The all-new 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 RST is going on sale in the near future. It should become available in the coming months, somewhere around May. The 2020 model will arrive with significant upgrades. It will ride on the current platform that also underpins Suburban, Tahoe and Silverado HD models. The race between Ram 1500, Ford F-150 and Silverado 1500 is getting better and better. Silverado is the second best-selling pickup truck in the U.S. and it offers great performances.
The 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 RST will get further exterior updates which include new exterior paints as well. More standard features are available and the overall weight is additionally reduced. From the inside, the pickup truck will get minor updates only. New 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 will offer two powertrain options.
2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 RST Is More Lighter and Stronger
The 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 RST pickup truck will arrive with reduced weight but the pickup will retain its current dimensions and proportions. Heavy use of aluminum will make this pickup lighter which should additionally enhance fuel economy. American automaker will introduce new exterior colors and the pickup will look more distinctive than before.
Moreover, Chevy will introduce new features, possibly a larger panoramic moonroof. More carbon fiber materials are present and we can expect CarbonPro box to be optional. GMC Sierra’s MultiPro tailgate will be in the offer as well. When it comes to exterior upgrades, Silverado 1500 RST will get more chrome details, especially up front.
2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 RST Cabin Features
From the inside, the all-new pickup truck will offer great comfort. The cabin is modern and the 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 RST will offer minor upgrades. It comes as no surprise the light-duty segment is offering an SUV-like interior, after all, the competition is tough. New Silverado 1500 RST model will offer more luxury than ever before and Chevy now offers larger storage bins and larger bed.
There will be up to eight trim levels which will determine the level of luxury. However, even the base model looks and feels upscale. A 7.0-inch infotainment touchscreen comes as standard once again, while RST trim level offering an 8.0-inch unit as standard.
2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 RST Powertrain
The forthcoming 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 will continue to offer two engines. However, the new diesel engine will be in the offer as well. For the start, a 5.3-liter V8 remains standard on the LT and RST trims and it is producing 355 HP and 380 lb-ft of torque.
New diesel unit is a 3.0-liter six-cylinder. Engine’s exact numbers are not specified yet, but we can expect good towing figures and great fuel efficiency. Fuel economy improvements will happen thanks to a new Dynamic Fuel Management system. However, we don’t expect significant mileage improvements.
Price and Release Date
The upcoming Chevy Silverado 1500 RST pickup truck will hit the dealerships with a slight price increase. Current standard model costs $31,000 and the new model will cost around $33,000. Silverado 1500 RST will arrive somewhere around May and the price will reach $60,000. The pickup is currently in production in Flint, Michigan and in Fort Wayne, Indiana.