2022 Chevrolet Silverado Debuts with New ZR2 Off-Road Model and Major Updates
The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado debuts featuring a new ZR2 model designed for off-roading as well as major exterior and interior updates. The Silverado ZR2 is now Chevy’s new flagship off-road truck and the latest addition to their off-road lineup. In addition, all 2022 Silverado models receive a fully redesigned interior and updated exterior design. It has a release date of Spring 2022 when it will begin to arrive at dealerships. However, its price has not been announced at the moment. Expect its official price to be revealed closer to its release date.
Silverado ZR2
The first-ever 2022 Silverado ZR2 is the model pictured in this article. It drives into the flagship position of Chevy Trucks’ factory-lifted off-road lineup. It offers race-proven off-road performance customers can buy right from the showroom floor. Capable of desert running or rock crawling, it also offers everyday driving comfort with supporting comparable payload and trailering capability to other Silverado off-road trims. For example, the ZR2 max payload is 1,440 pounds and the conventional trailer weight rating is 8,900 pounds.
Silverado ZR2 Specs
The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 comes standard with a 6.2L V-8 engine producing specs of 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque. The engine is also mated with a 10-speed automatic transmission. In addition, it comes with uniquely-tuned springs with Multimatic dampers that increase maximum front and rear suspension travel when compared to the Silverado Trail Boss.
In addition, the Silverado ZR2 features front and rear e-lockers, specific 33-inch off-road MT tires, and a unique skid plate package. It also has specific off-road chassis and suspension calibrations, including Terrain Mode, which allows for one-pedal rock crawling. A new high-approach steel front bumper enables an improved 31.8-degree approach angle compared to other Silverado off-road models.
ZR2 Exterior
The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado ZR2 bumper is designed with removable end caps for easier replacement in the event of close encounters with rocks or other off-road objects. The dual exhaust has been placed before the rear bumper to eliminate potential damage. The Silverado ZR2 is distinguished by several aesthetic cues as well. This includes a new black hood insert, a unique grille with integrated lighting and a “flow-tie” emblem, ZR2 badges, unique 18-inch wheels, and a unique Jet Black/Graystone leather-trimmed interior, with complementing dark trim.
2022 Silverado Exterior
On the exterior, every trim level of the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado receives a new front fascia and grille design. They lower the headlamps to emphasize the Silverado’s strength and stability. On LT models and above, the wing-shaped daytime running lamps are revised and feature animated lighting sequences when approaching, starting or walking away from the vehicle.
Three new exterior colors are offered with the refreshed 2022 Silverado. This includes Dark Ash, Sand Dune and a vibrant blue recently named Glacier Blue Metallic.
Interior
The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado has a refreshed interior on the LT trim and above. It incorporates new materials into a design that gives the interior a spacious and more premium feel. The new interior also features a 13.4-inch-diagonal horizontal touchscreen, along with a 12.3-inch-diagonal digital and configurable instrument cluster.
The look and feel of the interior are elevated with new available colors, seat designs, and more premium materials throughout. The top-level High Country package features open-pore wood trim, leather seating surfaces, and a Bose premium audio system with stainless steel speaker grilles. The package comes in two interior color choices: Jet Black or Nightshift Blue.
Driver Assistance
The enhanced 2022 Silverado will be the first Chevy pickup offered with available Super Cruise. It is the industry’s first true hands-free driver-assistance technology for compatible roads. It is available on Silverado High Country models and can be used on more than 200,000 miles of compatible roads in the U.S. and Canada.
In addition to Super Cruise, the 2022 Silverado also offers Trailer Side Blind Zone Alert. It accounts for the length of the trailer when changing lanes. There are also enhancements to Adaptive Cruise Control to enable use while trailering.
Engines
The 2.7L Turbo High-Output engine in the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado features a more rigid cylinder block casting and a 30-percent-stiffer crankshaft. As a result, it now produces 420 lb-ft of torque which is just 40 lb-ft less than the V8.
The other engine that sees improvements is the popular 3.0L Duramax Turbo-Diesel. The 3.0L Duramax now has a max tow rating of 13,300 pounds in a two-wheel drive configuration. This is a 4,000-pound improvement over the 2022 Silverado LTD models. Lastly, the 5.3L V-8 with Dynamic Fuel Management and the 6.2L V-8 remain unchanged.
Price and Release Date
As we mentioned above, the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado has a release date of Spring 2022 when it will begin to arrive at dealerships. However, its price has not been announced at the moment. Its price will be revealed closer to its release date.
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