The Silverado has been a staple of the Chevy lineup as one of the trim levels for other pickups. In 1999, a truck with Silverado as a name came into the industry and became one of the best workhouses. The Silverado still keeps this spot. The Silverado replaced the C/K Series, debuting in 1998 as the 1999 model year. It had many similarities with the C/K Series but offered more comfort. Production started in Mexico, changing for the 2011 Silverado to a plant in Michigan.
At the very beginning, the Silverado was meant to be a workhorse. However, it has become more than that, with insane capabilities and luxury amenities. The new Silverado offers a multitude of engines with new Chevy technology. The truck has been awarded with many awards, including the 2012 Lowest Cost of Ownership Award. Here are 15 reasons the Chevrolet Silverado is better than Ford's F-Series.
15 It's More Reliable
The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado enjoys a reliability rating of 5 out 5 from many reputable magazines, which makes it the best. Even though the Ford truck also has a good rating, it can't compete with the 2020 Silverado. The latter also offers a three-year/36,000-mile warranty and a five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty.
14 More Cargo Space
Both trucks have similar bed lengths, but Silverado extracts a bit more space. The company also sells cameras so you can keep an eye on cargo. Utility isn't a problem for the truck; it comes with seating for up to 6 people. Regardless of configuration, the Silverado offers enough space for everyone.
13 The Most Spacious Cabin
For the 2020 model year, Chevy improved what was already a spacious cabin and added 2.9 inches of rear leg room. The front seats are comfortable and roomy, and there is enough width to fit 3 people in the second row. Storage pockets and fold-up seat bottoms add even more storage space.
12 Better Infotainment System
All Silverados get the newest Chevy Infotainment System, which received higher user ratings than the Ford’s SYNC infotainment system. The 8.0-inch touchscreen is bright and responsive. Besides, Chevy offers many advanced features as standard, including Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility for easier phone integration. Wireless device charging is optional.
11 Chevy Has The Best Heavy-Duty Lineup
In 2018, the Chevrolet Silverado Heavy Duty was awarded with the Most Awarded Commercial Pickup Truck in America award, beating out the Ford Super Duty truck. The Chevy truck was named the 2018 Best Resale Value: Full-Size Pickup by Kelley Blue Book. These awards prove Chevy's superiority to the Ford trucks.
10 Better Interior Refinement
The Ford F-Series has an attractive cabin, but nothing as upscale as the Chevrolet Silverado, especially when you move up trim levels. The High Country trim feels and looks exceptionally luxurious. The truck offers quality materials and a stylish interior design. Of course, styling is just a question of priorities.
9 More Optional Features
With 7 powertrains, 8 models, 4 bed styles and all the appearance packages possible, the 2020 Silverado can catch any truck buyer. The LT and the LT Trail Boss models are perfect for off-roading. These versions provide better LED illumination and an advanced infotainment system. There is also a myriad of stand-alone options.
8 Better Interior Technology
The Silverado offers all available necessities, such as a Wi-Fi hot spot, satellite radio, a seven-speaker Bose audio system and navigation. The Ford truck is very light on interior technology. It comes with a basic infotainment system and a USB port. Smartphone app integration and a bigger touchscreen are optional features for the F-Series.
7 The Silverado Has A Class-Leading Horsepower
For the 2020 Silverado, Chevrolet adds a "10-speed automatic transmission and a turbodiesel-6 to its array of powertrain choices. Those choices offer class-leading horsepower or class-leading fuel economy, and overall the truck has greater towing and payload capacity than the F-Series." The base engine delivers 285 horsepower and 305 lb. ft. of torque.
6 The Best Towing Experience
The Chevrolet Silverado offers the best towing experience thanks to two trailering packages and a camera system with 15 different views. All high trims come with an integrated trailer brake controller with memory. Higher trims also received advanced safety features and more efficient powertrains. This is what most Americans like in the truck.
5 It Offers The New Turbodiesel Six-Cylinder Engine
The 2020 Silverado comes with a new turbodiesel six-cylinder engine that gets an EPA-estimated 23 mpg city and 33 mpg highway. These numbers beat out the Ford F-150 and its diesel that gets 22 mpg city and 30 mpg highway. Equipped with four-wheel drive, the Silverado returns an estimated 23/29 mpg city/highway.
4 Class-Leading Legroom
The Silverado 1500 Crew Cab is one of the biggest trucks you can get, with a sprawl-out space in its back seat aided by a huge rear door. Legroom is class-leading, and the front-hinged rear doors are better than the F-150's clamshells. The center console provides enough clever storage solutions for everyone.
3 The Silverado Is Powerful And Versatile
Even the base engine provides enough power for the majority of truck users. Optional V8 engines come with a fuel-saving system that "turns off up to seven of the eight cylinders. Called Dynamic Fuel Management, the system is an industry-first cylinder deactivation technology that enables the engines to operate in 17 different cylinder patterns."
2 Smarter Design
The smart platform and thoughtful body design allowed to enlarge the cabin. The cargo volume is a 63-cubik-feet. And Chevrolet added steps that make it easy to load and unload the truck. Even though the cabin is huge, it is quiet. This is something GM does much better than Ford.
1 It Is The Safest
The Silverado got a safety rating of four out of five stars from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. They gave the truck 5 starts in the side crash and 4 starts in the frontal crash test. Adaptive cruise control is finally available for 2020. Besides, there is a long list of optional safety technologies.