The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado range of configurations is currently priced from $134,500.
Our most recent review of the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado resulted in a score of 8.3 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Mark Oastler had this to say at the time: With its unique V8 soundtrack, all-terrain capabilities and sumptuous comfort, the ZR2 is a quintessential American muscle truck that's as capable of carting crews and accessing rugged worksites during the week as it is towing boats, horse-floats and caravans or getting muddy on weekends. For either work or play, there's a lot to like here.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Mark Oastler liked most about this particular version of the Chevrolet Silverado: Five-year/unlimited km warranty , Ride, handling and V8 performance, Cabin space and comfort
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado carries a braked towing capacity of up to 4500 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Chevrolet Silverado 2026 prices range from $134,500 for the basic trim level Dual Cab 1500 Ltz Premium to $168,000 for the top of the range Dual Cab 2500 Hd Ltz Premium.
Chevrolet Silverado colours include standard 'Summit White' and optional 'Cypress Grey', 'Riptide Blue Metallic', 'Slate Grey', 'Dark Ash Metallic', 'Red Hot', black, 'Radiant Red', 'Sterling Grey Metallic', 'Lakeshore Blue', 'Iridescent Pearl Tricoat' and 'Radiant Red Tintcoat'.
All models in the Chevrolet Silverado range offer generous standard equipment including LED lighting, load tub camera, spray-on tub-liner, power tailgate, 360-degree camera view, keyless opening/start, leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather-appointed and heated/cooled driver and front passengers seats with 10-way power adjustment, heated rear seats, power sliding rear window, dual-zone climate control, front and rear USB ports, head-up display, colour 12.3-inch configurable driver’s instrument display and 13.4-inch multimedia touchscreen offering wireless Apple/Android connectivity, premium sound and more.
You raise an interesting point, Phil. A lot of people don’t understand that as you approach the towing limit of some vehicles, you also get very close to the legal Gross Combination Mass (GCM) which means you have virtually no payload left.
As for the torque of the 6.2-litre V8 engine, while it may not have quite the low-speed punch of a modern turbo-diesel, with 624Nm of torque, the engine is no lightweight, either. Frankly, it should do the job about as well as anything else out there. I’m not aware of a factory retune for the Silverado, but the engine is shared with plenty of GM and Holden product and there’s a whole industry in hotting those up. Surely somebody can offer you the tune-up you’re looking for. By the way, success on a boat ramp tends to be more about grip than torque.
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We are not aware of any plan for Holden to bring in the big Chevy pickup. The Silverado is already available on the local market, with several small importers bringing it in.
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All Chevrolet Silverado models share the same spacious and airy interior design, with a tasteful blend of contrasting tones and textures combined with many soft-touch surfaces, exposed stitching along seams and splashes of chrome and satin chrome creating a sumptuous look and feel.
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ and 1500 ZR2 share a 6.2-litre petrol V8 engine producing 313kW of power and 624Nm of torque, while the 2500 HD has a 6.6-litre Duramax turbo-diesel V8 producing 350kW and a whopping 1322Nm.
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Body Type: Dual Cab | Specs: 6.2L PULP 10 SP AUTO |
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All models in the Chevrolet Silverado range provide seating for up to five occupants, comprising bucket seats for the driver and front passenger and a rear bench for three more.
The entry-level Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ Premium is estimated to accelerate from 0-100km/h in around 6.5 seconds, with its off-road focused 1500 ZR2 sibling taking 7.2 seconds and the 2500 HD around 7.6 seconds. All models are electronically limited to top speeds of around 180km/h.
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ Premium and 1500 ZR2 offer almost 1.8 cubic metres of load tub volume while the larger 2500 HD has almost 2.0 cubic metres.
Official fuel economy figures for the Chevrolet Silverado range span from 12.1L/100km for the 1500 LTZ Premium to 12.7L/100km for the 1500 ZR2, resulting in driving ranges of around 750km to 700km respectively from a 91-litre tank. Premium 95-98 RON petrol is recommended for best performance but they can run on 91 RON. The 2500 HD does not have an official consumption figure but CarsGuide achieved 16.8L/100km during real-world testing, so based on our number it should have a driving range of around 800km from its big 136-litre diesel tank.