Which 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Engine Is Right for You?
The 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 is a capable, dependable pickup truck, suited to a wide range of drivers. With several unique engine options, you can get your Silverado 1500 exactly how you want it, but which 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 engine is right for your lifestyle?
Take a look at the stats of each engine below before making your decision:
3-liter V6 engine: This engine offers 285 horsepower and best-in-class standard V6 torque at 305 lb-ft. Though smaller than its siblings, this engine can still tow 7,600 pounds, and thanks to this smaller size, the engine is highly efficient, yielding 18 miles per gallon in the city and 24 on the highway.*
3-liter V8 engine: Get this engine with the Assist power train for fuel economy numbers that match the 4.3-litre V6, giving it the best-in-class V8 fuel economy. This engine means business, producing 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque and offering 11,100 pounds of towing capability.
2-liter V8: The largest gas engine of them all generates 420 horsepower and a whopping 460 lb-ft of torque and can tow 12,500 pounds—a best-in-class V8 rating. This engine yields 15 miles per gallon in the city and 21 on the highway.*.
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