Back in November, we caught up with the Chevrolet Silverado HD Z71 Sport Concept at its debut during the 2019 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Although we got a nice, long eyeful of the concept pickup in Vegas, the view was a bit obscured by the massive Napier Horizon Rooftop Tent perched above the bed. Luckily, we now have a chance to take a better look at this exciting heavy-duty machine.
The opportunity comes to us courtesy of the truck’s appearance outside the Little Caesars Arena during the debut of the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2021 Chevrolet Suburban. Indeed, the Chevrolet Silverado HD Z71 Sport Concept looks good, rocking a black-and-red exterior that plays well with the Silverado’s latest styling themes. Up front, the front fascia maintains the look introduced with the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD, and comes finished with a matte black grille insert and glossy Chevrolet grille bar.
The black frontend continues into the flanks thanks to a new graphics package added to the fenders and doors. The graphics up the truck’s aggression levels, and come complete with a Chevy Bowtie just ahead of the front wheels. As we covered previously, the Chevrolet Silverado Z71 Sport Concept’s graphics will be offered as an accessory via the Chevrolet Accessories catalogue.
The profile view also shows off big, black wheels and knobby all-terrain tires. Black step-ups and black trim also offset the truck’s red paint.
Out back, the massive tent that was propped up at SEMA is thankfully gone, giving us a clearer picture of the Chevrolet Silverado Concept’s rear end. However, the Putco VentureTEC bed rack is still in place, and should provide an excellent location to mount additional cargo when heading out onto the rough stuff.
As we covered previously, the Chevrolet Silverado HD Z71 Sport Concept previews a full-fledged production version slated to roll out for the 2021 model year. While definitely offering up strong off-roader cues, the Z71 Sport Concept unfortunately falls short of a heavy-duty Silverado Trail Boss model. That said, this thing will still surely entice more than a few buyers with its impressive looks and capability.
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Yeah please change the body. They are so ulgy. Im a chevy guy, but hell no. Should look more like the colorado. These things are hideous.
I agree that truck is buffugly! I like the Colorado but don’t think the HD should look like it either. I like the grill on the GMC much better.
They are hideous!!! I test drove a 2019 LTZ Duramax and a 2020 LTZ Duramax. The 2020 was so damn ugly I couldn’t buy it. I bought the 2019. The 2020 looks like the family truckster from National Lampoons.
I have bought 2 new 2500hd Chevrolets in the last 3 years(2016 gasser 2019 diesel). I have been a life long Chevrolet owner and fan.
For the love of god, if anyone from the truck design team reads this…….PLEASE redesign the front end.
Just read an article today about Gm losing so much of the car market an going to hell why can’t Gm hire someone to take the company to the top instead of the bottom they always have leadership that’s happy in last place
Selling more cars didn’t keep them from being BKd, although I’d love to see more car models offered. Besides Ford is virtually car free and noone is calling for a funeral.
How do you say Ram in French.
Even with the volumes at Ram FCA still needed a partner to help survive development cost they could not handle alone.
It is about balance anymore pure volume means little without profits. You can discount your way to higher volumes but if you don’t make money what good is it.
Actually I like the body style of the Chevy. My biggest problem is the interior of the trucks. They look cheap and feel uncomfortable as compared to a ford or ram. I’ve been in the market for a new truck and have been extremely disappointed in the Z71. The 5.3 is dependable but feels sluggish. I have been a GM loyalist for as long as I’ve been driving and I’m am leaning towards another brand
About the interiors, go mudding in a Ram and see how the interiors hold up!!!! Chevy built there interiors for a truck, Ram built them for wussies and yuppies.
God Bless America!
I concur, interiors now look like Shiite! Going to dump my 01 Silverado HD Duramax for Ram or Ford. Most likely Ram .
Go back to making a real truck
Looks like the hood is open or latch screwed up ???