Although the majority of truck buyers have turned to larger crew-cab models with four doors, a segment remains committed to regular-cab models. Those holding out for a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado regular cab will be delighted to know the models will arrive on dealership lots this quarter.
Autoblog reported Monday that the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado regular-cab model was delegated into production last due to its popularity. According to Chevy, 70 percent of buyers select crew-cab models. Only 18 percent prefer double-cab trucks, and just 12 percent opt for the regular-cab model. Thus, GM prioritized production of the 2019 Silverado to ensure the first trucks on dealer lots were crew cab models.
Production of regular cab models will take place at GM’s Flint assembly plant in Michigan.
The brand also confirmed the regular-cab truck will be cheaper than equivalent double- and crew-cab variants, which falls in line with the previous-generation Silverado’s pricing strategy. When the truck does launch, expect the regular-cab configuration to be offered on lower trim levels. The Work Truck, Custom, and LT trims will likely be the only trims available with two doors.
We’ll also see GM begin production of the new 3.0-liter inline-6 turbodiesel Duramax engine this quarter and the 2019 Silverado’s new volume engine, the 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder. Those yearning for the 4.3-liter V6 engine will need to stick to Work Truck or Custom trim levels.
Thus far, GM has only produced V8-powered models and fitted the new-generation Silverado and Sierra with the 5.3-liter V8 or 6.2-liter V8 engines. Both V8 engines also introduce Dynamic Fuel Management, which allows the engine to run on as little as one cylinder during operation. Despite the fuel-saving technology, the Silverado manages to return marginally better fuel economy figures.
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Gee, too bad they don’t have any factories looking to build vehicles so they could have regular cabs available from launch. Oh wait………..Hope there is a short bed version .
Realistically speaking, the regular cabs are mostly work trucks. Fleet sales of the newest model would probably be low until the inventory of the older, cheaper model is exhausted. It probably makes more sense for dealers to have only the old model on the lot for as long as possible, so that they do not have to be discounted in order to get rid of them.
HOW ABOUT THE SHORT BED, REGULAR CAB WITH THE CADDY TWIN TURBO 3.6 LITER ENGINE WITH OVER 400 HP AND OVER 400 FOOT POUNDS OF TORQUE. CALL IT THE REDLINE ULTRA OR JUST THE SUPER SPORT MODEL IN JUST TWO OR THREE COLOURS. AS FOR COLOURS, HOW ABOUT OFFER IT IN THE OLD HUGGER ORANGE FROM THE 1969 CAMARO, WITH THE BLACK AND WHITE HOUNDSTOOTH CHECKED CLOTH SEATS. NO GOVERNMENT TESTING IS REQUIRED FOR EMISSIONS OF LESS THAN 10,000 ARE MADE. OFFER JUST 5,000 FOR 2019 AND ANOTHER 4,999 FOR NEXT YEAR TO BE UNDER THAT 10,000 NUMBER FOR A LIFETIME.
And now for reality. No money in this.
To make a profit the price would be too high at tha low volume that people would pay.
That is why so few cool cars are built anymore.
Even the Syclone made little to no money.
i would be happy with the 6.2 Regular Cab Short Bed!!!!!!
i have always loved the hot rodish trucks, even though chevrolet never has made it. We have always built them ourselves
Sean,
2.7L not a 2.3L
The SS 454s and the Sport model from the 90s were hot trucks. Can’t see why there aren’t trucks like those anymore? Can’t sell something you don’t make.