Chevy Silverado 2500/3500 (HD) Wins Truck of the Year
Cars.com has named the Chevy Silverado HD their 2020 Pickup Truck of the Year. Their stated criteria include things like power, capability, and overall value. Since those words are some of the pillars on which each Chevrolet vehicle is built, we have to wonder if any other pickup truck ever stood a chance.
Other deciding factors include things like payload capacity and towing strength since this category is often intended for drivers who expect more from their vehicles. Even though the editors weighed those performance-minded functional capabilities, they were also looking for a truck that would serve nicely as a daily driver and people mover.
Why Is the Chevy Silverado the Best Truck?
The Cars.com editors write that they made their decision only after careful consideration of all the trucks on the market this year. They reviewed other heavy-duty trucks, including alternatives that were newly redesigned. What separates the 2020 Silverado is the way Chevrolet has catered to exactly what drivers want when they buy a new heavy-duty pickup truck. People who choose half-ton, full-size workhorses want something that’s as capable as possible.
2020 Chevy Silverado HD Technology
The new Silverado HD isn’t just powerful under the hood; it’s also incredibly smart. The technology in this pickup is everything we’ve come to expect from thoughtfully designed Chevrolet vehicles, plus a little bit extra to help people complete even the most demanding jobs. The newest Silverado HD is loaded with convenient features that make tasks like towing easier than they’ve ever been before.
The integrated trailer brake controller is easy to access, and the bed-mounted trailer harness makes it easier to connect with a gooseneck or fifth-wheel trailer. That’s only the beginning. The engineers at Chevrolet also saw fit to endow this behemoth with smart features like integrated steps that make the bed more accessible. There’s no need to take a break from the heavy lifting thanks to vehicle-specific loading placards with information about how much the vehicle can tow and haul. This truck sets the limits high, and now drivers can make sure they never forget that.
The 2020 Silverado HD’s Advanced Trailering System is brand new for this year, relying on eight cameras around the truck to provide up to 15 different views for superior navigation. One of those views stitches together visual feedback from multiple cameras to create a “transparent trailer” effect and give drivers a clear look at their surroundings even when they’re towing something large. All camera views can be displayed directly on the central touchscreen, where they’re easy to see.
Those features would be enough to satisfy most truck enthusiasts all by themselves, but the 2020 Silverado HD adds an in-vehicle trailering app to make this truck even more impressive. That app returns information like trailer profiles, diagnostics, and checklists. Knowledge is power, after all, and the Chevy Silverado HD is all about power.
2020 Silverado HD Powertrain
Superb capability ratings and state of the art technology wouldn’t be worth much if they weren’t also paired with phenomenal powertrain options. Luckily, Chevrolet doesn’t cut any corners when it comes to that aspect of the 2020 Silverado, either. Drivers can choose between two no-nonsense powertrains, and Chevy’s engineers made a choice difficult by making both options extremely tempting. And don’t forget the phenomenal powertrain warranty Chevy offers!
Gasoline Engine Option
The new Silverado gets a new engine in the form of a 6.6-liter V8 that sends its power through a six-speed automatic transmission. Those numbers make a promise of some serious performance, and this truck delivers by producing 401 horsepower and 464 lb.-ft. of torque.
Diesel Engine Option
The turbo-diesel engine has been upgraded, too. Now the 6.6-liter Duramax V8 produces 445 horsepower and 910 lb.-ft. of torque. All of that power goes to a 10-speed Allison automatic transmission, which gets the most from every ounce of muscle and makes for a smooth ride.
The gasoline engine provides plenty of torque and smooth driving in its own right. Still, the combination of a Duramax turbo-diesel engine and Allison 10-speed transmission is nothing short of legendary. It’s designed to perform even at high elevations and in harsh conditions, so you’ll be able to tow and haul just about anything you also want if you want to head north from Phoenix and go over Humphrey’s Peak.
When the task at hand is less demanding, the 2020 Silverado HD becomes downright graceful. You might not feel like hauling or towing is slowing you down when you have a heavy load, but this truck can definitely pin you to your seat the first time you hit the accelerator after removing the burden. You may find yourself blowing past much smaller, sportier vehicles if you don’t keep an eye on the speedometer. Please don’t say we didn’t warn you.
Other Chevy Silverado Reviews
The combination of performance and technology was good enough to make this new Silverado the Cars.com 2020 Pickup Truck of the Year, and some other experts are just as impressed. Maher Boulos, the Network Ad Director at Truck Trend, is also quick to heap high praise on the 2020 Silverado. “This truck is a beast but still nimble enough to drive easily around town,” he says. “The interior design is well thought out and very comfortable. Very elegant for a heavy-duty truck.”
Test Drive the 2020 Chevy Silverado in Arizona
If you’re a truck enthusiast, just reading these rave reviews is likely enough to make you excited about the 2020 Silverado HD. If reading about the 2020 Pickup Truck of the Year is fantastic, you should see how great it feels to drive this vehicle for yourself.
Even a short test drive will be enough to show you some of the power and performance that makes the 2020 Chevy Silverado one of the most advanced pickup trucks ever created. You can experience it by finding an Arizona Chevy dealer near you and coming in for a test drive.
