2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. Its Competition

Bengt Halvorson Senior Editor

The Chevrolet Silverado is one of the top-selling trucks on the market, and the recent redesign gave it stronger appeal for those in search of refinement and features in a personal truck, without alienating those who use their trucks as a tool for work.

Ford has a new F-150 for 2015, made with lightweight aluminum and featuring a slate of new or upgraded engine options.

The Ram 1500 boasts coil-spring rear suspension as well as optional air suspension for ride comfort and ease of loading, as well as the widest rollout of efficient eight-speed transmissions and the only diesel engine available on a light-duty pickup.

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 occasionally make a trip to the home center—but its interior is woefully out of and an older, less-powerful engine returns poor fuel economy.

Toyota's Tundra was updated for 2014 , carrying over a strong if aging powertrain set and interior styling that's not for everyone in style or utility.

The GMC Sierra remains very closely related to the Silverado, sharing its structure, powertrain lineup, and the few updated items for 2015.