TERRYVILLE CONNECTICUT AREA CHEVROLET TRUCK OPTIONS

Few other things are more American than the pickup truck is. A vehicle type that was invented when farmers started to strap wood crates onto their cars, the pickup truck evolved over the years to a point where both utility and comfort are met with top marks, all at affordable prices. Today you can buy up to 12.000 pounds of towing power, and they'll come equipped with a 7-inch touchscreen Infotainment system as standard. An evolution not even Sci-Fi enthusiasts could have predicted a few decades ago. The world evolved, and so did our trucks. Chevrolet is a leading player in the pickup truck segment with its Silverado and Colorado models, both of which are available here a Northwest Hills Chevrolet Buick GMC in Torrington CT (a quick drive north from Terryville CT). Before you can decide which one to take out for a test drive though, let's run through each model's characteristics so you may come to know which one is better suited for you.

 
 

THE CHEVROLET COLORADO

The smallest of Chevrolet's pickup truck lineup is the Colorado, a highly versatile and customizable compact truck that promises to meet the needs of any prospecting buyer in its market segment.

No fewer than three body configurations, five trim levels, and three engines are available, to which the option of choosing between rear or four-wheel-drive is added so you'll be able to create the perfect version of the Chevrolet Colorado to meet your exact needs.

The base model has fuel economy in mind, and it dully delivers as it is equipped with a fuel-efficient 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine capable of putting out exactly 200 horsepower and 191 pound-feet of torque. It's the perfect vehicle for people who sometimes need to rely on a pickup truck but not on the daily. If you want more power, you should consider upgrading to the 3.6-liter V6 engine that will produce 308 horsepower and 275 pound-feet of torque all while still averaging 25 miles per gallon on the highway. Without a doubt, though the star engine from the three available options is the turbodiesel 2.8-liter inline-4 engine that produces 181 horsepower, and a phenomenal, best-in-class, 369 pound-feet of torque. That much power will allow you to tow up to 7700 pounds and it will not do so while gorging on fuel as the turbodiesel gets you a remarkable 30 miles per gallon on the highway. This engine is considered as one of the best options available in its class as very few others can provide that much power and miles per gallon.

Engine-wise Chevrolet has knocked the ball out of the park, the inside of the Colorado wasn't neglected either. There is a quality look and feel everywhere inside the cabin, and you get some great features as standard options, the most impressive of which is the famously good MyLink infotainment system coupled with both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay for complete smartphone integration. If you can afford it, Chevrolet has made available some luxury upgrades as well, like a state-of-the-art Bose sound system, heated leather seats or a moonroof. Gone are the days when pickup trucks were just smaller tractors, in today's world you get utility and comfort, especially if you choose the Chevrolet brand.

THE CHEVROLET SILVERADO

When you talk about pickup trucks, buyers have a few things they need to check off their list to commit to one. The most important ones are engine power, cargo space and the car's towing ability. We're not talking about a soccer mom's crossover SUV here so utility and might take the lead over design and comfort. That being said though, the Silverado can't be accused of lacking either modern looks or comfort, but it excels where it counts most, power, space, and towing ability. Let's dive into some details and see how the car fares on each of those chapters.

The truck can sit either 3 people in Regular Cab models or up to 6 in the Double and Crew Cab models. It will come with a front bench setting as standard, but that can be changed to front bucket seats in which case you'll be able to transport one less passenger. Regardless of your choice, there'll be plenty of room for people to be comfortable inside.

The Silverado has a lot of available engine choices, and the final list isn't even complete yet as at least one new engine model, a turbodiesel, will be available partway through 2019. The model starts with a V6 base engine, capable of producing 285 horsepower that's paired with a regular six-speed automatic. This will get you phenomenal fuel economy for a pickup truck, but will not be able to tow significant loads, so frankly I would expect very few people to order their Silverado's equipped with the base engine. Three upgrades are available, two of which can be considered among the best in class for the market segment. The first upgrade is a 4.3-liter V6 that's going to give you 310 horsepower and 285 pound-feet of torque. Two V8s follow, the 5.3-liter and the 6.2-liter engines capable of putting out 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque and 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque respectively. The smaller engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic while the largest available engine will have a 10-speed automatic.

A maximum of 12.200 pounds can be towed by the Silverado to which 3000 pounds of load can be added, making it one of the most powerful trucks available on the market today.

On the inside, you'll find all the modern comforts and tech, like a 7-inch touchscreen for Infotainment, Bluetooth, a USB port, complete smartphone connectivity through both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a six-speaker audio system. Quality materials line up the cabin, and there are numerous luxury-grade upgrades you can choose from like a sunroof, an 8-inch HD touchscreen or a seven-speaker state-of-the-art Bose sound system.

Chevrolet has coupled Colorado's versatility with Silverado's raw strength to come up with a product range that covers the whole spectrum of needs of a pickup truck prospecting buyer all over the Terryville Connecticut area. That's why we advise you to head on over to Northwest Hills Chevrolet where you'll find both models in all trim levels ready to be given a test drive. A highly knowledgeable sales team that's trained to help you choose the right vehicle for your needs is waiting. All you have to do is contact us and book an appointment.