News of a new Chevrolet Silverado arriving soon to the Ernie Dean Chevy Buick GMC is always an event. The same will be true when the 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 in Alliston, ON goes on sale. For the 2022 model year, the updated Silverado will offer a refreshed exterior with a new front fascia, redesigned interior with a larger touchscreen interface and newly available semi-autonomous driving capability. The 2022 Chevy Silverado is scheduled to arrive at Truckville in Alliston during the spring of 2022. In the meantime, future buyers are welcome to read on to learn what they need to know about the revised pickup truck.
Exterior Design
Available Exterior Options
The 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 picks up a few exterior elements that will help it stand out from the other trucks out on the road. Ernie Dean customers can expect to see certain versions of the 2022 Silverado with:
- Available Multi-Flex Tailgate
- A redesigned grille
- Revised headlights
- New 18-, 20-, and 22-inch wheel options
First Off-Road-Ready Silverado ZR2
It’s not that previous versions of the Chevy Silverado weren’t capable of going off-road, it’s that the new 2022 Chevy Silverado ZR2 is going to be better at it. Chevrolet engineers gave the new ZR2 a series of exterior and chassis improvements to improve how it performs where the pavement ends. Some of the features equipped with the 2022 Silverado ZR2 will include:
- 6.2-litre, V-8 engine
- 420 horsepower/460 pound-feet of torque
- Multimatic DSSV spool-valve dampers (Silverado-first)
- Redesigned front bumper with higher 31° approach angle
- Terrain Management System
- Off-road optimized skid plates
| Dimensions: | Regular Cab | Double Cab | Crew Cab |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length (mm/in) | 5,834 / 229.7 (long box) | 5,890 / 231.9 | 5,890 / 231.9 (short box) 6,132 / 241.4 (std. box) |
| Width (without mirrors) (mm/in) | 2,061 / 81.1 | 2,063 / 81.2 | 2,063 / 81.2 |
| Height (mm/in) | 1,920 / 75.6 (2WD/4WD long box) | 1,920 / 75.6 (2WD) 1,921 / 75.6 (4WD) | 1,917 / 75.5 (2WD short box) 1,918 / 75.5 (4WD short box) 1,914 / 75.4 (2WD std. box) 1,915 / 75.4 (4WD std. box) |
| Wheelbase (mm/in) | 3,745 / 139.5 | 3,745 / 147.4 | 3,745 / 147.4 (short box) 3,987 / 157 (std. box) |
Interior Design
Overhauled Interior Design
The latest Chevy Silverado coming to the Ernie Dean showroom very deftly combines rugged capability with a refined and well-appointed interior. Tech-savvy customers will be able to integrate their Apple and Android devices into their travels through a 13.4-inch touchscreen interface that provides access to both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A high-speed 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot is also available.
Digital Driver Information Center
Chevrolet has replaced the traditional analog gauge cluster with a fully digital 12.3-inch display. Owners can easily monitor several kinds of information. Additionally, the display is customizable to meet the driver’s needs or tastes.
Super Cruise Hands-Free Driving
The dream of self-driving automobiles has been around since the very beginning. Chevy’s Super Cruise semi-autonomous technology is as close as we have come to this point. Ernie Dean customers will need to choose the top-of-the-line High Country trim to use Super Cruise. Drivers will be able to easily activate this feature and let the truck safely guide itself along more than 380,000 km of properly marked roads in Canada and the United States.
| Dimensions: | 2022 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab |
|---|---|
| Front Headroom (mm/in) | 1,093 / 43.0 |
| Rear Headroom (mm/in) | 1,019 / 40.1 |
| Front Legroom (mm/in) | 1,131 / 44.5 |
| Rear Legroom (mm/in) | 1,102 / 43.4 |
| Front Shoulder Room (mm/in) | 1,677 / 66.0 |
| Rear Shoulder Room (mm/in) | 1,655 / 65.2 |
| Front Hip Room (mm/in) | 1,554 / 61.2 |
| Rear Hip Room (mm/in) | 1,530 / 60.2 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
Performance & Capability
Engine Capability
Chevy has revised its available engine options for the 2022 Silverado 1500. The three gas-powered engines include a turbocharged 2.7-litre, inline four-cylinder, 5.3-litre, V-8 and a 6.2-litre, V-8. All of them make more than 300 horsepower. The 4.3-litre V-6 has been dropped from the truck’s engine menu. An eight- or 10-speed transmission is available depending on which powerplant is chosen.
Diesel Performance
The available 3.0-litre, inline six-cylinder Duramax turbo diesel engine provides an interesting balance between bottom-line performance and fuel economy. Buyers choosing the 2022 Silverado with the diesel engine can expect it to produce 460 pound-feet of torque, which matches the torque produced by the top gas engine option. The diesel engine will employ the automaker’s 10-speed automatic transmission.
Towing Capacity
Regardless of which engine an Ernie Dean customer chooses to take home, they will have one of the best towing capacities in its class. A properly equipped 2022 Silverado with the 6.2-litre V-8 engine can pull up to 5,987 kg (13,200 lbs.). The turbocharged 2.7-litre power plant can pull up to 4,309 kg (9,500 lbs) and the 5.3-litre engine will tow as much as 5,080 kg (11,200 lbs.).
| Engines: | Duramax 3.0L Turbo Diesel | 6.2L V8 | 5.3L V8 | 2.7L Turbo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic, 10-speed available | 8-speed automatic |
| Horsepower | 277 | 420 | 355 | 310 |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 460 | 460 | 383 | 348 |
Safety
Chevy Safety Assist
Every 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 coming to the Ernie Dean showroom will be equipped with Chevy Safety Assist as standard equipment. The suite of six active safety systems is designed to help people avoid potentially dangerous situations. Chevy Safety Assist includes the following elements:
- Forward Collision Alert
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Front Pedestrian Braking
- Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
- Following Distance Indicator
- Intellibeam High Beam Assist
What’s New From the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
The full-size pickup truck segment is one of the most competitive in the automotive industry. Chevy is in a very strong position to compete with the best when the 2022 Silverado 1500 goes on sale. Most of the changes to the truck have gone into the new off-road ZR2 variant with its new set of off-road equipment. The other major change is the addition of Super Cruise and how it will change the way they travel.
2022 Silverado 1500 Model Trims
Once the 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 officially launches, Ernie Dean Chevrolet Buick GMC customers will be at no loss for options. The revised full-size pickup truck will be available in nine trim grades:
- WT
- Custom
- Custom Trail Boss
- LT
- RST
- LT Trail Boss
- LTZ
- ZR2
- High Country