2016 Chevrolet Silverado Showcased To Dealers
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When the current Chevrolet Silverado debuted in the summer of 2013, the design could be described as a smidge underwhelming. That’s not to say it’s a bad looking truck, but it seems there’s more to be done with the evolutionary looks.
Chevrolet is readying a refresh for the light-duty pickup and, according to Automotive News, dealers have already seen the truck completely uncovered. The dealer meeting took place in Las Vegas, Nevada last week where dealers from across the country attended to catch a glimpse into the bowtie brand’s future.
According to three sources who attended the meeting, the truck is expected to go on sale by the end of 2015 with refreshed styling. A Chevrolet spokesperson echoed the news saying, “Chevy is planning updates for the Silverado for 2016.” Whether the updates remain exclusive to the exterior design is unknown.
We do know Chevrolet and GMC have been heavily testing new HD models, rumored to featured beefed up Duramax diesel power, but have only caught a glimpse of the 2016 Silverado 1500 once.
From what we can gather from the set of spy shots of the 2016 Silverado, the truck will gain a larger front grille, revised headlights and taillights and a splash of LEDs may be part of the refreshed design.
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“…will gain a larger front grille…”
Gee, a larger front grille. That’s JUST what it needs! Not.
The current trucks’ design is actually clean and understated, which isn’t bad. The Ford Duper Duty takes the cake when it comes over sized grilles and headlights. Grotesque. The Kenworth theme that started with the cool ’94 Ram has been taken to absurd extremes, and GM has wisely avoided the “my grille is bigger” nonsense, and stayed true to its own design language. Here’s to hoping it stays that way.
The truck may have been underwhelming on launch, but with doing absolutely nothing in 2 years, the GM trucks have become the best looking truck on the market.
The new F150 isn’t bad looking, but it’s far from good. When looking at it from the front it looks like a narrow midsize truck too. I had one as a rental for 4 weeks and it’s just not *that* great.
The Ram redesign this year (new grilles, BIG “RAM” lettering on tailgate) make it look weird too. Though I will admit I kind of like the Ram Rebel look, too bro to ever buy, but hey at least they went for it.
Tundra and current Titan are so old they don’t even need mention, and the new Titan is a better looking F150 clone with a killer Cummins.
I hate when people get into battles over two things: 1. Camaro vs Mustang. 2. Full size trucks.
I’m not a huge fan of Ford trucks, but I’ve always said to people to buy what you think looks and drives best, you can’t go wrong with a truck from the big three. I’ve long term driven (3 months+) Tacos, Tundras, F150, F250, Sierra 2500, own a Silverado 1500, Denali, Escalade EXT, Ram 3500 dualie, Colorado (old and new), S10 ZR2.. the one I disliked the most was the F250 (2008 I believe)
I am actually a fan of the new truck. It reminds me of C/K from the 80’s with the square front end.
You Didn’t mention AppleCar feature.
The 2014+ GM trucks are great looking, but GM should care about the real stuff. Like rear air vents. Larger fuel tank 36-40 gallons like the competitors. Full sliding rear window like the tundra.