The upcoming 2022 Chevy Silverado Trail Boss has once again been caught undergoing real-world testing in prototype form.
Previously, we spied the 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 Trail Boss conducting some off-road testing alongside the all-new GMC Hummer EV pickup. Now, we’re getting a look at the refreshed pickup truck as it hits the blacktop.
This particular model is the 2022 Chevy Silverado Trail Boss LT, as indicated by the body-colored door handles and high-gloss black sideview mirror caps.
In the corners, we see that the pickup is equipped with split-six-spoke wheels and rides high thanks to a substantial suspension lift.
Under all the camouflage, the 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 will introduce revised exterior styling, including a new front end, which GM Authority was the first to uncover. The new fascia will delete the controversial “sideburn” air curtains seen on the current pickup truck, moving the air intakes over into squared-off “dimples” below C-shaped lighting elements. The grille will also incorporate a crossbar with “CHEVROLET” proudly displayed high in the insert.
The rear end will also be revised compared to the current model.
Beyond the new exterior, one of the most important updates slated for the 2022 Chevy Silverado is a brand-new interior, highlighted by a new center stack, a larger infotainment screen, a new dash, a new center console, and tons of new tech. The column shifter will also be replaced with a new gear selector.
Under the hood, the the 2022 Chevy Silverado will no longer offer the naturally aspirated 4.3L V6 LV3 and naturally aspirated 5.3L V8 L82. Instead, the turbocharged 2.7L I4 L3B will join the lineup with 310 horsepower and 348 pound-feet of torque.
The 2022 model year will also introduce the new, more-aggressive Chevy Silverado ZR2 off-road performance truck, which was recently teased on Chevrolet’s social media channels.
Unfortunately, the ongoing global microchip shortage is expected to delay the 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 refresh, albeit slightly. As a result, the 2022 model year will likely see the continuation of the 2021-model-year vehicle for a few months, likely under the “Limited” moniker.
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That looks almost more like an AT4. The TrailBoss usually has black door handles (not colour matched) and typically black wheels? They look almost more like GMC wheels and an AT4 usually carries the black mirror caps alongside the paint matched door handles 🤷🏼♂️
Wait, engine choice will be either the turbo – 4 or the 6.3 V8?
It didn’t make since to me either. The 5.3 won’t be offered? It might had been a misprint.
There are currently two 5.3 engines, L82 and L84. They are only dropping the L82 paired with the 6 speed. They will keep the 5.3 L84 with 8 or 10 speed.
Looks like the un masculine upper sloped body line is gone from the door finally. Now square off the wheel openings and I will see you at the dealership. Meanwhile I will keep my 19 LD.
No body lines are changing. Will not happen in a MCE. This is a Sierra AT4
That is an AT4. Go look at pictures of the current AT4 and the rims are the same. Also you can make out the unique wheel arch design of the GMC.
I’m about 92% sure this is an AT4, not a Trail Boss.
I will up that by 8%, I’m 100% sure.
This is a Chevy look at the front wheel well and you’ll see a slit like the current Chevys. This is also a test vehicle, to further confusion all GM has to do is swap the doors from a Sierra and slap them on a Silverado. The Rims have already been confirmed to be used on the ZR2. GMC has the better rim choices, always will, GM might be looking to share these more often now
Fender crease on the door is going opposite of the chevy, (not likely they would change the door since there is nothing to hide) you can also see the upper fender GMC vents under the camo. If you look at the other ’22 AT4 articles you will see the same wheels, (current AT4 uses them as well) plus it has all the familiar GMC fender flares and flaps.
You mean 2023 since that’s when we will see them.