The chances are, if you need a truck with impressive towing and hauling capacities, you need something that will go all-out. The designers of the 2022 Chevy Silverado 2500 have taken this lesson to heart and made sure the new truck from Chevrolet packs plenty of punches when it comes to both torque and horsepower. Whether you are taking on a big project, choosing a work vehicle, or just finding yourself needing something with more muscle, the Silverado 2500 beckons!
1. Super Impressive Diesel Powertrain
The Silverado 2500 is equipped with one of two V-8 engine options, depending on the driver’s requirements and specifications. The standard configuration comes with a 6.6-liter gas V-8 engine, hooked up to standard rear-wheel drive or available four-wheel drive, and a six-speed automatic transmission.
If you find yourself needing a little bit of extra oomph, you can upgrade the standard engine in exchange for a Duramax turbodiesel 6.6-liter V-8. This configuration gives you additional torque and is connected to a ten-speed automatic transmission to give you extra control when you’re behind the wheel.
2. Great Payload and Towing Capacities
The standard 6.6-liter gas V-8 engine can produce 401 horsepower and 464 lb-ft of torque, which lets you tow up to 14,500 pounds. If you opt for the Duramax turbodiesel V-8 instead, the horsepower is boosted up to 445 and the torque reaches a whopping 910 lb-ft. With the Duramax turbodiesel engine, you can tow as much as 18,500 lbs!
When it comes to payload, the diesel configuration can handle 3,715 pounds and the gas can do 3,979 pounds, so you’re sure you have plenty of capacity for whatever it is you’re hauling.
3. Trailer Assistance Technology
Towing a trailer can lead to all sorts of tricky situations, but the Silverado 2500 makes your life a whole lot easier thanks to some innovative technology. You will benefit from a multiview camera system that includes a transparent option, allowing you a virtual view that looks through the trailer so you can see all of your surroundings when maneuvering. There’s even an app to help you with hooking up your trailer, with customizable trailer profiles.
4. Spacious Interior
The Silverado 2500 has lots of different configurations available depending on your needs, so the interior of the vehicle will vary depending on your options, but there is plenty of space to make use of. The crew-cab with a short wheelbase increases passenger space from the previous generation of the vehicle, and even rear passengers can expect up to 43 inches of legroom and 40 inches of headroom. Wherever you sit, you can be sure of a comfortable ride.
A truck this powerful can speak for itself, so why not head on over to Orr Chevrolet of Fort Smith today to book yourself a test drive and find out just how good it really is!
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