2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Chevrolet’s Silverado 1500 is one of the most reliable pickup trucks, which displays a perfect combination of style and power. For the 2018 Silverado 1500, the improved towing figures, a teen driver mode and an automated emergency braking system are the new additions to this model.

For meeting the different requirements of the customers, the Chevrolet has expanded the line-up of Silverado 1500 up to four trims. The base trim is named as Work Truck, which has a starting price of $27,975 while above it the LS trim comes at $29,610. Moving ahead, the next trim in the queue is the LT, which gets a basic price tag of $33,860. Whereas, Z71 is the uppermost trim and it has numerous advanced features resulting in its MSRP to settle at $39,280.

Trim	Work Truck	LS	LT	Z71
MSRP	$27,975	$29,610	$33,860	$39,280
Key Features	18-inch alloy wheels	stainless steel finish wheels	alloy wheels	18-inch wheels and off-road-oriented
	LED headlights LED fog lights and taillights	chrome bumpers and grille	body-colored door handles and mirrors a rearview camera	High grade shock absorbers
	a heavy-duty locking rear differential	power and heated mirrors	cloth upholstery (with adjustable lumbar support for the driver)	a heavy-duty air cleaner
	front tow hooks a seven-pin wiring harness connector	deep-tinted glass power windows	carpeting a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls	underbody shields
	a trailer hitch remote engine start a security system	remote locking and unlocking	an upgraded driver information display	recovery hooks
	power folding mirrors with puddle lamps	the upgraded infotainment system	8-inch touchscreen with HD radio satellite radio and a CD player
	auto-dimming driver and rearview mirrors		Double and crew-cab models with front bucket seats
	a power sliding rear window with defogger		floor-mounted console with wireless phone charging
	a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel an auto-dimming rearview mirror
	110-volt power outlet
	dual-zone automatic climate control leather upholstery
	heated eight-way power driver and passenger front seats with two-way power lumbar

One of the main thing worth noticing about the trims of 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is that all the three lower trims i.e. Work Truck, LS and LT come with a choice between the AWD and FWD drivetrain. Whereas, the high-end Z71 trims offers only the AWD drivetrain mechanism.

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Recommending a specific trim will be very difficult in this case as the choice of a trim mostly depends upon the personal requirements. However, for moderate work needs, the LS trim can be regarded as the most economical.

“The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a base V6 engine that delivers ample power. However, there are two available V8 engines that are better options for towing and hauling. The Silverado has sharp steering, and it handles well on curvy roads. It even has a fair amount of maneuverability compared to class rivals.” – cars.usnews

Engine and Transmission

As mentioned earlier, the Silverado 1500 comes with two different engines namely the 4.3-Liter V6 and the dominating 5.3 Liter V8 engine. Coming to the 4.3L engine, it can churn out a maximum power of 285 hp and torque of 305 lbs.-ft. On the other side, these figures rise prominently to 355 hp and 383 lbs.-ft. in case of the 5.3 V8 engine. The engines come paired with a standard 6-speed automatic transmission.

Models	Chevrolet Silverado-1500 LS	Nissan Titan S	Ford-150 XL Regular Cab	Toyota Tundra SR
MSRP	$29,610	$29,580	$27,110	$30,500
Engine	4.3L 6cyl	5.6L 8 cyl	3.5L 6cyl	5.7L 8 cyl
Transmission	6-speed Automatic	7-speed Automatic	6-speed Automatic	6-speed Automatic
Horsepower	285 hp	390 hp	282 hp	381 hp
Torque	305 lb-ft	394 lb-ft	253 lb-ft	401 lb-ft

Putting up the LS trim of the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for comparison, it gets outpaced by the enormous 390 hp and 381 hp of power offered by the Nissan Titan S and Toyota Tundra SR respectively. Only the Ford-150 XL has a less powerful engine than the Chevrolet Silverado 1500’s 4.3 L engine.

Acceleration

Looking at the acceleration of the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, it can go to 60 mph from a standstill in 7.3 seconds. However, this figure is the worst considering its competitors and the best 0-60 mph time is 6.5 seconds as that of the Toyota Tundra S.

Models	Chevrolet Silverado-1500 LS	Nissan Titan S	Ford-150 XL Regular Cab	Toyota Tundra SR
0-60 MPH	7.3	6.9	7.2	6.5
Quarter mile	15.5	15.4	15.8	15.1
Engine	4.3L	5.6L	3.5L	5.7L

In terms of quarter mile time, the Chevrolet Silverado’s 15.5 second is only better than the Ford-150 XL’s 15.8 seconds.

