2014 Chevy Silverado: The New Full-size Fuel-economy Champion

In today’s full-size pickup segment, customers are just as concerned about tow ratings as EPA ratings. That’s the reason engineers made sure the all-new 2014 Chevy Silverado will top its rivals in both categories.

Backed by a brand-new 5.3-liter EcoTec3 engine that makes a stout 355 horsepower  and 383 lb.-ft. of torque, the Silverado is projected to score fuel-economy marks of up to 16 mpg city/23 mpg highway/19 mpg combined, while being able to tow up to 11,500 lbs. (when properly equipped). And not only will the Silverado best all of its V-8 competitors in these key areas, it also outperforms the Ford F-150 EcoBoost model with its turbocharged V-6.
That combination “gives customers the best of both worlds,” said Jeff Luke, the truck’s executive chief engineer. “Customers get the proven power and dependability of a V-8 truck engine, with better fuel economy than a leading competitor’s smaller turbocharged V-6.”

The Silverado’s all-new engine gets the job done with a unique combination of powertrain technologies that includes direct fuel injection, cylinder de-activation, and continuously variable valve timing, as well as a compact, lightweight design. The result, according to Luke: “Silverado’s EcoTec3 technology eliminates the fuel economy penalty that often goes with rugged, high-torque truck engines. With our EcoTec3 engines, truck customers don’t have to do more with less—more work with smaller engines. They can keep the benefits of a larger displacement engine and still get better fuel efficiency.”

And these advantages reflect just some of the wholesale upgrades deployed in the 2014 Silverado, which raises the bar in just about every area of the ownership experience except one: Price. When the 2014 Chevy Silverado lineup arrives in dealerships this spring, it will feature the same base MSRPs as the previous generation, starting from $24,585 for regular cab models.

“The 2014 Silverado is new from hood to hitch,” said Alan Batey, vice president, U.S. sales and service. “When you combine the innovative features of the new Silverado with base pricing equivalent to 2013 models and standard scheduled maintenance, Silverado becomes a great choice for pickup customers, helping them save money when they buy—and when they drive.”

Courtesy of Chevrolet in the News