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By Zane Merva Executive Editor, GM-Trucks.com 8/21/2014 Today, Chevrolet announced two appearance only Rally Edition models that will be available for the upcoming 2015 Silverado. The Rally 1 and Rally 2 Edition trucks will have a unique look, larger rubber, and a blacked out bow-tie. Here's a quick run-down of what's included and special for these two different Rally Editions. Beware, this gets a little confusing. Exclusive to double-cab and crew-cab pickups Two Packages- Rally 1 and Rally 2 Rally 1 offered on LS and LT trim levels Rally 2 offered on LT trim level only LS Rally 1 offers body colored grille, black bowtie, black door handles/mirror caps, and rally stripes LT Rally 1 also adds 17-inch wheels along with a hitch, backup camera, rear defroster, and locking differential. Rally 2 has everything from the Rally 1 packages and adds 22-inch wheels, black tubular side steps, 10-way power driver seats, dual-zone climate, remote start, and Chevy MyLink Standard 4.3L engine, 5.3L optional On sale September 4th Delivery in October 2014 The Rally 1 and Rally 2 and all their differences make for a mouthful but add up to a unique and sporty appearance option for 2015 Silverado buyers who don't want a fully optioned pickup. Here's the full GM Press Release Rally Editions Add Black Bowtie, New Attitude to 2015 Silverado DETROIT – Chevrolet Silverado Rally Editions bring a sharp new appearance to 1500 double-cab and crew-cab pickups. The Rally 2 Edition package for 2015 Silverado LT pickups features a body-colored grille with a black bowtie, 22-inch black alloy wheels, black tubular side steps and black mirror caps and door handles. Twin black Rally stripes on the hood and tailgate give the Rally Edition a unique appearance. Also included will be a trailering package with a hitch and automatic locking rear differential, 10-way power driver seat, dual-zone climate control, remote start, backup camera and rear defroster. The eight-inch Chevy MyLink radio includes a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot with 4G LTE connectivity. The standard engine for Silverado is a 4.3-Liter EcoTec3 V-6. With 285-horsepower and 305 lb-ft of torque, providing up to 7,200 pounds of towing, based on SAE J2807 Recommended Practices. Like all EcoTec3 engines, the V-6 can seamlessly switch to four-cylinder mode to save fuel under light-load driving, delivering EPA highway estimates of up to 24 mpg. Also available is a 5.3L Ecotec3 V-8. Rated at 355 horsepower, it provides the best fuel economy of any V-8 pickup, up to 23 MPG EPA highway. “Silverado won more awards in 2014 than any other pickup, including North American Truck of the Year,” said John Fitzpatrick, Silverado senior marketing manager. “The Rally Edition packages will let customers add an aggressive new look to this great all-around performer.” Silverado will also offer two Rally 1 packages for 2015. The package for LT Silverados includes a body-colored grill with a black bowtie, black door handles and mirror caps, stripes and 17-inch aluminum wheels. Also included is a trailering package with a hitch and locking rear differential, rear defroster and backup camera. The Rally 1 Edition package for 2015 Silverado LS models includes the body-colored grille with black bowtie, black door handles and mirror caps and two black rally stripes. Double-cab Rally Editions can be ordered by Chevrolet dealers nationwide starting on September 4. Crew cabs will be available for order in early October. Silverado is the most dependable, longest-lasting pickup on the road, and all 2015 Silverados will come with the best pickup coverage in America, including a three-year/36,000 mile bumper-to-bumper limited warranty, five-year/100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty, and two-year/24,000-mile recommended scheduled maintenance.

By Zane Merva Executive Editor, GM-Trucks.com 10/2/2014 The all new Silverado is a hot seller. Chevrolet sold over 50,000 of the new model in September. The truck now occupies 39% of the large pickup market. The strong monthly sales numbers represent a 54% increase over the same period in 2013. Light duty Silverado sales rose 71% and had the strongest month in a decade. The Silverado's new double cab is also proving to be popular, with sales of the shorter two door model up 130% over last year. The brand also noted it had sold approximately 2,000 of the special 2014 Rally Edition pickups. “Our Chevrolet dealers took advantage of pent-up demand in the full-size truck segment and by offering customers more choices, we’re bringing more truck buyers to Chevrolet at the expense of some of our competitors,” said Brian Sweeney, U.S. vice president, Chevrolet. “We intend to continue this momentum with new models such as the Rally Edition – released in August – and the High County HD, which shipped to dealers last month.”