HSV has confirmed some details and specs of the
Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD LTZ, which comes in as the fifth Silverado model for HSV. Under the bonnet the 3500HD LTZ uses the same 6.6-litre turbo-diesel Duramax
V8 as seen in the 2500HD. It produces 451 hp of power and a massive 1234 Nm of
torque. This is sent through an Allison 1000 six-speed automatic transmission.
The massive machine offers an impressive towing
capacity, as you might have expected just by looking at it. Maximum braked
capacity is a whopping 9 tonnes, while the payload capacity is 2.2 tonnes. With
a 9000 kg towing pintle, the gross combined mass is 14,197 kg.
Although the 3500HD isn’t four-wheel drive, the
truck does come with a locking differential for added traction. There’s also
210 mm of ground clearance, and a 21.5-degree approach angle and 26.3-degree
departure angle. You will be limited somewhat for outright off-road agility
though, as the 3500HD measures 6564 mm long and 2438 mm wide.
Inside, passengers are well catered for with 10-way
power adjustable front seats with heating and cooling functions thanks to the
perforated leather upholstery. There’s also dual-zone climate control,
power-adjustable pedals for the driver, and a heated steering wheel.
For the dash there’s an 8.0-inch MyLink touch-screen
media interface. It offers Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, with
voice recognition, Bluetooth, and USB ports. Sounds are sent through a
seven-speaker Bose sound system.
The exterior comes with heavy-duty recovery hooks,
17-inch alloy wheels in chrome with dual wheels at the rear, along with a range
of chrome trimmings to complete the look. Forward collision alert, lane
departure warning, and front and rear parking sensors come as standard.
HSV “re-manufacturers” the Chevrolet Silverado to
right-hand drive at its new production facility in South Clayton, Victoria.
Manufacturing commences this month. See below for the starting prices for the
complete local range (excludes on-road costs):
- HSV Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD WT (automatic): AUD 114,990
- HSV Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LTZ (automatic): AUD 134,990
- HSV Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LTZ Midnight Edition (automatic): AUD 139,990
- HSV Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LTZ Custom Sport (automatic): AUD 139,990
