Look at all these stunning paints and wheels! In addition to all the other improvements to the 1500 Silverado, it looks like 22-inch wheels are the major option to select – right after the $2,000 6.2-liter engine upgrade box.
The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado is now one of the cleanest and sharpest-styled trucks on the roads.
The new grille and lighting setup is only the start of the design changes for the Silverado 1500 lineup, which is available now with a variety of tempting Christmas promotions. (Stay tuned for Silverado V6 All-Star Edition details in an upcoming article).
We sampled a V6-powered model earlier in the Fall and were quite impressed with its easy step-in height and general refinement versus any previous Chevy truck in memory.
Pricing for the 1500 standard-cab trucks is about $24,000 – but the real price ranges for most crew cab shoppers starts about $10,000 above this level.
At the very peak of the new price list is the simply loaded and divine High Country specification. Deep tinted lighting and all the glass is only the first clue that this is a Denali-level machine.
Monochormatic paint finishes really clean up the styling, and there is no question how useful much of the standard equipment would be in daily life. So when a Z71 is just not loaded enough, the High Country is able to bring much of the Escalade’s refinement to Chevy loyalists.
2014 Chevrolet Silverado High Country – Photos
2014 Chevrolet Silverado High Country – Exterior Wheels and Paint Colors Visualizer
Here is a quick link to compare the trims side-by-side.
Package
• High Country includes High Country brushed metal sill plate, (AN3) front full-feature leather-appointed bucket seats, (KB6) heated and cooled seats, (B58) color-keyed carpeted floor mats, (D07) center floor console, (UQA) Bose sound system, (NZJ) 20″ chrome wheels, (QSS) P275/55R20 all-season, blackwall tires, (UD5) Front and Rear Park Assist, (VB5) body-color front bumper, (VT5) body-color rear bumper, unique chrome grille, (V76) Black recovery hooks, (VQZ) polished exhaust tip, LPO and (CTD) cargo tie downs, dealer-installed (4)
• Trailering Package includes trailer hitch, 7-pin and 4-pin connectors
Mechanical
• Suspension Package, High Performance
• Engine, 5.3L FlexFuel EcoTec3 V8 with Active Fuel Management, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing includes aluminum block construction with Flex Fuel capability, capable of running on unleaded or up to 85% ethanol (355 hp [265 kW] @ 5600 rpm, 383 lb-ft of torque [518 Nm] @ 4100 rpm; more than 300 lb-ft of torque from 2000 to 5600 rpm) (STD)
• Transmission, 6-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode. Includes Cruise Grade Braking and Powertrain Grade Braking (STD)
• GVWR, 7200 lbs. (3266 kg) (STD) (Requires 4WD models and (L83) 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine or (L86) 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine. Required with (NHT) Max Trailering Package on 2WD or 4WD models.)
• Rear axle, 3.42 ratio
• Transfer case, electronic Autotrac with rotary dial control (Included with 4WD models only.)
• Differential, heavy-duty locking rear
• Four wheel drive
• Cooling, external engine oil cooler
• Cooling, auxiliary external transmission oil cooler
• Alternator, 150 amps
• Frame, fully-boxed, hydroformed front section
• Body, Pick Up Box
• Steering, Electric Power Steering (EPS) assist, rack-and-pinion
• Brakes, 4-wheel disc with DURALIFE rotors, 4-wheel antilock
• Exhaust, aluminized stainless-steel muffler and tailpipe
• StabiliTrak, stability control system with Proactive Roll Avoidance and traction control includes electronic trailer sway control and hill start assist
Interior
• Chevrolet MyLink audio system, 8″ Diagonal Color Touch with AM/FM/SiriusXM/HD, USB ports auxiliary jack, SD card slot, Bluetooth streaming audio for music and most phones, hands-free Smartphone integration, Pandora Internet radio, voice-activated technology for radio and phone, and 4 customizable themes (STD) (See “gmtotalconnect.com” for phone compatibility info.)
• Single-slot CD/MP3 player (Replaced by (U42) rear seat DVD/Blu-Ray Entertainment Package when (U42) is ordered.)
• SiriusXM Satellite Radio and HD Radio SiriusXM Satellite Radio is standard on nearly all 2014 GM models. Enjoy a 3-month trial to the XM Premier package, with over 140 channels including commercial-free music, all your favorite sports, exclusive talk and entertainment. Welcome to the world of satellite radio. (If you decide to continue your service at the end of your trial subscription, the plan you choose will automatically renew and bill at then-current rates until you call 1-866-635-2349 to cancel. See SiriusXM Customer Agreement for complete terms at siriusxm.com. Other fees and taxes will apply. All fees and programming subject to change. IMPORTANT: The SiriusXM Satellite Radio trial package is not provided on vehicles that are ordered for Fleet Daily Rental (“FDR”) use.)
