New Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Pickups Revealed

[6 Shooter]

DETROIT – Chevrolet and GMC today unveiled the all-new Silverado and Sierra 1500 pickups, designed to be the most refined, best engineered full-size pickups in the market. Among the many updates for 2014 are dramatic new designs inside and out for each brand; a trio of powerful, efficient EcoTec3 engines that seamlessly switch to four-cylinder mode to improve efficiency; and quieter, more comfortable, more functional cabs.

“The new Sierra and Silverado are more differentiated than ever in unique features and materials, in their standard content and in their design and details,” said Mark Reuss, president, GM North America. “These are two strong and distinct brands – each one appealing to a different kind of customer.”

www.mediagm.com

 

[GRANDSPORT]

The Detroit Press said the reason why the announcement was before the DIAS,
was, not to take away from bigger announcements that would take place then....

Namely the C 7.....

 

[6 Shooter]

It has a lot to do with the pilot builds were doing in the plants, security gets to loosen up now...

​

 

[Huskerman]

I think they look a lot like the trucks they are replacing........

 

[6 Shooter]

Trio of New EcoTec3 Engines Powers Silverado and Sierra

DETROIT – The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 will deliver more power, more torque and improved fuel efficiency, thanks in part to a trio of all-new EcoTec3 engines designed specifically for the needs of full-size truck customers.

The new engine family includes a 4.3L V6, a 5.3L V-8 and a 6.2L V-8.

EcoTec3 engines feature three state-of-the-art technologies – direct injection, cylinder deactivation and continuously variable valve timing – to make the most of power, torque and efficiency across a broad range of operating conditions.

www.gmmedia.com

 

[6 Shooter]

"I think they look a lot like the trucks they are replacing..."

Analysts GM's 2014 pickups merely an improvement - The Detroit News

 

[6 Shooter]

Priced: 2014 Chevrolet Silverado at $24,585, 2014 GMC Sierra at $25,085 - WOT on Motor Trend

 

[catbert]

I think they look a lot like the trucks they are replacing........

Bingo! If GM is going to spend a ton of money with all new models, you'd think they would make the new model a stark improvement, or, at least easily differentiated. And Mark can say that the GMC and Chevy's are unique, but everyone knows better. A different grill and bumper with non-matching option packages doesn't make them unique. Same engines, transmissions and sheet metal equals same truck. The new model wouldn't make me want to buy a new one, unless the old one was worn out. But that's just me.