One of the most horrifying pieces of car news this year is the entry of four-cylinder power to the world of full-size pickup trucks. Yes, this new 285HP 2.7-liter four from Chevy matches the 2.7TT in the Ford F-150. But the psychological impact of the four banger is still extra shocking.
We were eager to flog the new base SIlverado to see how it compares with the previous V6 LT model. Our tester was 4×4 which makes a big difference in ride height and curb-side masculinity. But it also can tend to dull the power quite a bit. The new four has 305-pound-feet of torque to its name and that twist arrives extra low in the rev band.
Around the breathtaking and slope territory close Road America circuit in Wisconsin we got a feeling of the new engine. The power is the thing that you'd call decent. Not dire on throttle but rather it is adequate and will move immediately when inquired. The greatest contrasts versus the past V6 originates from a marginally buzzy motor note and some apparatus chasing in the slopes. There is simply not all that much surplus power so when you punch the throttle the Silverado 2.7T must choose the option to downshift. The six-speed auto is exceedingly refined and equipped for snapping off quick, perfect and smooth movements.
With the turbo four there is more rigging activity in this uneven drive than may be required, considering out quiet generally pace and unladen setup. How might it do with a trailer on back and bed loaded with substantial freight?
That is an open inquiry. In any case, surely appears up to the day by day obligations of most urban ranchers. The light-obligation effectiveness additions of a couple MPG nearby will absolutely be invited by proprietors. Furthermore, obviously, the trusty 5.3-liter and 6.2-liter V8s are only a couple of amazing endlessly.
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