Silverado 1500 is a smooth and a comfortable truck with a crisp look and dynamic capabilities. This 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a robust powertrain, advanced features and unique style that makes it one of the most sought after SUVs of the year.
2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers a 4-wheel drive and it has 4 models that includes Regular Cab, Double Cab, Crew Cab and 6.2L. The 2017 model of Silverado 1500 has no significant changes than the models of 2014, 2015 and 2016.
The ride of this truck is quite smooth while an 8-speed automatic transmission is available only with V8 engines on upper trim levels. Here is a detailed review of 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.
Design of 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
The Silverado 1500 is a comfortable and smooth truck with squared off shoulders, crisp look and it is available in multiple body styles and models. It is a luxurious truck and its competitor are Ram 1500, Ford F-150, Toyota Tundra, Nissan Titan and GMC Sierra 1500. While there is a slight difference of trim and appearance between the Silverado and Sierra, Sierra is a classy and more conservative by its appearance and Silverado is sportier by its look.
The 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is available in eight different colors including Graphite Metallic, Siren Red Tint Coat, Summit White, Deep Ocean Blue Metallic, and Black, Pepper Dust Metallic, Silver Ice Metallic and Red Hot.
The Exterior
The exterior of 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab, Double Cab and Crew Cab models boast stunning looks. The length of these trucks is 230 inches while the width is 80 inches and the height is 74 inches. The wheel base of these trucks is 143.5 inches, its ground clearance is 8.9 inches, whereas the curb weight of these trucks is 5,300 Lbs. and its gross weight is 7,200 Lbs. You can also purchase the new Silverado with 6-feet truck bed.
The tailgate of the new 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 comes with tilt down function and can be operated with dual power remote. The maximum payload of this truck is 1,770 lbs. and maximum towing capacity is of 10,800 lbs.
The Interior
The interior of the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado looks luxurious as it is equipped with leather seating, dual zone automatic air conditioning, driver and passenger illuminated vanity mirrors. The front seats of Silverado 1500 are very comfortable for long drives while the cabin is pleasingly quiet at highway speeds.
The Silverado 1500 provides a spacious front and back row seats, while the adults can also easily cherish the long journeys without getting tired. The seats are covered with vinyl upholstery, but you will also have options of leather and cloth materials as well.
In Silverado 1500, you can easily fold the rear row seats to increase cargo space. All the technology in the truck is easily reachable through dashboard controls and it is also easy to control.
Powertrain
Chevrolet Eco Tec3 engines use three proven fuel-saving technologies in its Silverado 1500 models for impressive efficiency and powerful capability. These three technologies are Active Fuel Management, Direct Fuel Injection and Continuously Variable Valve Timing.
The 4.3L V6 engine of Silverado 1500 has 285 horsepower and it is best in class with a torque of 305 lb-ft. It has 7,600 lbs. towing capacity and its EPA estimated mileage is 24 mpg on the highway and it has 18 mpg in the city.
The 5.3L V8 engine of Silverado 1500 has 355 horsepower with 383 lb-ft. of torque. Its towing capacity is 11,100 lbs., while its EPA estimated mileage is 23 mpg on the highway and it offers a fuel efficiency of 16 mpg in the city. Its fuel tank capacity is 26 gallon.
The 6.2L V8 engine of Silverado 1500 has 420 horsepower and 460 lb.-ft. of torque. This engine is quite powerful with 12,500 lbs. towing capacity and its EPA estimated mileage is 21 mpg on the highway and it has 15 mpg fuel efficiency in the city.
Technology
The Silverado 1500 is equipped with the 4.2-inch display screen, Radio Sirius XM AM/ FM/ HD/ Satellite and seek scan, in dash mounted single CD player, MP3 capability and 7 Bose speakers. These trucks are also equipped with the Ultra sonic parking that helps while parking the truck easily especially in narrow parking spaces. It also has a remote key-less entry that allows the driver to unlock the car without inserting key.
The Silverado 1500 trucks are also equipped with Bluetooth, USB inputs, back up camera and Mobile internet. It also has a facility of Aux inputs and cruise controls on steering wheel. The 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is the first brand that has designed a teen driver feature, which lets the driver set the speed and volume limits, this is a highly dynamic feature that ensures the safety of drivers in an entirely different yet effective way, which is not accessible to other drivers who travel through other trucks.
Safety System
The 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is equipped with the Post Collision Safety System, this system keeps an eye on the safety of the truck, if there is any possibility of a collision, and the system will automatically warn the driver by audio and visual message on the screen and indicate the driver to apply brakes. On the other hand, the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is also equipped with the Stability Control System, this system monitors the behavior of the driver and if any change in the usual behavior or drowsiness is detected by the system, the system starts to give warnings to the driver through audio and visual messages to stop the truck and have a nap.
The Lane Keep Assist is another feature that helps you in the drifting, you can even add the Automatic Forward Braking and Collision Warning System to avoid any future collision, while the optional safety alert seat vibrates the driver’s seats in different places to warn the driver of various possible forward or rearward collision.
Comfort
The 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a very comfortable truck with 5 passenger standard seating capacity and it has an 8-way power front driver and passenger seat direction controls. The rear seats of this truck have 60-40 split bench and the rear head restraint is adjustable.
Cargo
The 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has offered a 6 foot 9-inch bed in Double Cab models while the Regular Cab models are also available with an 8 foot bed and the Crew Cab model are also available with a 5 foot 8-inch bed. But all the beds have same features that makes the bed easier to use, while the Silverado’s real bumper makes it easy to climb up on to the bed.
Price of 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 in the UAE
The price of 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab in the UAE ranges between AED 108,000 and AED 115,000. The price of Double Cab ranges between AED 115,500 and AED 120,000. The price of Silverado 1500 Crew Cab falls between AED 121,000 and AED 125,000 and the price of Silverado with a 6.2L Engine Variant lies between AED 198,400 and AED 200,000.
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