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May 13, 2022

There are plenty of reasons why you need to learn more about the 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500. This impressive full-size light-duty pickup truck comes packed to the brim with features that will make you fall head over heels in love with it. Read on to understand why you need to take this truck for a test drive as soon as possible.

A blue 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 parked on a grassy field with mountains and foliage in the background.

1. Exterior Design

The regular cab features a traditional 2-door pickup layout and pairs with a long bed measuring 98 inches. The double and crew cabs are 4-dour extended pickups featuring beds of about 79 and 70 inches, respectively. The exterior also features a broad, blocky front fascia and daytime running headlights programmed with animated walk-up and walk-away functions.

The newest Silverado offers several exterior color paint options to choose from, including red hot, summit white, cherry red tint coat, silver ice metallic, black and shadow gray metallic.

2. Performance

There are four engine options available for the 2022 Silverado 1500. The base engine is a 2.7-liter four-cylinder that delivers 310 horsepower and 420 lb. ft of torque. There’s also a 5.3-liter V8 that cranks 355 horsepower and 383 lb. feet of torque. A 6.2-liter V8 engine delivers 420 horsepower and 460 lb. feet of torque. Finally, the turbodiesel 3-liter I-6 engine produces 277 horsepower and 460 lb. feet of torque.

They all use a 10-speed automatic transmission except the base engine, which uses an 8-speed automatic transmission.

3. Infotainment and Connectivity

Chevrolet recognizes the importance of technology in our daily lives, which is why the new Silverado 1500 boasts the most recent infotainment and connectivity features. Most Silverado 1500 variants are equipped with a 6-speaker audio system, a 7-inch touch screen, a USB port, and Bluetooth connectivity.

You may also opt for the upgraded 13.4-inch touchscreen system, compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It also comes integrated with Google tech features such as Google Play, Google Maps, and Google Assistant.

4. Driver-Assist Features

The new Silverado 1500 is ready to keep you and your loved ones safe wherever you choose to go. The forward collision alert uses radar sensors or cameras to detect the cars in front and then gives a warning to the driver via an audio or visual sign, to prevent collisions. The lane-keep assist with lane departure warning notifies the driver when the vehicle moves out of its lane and offers steering support to stop the car from departing.

The following distance indicator uses a front-looking camera and radar sensors, depending on how the car is manufactured, to observe the vehicles your car is following. Other driver-aid features are IntelliBeam automatic high beams, front pedestrian braking, and automatic emergency braking.

With a maximum towing capacity of 9500 pounds and robust engine options, the new Silverado 1500 assures to delight anyone who frequently tows. Drop by Coughlin Chevy Buick GMC Newark today to view our wide range of new and certified used cars for sale. Our highly knowledgeable staff will help you obtain the best Silverado model to suit your preferences.