THE Chevrolet Silverado full size pickup has been coming into Australia via GMSV for a couple of years now and while not matching the sales of the RAM 1500 with its more extensive model range, its sales have been ticking along solidly.
For 2023 the Silverado has received a minor refresh with a new-look front end and bigger changes inside that bring the tech up to expected levels.
The local model line-up has also been adjusted with the previous entry-level LTTrail Boss axed from the range and the higher-performance ZR2 added alongside the LTZ Premium model. These two models are now much closer in price with the LTZ Premium opening at $128,000 and the ZR2 starting at $133,000.
For this test we’re focusing on the ZR2 as it is the newest variant, but we also nabbed an LTZ to see how well these trucks tow a trailer.
THE ZR2 IS BILLED AS THE PERFORMANCE MODEL IN THE SILVERADO RANGE AND IT’S EQUIPPED AND STYLED AS SUCH
THE V8 ENGINE DELIVERS PLENTY OF PUNCH AND A SURPRISINGLY TORQUEY FEEL IN THE WAY IT
