We recently covered a video from the Arabic language auto outlet Alam Al Sayarat which featured a Chevrolet Silverado Trail Boss attacking a winding mountain road out in the backcountry of the United Arab Emirates. Now, Alam Al Sayarat is once again testing the capabilities of the Silverado Trail Boss, only this time it’s on some soft, sandy dunes against a dirt bike.
Like the previous video, the setting here is impressive, with miles and miles of rolling dunes to play in. That means there’s plenty of challenges in store for the Chevrolet Silverado Trail Boss, and by the look of it, the dirt bike challenger isn’t gonna take it easy.
Nevertheless, the Chevy seems right at home in the dry desert conditions, kicking up sand and getting sideways as it tears up and down the dunes. At one point, the pickup even catches a little air, much to the amusement of the comfy pilot in the driver’s seat.
By contrast, the dirt biker is very much “in the elements,” and gets a sand shower on more than one occasion. That said, stick around for the end of the video, and you’ll see the Chevrolet Silverado Trail Boss driver get some of the same medicine.
All told, the Chevrolet Silverado Trail Boss appears to handle the harsh conditions without flinching, which makes sense considering the equipment it has on board. Highlights include a high-capacity air filter, extensive underbody protection, an Eaton rear locking differential, an electronic two-speed transfer case, and 18-inch wheels with Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac tires. There’s also a substantial two-inch suspension lift and upgraded monotube shocks.
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Comments
Too bad they don’t offer a 2door short wheel base truck here in the USA.
Totally absurd that the Reg. cab / short bed is no longer even offered here, but “exists” for other markets.
Don’t blame the manufacturer, blame yourself (the consumer) for not buying them.
1 they were not good sellers 2 they were pricey especially when they had the highest trim level available 3 trade in values were low 4 rebates were low 5 options you normally got in the trim levels comparable in crew or double cab were not included and not available 6 anybody thinking about what you got for your hard earned semoliones unless you really wanted a reg. cab would take a pass on it 7 no stepside available after mid 2000s
. Another poke in the eye to reg cab short box owners. At least they could be offered in one trim level in US. Gonna be holding on to mine for long time.
me too I will die owning my reg. cab stepbox
If GM was smart they would build/sell an RCSB with the 6.2L and 10 speed tranny, slap an SS decal on it and they would sell the heck out of them.
The goal is to sell you a $60,000 truck and then tack on 3 Grand for the privilege of getting a 6.2
Regular Cab Short Beds might not have Quite the following as the crew cab versions, but I’d bet that there is still enough of us to make it worth while to build them again. Even if they’re by special order, it would be better than nothing.
Oh. And if you are paying attention GM, and decide to make them state side again, add the 6.2 gas and 3.0 diesel to the powertrain options and you’ll make a lot of folks happy.
ordering a vehicle puts you at the mercy of the dealer ie you may pay msrp or close to it plus even if there are rebates usually it states take delivery from dealer stock
*Better Than Nothing
OMG, I would wait in line for a regular cab short box, trail boss with a 6.2 liter.
Truth be told they are not available in the USA because of the CAFE standards
On the surface, that sounds pretty logical. After all, CAFE regs are based on footprint, or wheelbase x track. But then why does Ford continue to sell RCSB F-150s? And why wouldn’t GM offer the RCLB in a higher trim than just base?
“CUSTOMER DEMAND HAS CHEVY EYING MORE SILVERADO REGULAR CAB TRUCKS”
https://www.musclecarsandtrucks.com/customer-demand-has-chevy-eying-more-silverado-single-cab-trucks/
There’s still hope guys – lets keep the pressure on. We may get our trucks back !!