Fall in Love With the Chevy Silverado 1500
Weighing half a ton and filled with an assortment of excellent powertrain choices, the Chevy Silverado 1500 is a widely-respected full-size pickup truck. It’s packed with amazing features and the capability for all of your needs. Schedule a test drive at Smith Chevy Hammond, and you’ll fall in love with the Silverado 1500 today!
What’s New for 2021
The 2021 Silverado 1500 adds a load of new features to the pickup. There’s a newly available Multi-Flex tailgate that opens and folds six different ways. Models with the diesel six-cylinder or turbocharged four-cylinder receive improved max-tow ratings, with the former up by as much as 1900 pounds (to 9500 total) and the latter increased by up to 2600 pounds (to 9600 total).
Moreover, the Chevy Silverado 1500 towing capacity ranges from 7,200 to 9,7000 pounds, and towing gets easier with a slew of trailer-assistance technologies that include a jackknife alert that does what its name suggests; a trailer-length indicator that helps the driver change lanes safely when towing; and a cargo-bed viewer that makes it easier to hook up a fifth-wheel trailer.
In terms of technology, the Silverado lineup now features wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. Other exciting new features include optional adaptive dampers on the High Country, a wider selection of paint colors, and new special-edition packages.
Power and Performance
As one of the most attractive deals on the pickup market, the Silverado 1500 has a host of engine options, including a V-6, a turbocharged four-cylinder, two V-8s, and a Duramax diesel 3.0-liter inline-six. This means there’s a Silverado for any job.
Of the two eight-cylinder engines, the 420-hp 6.2-liter is the quickest, propelling the Silverado High Country to 60 mph in just 5.4 seconds, while the 310-hp turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder offers great towing capacity. The diesel-powered Silverado has an impressively smooth and quiet operation. Looking for the most rugged half-ton Silverado? Look no further than the Trail Boss models that feature a 2.0-inch lift, gnarly tires, and other great upgrades that make taking the path less traveled easier and more entertaining.
Fuel Economy and Efficiency
While pickup trucks aren’t known for being the most efficient vehicles on the market, the Silverado 1500 will save you time and money at the gas pump compared to its competitors. The optional diesel is the most economical, with EPA estimates of 23 mpg city and 33 mpg highway for the rear-drive version. However, adding all-wheel drive will bring the highway rating to 26 mpg. Still, the gas-fed turbo-four with all-wheel drive is rated at up to 20 mpg city and 22 highway.
Safety Features
The 2021 Silverado 1500 earned a four-star crash-test rating from the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA). On top of that, the Silverado 1500 can be equipped with plenty of driver-assistance technology, including a host of towing assists that makes pulling and hooking up a trailer easier. Key safety features include available forward-collision warning and automated emergency braking, available blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, and available lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist.
Visit Smith Chevrolet
Ready to check out all of the amazing features of the Silverado 1500? Smith Chevrolet is the best dealership out of all Chevy Dealers in Northwest Indiana. Visit us at Smith Chevy Hammond today to learn more about how the 1500 is the perfect fit for you!
