It also lacks common safety tech.
Automotive media tends to focus on pickups in high-end models. But a new video by TFLnow shows what customers can get from a basic Chevrolet Silverado Custom Trail Boss.
This Silverado is a low-end pickup, but it still has a high asking price of $44,510. As an example, the average price for a new car in the United States is $38,635 as of August 2020.
According to Kelley Blue Book info.TFLnow begins by highlighting some of the benefits of choosing a truck with a lower trim. The black trim on the truck’s exterior makes it easier to replace if damaged, as the owner doesn’t have to worry about matching it with the body. Vinyl floors are also easier to clean when they get dirty.
The truck is not perfect. TFLnow claims that the Big Three truck manufacturers aren’t keeping up with industry developments, especially in safety and tech. The Silverado does not have standard features such as blind-spot monitoring or emergency automatic braking that are quickly becoming the norm in cars and crossovers.
The interior quality is also a concern, especially for a vehicle that costs around 15% more than an average new car. The steering wheel is made of cheap plastic, and does not have radio controls. The standard info screen for the instrument cluster is small and pixelated. The rearview camera display has a low resolution. An obvious omission considering the truck’s cost is the lack of trailer brake controller.