Fresh from a complete redesign, the 2022 Chevy Silverado is stronger and smarter than ever. Its new base engine helps you achieve an excellent balance of power and fuel economy. And, as always, you can choose from a range of powertrain upgrades to take towing capabilities to the next level. Inside, the new Silverado is sleek and modern, with bigger tech interfaces and high-end comfort options.
What’s new for the 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500?
The Silverado has been completely redesigned for the 2022 model year. Of its many new features, highlights include:
- New exterior design, with an updated front end
- Bigger, 13.4-inch infotainment touchscreen for LT and up
- New off-road ZR2 model
- Hands-free Super Cruise automated driving technology now optional
Which powertrains are available for the redesigned Silverado 1500?
Shoppers can choose between four Silverado engine options, depending on trim model:
- 2.7L four-cylinder engine (301 hp, 430 lb-ft)
- 3.0L four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine (277 hp, 460 lb-ft)
- 5.3L V8 (355 hp, 383 lb-ft)
- 6.2L V8 (420 hp, 460 lb-ft)
The thriftiest of the bunch is the turbo-diesel engine. Depending on configuration, Silverados with this engine earn up to 26 mpg combined (23 city/31 highway).And all four engines are paired with a very modern 10-speed transmission, which helps you maximize fuel economy when you’re cruising at high speeds.
Each of the Silverado’s engine options is a powerful contender. However, if you want to tow max loads, you’re going to need either the big, 6.2-liter V8 or the turbo-diesel engine. On the other hand, Chevy’s light-duty truck can haul max payloads using its base engine, the turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine.
How much can the 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 tow and haul?
The amount of weight a Silverado can move varies from truck to truck, depending on body style, equipment, and powertrain configuration. To move the biggest payloads, you need a Silverado with the regular cabin, standard bed, rear-wheel drive, and the 2.7-liter turbocharged engine.
There are a couple of configurations that can tow the Silverado’s max loads. Both require the Max Trailering Package. From there, choose between the RST trim model with a double cabin, four-wheel drive, and the 6.2-liter V8 engine and any Silverado model with both the double cab and the turbo-diesel engine.
2022 Chevy Silverado max capabilities:
- Max trailering: 13,300 pounds
- Max payloads: 2,270 pounds
How comfortable is the 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500?
We’re very impressed with the Silverado’s newly redesigned cabin. The new interior design is strikingly modern, with a fully digital instrument panel and (on the LT and up) a 13.4-inch infotainment touchscreen. As usual, seating in all three cabin options is roomy and comfortable. And higher trim models are extra decadent, too, with options that include leather-trimmed seats and genuine wood trim.
Sources:
https://www.edmunds.com/chevrolet/silverado-1500/2022/
https://www.chevrolet.com/trucks/silverado/1500