The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 will soon be available to order in a brand new trim level that will be based on the existing LT trim.
The new LT-based trim for the 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 is tagged with RPO code 2FL, while the “standard” Silverado LT is tagged with RPO code 1LT. Unfortunately, no pictures or pricing information is available for the new Chevy Silverado 1500 trim level, although we do have some insights that give us a better idea of what this new trim offers and how it fits into the existing Silverado trim structure.
The 2FL trim level will only be available in Double Cab 4WD and Crew Cab Short Bed 4WD configurations with the turbocharged 2.7L L3B I4 engine and GM 8-speed automatic transmission. It will come standard with ) 265/65R18SL all-terrain blackwall tires (XCK), which are optional on the standard LT and the RST, along with 18-inch Bright Silver painted aluminum wheels (PZX). The Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system (IOR) with an 8-inch touchscreen is also standard and comes with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and SiriusXM radio (U2K) with a three-month free trial.
The 2FL is not offered with some of the options that are available on the regular LT, either. These include the following (relevant RPO codes listed in parentheses):
- Safety Package (PQB)
- Chevytec Spray-on bedliner (CGN)
- Z71 Off-Road Package (Z71)
- Z71 Off-Road and Protection Package (PDZ)
- Convenience Package II (PCM)
- Leather Package (CHX)
- Multi-Flex (QK2)
- Max Trailering Package (NHT)
- Instrument panel 120-volt power outlet (KI4)
- Bed-mounted 120-volt power outlet (KC9)
As a reminder, pricing for the regular 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 LT starts at $41,695 including destination for a Double Cab, Standard Bed model with rear-wheel-drive and the turbocharged 2.7L L3B I4 engine.
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This looks like a gear up for a produce en mass and sell at discount trim. Kinda like how the 2020’s offered discounts on the “all star” lt package. Even though the “all star” was a basic truck that has everything you would want to see in a standard truck and nothing more. But why the 4 cylinder turbo?
2.7T is a strong little powerhouse IMO. For someone wanting a cheap lease truck, its way more than enough muscle. And it can pull 9300lbs.
I agree. This sounds like the Silverado version of the GMC 4 cylinder “entry level” Elevation (RPO 3VL) that was posted on here two days ago. I referred to it in then as having all the “earmarks of a spring time special package”. This appears to be the same truck in Chevy trim, a fairly well equipped mid level trim truck, packaged with few extra options, to make it easy for dealers to order, and designed to sell at a competitive price point.
As far as “why the 4 cylinder turbo”. I understand GM has been dealing with a shortage of V8 engines for a few months. A dealer friend of mine tells me they can get all the 6 cylinder diesels they want, but they’re having trouble getting 5.3’s & 6.2’s. If GM can push more 4 cylinder low and mid trim trucks, that will free up more V8’s for the high end trims. I assume GM would also like to sell more 4 cylinder trucks to help their Corporate Average Fuel Economy numbers for 2021. They invested in developing the 4 cylinder trucks, to meet CAFE ratings and to compete with the Ford Ecoboost V6, and now they need to get people to buy them. Also it’s thought that GM will be dropping the 4.3 V6 next year, so they need to get buyers to accept the 4 cylinder engine, in full size trucks. I would guess that all or some of these things, are contributing to GM’s current push to get more 4 cylinder trucks into circulation.
I am not a fan of new engines until they have been real world proven. Look what has happened to reliable LS based engines by adding direct injection,DOD and VVT.
2FL. The “FL” designation in the trim codes typically abbreviates “Fleet”.
The 2FL sounds like a rental or high volume dealer lease special type packaged truck hence why options available are very low on it.
Looking through the order guide, there is no options available on 2FL either other than emissions region specs for Federal or CA. You can’t even add LPOs to it.
Since the T1 came out the LT has been de-contented compared to the last gen,they should call them a LS. I have never seen a LT on a lot without an all-star package and the only used ones without an all-star package began life as a rental. A LT without a V8 is a rare find in my area and used ones are much cheaper.I think the value LT will be a though find and any value will disappear when you sell. If you want a back in the day LT get a no options LTZ and put seat covers on it if you are like me and do not care for leather, especially the low quality leather of today.
Wired airplay n Android auto.. lol
That probably won’t change until the next refresh at least. Maybe full design.
Hoping this will be a replacement for Custom as our lease volume truck. Dirty secret has been if you are able to find a base LT with the 2.7 it would lease out only few dollars more than the Custom with much nicer interior options, especially since content like heated seats, heated steering wheel, and auto climate became standard on the 2021.