Bryant_Olson

Even if you do tow moderately heavy loads fairly often I still think it's a good option. Anything over 8 or 9k lbs in a half ton is a little iffy imho. Sent from my SM-N981U using Tapatalk

That's very true. My RST is a very nicely equipped pickup, and really affordable. Sent from my SM-N981U using Tapatalk

I'm averaging 19.5 with just about as bad of driving routes as you can imagine. 24 on the highway, 15-16 towing the boat. The 3.0 is cool and will get definitely get better mileage. But you're also paying 5-8k more out the door and diesel is more expensive. The ROI would be many years out I'm sure. If ever depending on how far you drive annually. The 2.7 is kind of a gas version of a baby diesel. Peak torque at low RPM, higher torque than hp. Sent from my SM-N981U using Tapatalk

I 100% believe that. I had a 2014 that got better mileage than my 2017. My 2017 was also an LTZ with bigger wheels, which probably had something to do with it. That 8 speed was a clunky turd. I still love the 2.7 and am getting probably 20% better overall mileage. Sent from my SM-N981U using Tapatalk

I have a boat that's maybe 4000lbs fully loaded and I get better mileage towing with my 2.7 than I did with my 2017 5.3. I love my 2.7, I'll probably never go back to a 5.3. I get better mileage and I like the drive a lot better. All of that low torque just makes scootin around feel pretty effortless. Sent from my SM-N981U using Tapatalk

Lol, that seems odd. You have wireless charging and don't need it. He has wireless android auto but no wireless charging. Dumb. Sent from my SM-N981U using Tapatalk

Damn. Finally! Not sure that possible but it'll be nice to finally have that eventually. The cord is annoying. Sent from my SM-N981U using Tapatalk

For what it's worth my wife's 2020 LT Traverse has the convenience 2 package and still only has power drivers seat Sent from my SM-N981U using Tapatalk

There might be. You can probably check through the builder on Chevy's website. But in reality, 99% of the RSTs on the lot will probably only be power driver's side. Sent from my SM-N981U using Tapatalk

Pretty sure mine is just drivers side. Sent from my SM-N981U using Tapatalk

Me too man! I love mine. It's real quick, just floats around effortlessly. Sent from my SM-N981U using Tapatalk

Yes, yes it is. I've had 3 Silverados since 2014. 2 - 5.3s and this 2.7. I enjoy driving the 2.7 soooo much more. The torque is fantastic. Sent from my SM-N981U using Tapatalk

I wouldn't be! Sent from my SM-N981U using Tapatalk

I tow a 19ft jet boat, maybe 3500lbs with gear, beer and gas. Doesn't break a sweat and gets better mileage than my 2017 ltz with the 5.3 did while towing it. They're really great, especially for towing lighter things. The low end torque is great. Sent from my SM-N981U using Tapatalk

I tow a 4000lb boat with coolers of beer and weekend supplies all the time and towing mileage is as good or better than my 2017 5.3 was. Usually in the 15mpg range towing that. The thing is great, I'm averaging over 19mpg lifetime, only had it since February but I'm WFH so my driving is about as inefficient as can be. 3 mile round trips to menards and the grocery store. My last pickup averaged 16.5 lifetime. Sent from my SM-N981U using Tapatalk

I had a 2017 ltz 5.3 and the transmission in that was super clunky, would clunk and lunge all the damn time. This one has been substantially better. Sent from my SM-N981U using Tapatalk

Lol okay. Based on hitting peak torque at 1400 rpms? That's so archaic. Sent from my SM-N981U using Tapatalk

The diesel weighs less than the 2.7 even? That's interesting, I know that was one of the reasons mentioned for the 2.7 having so much less towing than the 5.3 given similar-ish power output. It weighs a lot less. Sent from my SM-N981U using Tapatalk

I'm super impressed with mine. Honestly drives a lot like a baby diesel with the low end torque but with the benefits of gas. And yea, I was thinking the same thing. My '17 LTZ had the max towing package but there's no way I'd feel comfortable towing 11k pounds or whatever that was rated at. Sent from my SM-N981U using Tapatalk

Not really, it's similar torque to the 5.3. Why does it matter how many cylinders it has if it's putting out similar torque? I have the 2020 and that thing can definitely tow more than it's rated at Sent from my SM-N981U using Tapatalk

I had a 2017 5.3 and your numbers sound right. Lifetime was like 17mpg. I have a roughly 50:50 city/highway commute and live in a cold climate so I warned it up in the winter. But yea, your 15 minute test drive was pretty indicative of the 5.3 fuel efficiency. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

I would imagine just music but I'm not actually sure tbh. Never used mine [emoji23] Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

They've only been around for 2 model years so I don't think you'll find many people that have put 30-40k miles on them. I got mine a month before this COVID bullshit so I'm getting tremendous mileage. 1-2 weeks to a gallon probably. [emoji23] Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

I pretty much agree with you. There's a reason people buy the "soccer mom" crossovers. Nobody actually goes off road or pulls anything anyway. If they do, they buy a truck. If they don't, they buy a crossover. There's a reason these things have pretty much gone extinct. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

I used to only have a land line too. Now I have a cell phone. People are slow to adopt new technology, mostly because change is uncomfortable. I have the 2.7 and love it, leased it a week ago so idgaf about resale. Does everything I want and frankly it's easier driving and more snappy than my 2017 LTZ 5.3. All the gripes about it not being THAT much better on efficiency are pretty misinformed. At first glance it's going to be 20-25% more efficient than my last truck and that's probably pretty conservative. I averaged about 16.5mpg lifetime on that with mixed city/highway. This thing is averaging 19.5 with a fair bit of spirited driving. I'm not towing a skidsteer to the job site everyday so for a the bulk of pickup drivers that are weekend warriors and DIY aficionados these things are perfect. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk