Trims and Packages

If you want bare bones, this is where the WT (Work Trim) package comes in. It includes air conditioning, trip computer, tilt steering, OnStar, vinyl seating, a 40/20/40 split front bench seat and four speakers with an auxiliary audio jack. The LS model will add keyless entry, full power accessories, cruise control, CD player, satellite radio, and adjustable lumbar support for the driver side seating.The LT trim includes a lockable compartment with a power outlet built into the center cushion of the split front seat, premium cloth seating, an auto-dimming rear view mirror and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.The LTZ gets you 20-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control (in both extended and crew cabs), an exclusive dash design with wood and metallic accents, leather upholstery, 10-way power-adjustable heated front bucket seats, driver-seat memory settings, Bluetooth, remote engine start and a Bose audio system with a six-disc CD changer, a USB/iPod interface and rear audio controls.

Engine Choices and Performance

There are four different engines offered in the 2013 Chevy Silverado, three V8′s and one V6.

The standard 4.3-liter V6 produces 195 hp and 260 pound-feet of torque.

If you’re buying the LS trim, buyers may upgrade to a 4.8-liter V8 rated at 302 hp and 305 lb-ft, or a 5.3-liter V8 that’s good for 315 hp and 335 lb-ft. The biggest engine is a 6.2-liter V8 cranking out 403 hp and 417 lb-ft of peak torque. The LT trim, depending on body style, will have one of the two smaller V8s as standard, while the 5.3-liter is standard on the LTZ. The 6.2-liter is available as an option on select models.

EPA fuel economy estimates range from 15 mpg city/22 mpg highway and 18 mpg combined for a crew cab XFE down to 12/19/14 mpg for a 4WD Silverado 1500 fitted with the 6.2-liter V8.

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Video Find: 2014 Chevy Silverado in Final Stage of Testing

“Video Find: 2014 Chevrolet Silverado in Final Stage of Testing from Erick Ayapana on July 12, 2012 at Wide Open Throttle (WOT). A 2014 Chevrolet Silverado prototype photo and video was just released by General Motors in advance of production,which …MotorTrend Magazine (blog)”

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The Chevy Silverado–Part II – PickupTrucks.com News

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A couple of the new 2014 Chevy Silverado trucks were videoed on the wild. You still can’t see much but it’s funny to watch the trucks try and get away from the cameras.

2014 Chevrolet Silverado Spy Video (below)

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