Author Topic: First Drive: 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 (Read 3326 times)

AutoTrader.ca · « **on:** August 14, 2018, 02:32:40 pm »

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Fobroader · « **Reply #1 on:** August 14, 2018, 02:34:20 pm »

The interior is beautiful, the azz end looks good, its got proven powertrains...but that frond end, yesssshhhh, thats not nice now is it.

Bubba · « **Reply #2 on:** August 14, 2018, 02:36:25 pm »

Quote from: Fobroader on August 14, 2018, 02:34:20 pm

The interior is beautiful, the azz end looks good, its got proven powertrains...but that frond end, yesssshhhh, thats not nice now is it.

I agree. It's absolute crap.

Arthur Dent · « **Reply #3 on:** August 14, 2018, 02:37:20 pm »

Quote from: Fobroader on August 14, 2018, 02:34:20 pm

The interior is beautiful, the azz end looks good, its got proven powertrains...but that frond end, yesssshhhh, thats not nice now is it.

That sums it up quite nicely.

ChaosphereIX · « **Reply #4 on:** August 14, 2018, 02:44:08 pm »

butterface

Sir Osis of Liver · « **Reply #5 on:** August 14, 2018, 03:18:05 pm »

Gurgie · « **Reply #6 on:** August 14, 2018, 03:21:35 pm »

Not crazy about the sky high hoods on these new trucks... the Ram gives the same kind of look... what happened to better visibility being the number 1 safety feature? Other than that complaint, it's a decent looking truck & GM's have been proven to be reliable

Ex-airbalancer · « **Reply #7 on:** August 14, 2018, 04:14:13 pm »

The front end does look better when it dirty
Does the heat seats still have the feature were you can only heat the back of the seat

revalations · « **Reply #8 on:** August 14, 2018, 04:27:28 pm »

This truck looks fantastic imo. Most that have seen one in the flesh agree it looks great as photos don't do it justice. I find many GM forum members who hated it are now turning their opinions upon seeing them on ground at dealers lots. Can't decide between a Z71 LTZ 6.2 or a Sierra AT4

This is the first vehicle in a long time that has me seriously thinking about buying new. Can't wait to try one.

revalations · « **Reply #9 on:** August 14, 2018, 04:36:47 pm »

This one or the Black one...can't decide.

Sir Osis of Liver · « **Reply #10 on:** August 14, 2018, 04:39:34 pm »

Sir Osis of Liver · « **Reply #11 on:** August 14, 2018, 05:25:40 pm »

Honestly, it's pretty bluff browed, but I'd be fine with it if the size was just reduced to 7/8th or so.

tooscoops · « **Reply #12 on:** August 15, 2018, 02:12:39 pm »

looks pretty good... but I feel like this remodel only got it competitive with the last gen ram and the fords which are a few years in their design already.

they'll still sell what they make...

tortoise · « **Reply #13 on:** August 15, 2018, 02:17:18 pm »

It's like they were trying to recreate this but got horribly lost along the way:

Fobroader · « **Reply #14 on:** August 15, 2018, 02:24:58 pm »

Quote from: tortoise on August 15, 2018, 02:17:18 pm

It's like they were trying to recreate this but got horribly lost along the way:

See, now thats a properly good looking truck!! GMT400 fan boi right here

Sir Osis of Liver · « **Reply #15 on:** August 15, 2018, 02:36:35 pm »

^ That and the Corvette were the styling high points of GM in those days.

Dad had a 1992 or so GMC Sierra extended cab for hauling his 5th wheel.

tpl · « **Reply #16 on:** August 15, 2018, 02:46:58 pm »

It would so much better for other drivers if they put the headlights down at bumper level or at least within the height range allowed for cars. I notice that older truck manages with lower headlights.

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Weels · « **Reply #17 on:** August 15, 2018, 02:55:03 pm »

^ Just get an MX-5.
Headlights on that Heartbeater are higher than the rooftop of the Mazda I bet.
Problem solved.

revalations · « **Reply #18 on:** August 15, 2018, 04:17:33 pm »

Quote from: tooscoops on August 15, 2018, 02:12:39 pm

looks pretty good... but I feel like this remodel only got it competitive with the last gen ram and the fords which are a few years in their design already.

they'll still sell what they make...

The only thing the could have done better is the dash design imo. It's all new, but looks too much like the old model which has everyone throwing fits. To me the Ford and GM remain the top-tier trucks while Ram holds the crown as the top luxury truck. The new GM's offer more powertrain choices, tons of new towing tech, larger cabs/boxes, lighter weight, stiffer chassis, better ride, better steering/braking, better acceleration times. It's by no means just competitive to last gen Ram, it's right up there with the new one. Tons of behind the scenes engineering excellence went into these new trucks, and as far as I've researched the driving dynamics prove it.

tooscoops · « **Reply #19 on:** August 16, 2018, 03:09:36 pm »

oh don't get me wrong. it's nice. and some will love it over all others.

personally, I just think the seats don't look as modern/nice as the competition.. the infotainment doesn't seem to be up to their levels... the exterior is up to the buyer, but doesn't look as "new" to my eyes... and the powertrains/suspension are mainly revamps of things they already have... I don't mind the latter, as going all new is sometimes not worth the trouble.

I still look at this truck as a great, real truck... and that should be enough to merit a look and possibly a purchase... but so many truck buyers don't even need the damn truck in the first place, that all those other brands' features will sway them.