Chevrolet showcased the 2019 Silverado 1500 at an event in the Los Angeles area.
Attendees were able to test drive the Silverado in five trims, with the vehicle's towing features front and center.
2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Towing Capability
Chevrolet showcased the 2019 Silverado 1500 in five trims, including the fleet-friendly LT and LTZ.
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The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers a trailering checklist for users.
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The day began in Santa Monica, Calif., where attendees got a demo in attaching and detaching a trailer
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The 2019 Silverado is larger than the previous model, and up to 450 pounds lighter due to advanced manufacturing and the use of mixed materials.
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Infotainment on the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto fucntionality.
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According to Chevrolet, every surface of the 2019 Silverado has been designed for function and ergonomics, from rotary knob textures to the infotainment screen angle.
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For added driver comfort, Chevrolet stretched the cab of its 2019 Silverado to offer an additional 3 inches of rear-seat legroom. That's 44.5 inches of front legroom and 43.4 inches of rear legroom.
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Attendees drove the 2019 Silverado, towing an ATV on a trailer, up the Pacific Coast Highway in California, from Santa Monica to Malibu.
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Crew cab models of the 2019 Silverado 1500 offer increased payload by up to 14% or 340 pounds.
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The interior of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 includes a spacious center console.
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Corner steps make access to the truck bed more convenient.
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Chevrolet offers up to four cameras for easier towing: hitch view, with a guidance line to keep the truck and trailer lined up; side view cameras that activate with the turn signal; and an auxiliary camera that can be mounted to the rear of the trailer.
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The light test allows users to test the lights on a trailer that is being towed and alerts the driver to any malfunctioning or nonoperative lights.
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