2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ Z71 Crew Cab - Long Term Report: Part 1 of 4 - Four Wheeler Network
This is our 2014 Four Wheeler Pickup Truck of the Year award winner, and as always, we requested an example for further testing and evaluation during a full year of real-world use. com , but to summarize, the all-new Silverado edged out a win over the Tundra TRD and Ram 2500 after a week of brutal testing both on- and off-road in the SoCal mountains and deserts. The Chevy’s powerful new engine, interior comfort, and high build quality were strong enough to convince the judges for the win, even though our testing is heavily weighted towards off-road prowess. We ordered this truck in essentially the same level of trim as the one we tested back in October—a Z71 package, LTZ trim, and the new 5. 3L gasoline V-8. While we did consider ordering the bigger 6. 2L, our policy is to conduct long-term... Checking the LTZ Plus and other options brought the final price up to $53,210 from a base of $45,050. Skip the 20-inch chrome wheels, sunroof, and chrome assist steps, and you’ll be just fine for far less money. The 2014 engine is all new, besides sharing a few small parts with the previous 5. 3L, and features direct injection, continuously variable valve timing on both intake and exhaust valves, and cylinder deactivation. Both in everyday driving and towing, the power comes on early and moves the truck effortlessly, requiring much less engine speed to develop enough power than the old. Source: www.fourwheeler.com
