Silverado heavy-duty readies for local release

Date: 17.09.2021

The HD packs a large 6.6-litre Duramax Turbo-Diesel V-8 into the engine bay

The tray of the Silverado SD measures 2104mm long, is 1814mm wide, and can accommodate 1968 litres of volume

The HD packs a large 6.6-litre Duramax Turbo-Diesel V-8 into the engine bay

The tray of the Silverado SD measures 2104mm long, is 1814mm wide, and can accommodate 1968 litres of volume

The all-new Chevrolet Silverado Heavy Duty LTZ Premium is the biggest Silverado offered by GMSV

The latest model to join the GMSV portfolio is almost here, with news that the all-new Chevrolet Silverado Heavy Duty LTZ Premium is due to commence local right-hand drive production in November 2021.

"We’ve enjoyed a huge response to the new Chevrolet Silverado product and, with the impending arrival of the new HD, will have three very different truck propositions to satisfy a huge variety of customer needs and wants," says director of GMSV, Joanne Stogiannis.

The HD is the biggest Silverado offered by GMSV and packs a large 6.6-litre Duramax Turbo-Diesel V-8 into the engine bay, partnered with an all-new 10-speed transmission, delivering what’s said to be one of GM’s toughest drivetrain/powertrain combinations to date.

"The HD is a strong and capable V8-diesel truck and complements the existing models in the line-up, but don’t let its rugged looks deceive you, as it’s loaded with safety features and technology-related attributes," says Joanne.

To further differentiate the HD from other models in the GMSV range, a fitted-as-standard ‘Appearance Pack’ provides for further personalisation. Ride and handling is enhanced courtesy of a Z71 Off-Road Package, consisting of Off-Road suspension with Rancho™ twin tube shocks, Hill Descent Control, Skid plates finished off with Z71 badge and grille emblem.

The HD will come standard with the ‘Technology & Safety Pack 2’, consisting of a suite of active safety features including Front and Rear Park Assist, Lane Change Alert with Side Blind Zone Alert and Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Low Speed Forward Automatic Braking, Front Pedestrian Braking, IntelliBeam automatic headlamp control, Following Distance Indicator, Safety Alert Seat and Electronic Stability Control with Traction Control.

When towing, additional assistance is provided courtesy of an Advanced Towing Package, which features rear vision camera Hitch Guidance, Hitch View, Integrated Trailer Brake Controller, and power extendable external mirrors.

The tray of the Silverado SD measures 2104mm long, is 1814mm wide, and can accommodate 1968 litres of volume. The Durabed tray combines roll-formed high-strength steel with 12 tie-down points, rated at 127kg per corner.

It also has a Chevytec spray-on black textured non-skid bedliner that covers the bed interior surface below the side rails, front bed top rail, gauge hole plugs, and tie-downs.
The tailgate can be opened or closed one of four ways: using the key fob, pressing a button on the tailgate, a switch via the instrument panel, or manually lifting the tailgate 10-centimetres, after which time the power assist takes over.

The recommended retail price of the MY21 Silverado HD LTZ Premium is $159,990. This includes GST but is exclusive of statutory charges and on-road costs such as dealer delivery fees. Full technical specifications will be confirmed after the final certification is completed, which is anticipated to be around October 2021.

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