Ride and Handling

Behind the wheel, the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 feels excellent. The throttle response is good enough to move the vehicle at a good pace. Moreover, the durable chassis of the Silverado provides added stability and there is no need to put extra pressure on the steering wheel while cursing at high-speeds. The stability control and traction control features boost the vehicle’s ability to drive easily even on the slippery roads. However, the vehicle feels a little less confident while going into corners.

Braking

Marching towards the braking division, the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 incorporates 13.0-inch brakes at the front and 13.6-inch brakes at the rear. Among the rivalry, the biggest front brakes are present in the Toyota Tundra, which measures around 13.9 inches. However, the biggest rear brakes of 13.7 inches are that of the Ford-150 XL.

Model	Chevrolet Silverado-1500 LS	Nissan Titan S	Ford-150 XL Regular Cab	Toyota Tundra SR
Brake Front (in.)	13.0	13.8	13.8	13.9
Brake Rear (in.)	13.6	13.6	13.7	13.6
Curb Weight (lbs.)	4510	5362	4051	4920
60-0 MPH (ft.)	134	133.7	119	141

Leaving aside the size of brakes, let’s check out the braking capability of Silverado 1500 pickup truck. In normal conditions, the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 requires a distance of 134 feet before stopping completely from a speed of 60 mph. However, looking up to the best, the Ford-150 has the least 60-0 mph distance of 119 feet.

The combined mileage offered by the Silverado 1500 is 20 MPG, which is pretty good considering it’s a pickup truck. In city conditions, the fuel economy turns out to be 18 MPG whereas, it jumps directly to 24 MPG on the highways.

Model	Chevrolet Silverado-1500 LS	Nissan Titan S	Ford-150 XL Regular Cab	Toyota Tundra SR
MPG (city)	18	15	18	13
MPG (highway)	24	21	25	18
MPG (combined)	20	18	21	15

As both the Nissan Titan and Toyota Tundra have high capacity engines, their fuel economies are turned out be worst at 18 MPG and 15MPG respectively. On the contrary, the Ford-150 XL is at the top amidst the competition with its fuel economy of 21 MPG.

“Inside, all versions of the Chevy Silverado have high-quality materials, and we've been impressed by the build quality in all the trucks we've tested. There are numerous storage bins, a deluge of cupholders, and enough USB ports to keep all your devices charged and happy.”- edmunds

Seating and Comfort

Along with the driver, the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a seating capacity of 3. Concerning the interior space for passengers, the pickup truck offers 42.4 inches of headroom, 66.73 inches of shoulder room and 45.27 inches of legroom. In comparison with the other competing pickup trucks, the Silverado’s interiors are the roomiest.

Model	Chevrolet Silverado-1500 LS	Nissan Titan S	Ford-150 XL Regular Cab	Toyota Tundra SR
Passenger capacity	3	3	3	3
Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)	42.40/66.73/45.27	41.0/63.3/41.8	40.8/66.7/43.9	39.7/66.7/42.5

Infotainment System

In the entertainment section, the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers a 4.2-inch audio display that comes as standard in lower trim levels. Moreover, it comes with features such as auxiliary audio jack, USB port and 4-speaker audio system. However, if we move to the upper trim level, the infotainment system gets upgraded to a 7-inch touchscreen with Chevrolet’s MyLink interface that supports navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto feature. Furthermore, the number of speakers also gets increased to 6.

Interior Features

After entering the cabin of the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, the well-finished interiors with a lot of features will surely impress anyone. All-weather floor mats, driver assist handle, cup holders, front door pockets, air conditioning, one-touch power windows, heated mirrors, steering mounted cruise controls, tilt adjustable steering wheel are some of the significant interior features of the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.

Cargo Capacity

Carrying good amount of cargo in the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is not a problem at all. With its 61.9 cubic feet of cargo space, it can accommodate a huge quantity of goods. However, for carrying even more cargo the Ford-150 XL and Nissan Titan S are even better. Additionally, the Nissan Titan has the highest cargo capacity of 97.7 cubic litres.

Model	Chevrolet Silverado-1500 LS	Nissan Titan S	Ford-150 XL Regular Cab	Toyota Tundra SR
Cargo Volume (ft.3)	61.60	97.7	65.2	NA

Towing Capacity

The towing capacity of Silverado 1500 is limited to 8900 lbs., which is less than all of its three competitors. On the other side, it's 1960 lbs. of payload capacity is second best after the 2080 lbs. of the Toyota Tundra SR.

