From The Drive · Byron Hurd · · 1m 50s
2027 Chevy Silverado Review: V8 Power for Trucks
2027 Chevy Silverado delivers strong V8 performance with improved towing and fuel efficiency.
In brief
2027 Chevy Silverado delivers strong V8 performance with improved towing and fuel efficiency. 2027 Chevrolet Silverado offers best-in-class towing and range with V8 engines for truck buyers. Originally reported by The Drive.
The Baby Duramax
The 2027 Silverado's Duramax diesel engine offers 305 horsepower and 495 pound-feet of torque with a 34-gallon fuel tank for 900 miles per fill-up.
“if you're towing on the regular (and chevy says its customers do, in overwhelming numbers), then this is still the engine to get”
The 5.7L V8
The 5.7-liter V8 provides 402 horsepower and 428 pound-feet of torque with a 13,700-pound max towing capacity.
“the 5.7-liter has two jobs. The first is to simply be a v8, and after a thorough investigation (lifting the hood and looking), that part checks out”
The 6.6L V8
The 6.6-liter V8 delivers 481 horsepower and 501 pound-feet of torque for best-in-class power and torque in light-duty pickups.
“the l78 small block is the king of gm's gas v8s”
ZR2 Off-Road Trim
The ZR2 trim features lift, Multimatic DSSV shocks, underbody skid protection, and no running boards for off-road capability.
“if you're short, your odds of looking cool while entering or exiting this thing are vanishingly small”
Super Cruise Hands-Free Driving
The Silverado's Super Cruise hands-free driving system occasionally misidentifies lane changes and construction barriers.
“in the space of about 10 miles, the truck tried to automatically change lanes into a motorcyclist and steer into a construction barrier”
The Early Verdict
The 2027 Silverado tops the segment in towing and range with a sleek new body and improved features.
“the 2027 chevrolet silverado 1500 tops the segment in towing and range, and it does it in a sleek new body with some slick new features”
Engine Comparison
The 2027 Silverado offers four engine options: 2.7-liter turbo I4, 3.0-liter diesel I6, 5.7-liter V8, and 6.6-liter V8.
“the 2027 chevrolet silverado 1500 specs show base price $41395 with 2.7 liter turbo i4 3.0 liter diesel i6 5.7 liter v8 and 6.6 liter v8 options”
Towing and Payload
The 2027 Silverado has a 13,700-pound max towing capacity and 2,170-pound payload capacity for the 5.7-liter V8 model.
“the 5.7-liter can be had on any silverado, which satisfies half of that requirement, for whatever that is worth in today's economy”
Fuel Efficiency
The 2027 Silverado's fuel efficiency figures are pending EPA certification but the diesel engine offers 900 miles per fill-up.
“at today's prices, that'll run you an average of $213”
Price and Value
The 2027 Silverado starts at $41,395 with a 5.7-liter V8 model offering the best balance of towing and cost.
“the 5.7-liter is aimed right at the meat of the truck market”
The V8 Advantage
The 2027 Silverado's V8 engines provide superior towing and payload capacity compared to competitors.
“the 6.6-liter v8 delivers 481 horsepower and 501 pound-feet of torque for best-in-class power and torque in light-duty pickups”
The Final Word
The 2027 Silverado delivers strong V8 performance with improved towing and fuel efficiency for truck buyers.
“all evolution, no revolution. But that’s a sweet new family of v8s”
The main idea
2027 Chevrolet Silverado offers best-in-class towing and range with V8 engines for truck buyers.
