Looking for an old school truck with a modern edge? Say hello to the 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500—this mix of retro and futurist makes this pickup more competitive against its full-size rivals. Let’s take a look at its offerings.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- With the exception of a few color changes, the 2025 Chevy Silverado remains mostly the same.
- Prices for the new model year are between $37,645 and $70,995.
- You have four choices for powertrains including a diesel engine, which gets the best gas mileage.
What’s New on the Chevy Silverado 1500 for 2025?
The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has few changes from the year before; however it receives two new paint colors—Cypress Gray and Riptide Blue Metallic. Trims are Work Truck, Custom, LT, RST, Custom Trail Boss, LTZ, LT Trail Boss, and High Country—their starting MSRPS are:
- Work Truck: $37,645
- Custom: $44,245
- LT: $48,745
- RST: $52,145
- Custom Trail Boss: $52,445
- LT Trail Boss: $59,445
- LTZ: $59,695
- High Country: $64,695
- ZR2: $70,995
Other changes are mostly trim based and include:
- Work Truck trim comes with standard cruise control
- LT trim and up gets a trailer brake controller as standard
- ZR2 trim features a seven-speaker Bose sound system and front and rear parking sensors
- Available 20-inch gloss black wheels
What Powers the 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500?
You have your choice of engines for the Silverado. They are:
- A 2.7-liter turbocharged inline-4 is Silverado’s base engine—it generates 310 horsepower.
- A 5.3-liter V8 that cranks out 355 horsepower and 6.2-liter V8 with 420 horses.
- A 3.0-liter Duramax turbo-diesel 305 horsepower and is a good choice for those who want excellent fuel efficiency and high towing capacity
The 2025 Silverado 1500 also comes with a 10-speed automatic transmission and the option for rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The Trail Boss trim comes with all-terrain tires as standard. The Ram 1500 has a towing capacity of 13,300 pounds with the 6.2-liter V-8—the 5.3-liter version can handle up to 11,500 pounds, and the turbocharged four-cylinder can tow up to 9,500 pounds. Its payload ranges from 1,870 to 2,280 pounds depending on the powertrain.
Mileage-wise, the diesel engine is most economical; it gets 23 mpg/city and 33 mpg/hwy (however, with four-wheel drive that drops down to 26 mpg). The turbo-four with four-wheel drive gets about 20 mpg/city and 22/mpg highway, and the 5.3-liter V-8 with four-wheel-drive gets 16/mpg in the city and 22/mpg highway, with the 6.2-liter V-8 getting city/highway estimates of up to 16/21 mpg.
What Infotainment and Connectivity Features are added to the 2025 Silverado 1500?
The Silverado 1500 has everything you need in entertainment and communication. Its touchscreen infotainment system features Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a mobile hotspot. The LT trim and up has a larger 13.4-inch screen with enhanced features such as a Google-powered voice assistant available Amazon Alexa integration.
Your New Silverado 1500!
Are you interested in a pickup that is ready for anything you can throw at it? The Silverado 1500 will be your steady companion as an everyday driver or weekend warrior. Experience for yourself today at Alan Jay!