Model	Chevrolet Silverado-1500 LS	Nissan Titan S	Ford-150 XL Regular Cab	Toyota Tundra SR
Capacity(lbs)	8900	9730	9100	10300

Payload Capacity

Model	Chevrolet Silverado-1500 LS	Nissan Titan S	Ford-150 XL Regular Cab	Toyota Tundra SR
Capacity (lbs)	1960	1940	1910	2080

“Chevy’s full-size Silverado pickup’s exterior styling is rugged and distinctive without going overboard. The 2018 Silverado features a bold, aggressive grille that changes the design from trim level to trim level.”- Kelley Blue Book

Dimension and Weight

Comparing the measurements of the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with the three other rivals, it is pretty evident that the Silverado 1500 is the smallest in terms of both the length and width. However, it is the widest truck among the other competitors.

Model	Chevrolet Silverado-1500 LS	Nissan Titan S	Ford-150 XL Regular Cab	Toyota Tundra SR
Curb weight (lbs.)	4510	5362	4051	4920
Length(in)	205.57	228.1	209.3	228.2
Width(in)	80.0	79.5	79.9	79.9
Height(in)	73.5	75.2	75.2	75.8
Ground clearance (in)	8.2	9.6	9.3	10.6
Wheelbase (in)	119.0	139.8	122	145.7

The ground clearance of Silverado 1500 is also the least, which measures nearly 8.2 inches. Toyota Tundra offers the most ground clearance of 10.6 inches while the Nissan Titan and Ford-150 have ground clearance of 9.6 inches and 9.3 inches respectively.

Exterior Features
The Silverado 1500 has an aggressive looking design at the outside that matches perfectly with its tall and muscular body. While moving towards upper trims, the exterior looks even get more enhanced. Some of the standard exterior features of the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 include chrome assisted steps, polished exhaust tip, wheel locks, LED cargo box lighting, trailering mirrors and 17-inch polished alloy wheels. Additionally, for further enhancing the looks, the Chevrolet offers a chrome essentials package and a chrome bumper package in the lower trims of the Silverado 1500 pickup truck.

Safety Features

From its history, it is quite evident that the people have been using the Chevrolet Silverado for different purposes such as a hauler or a mobile office. Keeping the versatile use of Silverado in mind, the Chevrolet has integrated numerous safety features to prevent accidents and passenger injuries. The standard safety features available in the pickup truck include an engine immobilizer, emergency braking assist, front center lap belt, and Xenon high-intensity discharge headlamps.

The 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is surely a reliable vehicle when it comes to the safety and this is backed by the excellent ratings that it has received in the NHTSA vehicle safety test. The pickup truck has scored 4 stars in the rollover rating while it got 5-stars in all the remaining individual parameters. The overall safety score of the Silverado 1500 is 5 stars, which enlists it among the safest cars available in the USA.

• six standard airbags
• low-speed forward automatic braking
• Daytime Running Lamps with automatic exterior lamp control
• Rear Vision Camera 
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System 
• StabiliTrak
• Automatic Crash Response
• stability control system with Proactive Roll Avoidance and traction control includes electronic trailer sway control and hill start assist

Nissan Titan S

Despite having an almost equal price, it is the mighty 5.6 L V8 that makes the Nissan Titan more powerful than the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. Moreover, the Nissan Titan’s 0-60 mph acceleration time, ground clearance, cargo volume, and towing capacity is better than that of the Silverado 1500.

Ford-150 XL Regular Cab

Coming with a price tag of $27,110, the Ford-150 XL is yet another competitor of the Silverado 1500. On the upsides, the Ford-150 has faster acceleration, lesser 60-0 mph stopping distance, more fuel economy, larger cargo capacity, and higher towing capacity as compared to the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. On the other hand, the power, torque, interior space, and payload capacity of Ford-150 falls a little short in front of Chevrolet’s Silverado.

Toyota Tundra SR

The Toyota Tundra SR also puts up a competition to the Silverado with its numerous impressive features and specifications. First, looking at the price tag, the Toyota Tundra is nearly $900 more expensive than the 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. However, for the additional price, the Tundra offers a much powerful 5.7L engine, whose power and torque figures are just outstanding. Additionally, the Tundra is a better option over the Silverado 1500 when it comes to the ground clearance, towing capacity, payload capacity, and acceleration figures.

Comparing the price and features offered by the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, it can be established that it is definitely a worth buying pickup truck. Moreover, the Silverado is available in many different variants, which gives flexibility to buyers in choosing the one that effectively meets their needs. Two-engine options, excellent safety ratings good fuel economy, and roomy interiors are some of the main highlights of the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500.