The 2022 Chevy Silverado is coming to town, complete with new exterior designs, a ZR2 trim level, increased torque output, and hands-free driver assistance features. While the new ZR2 is exciting, and the LT will still be a great overall value, it’s the High Country buyers who will be in for a real treat. As always, designers at GM went over the top with the truck’s already swanky interior. In this article, we will cover the high points of the 2022 Silverado and what we know so far.

2022 Chevy Silverado: Engine & Powertrain

Let’s start with the good stuff! Although it’s considered the Silverado’s base motor, the 2.7-liter Turbo High-Output engine packs a healthy punch. For the 2022 model year, the 2.7-liter arrives with a more rigid cylinder block and a 30 percent stiffer crankshaft. “The engine maintains its fully forged bottom end as well as technology used in diesel engines to deliver on truck durability,” Chevrolet said in a statement.
As of this writing, the new 2.7-liter Turbo is expected to deliver 420 lb-ft. of torque, a 20 percent increase over the current engine. According to Chevrolet, the eight-speed automatic attached to the 2.7-liter Turbo will offer quicker downshifts and smoother shifting overall. The max tow rating is 9,500 lbs. (two-wheel drive configuration). 

Likewise, the 3.0-liter Duramax Turbo-Diesel will offer more towing capacity. According to Chevrolet, the new Duramax will have a max towi...