride of the woodsman, jewel of the hauler, and worthy of any wilderness wanderer's immediate approval.

The 2021 Silverado Realtree Edition features the outdoor clothing company's unique camouflage graphics on the bed sides, interior door panels, and hood, as well as on the bed liner and body. It's a trim package specifically cooked up for the Silverado Trail Boss model, which already touts a lifted body, off-road shocks, all-terrain tires, and other features that boost its off-road abilities tremendously. You still have the choice of the 5.3-liter V8 or 6.2-liter V8 engine, paired to a 10-speed automatic transmission. In the front, the prominent outdoor company that we love so much's forest-themed camo outlines the power bulge on the hood, and there are also assist steps on the sides as well as a pair of black rectangular exhaust tips.

Of course, this model also comes equipped with the Z71 Off-Road Package, adding a two-inch suspension lift and monotube Rancho shocks. The truck rides on 20-inch wheels with Goodyear Wrangler tires and boasts an automatic locking rear differential, skid plates for ultimate underbelly protection, and two-speed transfer case. All of this is coming back at Chevy fans after a five-year hiatus, and we couldn't be more excited: as trucks have become more mainstream to the daily urban driver and known for their luxurious interiors, we wholeheartedly enjoy this model that pays homage to the world's leading camouflage brand.

The Realtree Edition offers hunting and fishing enthusiasts a Chevy model that is 100% perfectly matched to their passions, and it's the perfect model to commemorate one's love of roving around in the great outdoors. Still the ideal model for those looking for style, capability, and dependability, the Silverado boasts a legacy of rugged success, advanced connectivity, and well-enhanced customer-focused technologies.

The Silverado 1500 laid the claim to segment leader in the 2015 J.D. Powers and Associates U.S. Initial Quality survey, and we are confident that those who love the conservation of natural places will agree this is the best-equipped rig for them. Brandishing the best of ways to ring in the half-ton pickup's fourth generation, we hope you come down to check out this and other fantastic Silverado trims this January here at Chuck Hutton!

2019 Chevy Silverado Proclaimed as “Properly Inched out its Rivals” By The Car Connection.com

This summer, the pickup that the entire nation has been head over heels for since its release is slated to offer a light-duty diesel engine for the first time in over ten years – and the writers at The Car Connection.com claim that it absolutely has bragging rights for topping Ford and Ram. Chevy confirmed this week that the 2019 Silverado's soon-arriving 3.0-Liter Duramax inline-6 turbodiesel cranks out 250 hp and 440 lb-ft of torque. The Ecodiesel V-6 engine made 240 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque in the Ram 1500's last version.

 

As it now stands, Chevy has absolutely “inched out its rivals”, and all of us on staff here at Chuck Hutton are excited to see just how hot the coming summer is going to get with all of this raw power and prowess under the Silverado's hood. During the 2018 North American International Auto Show where the 2019 Silverado made its first appearance, GM President Mark Reuss said that the truck would absolutely “be the best-performing diesel-powered pickup in the segment”. This powerful engine is also slated to be available in the 2019 GMC Sierra, boasting the same output numbers.

Buyers will also have the option of a 2.7-liter turbo-4 engine as its primary, and in the volume-selling trims like the LT and RST models. The 4.3-liter V-6 engine is now only available in the most basic of spec models like the Work Truck variant. There is now fuel-saving technology on board as well that can shut down as many as up to six cylinders, ultimately saving fuel when full-brimmed muscle is not necessary. The experts on staff at Cars.com claimed that the Silverado 1500 has “excellent ride and handling”, and thought the wider cargo bed and more tie-downs were very useful and ingenious additions.

You also get to reap the benefits of an industry-first power up/down tailgate, and the super cool trailer app that provides the best in high-tech assistance for coupling and towing. Every cabin configuration has been redesigned to provide more room and storage, with the most popular crew-cab model receiving 2.5-inches of additional rear legroom. Make sure you feast your eyes on the Trail Boss model when you're here: it features a 2-inch suspension lift, extra skid plates, the Z71 suspension package, a locking rear differential, and now has all-terrain tires.

The RST is built for a street-oriented performance vibe, and every trim level features the traditional Chevy Bow-tie emblem on the grille. Styling, performance, Interior design, Comfort, and reliability are the Silverado's high-quality offerings, and we'd also have to heartily agree with the Cars.com staff in the “Value for the Money” category, where it received four and a half out of five stars!