All You Need to Know about the New Chevy Silverado 1500 in Quakertown, PA

If you want a full-size truck that can do it all, get the new Chevy Silverado 1500. This light-duty pickup has an array of muscular engines, composed handling, and a spacious, upscale cab that makes it just as good for your commute in Allentown as it is for pulling a trailer to work. Silverado 1500 ZR2 models are ideal for off-roading. The new Silverado 1500 is a jack of all trades, and it's for sale or lease now at Ciocca Chevrolet of Quakertown.

Capability and Performance

If you need to help someone move or pull an RV to Pocono Point near Allentown, a full-size truck comes in handy. The Chevy Silverado 1500 has one of the highest tow ratings in its class. Double Cab models with the Max Trailering package and a V8 or turbodiesel engine can tow up to 13,300 pounds. Lansdale drivers who frequently carry bulky construction supplies will want a two-wheel-drive Regular Cab Silverado 1500 with a 310-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine and the standard bed. These models can haul a max payload of 2,270 pounds.

If traversing rugged trails near Doylestown is your thing, you'll want to opt for the Z71 Off-Road and Protection package. Available on most Silverado 1500 trims, this bundle includes a two-speed transfer case with high- and low-range gearing, a locking rear differential, skid plates, all-terrain tires, and heavy-duty shock absorbers. The Silverado 1500 Trail Boss model has all the equipment from the Off-Road and Protection package, but adds chunkier mud-terrain tires and a 2-inch suspension lift.

The new Chevy Silverado 1500 comes standard with a turbocharged 310-horsepower four-cylinder engine, rear-wheel drive, and an eight-speed automatic transmission. There are three other available engines, including:

• A 277-horsepower turbodiesel six-cylinder motor
• A 355-horsepower V8 engine
• A 420-horsepower V8 motor

Each of the optional engines is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. You'll have no problem with passing other vehicles on I-78 near Hellertown in the Silverado 1500. Acceleration is almost instantaneous, especially in models with the 6.2-liter, 420-horsepower engine. Available four-wheel drive enables you to muscle through snow-covered roads in Bethlehem.

Design

Chevrolet updated the Silverado 1500's look to give it a more rugged appearance. Its wide, blocky front fascia has a square-jawed grille with lower, narrower headlights. The Silverado 1500's grille is less vertical than the outgoing model's, and its Chevrolet badging sits above one bar in the slotted grille. The Silverado 1500 is available with a long bed (8 feet, 2 inches), a standard bed (6 feet, 7 inches), or a short bed (5 feet, 10 inches). Quakertown drivers will want the optional Multi-Flex tailgate, which can open and close in multiple ways to help secure bulkier cargo, provide a flat workspace, or make it easier to step up into the bed.

Interior

Climb into the new Chevy Silverado 1500 and you'll be enthralled with its roomy, well-cushioned seats and broad, horizontal dash. LT trims and above now sport a user-friendly 13.4-inch touch screen. This system has crisp graphics, swift responses, and an intuitive menu structure. People in Allentown will like the Silverado 1500's optional Google Virtual Assistant, which can respond to voice commands prompted by "Hey Google". Other available amenities in the new Silverado 1500 include:

• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• A Wi-Fi hot spot
• A wireless device charging pad

The new Chevy Silverado 1500 is available in Regular, Double, and Crew Cab body styles with seating for three to six people. The four-door Double and Crew cabs come standard with six seats, but front bucket seats are available that reduce their seating capacity to five. Vinyl upholstery and a manually adjustable front bench seat are standard. Options include cloth upholstery, leather and cloth seats, or full leather upholstery.

Safety

All new Chevy Silverado 1500 models now come standard with Chevy Safety Assist, a suite of six advanced safety and driver assistance features that help people in Lansdale travel more confidently. Standard safety equipment in the Silverado 1500 includes:

• Lane departure warning with lane keep assist
• Forward automatic emergency braking
• Forward collision warning with pedestrian detection

Doylestown drivers will appreciate the newly available Super Cruise feature, which is a hands-free driver assistance technology that controls the Silverado 1500's speed and steering on more than 200,000 miles of compatible roads in the U.S. and Canada.

