Edmunds is just now getting around to reporting on stuff we’ve been telling you to anticipate for months now. And that would be that General Motors plans on spinning off multiple variants of the all-new K2XX Chevrolet Silverado, which is launching now.
“I can’t comment on anything going forward, but I will say our leadership is very aware of not only the (Ford) Harley-Davidson pickup, but also the Raptor. There are a lot of halo vehicles at Ford. They do sell well and they do set a tone for the vehicle. We definitely are looking into that,” commented Chris Hilts, manager of creative design for GM’s full-size pickup truck interiors, in the report. His words also echo those of Mary Barra, who said that there’s much more to come from GM’s truck portfolio.
The first example of a new addition to the Silverado lineup outside of the traditional WT, LS, LT and LTZ trims is the premium High Country model, which will begin selling this fall. The truck aims to compete in the niche currently occupied by the Ford F-150 King Ranch. But if you’ve been paying attention to what The General has been trademarking lately, it’s pretty obvious that the Silverado lineup expansion will not end with the simple addition of the High Country. Conspicuously, the trademarking of both the Scottsdale and ZR2 names signal an even more upscale Silverado, and a rival to the Ford SVT Raptor, respectfully.
As for some sort of co-branded Silverado akin to the Harley-Davidson F-150, it’s any one’s guess as to what brand will team up with Chevrolet. Though we should point out that Chevy did team up with hunting and outdoor lifestyle brand Realtree for a particular Silverado SEMA concept vehicle in 2011…
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Yeah, but what can they really do? Add some plastic body cladding, new grilles and maybe revised ground clearance and all of a sudden it’s a new truck? Regardless, it’s lipstick on a pig…still cab designs that look outdated for the 1990s. Toyota, you have just won convert. If you can’t beat ’em join.
Uhh…Take a look at the sales numbers. The Tundra has never beaten GM. No need to join ’em!
I’m also failing to see how these cab designs look outdated. It looks like a truck. What are they supposed to look like?
There is a lot more than plastic body cladding and new grilles in these new trucks…
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hey convert, bring your toyota out here to the farmland in Indiana. You will be the only 1. NOBODY who actually “works” their trucks out here dares to buy a toyota because they simply can’t do the job like a GM, ford or dodge truck, period. (by the way this is the selling order for the top 3) the ONLY place you see toyota trucks in Indiana are in town where they belong. You never see a toyota pull a heavy trailer, pull a tractor, pull a seed hopper, pull a multi horse trailer, pull a landscape rig, pull a trailer full of hay, pull a live-stock trailer, pull a race car, or at a truck pull, shall I keep going ? also the TV commercial pulling the space shuttle is a complete fake. so go ahead, convert, enjoy your toyota as the grocery getter it really is….while us real working truck men & women point & laugh ! ! BUT your toyota is certainly better than a honda ridgeline which is an accord chassis with a bed? and our GMC Sierra SLT Z71 AllTerrain 4X4 glove box has 2 pairs of leather work gloves in it; 1 pair for me & 1 pair for my wife….
You should actually do your research and learn to invest your money in quality!!!! Stop following the family tradition like sheep, and realize that GM has sold out!! I defected after seeing the prices sky rocket and the standard features become fewer and the quality take a nose dive. And don’t give me your “buy in America or American made” crap. The Tundras and Tacomas are more American made than your favorite “American manufacturers”!!! But you would have to do something called research, which involves something called reading, to know the facts. So your Dodges and Fords and Chevys sell more, but there are FAR FEWER Tundras and Tacomas in the shop for repairs that shouldn’t be occuring in the first place. Take the blinders off!!
Hey Fucktard @Danny why don’t you try that Tundras and Tacomas rust so much than the domestic offerings …… so much for that “Toyota Quality” that you’re talking about….
Don’t let these chumps change your tune, John. They’re just zealots trying to sound like they’re in love with Chevrolet/GM and acting as if no wrong can be done by either. I love GM and that’s why I can call a spade a spade. GM has done WRONG with these trucks. Plain and simple. You call it “lipstick on a pig”, but I call it “the Emperor’s new clothes”. I had a look at the Tundra recently and I nearly fell asleep in there. Not for me at all. Ram is where my money would go. And with that diesel soon to be available in the 1500, it will be a sure winner.
Victory or Indian Edition High Country? Polaris Edition ZR2?
Indian ^^
If they put out the Scottsdale edition, wouldn’t that canabalize the denali even more?
I like Triumph bikes my favourites are Speed Triple, Thunderbird & Daytona. Yes it’s a English make as opposed to American but Triumph are liked the world over how about a Triumph edition?
GM is on a roll at the moment 🙂 in every market & country all positive things for GM with sales generally on the up or expected to rise. New Sierra, Silverado, SS, Impala, Corvette & Camaro. Buick in progress, ATS, CTS Caddys. In England new VXR8, Adam, Cascada & Mokka. Europe to Opel is finding new countries & markets. Holden has just launched a whole raft of models Commodore, Ute, Caprice, Malibu & Colorado, and then there’s the booming Chinese market dominated by Buick. The future of GM cars looks promising, well done GM keep up all the exciting new products.
Forget cladding and all the fancy names, GM needs something with substance, a good diesel that will work with an eight speed tranny. I think we are missing a good thing here, an engine with great torque and very good fuel mileage for the 1500 series truck and suburban, yukon.
I would buy a new diesel Tahoe or Yukon on the spot. Why isn’t this happening? Come on GM!
Chris hilts, what about the offset steering wheel ?
I’m disappointed in GM’s “wait and see” attitude with the trucks. Ram is very innovative with each features and if these features are a huge success (cough. . diesel. . cough) then they will become a leader in the segment. Playing it conservative rarely nets huge wins. The King Ranch F-150 has been out for 10 years plus. The Raptor is now 3 years old. GM is way late here. GM was at its best when it was taking risks. It’s time to get back to some risk taking in segements that matter to buyers (payload, luxury truck trims, meaningful fuel economy gains).
how about Yamaha….. Silverado? I mean come on.
Plus Chevrolet Silverado Roadstar would sound amazing.