Check out the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado! This rugged pickup returns with several key upgrades over last year's version, which is why we've ranked it above the Ford F-150 as the year's best new pickup. It's also on track to once again be General Motors' most popular vehicle. Truck enthusiasts will love the Silverado's numerous trims and configurations as well as its solid range of engine options. With enough cabin room for passengers and cargo room for campouts and job sites -- and with the power and handling you'd expect from the Silverado lineup -- there is nothing this new pickup can't do. It even gets 18 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway. Meanwhile, budget-minded shoppers will be surprised by the Silverado's affordable pricing thanks to incredible incentives being offered by Chevy. Can't wait to get behind the wheel? Read on to learn more about the 2018 Chevy Silverado and its best options.
The 2018 Chevy Silverado is surprisingly affordable thanks to several buyer incentives being offered by Chevrolet! For starters, anyone who buys this truck in any trim is eligible for either a $1,000 cash allowance of 3.9 percent APR financing for 60 months. The Chevy Silverado 1500 LT and LT Z71 are being offered with zero percent APR financing for 72 months and up to $2,000 in cash allowances, and there are also cash incentives for Crew Cab, Double Cab and EcoTec3 V8 engine configurations.
All models of the 2018 Chevy Silverado can be ordered with either front- or four-wheel drive.
The Chevy Silverado's standard equipment list also includes plenty of tech, including a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, the Chevy MyLink interface, compatibility with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth compatibility, and more! Buyers get even more high-tech features -- such as driver seat memory functions, wireless phone charging, and onboard navigation -- when opting for the more luxurious trims.
The Chevrolet Silverado with the extended cab is available in either the WT, LS, Custom, LT and LTZ trims. The 2018 Chevy Silverado Custom gets 20-inch chrome wheels, front towing hooks and additional exterior styling, but otherwise it builds on the LS. The LT also builds on the LS with alloy wheels, cloth upholstery, a tailgate damper, an upgraded driver information display, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and more. The LTZ trim gets several other features ranging from a trailer hitch to dual-zone automatic climate control, but its most notable feature is an upgraded 5.3-liter engine.
The new Chevy Silverado's base engine is a 4.3-liter V6 that produces 285 horsepower and 305 pound-feet of torque. Upgrade to the 2018 Silverado LTZ and get a 5.3-liter V8 engine that pumps out 355 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque. There is also a 6.2-liter V8 engine that pumps out an incredible 420 hp and 460 lb-ft of torque available for the LTZ and High Country trims. The new Silverado doesn't just look tough, it is tough!
Buyers can choose between regular cabs, extended cabs and crew cabs. The crew cabs are the largest and most spacious, appearing on the truck's most luxurious trims.
Get the 2018 Chevy Silverado with the regular cab, and you can chooes between the WT, LS and LT trims. The WT (work truck) trim is the Silverado's base configuration, but it still includes features such as xenon headlights, air conditioning, 17-inch steel wheels, cruise control, power locks and LED running lights. The LS trim adds power and heated mirrors, remote door locks, OnStar and chrome bumper and grille finishes. The LT adds stainless steel wheels, tinted glass, remote locks and OnStar.
The crew cab Silverado is available in all trims including the ultra-luxurious 2018 Silverado High Country. This range-topping trim gets 20-inch chrome wheels, a custom grille, side step rails, a trailer brake, premium audio, navigation, rear parking sensors and more.
Want to drive off road? Then you'll want the Z71 package. Available with the 4WD versions of the 2018 Silverado LT or LTZ trims, this package adds 18-inch wheels, electronic hill descent control, off-road shocks, recovery hooks, styling enhancements and more.
The new Silverado has a few nice upgrades. First of all, the popular Silverado 1500 now comes standard with a rearview camera and a 7-inch touchscreen interface. Also, people who buy either the LT or LTZ trim can now purchase the mild-hybrid eAssist package, which saves gas by deactivating the engine while stopped.