2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Features and Performance

Meet the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, a powerful pickup with the comfort and convenience features you desire and the capability you need. The Silverado 1500 comes with the latest tech to keep you connected and safe. In addition, you have a 4×4 system that can conquer the workday and weekend excursions with ease.

The Silverado comes in nine trims — WT, Custom, Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST, LT Trail Boss, LTZ, ZR2, and High Country. In this article, we’ll explore the different features of the Silverado to help you decide which model works best for you.

2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 Price

On every model, you have powertrain, drivetrain, cab, and bed options that affect the Silverado’s pricing. The WT with a regular cab and the long bed starts at $32,095. Moving to the Custom trim with base options, the price increases to $39,295. Your Custom Trail Boss comes only in 4×4 and starts at $42,995, and the Silverado 1500 LT model begins at $46,895.

Silverado’s sport-inspired RST model prices at $47,995, and Chevy’s LTZ trim has an MSRP of $51,895. The off-road warrior pickup prices at $65,100 and comes only in a 4×4 drivetrain. The top-tier High Country features all the luxury appointments you expect and starts at $59,895.

2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 Interior

Depending on the Silverado model, you can choose between a regular cab, crew cab, or double cab. The Silverado boasts a best-in-class front head and legroom. The regular cab seats three in a single row, while the double and crew cabs feature two rows with seating for up to six people. The double cab measures larger than the crew cab, which leads to more legroom in the rear seat. In addition, the Silverado offers a segment-first storage compartment in the rear seatback.

Premium cloth upholstery comes standard on the lower trims, while the middle and upper tiers offer various leather trim and signature accents based on the model you choose. Heated and ventilated seats also come standard on the higher trims, including rear outboard heated seats and a leather-wrapped heated steering wheel.

In-vehicle tech runs through the color touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Bluetooth capability. Now, you can sync your smart devices for hands-free operation. In addition, you can make calls, reply to texts, access navigation information, and stream your favorite music with simple and intuitive voice commands.

2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 Exterior Paint Colors

Chevy offers ten exterior paint colors on the Silverado 1500 to match your style. These colors include:

• Iridescent Pearl Tricoat.
• Red Hot.
• Satin Steel Metallic.
• North Sky Blue Metallic.
• Silver Ice Metallic.
• Summit White.
• Black.
• Shadow Gray Metallic.
• Oxford Brown Metallic.
• Cherry Red Tintcoat.

2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 MPG

The Silverado 1500 has six engine options, each designed for a particular use and realizing separate efficiency numbers. Starting with the 2.7-liter turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine, you get 19 mpg driving around town, 22 mpg on the highway, and 20 mpg combined. Opting for the 5.3-liter EcoTec3 V-8 engine delivers 14 mpg in the city and 17 mpg on the highway when driving the LT Trail Boss. This engine in the High Country model gives you 15 mpg on surface roads and 19 mpg on highways.

Chevy offers the same 5.3-liter V-8 engine with dynamic fuel management and auto start/stop technology that improves efficiency. With this engine in a 4×2 drivetrain, you get 16 mpg in the city and 21 mpg on the highway. In a four-wheel-drive configuration, this powertrain achieves 15 mpg around the city and 20 mpg with highway driving.

You have the option for a 6.2-liter V-8 engine on the High Country, LTZ, LT Trail Boss, and Silverado 1500 RST trims. The EPA estimates city driving at 14 mpg and your highway at 19 mpg on every trim but the LT Trail Boss. This model gets slightly lower ratings, coming in at 13 mpg city and 17 mpg highway. In addition, you can equip this engine with dynamic fuel management and auto start/stop technology. Adding these features gets you 14 mpg around town and 18 mpg cruising the highway.

A Duramax turbo-diesel engine blends power and efficiency to perfection. This engine delivers an impressive 23 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway.

2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 Performance

Depending on your performance needs, you can opt for a two-wheel or four-wheel drivetrain. In addition, the engine you choose affects how much power you have at your disposal. The 2.7-liter turbocharged engine produces 310 horsepower and 348 pound-feet of torque. Both 5.3-liter EcoTec3 V-8 engines put out the same 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque.

Choosing either 6.2-liter V-8 engine, you realize the identical 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque. However, if you select the Duramax turbo-diesel engine, you get an efficient 277 horsepower and an impressive 460 pound-feet of torque.

2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 Towing Capacity

Powertrain, drivetrain, cab, and bed configurations impact how much the Silverado 1500 can tow. Using the 2.7-liter engine with optimal equipment, you can tow up to 9,600 pounds. Opting for the 5.3-liter EcoTec3 V-8 without active fuel management, you can tow up to 11,500 pounds when properly equipped.

The 6.2-liter EcoTec3 V-8 engine with active fuel management can tow up to 9,100 pounds. Without active fuel management, this engine can tow up to 13,300 pounds. The turbo-diesel powertrain has a 9,300-pound maximum towing capacity.

In addition to impressive towing capabilities, the Silverado 1500 features some of the most advanced towing technologies. For example, you can customize multiple trailer profiles using the in-vehicle trailering app. Plus, you have up to 15 camera angles to cover the truck and trailer, making driving and backing up easier.

Dan Cummins Chevrolet Buick of Georgetown knows what drivers want in a pickup. That’s why we stock an expansive inventory of Silverado 1500 trucks. Our inventory includes the various models with cab and bed configurations to suit any need. If you’re ready to upgrade your Lexington-area drive with a stylish and capable pickup, we invite you to browse our inventory online. Then, when you’re ready to take a test drive, you can stop by our Georgetown dealership on Cherry Blossom Way, and one of our friendly, knowledgeable staff will let you take your favorite for a spin.

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