Whether you’re looking for a light work truck or a plush luxury drive, the 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 has you covered. This truck offers the best of both worlds, which is just one of the reasons why it is one of the top trucks in its category on the market. Our customers here at Van Bortel Chevrolet frequently choose the 1500 as their next vehicle thanks to its great features. 
A Quick Look at the 2021 Chevy Silverado 1500
The Chevy Silverado 1500 is a full-size pickup truck that features multiple engine and design configurations for ultimate customization. It has been upgraded each year to provide a better driving experience.
Engine Configurations
You have your choice of five different engines to customize your driving experience. The basic engine is a 4.3-liter V6 engine with a six-speed automatic transmission and your choice of rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. A 2.7-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, while a 5.3-liter V-8 engine comes with six-, eight-, or 10-speed automatic transmission.
A 6.2-liter V-8 engine is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive, while the most powerful Duramax 3.0 liter Turbodiesel V-6 engine is accompanied by a 10-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive. Each engine and transmission pairing has its own payload and towing specifications, so you can customize the truck as needed for your purposes.
Safety
Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking is standard on all models of the Silverado 1500. Additional safety features like lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, lane-departure warning, multiple trailering safety functions, and more are also available or standard on higher-end trims.
Pricing
The base Work Truck trim of the Silverado 1500 costs about $29,300, while the highest High Country trim costs about $63,000. Some features offered by more expensive trims include more powerful engines, all-wheel drive, enhanced safety suites, upgraded interior, and more.
New Features
There were many new features added to multiple trims on this year’s lineup of the Silverado 1500 to further enhance your driving experience.
Trim Updates
Multiple trims have been updated for an even better driving experience. All trims now come standard with forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking. The Custom and Custom Trail Boss trims now have bed lighting, a damped tailgate, and remote engine start.
The LTZ and High Country trims come equipped with Apple Carplay and Android Auto, and the Work Truck, Custom, and Custom Trail Boss trims come with features like automatic emergency braking, steering wheel audio controls, and more.
Appearance Upgrades
The LTZ trim now comes with 20-inch polished alloy wheels. You also have your choice of new brown, red, and black paint for the exterior.
Additional Upgrade Options
A six-function multiflex tailgate and new safety and trailering assist systems are now available on all trims.
The Chevy Silverado 1500 is definitely an excellent truck for both work and leisure. The abundant engine and design configurations, excellent work performance, and great safety suite are just some of the great features of this truck. To find out more about what the 1500 has to offer, contact us today at Van Bortel Chevrolet.
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