Chevy Silverado 1500 Trim Levels

The new Chevy Silverado 1500 comes in eight trim levels. This enables people in Hellertown to have one that's equipped to their liking. These trims include:

Silverado 1500 WT

The entry-level Silverado 1500 WT has all the basics you need in a work truck, including a 2.7-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with auto start/stop. You can opt for a more potent 5.3-liter V8 engine and a 10-speed automatic transmission for more power. The base WT is available in many configurations, including a Regular Cab long bed, a Double Cab standard bed, or a Crew Cab with either the standard or short bed.

Cautious Bethlehem, PA drivers will feel good knowing that the WT is packed with helpful driver-assist aids, including forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-keeping assist with lane-departure warning, and a follow distance indicator.

Silverado 1500 Custom

The Silverado 1500 Custom model is the next step up, and it's only available in Double Cab and Crew Cab configurations. It has body-colored front and rear bumpers, heated outside power mirrors, and 20-inch wheels.

Other standard features in the Silverado 1500 Custom trim include a trailering package, the EZ Lift tailgate, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and OnStar. A remote vehicle start feature lets you warm up the Silverado 1500 Custom before you drive it on chilly mornings in Quakertown.

Silverado 1500 LT

The Chevy Silverado 1500 LT model benefits from the recent redesign, and it has a handsomer dashboard with a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster. Tech enthusiasts in Allentown will appreciate the LT's upgraded infotainment system, which comes with a 13.4-inch touch screen that has sharp graphics and a user-friendly menu structure. Other standard equipment in the LT includes proximity keyless entry, a locking rear differential, LED headlights, and 17-inch wheels.

Silverado 1500 RST

The Chevy Silverado 1500 RST is for Lansdale drivers who want a blend of sport and luxury. It's available with the full range of engines, body-colored bumpers, and a 3.23 rear axle ratio. Standard amenities in the RST model include a premium 7-speaker Bose audio system, LED tail lamps, and LED fog lamps.

Silverado 1500 Trail Boss

This model is the first off-road oriented Silverado 1500 model, and it comes with four-wheel drive, Z71 shock absorbers, skid plates, mud-terrain tires, and a two-speed transfer case. People in Doylestown who crave off-road adventure will like the Trail Boss's two-inch suspension lift for clearing obstacles.

Silverado 1500 LTZ

The Chevy Silverado 1500 LTZ trim has a more refined interior, with leather upholstery and front bucket seats with a power-adjustable passenger seat. Safety-conscious Hellertown drivers will have peace of mind with the LTZ slew of driver assistance features, including a surround-view parking camera system, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert.

Silverado 1500 High Country

The Chevy Silverado 1500 High Country model is offered exclusively in the Crew Cab body style. People in Bethlehem, PA who appreciate the finer things will like the High Country's heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, and power-operated rear window. It's also the only trim with the optional adaptive suspension and Super Cruise hands-free driving system.

Silverado 1500 ZR2

The Chevy Silverado ZR2 trim is only offered as a Crew Cab with the 5-foot-10-inch bed, 6.2-liter V8 engine, and four-wheel drive. Serious off-roaders in Quakertown will enjoy the ZR2's high-performance Multimatic DSSV dampers, 2-inch suspension lift, and 33-inch mud-terrain tires.

Contact Ciocca Chevrolet of Quakertown to Arrange a Test Drive in the New Chevy Silverado 1500

The new Chevy Silverado 1500 is a multi-talented full-size truck that's great for any situation - whether you use it for work, play, or for running errands in Allentown. Browse the available Silverado models at Ciocca Chevrolet of Quakertown, then contact us to schedule a test drive in one soon.