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Chevrolet Truck Options for the Middletown Connecticut Shopper

When people all over the world think of pickup trucks, their minds inevitably links them with the USA. It's one of our trademark products with roots as far back as farmers strapping wood crates onto their Model Ts and today approximately one in every five cars sold in the US is a pickup truck. It's an automobile that's fit for our broad, long roads and our needs unlike no other, the four-wheel incarnation of the American Dream. As humanity evolved so did our trucks to a point where today you'll get both the utilitarian value and the luxury comforts from the same vehicle without having to break the bank for it. At the top of the market are Chevrolet’s Silverado and its younger brother, the Colorado truck. We got both on display here at O'Neill's Chevrolet Buick , available for a test drive at a moment’s notice, but let’s take a moment to run through each vehicle’s characteristics before you decide which one you’d like to try out.

The Chevrolet Colorado

As first in line when it comes to Chevrolet’s pickup truck offer, the Colorado is not a full-size pickup truck, but a compact one, offering a viable solution to those who aren’t quite in need of a huge pickup, but could do with a lot more might and cargo space than what an SUV has to offer.

The Chevrolet Colorado is probably one of the most versatile platforms in its market segment as you’ll be able to choose between three body configurations, five trim levels, and three engines to come up with the perfect configuration for you.

The base version of the model is targeted at the fuel-conscious crowd that doesn’t plan on relying on too much towing-power. That’s the beauty of this model, it goes from servicing your week-end DIYer all the way to being able to tow a 7700 pounds load. But let’s get back to the base model of the Colorado that’s fitted with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine capable of putting out exactly 200 horsepower and 191 pound-feet of torque. This version is ideal for small to medium projects like helping out a family member to move some bulky furniture or getting your supplies from your local home-improvement retailer. A step further is the 3.6-liter V6 engine that will produce considerably more horsepower, 308 to be exact, and 275 pound-feet of torque all the while still getting 25 miles per gallon on the highway. That is a great number for its class, but the last available engine option puts out some industry leading numbers like the amazing 7.700 pounds of towing power or the incredible 30 miles per gallon it gets on the highway. I’m talking about the turbodiesel 2.8-liter inline-4 engine that produces 181 horsepower, and a whopping, best-in-class, 369 pound-feet of torque.

As with all Chevrolet models, the Colorado comes with the highly regarded MyLink Infotainment system that you'll be able to access from a 7-inch touchscreen. Other standard options include Android Auto and Apple CarPlay while luxury upgrades like heated leather seats, a Bose audio system or a moonroof will also be available.
2018 Colorado

The Chevrolet Silverado

Completing a continuous 20-year presence on the market, the Chevrolet Silverado has grown over the years to reach the top of its market segment. A reliable and potent pickup truck that offers the comforts of an SUV, it’s no wonder why it registers the best sales among Chevrolet’s pickup truck line-up.

in its Regular Cab mode or up to 6 in the Crew and Double Cab versions, the Silverado is an extremely comfortable ride even if it's packed with big-boned, tall men. The inside has only high-quality materials and a long list of features that offer the truck everything you'd expect to get from a comfort-oriented crossover SUV. Things like smartphone integration through both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay or a 7-inch touchscreen for Infotainment, Bluetooth connectivity or USB port will be fitted to all base models. From here on you can get luxury upgrades like a 7-speaker, state-of-the-art Bose sound system a sunroof or an 8-inch HD touchscreen fitted on your truck to make a comfortable ride that much better. In terms of safety features, you'll get the Teen Driver system, and a rearview camera as standard as a huge number of high-tech upgrades will be available. You can fit your truck with a head-up display, rear cross traffic alert, blind spot monitoring, lane change alert, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, forward collision alert, low-speed forward automatic braking, front pedestrian braking, a surround-view parking camera, and front and rear parking sensors.

But features are less important for a truck than power and this is where the Silverado really shines. Four engine choices are available, to begin with, and another turbodiesel will be added part way through 2019. The base model comes with a V6 engine capable of putting out 285 horsepower that's coupled with a six-speed automatic. Great for fuel economy it’s not a monster when it comes to towing power so you might want to upgrade to either the 4.3-liter V6 that’s going to give out 310 horsepower and 285 pound-feet of torque or one of the two V8s. The pair is made up of a 5.3-liter and a 6.2-liter capable of putting out 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque and 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque respectively. The smaller version will be paired with an 8-speed automatic while the 420 horsepower V8 will get a 10-speed automatic. That kind of muscle will get you up to 12.200 pounds of towing power to which you can add a 3000 pounds load. Between Colorado's versatility and Silverado's unapologetic power Chevrolet has a perfect pickup truck for anyone's that's in the market for one. Here at O'Neill's Chevrolet Buick we have all models in all trim levels already on display, and we'd love to let you test drive any of the two models. All you have to do is book an appointment with one of our sales team members, and we'll guide you through the process of choosing the perfect car to meet your needs.
2019 Silverado