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Originally Posted by MetroMPG
Chevrolet's full-size Silverado has a 4-cylinder turbo option for 2019. (Has there ever been a four in a full-size before? Does the Toyota T-100 count?)
It even has a cylinder de-activation mode, capable of running on 2 cyls.
It's a big four: 2.7 L, which is the same size as one of Ford's EcoBoost V6's.
Details:
- 310 hp -- 25 more than their current 4.3L V6
- 348 lb-ft of torque at 1,500 rpm -- 43 more than the 4.3
- 7 seconds 0-60 mph claim
- same payload / towing specs as the base F-150 (v6) and Ram 1500 (v6)
Fuel economy:
- GM's only saying "better than competitors", but no specifics yet.
- The engine has: parasitic drag-reducing electric water pump
- stop/start, plus...
- cylinder deactivation.
- Also, the base 2019 4-cyl truck is 380 lbs lighter than the base 2018 model.
GM made fun of Ford for introducing aluminum in the truck body. Will Ford make fun of GM for selling a four?
Article: Yes, You Can Get a Four-cylinder in the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado - The Truth About Cars |
I work with guy that claims his 2019 Silverado does an instantaneous 6.0 l/100 km on the highway at 110 kph/70 mph.
Anyone with some data to post?
I am looking to replace my old SUV (Hyundai Santa Fe at 290K) ... doing maybe 11 l/100 km or 21 miles per us gallon. I would like some options when this vehicle dies. It may die tomorrow, it could take another 2 years ...
I think I NEED ground clearance more than 4 inches (honda civic) and can survive a gravel road at 55 mph, a railroad crossing at 60 mph. Would like electric or hybrid.
So far, Mitsubishi's Outlander Plugin hybrid looks reasonable. $55K canadian, no towing. Test drive went OK but it didn't scream 'BUY ME'.
If the 2019 Chevy Silverado will do 6-ish liters per 100 km or 40-ish miles per US gallon ... after warming up of course .. and it tows like a real truck ... I should add it to the list.