• Bose Sound with 6 speaker system (7 speaker system including subwoofer when ordered with bucket seats)
• Bluetooth for phone, personal cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system (See “gmtotalconnect.com” for phone compatibility info.)
• Seats, front full-feature leather-appointed bucket with (KA1) heated seat cushions and seat backs includes 10-way power driver and front passenger seat adjusters, including 2-way power lumbar control, 2-position driver memory, adjustable head restraints, (D07) floor console and storage pockets (STD) (12-way power driver and front passenger seat adjuster including 4-way power lumbar instead of 2-way. (KA1) heated seat cushions and seat backs is not included.)
• Seating, heated and cooled perforated leather-appointed front bucket
• Seat, rear 60/40 folding bench (folds up), 3-passenger (includes child seat top tether anchor)
• Console, floor mounted, reconfigurable with moveable cup holders, cell phone storage, power cord management and hanging file holder capability
• Floor covering, color-keyed carpeting with rubberized vinyl floor mats (Double Cab and Crew Cabs include second row floor mats)
• Floor mats, color-keyed carpeted first and second row
• Steering wheel, leather-wrapped with audio and cruise controls
• Steering column, manual tilt and telescoping
• Steering wheel audio controls
• Instrumentation, 6-gauge cluster featuring speedometer, fuel level, engine temperature, tachometer, voltage and oil pressure
• Driver Information Center, 4.2-inch diagonal color display includes driver personalization, warning messages and vehicle information
• Windows, power front and rear with driver express up and down and express down on all other windows
• Door locks, power
• Remote Keyless Entry, with 2 transmitters
• Remote vehicle starter system
• Universal Home Remote
• Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed, steering wheel-mounted
• Theft-deterrent system, unauthorized entry
• Driver Personalization Memory, Seat and Mirrors
• Air conditioning, dual-zone automatic climate control
• Defogger, rear-window electric
• Window, power, rear sliding with rear defogger
• Mirror, inside rearview auto-dimming
• Visors, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors
• Assist handle, front passenger on A-pillar
• Power outlet, 110-volt AC
Exterior
• Wheels, 20″ x 9″ (50.8 cm x 22.9 cm) chrome (STD)
• Tires, P275/55R20 all-season, blackwall (STD)
• LPO, Polished exhaust tip (dealer-installed)
• Wheel, full-size spare, 17″ (43.2 cm) steel
• Tire, spare P265/70R17 all-season, blackwall
• Tire carrier lock, keyed cylinder lock that utilizes same key as ignition and door
• Bumper, front body color
• Bumper, rear body-color, with Cornersteps
• Recovery hooks, front, frame-mounted, black
• Lamps, cargo area, cab mounted with switch on center switch bank
• Cargo tie downs (4), movable upper
• Tailgate and bed rail protection cap, top
• Tailgate, locking utilizes same key as ignition and door
• Tailgate, EZ-Lift and Lower
• CornerStep, rear bumper
• Moldings, bodyside, chrome
• Wheelhouse liners, rear
• Grille surround, chrome
• Headlamps, halogen projector
• Fog lamps, front, halogen
• Mirrors, outside chrome cap, heated power-adjustable, power-folding and driver-side auto-dimming with integrated turn signal indicators and puddle lamps (includes driver’s side spotter mirror)
• Mirror caps, chrome
• Glass, deep-tinted
• Front and Rear Park Assist, Ultrasonic
• Door handles, chrome
Safety
• Daytime Running Lamps with automatic exterior lamp control
• Air bags, dual-stage frontal and side-impact, driver and front passenger and head-curtain and seat-mounted side-impact, front and rear outboard seating positions with Passenger Sensing System (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner’s Manual for more information.)
• OnStar, 6 months of Directions and Connections plan includes Automatic Crash Response, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Roadside Assistance and Turn-by-Turn Navigation (Visit onstar.com for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model and conditions.)
• Rear Vision Camera with dynamic guide lines, and; Tire Pressure Monitoring System
For all the details, cruise over to
http://www.chevrolet.com/trucks-and-vans/2014-silverado-1500/models-and-specs/trims.html
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