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    Chevrolet Silverado Australia, Review, For Sale, Specs, Models & News

    Chevrolet Silverado Australia, Review, For Sale, Specs, Models & News

    FROM
    $130,500

    Traditionally, full-size ‘pick-up trucks’ have largely been confined to the North American market but the Chevy Silverado has been on sale here through GM factory subsidiary GMSV (initially HSV) since 2018.

    Powered by a 6.2-litre alloy V8 this 4WD beast can tow 4.5 tonnes, carry five people in comfort and attack off-road work with gusto.

    The line-up currently starts at $130,500 for the Silverado 1500 LTZ Premium and ranges through to $163,000 for the range-topping Silverado HD LTZ Premium (NB1).

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    Dual Cab
    10 Speed Automatic
    Premium Unleaded Petrol
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    Reviews For Sale News Pricing & Specs Colours Accessories Dimensions Q&As Interior Engine Towing Capacity Wheel Size Fuel Consumption Seats VS The Competition Speed Range
    Rating Summary
    Price and features
    7
    Practicality
    8
    Driving
    7
    Safety
    7
    Overview
    Likes
    Roomy interior
    Ample torque
    Great open-road tourer
    Dislikes
    Big turning circle
    Digital rear-view mirror
    Its size can be a problem when 4WDing

    Chevrolet Silverado News

    TRENDING
    What's the biggest ute in Australia?
    20 Mar 2025
    PRICE AND SPECS
    Jumbo American ute gets even more expensive: 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD styles up to battle the Ram 2500, Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra
    14 Mar 2025
    OPINION
    Are big trucks really worth the cash? If you want a big US-sized pick-up truck such as the Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-150, Ram 1500 Toyota Tundra then prepare to pay the price in Australia | Opinion
    7 Dec 2024
    EXISTING MODELS
    Big truck toughens up: GMSV releases genuine accessories for 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2 and LTZ Premium for buyers to customise Ford F-150, Ram 1500 and Toyota Tundra rival
    28 Nov 2024
    OPINION
    So, you're a US pick-up hater. Have you driven a 2025 Ram 1500, Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-150 or Toyota Tundra? | Opinion
    9 Nov 2024
    SPECULATION
    BYD's hybrid answer to monster utes such as the Ford F-Series, Toyota Tundra, Ram 1500 and Chevrolet Silverado coming to Oz? Australian CEO hopes so!
    17 Oct 2024
    OPINION
    Prepare for the big ute price war! What the Ram 1500, Chverolet Silverado, Ford F-150- and Toyota Tundra can learn from the Tesla Model Y, BYD Seal and MG 4 | Opinion
    12 Oct 2024
    SAFETY
    Big utes in the firing line: 2025 Toyota Tundra, Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado and Ram 1500 get the attention of Australian safety organisations
    21 Sep 2024
    INDUSTRY NEWS
    A hydrogen-powered Chevrolet Silverado? Hyundai and GM sign clean energy agreement paving the way for collaboration on EVs and hydrogen vehicles
    16 Sep 2024
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    Chevrolet Silverado Pricing & Specs

    The price range for the Chevrolet Silverado varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $130,500 and going to $163,000 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
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    Chevrolet Silverado Colours

    Black
    Red
    Slate Grey
    White

    Chevrolet Silverado Accessories

    The HD's role as a load-lugger is reflected in the options offered. Basically, they surround the type of tonneau cover you want. Beyond that, other normally optional gear like a sunroof, opening rear window and stereo upgrade are all standard in the Australian version.

    Chevrolet Silverado Dimensions

    The dimensions of the Chevrolet Silverado Dual Cab vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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    Chevrolet Silverado FAQs

    Is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2020 good for towing?

    You raise an interesting point, Phil. A lot of people don’t understand that as you approach the towing limit of some vehicles, you also get very close to the legal Gross Combination Mass (GCM) which means you have virtually no payload left.

    As for the torque of the 6.2-litre V8 engine, while it may not have quite the low-speed punch of a modern turbo-diesel, with 624Nm of torque, the engine is no lightweight, either. Frankly, it should do the job about as well as anything else out there. I’m not aware of a factory retune for the Silverado, but the engine is shared with plenty of GM and Holden product and there’s a whole industry in hotting those up. Surely somebody can offer you the tune-up you’re looking for. By the way, success on a boat ramp tends to be more about grip than torque.

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    Are Holden bringing the Silverado to Australia?

    We are not aware of any plan for Holden to bring in the big Chevy pickup. The Silverado is already available on the local market, with several small importers bringing it in.

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    Chevrolet Silverado Interior

    Quality of materials and assembly have sky-rocketed from a few years ago in this class of truck. There's still plenty of plastic around, but it's decent spec stuff now and the whole interior feels upmarket.

    Chevrolet Silverado Engine

    A true highlight, the 6.6-litre turbo-diesel V8 is tuneful (in a diesel way) and long on ability and torque. Torque? Yes, how does 1332Nm sound?

    Chevrolet Silverado Towing Capacity

    The Chevrolet Silverado has maximum towing capacity of 4500kg for the latest model available.
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    Chevrolet Silverado Wheel Size

    The Chevrolet Silverado has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 275x60 R20 for Dual Cab in 2025 with a wheel size that spans from 9x20 inches.
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    Chevrolet Silverado Fuel consumption

    The Chevrolet Silverado is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by PULP and Diesel and ULP fuel type(s)
    *Combined fuel consumption
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    Chevrolet Silverado Seats

    An upgrade to a black leather trim material has given the Silverado a bit of extra polish inside. That includes front seats that both feature 10-way adjustability, heating and cooling. The rear seat is a proper three-seater.

    Chevrolet Silverado Speed

    Clearly, this vehicle isn't about speed for its own sake, but that monster engine means it's far from slow. Figure on 0-100km/h in under seven seconds which is most un-truck-like. Top speed is around 160km/h.

    Chevrolet Silverado Range

    There's no doubt the Silverado likes fuel, but at freeway speeds with nothing on the tow-bar, you should be aiming for around 15 litres per 100km (there's no official figure). Thanks to the 136-litre tank, that should give a range between 800 and 900km.