Now that we’ve all had time to digest the latest of many Chevrolet Silverado special editions, we’re here to discuss how you feel about a more substantial addition to the Silverado lineup.
The Chevrolet Silverado High Desert transfers over from the 2014 SEMA Show concept truck to production quite well, and it comes bundled with an Avalanche-esque, lockable, covered cargo bed. It also features the superb Magnetic Ride Control system, as seen on many General Motors vehicles.
When it comes to design, we appreciate the differentiated looks, though it’s not the most handsome pickup in our eyes. The big, bold face is classic Silverado, while the rear almost looks as if designers wanted to channel the gone, but not forgotten, Avalanche pickup. Chunky, squared-off wheel arches also help give this pickup some presence.
So, what say you? Are you digging the Silverado High Desert’s design? Or should this one have stayed a concept? Let us know in our poll, and talk to us below.
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Its the new Avalanche!
I need to know 2 things. Is the tailgate sealed as it is with the Avalanche so that the bed doesn’t fill with dust? How about the saddle bags, the storage room in the bed sides. Great to see the bumper steps. Had them on my first Avalanche and miss them on my 2013.
Bumper steps were introduced to the Silverado in 2014. Standard on all models.
This is not an Avalanche folks, it is the standard Silverado truck with some add ons that look similar to an Avalanche. The old Avalanche remember, was basically a Suburban with the back half cut off hence it having the mid-gate, in bed storage and locking/sealing cover and tailgate. So if you’re hoping for those same features and the same dynamics of the last one you may be disappointed.
I can’t say this one is hot. Something looks off about those side steps, the plastic Avalanche “roll bar” and the High Country wheels that look like they belong on a 90’s to early 2000’s Town Car. I think Chevy needs to stop offering cladding or matte colored vinyl stickers and calling it a package. it isn’t the 80’s or 90’s anymore where sticking a spoiler and ground effects on a vehicle constituted performance. It’s time to put some real performance behind the appearances. Go old school and call it a CST it with the 6.2 and AWD in regular, extended and crew cab configurations with a handling package. Also, give us a true Raptor fighter. Something truck fans who go off road can truly appreciate.
There is nothing in this truck called “High Desert” that will be worth what Chevy will want to charge for it. If it ever did go to the “High Desert” with a driver who is not very experienced with off-roading, they will find themselves “High Centered” on those neat little side steps and sort of all terrain road tires. Love Chevy trucks, but this one just doesn’t slice the bread for me at near $60K.
Throw in a lift kit, long suspension travel the 6.2 liter with the 10 speed auto. Some cool big fat wheels and Put it thru the paces to match at least or beat out the raptor! Please don’t put that anemic 5.3 and lazy 6speed and expect it to compete with the new raptor!
Now that I’ve had time to marinade on the updated nose of this truck, I have to admit, the earlier version looks much better to my eyes.
As a Avalanche owner since the beginning, yes, I would purchase one of these with the desert package. That said, the grill is pretty ugly, like ALL the new truck offerings from all the manufacturers, but what REALLY steams me is the fact that it is not available in hot red color. If I am going to pay upwards of 70k for something, I ought to at least be able to get the color I want.