The Chevrolet Silverado is the second most popular vehicle in America. Last year, only the Ford F-150 outsold it. And that’s saying a ton because Chevy’s parent, General Motors, hamstrings some Silverado sales by also offering the GMC Sierra.
Now Chevrolet is adding to the arsenal with a new trim level, new features, and more technology. The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado reveal features a ZR2 package that promises better off-road capability.
Also, a brand new premium interior is now standard in all trucks at the LT trim level and above. Chevy is installing a giant infotainment system and offering even more towing capacity too.
So, let’s dig into all the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado has to offer.
2022 Chevy Silverado High Country
Chevy Reveals A Silverado ZR2
After the success of its sibling, the Chevy Colorado ZR2, the Silverado ZR2 takes things a step further. The serious off-road tech starts with 33-inch mud-terrain tires, a skid plate, and an off-road-tuned chassis.
Plus, it continues with special 40mm “Multi-Matic” DSSV Spool-Valve dampers that contain three separate chambers to improve damping. And combining those dampers with special off-road springs allows the ZR2 to have even more suspension travel. Every ZR2 gets a 6.2-liter V8 with 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque.
A More Luxurious Chevy Silverado
One important fact we learned at the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado Reveal is that all trim levels above LT will get a new premium interior.
Additionally it features a new 13.4-inch infotainment system and a 12.3-inch driver information display. Chevy says that the entire interior is more driver-focused. Attributing that to a bit of Corvette in its DNA.
Plus, buyers who go for the High Country trim will be especially happy. It gets authentic open-pore wood trim, perforated leather, and stainless steel speaker grilles.
Authentic open-pore wood trim
The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado Gets New Tech
Chevy is adding a larger two larger screens with more integrated features. Both screens are fully configurable. Chevrolet also offers two more displays. Those come in the form of a digital rearview mirror and a heads-up display on the new Silverado.
And this truck is smarter too with Google. Because it’s not your standard Android Auto either. Google built-in means the truck itself is equipped with Google tools. Passengers can simply say “Hey Google” or activate assistant through a button on the steering wheel.
The Chevy Silverado also gets Super Cruise. Super Cruise isn’t your standard self-driving tech. It’s actually hands-free.
So the truck keeps track of driver attention and attentiveness. And if it notices a problem it will require intervention. Aside from such situations it mostly drives on its own.
In fact, this is the first Chevrolet truck to be equipped with the system.
Hands-free Super Cruise available
Engine Refinements Add Utility
Two engines get big upgrades for 2022. The first is the base 2.7-liter four-cylinder unit. It gets stronger components including a 30% stronger crankshaft. These improvements result in more than a 20% increase in torque. It now maxes out at 420 lb-ft and offers a maximum towing capacity of 9,300 pounds.
The second engine to get a boost is the 3.0-liter diesel. When equipped with two-wheel drive it can offer up to 13,300 pounds of towing capacity. That’s one seriously torquey truck.
