2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. Its Competition

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May 7, 2013

The Chevrolet Silverado is one of the top-selling trucks on the market, and the redesign for 2014 positions it as having even stronger appeal for those who want more refinement and features in a personal truck—without alienating those who use their trucks for work.

Up until this model year the Ram 1500 was the best-riding o fthe mid-size trucks, while the Ford F-150 offered the most compelling lineup of modern and efficient engines, to please every type of shopper.

The F-150 and Ram also up until this year have been more macho in styling, but that’s due to change with this taller, more imposing Silverado.

The Nissan Titan is aimed almost entirely at the personal-truck crowd—the types who are going to tow a boat on the weekend or haul hobby materials—but it looks woefully out of date inside and gets poor gas mileage.

Otherwise, the Toyota Tundra has strong powertrains, but its interior comes on a little strong (and a little too gimmicky).

The GMC Sierra remains very closely related to the Silverado, and it gets many of the same changes this Chevy earns for 2013.

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7.8 The all-new 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 models get a brawny yet upscale new look, strong and efficient new engines, and a roomier, more refined interior with the latest infotainment features.	8.2 Muscular but lower in fat thanks to turbo V-6 power, the 2013 Ford F-150 shares the truck lead thanks to extreme towing capability and best-in-class tech features.	7.4 The 2013 Nissan Titan provides strong performance, with a brash style, but it's simply fallen to the back of the pack in many respects.	8 The 2013 Toyota Tundra is tough and able, but its overwrought styling, subpar interior appointments, and unimpressive fuel economy could be cause for hesitation.	8 The 2013 Ram 1500 leads full-size trucks in interior quality, gas mileage, and handling; it adds infotainment to the list this year, but we're mixed on its new air suspension, and towing capacity is down.
MSRP From
N/A	$23,670	$29,270	$25,455	$22,900
Gas Mileage
	11 MPG City / 23 MPG Hwy	12 MPG City / 18 MPG Hwy	13 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy	14 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy
Engine
Gas/Ethanol V6	Gas/Ethanol V6	Gas V8	Gas V6	Gas/Ethanol V8
EPA Class
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Style Name
2WD Crew Cab Short Box Work Truck w/1WT	2WD Reg Cab 126" XL	2WD King Cab SWB S	Reg Cab 4.0L V6 5-Spd AT (Natl)	2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Tradesman
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
6	3	6	3	3
Passenger Doors
N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Body Style
Crew Cab Pickup	Regular Cab Pickup	King Cab	Reg Cab	Regular Cab Pickup
Transmission
Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic