Ready to buy or lease a new Chevy truck? Before you begin searching, consider how you'll likely use your pickup. Many people in Roswell drive trucks for their daily commute, though they may occasionally tow a boat or camper. Others frequently tow hefty trailers or haul bulky cargo. Whatever you need to accomplish, Carlsbad Chevrolet has trucks that can help you achieve your goals. We put forth the following comparison of the new Chevy Silverado 1500 and Silverado 2500 to assist you in choosing a new pickup.
Engines and Performance
The new Chevy Silverado 1500 is a light-duty truck with four available engines, ranging from a 310-horsepower four-cylinder motor to a 420-horsepower V8. Artesia drivers will appreciate the Silverado 1500's composed handling and easy maneuverability. When properly equipped, the Silverado 1500 can tow up to 13,300 pounds.
The new Chevy Silverado 2500 is a heavy-duty truck with two engine options, including a turbodiesel V8 that produces 470 horsepower and 975 pound-feet of torque. People in Hobbs who often pull horse trailers or RVs behind their pickups will like the Silverado 2500's 22,500-pound towing capacity.
Interior, Cargo Bed, and Technology
The new Chevy Silverado 2500 and Silverado 1500 both have roomy cabs, but the Silverado 1500 has more bed options. Pecos County drivers can choose from a long bed (8 feet), a standard bed (6 feet, 6 inches), and a short bed (5 feet, 8 inches). The new Chevy Silverado 2500 is only available in standard (6 feet, 10 inches) and long bed (8 feet, 2 inches) configurations.
You'll rest assured about your safety while you're rolling through Carlsbad in the new Chevy Silverado 1500. It comes standard with lane departure warning, forward collision warning with automatic braking, and lane-keeping assistance. The new Chevy Silverado 2500 comes with lane departure warning and forward collision warning, but lane-keeping assistance is optional.
Test Drive a New Chevy Silverado 1500 or 2500 at Carlsbad Chevrolet
These are just a few of the differences between the new Chevy Silverado 2500 and the new Chevy Silverado 1500. Visit Carlsbad Chevrolet and test drive one or both trucks today.