According to reports, the vehicle will get a new diesel engine and an aluminum chassis.
Chevrolet engineers are working with test drivers to develop the next generation Silverado pickup. A new, slightly less camouflaged prototype has been tested.
Although we are not permitted to see the entire design of it, at least we can now see the radiator grille that is more prominent than the one on today’s model. The bumper features a vertical divider at the center, where you will find a huge Chevrolet emblem. The bumper also houses new fog lamps, and an apparent additional air intake at its bottom.
A better view of the rear end is also available, showing us where new L-shaped taillights are needed. The new prototype we have spied has a single exhaust pipe at its back. This replaces the faux oval pipes from the previous mule.
According to the rumours, the Silverado will eventually move to an aluminum-enriched chassis in order to reduce weight, despite Ford’s anti–aluminum marketing. Some variants may still use a steel bed.
General Motors engineers are also developing an improved engine family. This will include a new diesel engine, likely a 3.0-liter Inline-six or a larger 4.5 liter V6. The vehicle should also be equipped with a new turbocharged gasoline engine V6. A 10-speed automatic transmission will make it more efficient.
After a $1Billion investment, the new Silverado and GMC Sierra will be made in Michigan. The new pickup should be available in the third quarter next year. It will debut as a 2019 model at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The sales should begin in early 2019.