That distant but approaching sound you hear is not thunder. It’s the sound of 445 horsepower and an astonishing 910 pound-feet of torque coming your way. It’s the sound of the all-new and completely redesigned 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500HD. A long-awaited overhaul is here, and the 2020 Chevy Silverado’s V8 engine sports an extra 84 extra lb.-ft. of torque, making it the undisputed class leader for V8 gas engines. And the diesel engine is absolutely mind-blowing. In this preview guide, we dive in head first into an all-new Silverado 2500HD and what makes it tick.
What’s New for 2020?
It might be easiest to say ‘so many things!’ but that’s not particularly useful, so we’ll hit the highlights. The first, most obvious, and most exciting development is that the 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500HD has increased its horsepower and torque virtually across all engine options. We’ve already mentioned that its all-new 6.6-liter gasoline V8 makes 401 horsepower and a class-leading 464 pound-feet of torque. But the biggest news is the optional 6.6-liter V8 Duramax diesel engine that delivers an eye-popping 445 horsepower and 910 lb.-ft. of torque.
All that extra oomph translates to more work capacity. So marvel as the 2020 Silverado 2500HD tows loads of up to 18,500 pounds and load the truck down with almost 4,000 pounds maximum and watch it take that weight and roll it away.
Spacious Back Seat
The second highlight for the 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500HD is how much bigger the back seat is now. Chevy understands that your truck isn’t just for hard working days. People who drive trucks have family and friends and isn’t it nice to have room for all of them when you go out to eat? That’s why Chevy has offered an extra two and a half inches in rear legroom. The Silverado 2500HD now beats even the Ram 2500 with its reclining back seats. Now everyone is content. Besides that, the seats are comfortable and you can find the perfect driving position since it’s highly adjustable. And getting in and out is easy with the front side steps.
Towing Down Easy Street
If you regularly hitch your truck to a horse trailer, RV, boat, or more, you’re going to love Chevy’s 15-camera dynamic trailering system. Keeping an eye out and backing up are easy with fifteen different view options, everything from hitch view aerial view to surround view, which actually uses cameras together to make your trailer seem to disappear so you can reverse unimpeded. All these camera views help you hitch, drive, and park, even when you have a massive load in tow. There are plenty of exciting features such as these on this impressive monster of a truck.