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2014 Silverado & Sierra will be evolutionary, not revolutionary

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2014 Silverado & Sierra will be evolutionary, not revolutionary

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The brand new 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra are poised to be unveiled for the very first time in just a few days. Rumors have swirled about what changes General Motors has in store when it comes to their much loved trucks. Wait no longer, we have some details.

 

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2018GMC Senior Enthusiast

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After reading the article, I am guessing that the frames and suspension will remain mostly unchanged (1500 and HD). The only changes are interior and sheet metal. Evolutionary engine performance and economy is a plus. I am curious to see how much of a real world difference it will equate to. At least I can test drive them both in April / May / June? Then decide if I am buying a last gen or 2014.

 

I am glad to hear they are taking styling cues after the GMT400. I didn't like the styling cues taken from the Colorado on the current generation. They have grown on me but the fender flare and corners are just too bold IMO.

Daryl LBZ Senior Enthusiast

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Very surprised about the 4.3l. Not happy about AFM going into the 6.2l. Looks like I'll have my 6.2l GMT900 until I go to my grave.

MikeNH Senior Enthusiast

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Well it sounds like there will be a totally new 4.3, which is interesting. If those HP numbers are right, GM will be class leading.

 

 

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Well it sounds like there will be a totally new 4.3, which is interesting. If those HP numbers are right, GM will be class leading.

 

 

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What are the HP numbers of the 2014 Ford, dodge & Toy?

 

Well as of right now I'm basing it off of 2013 numbers. They could easily bump theirs to stay competitive, I had not considered that.

 

 

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Well it sounds like there will be a totally new 4.3, which is interesting. If those HP numbers are right, GM will be class leading.

 

 

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What are the HP numbers of the 2014 Ford, dodge & Toy?

 

 

 

 

Who really cares? I think 320 horse out of the 4.3L without any "Big Money" turbos is pretty good. If that's true it's nice to see GM keeping it somewhat simple while still being modern, and powerful. I just wish they wouldn't shove AFM down everyone's throat because it really doesn't help all that much especially in my area.

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Well it sounds like there will be a totally new 4.3, which is interesting. If those HP numbers are right, GM will be class leading.

 

 

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What are the HP numbers of the 2014 Ford, dodge & Toy?

 

Well as of right now I'm basing it off of 2013 numbers. They could easily bump theirs to stay competitive, I had not considered that.

 

 

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I thought you were compairing the 2014 models.

 

While they might change, I kind of doubt it- both Ford and Ram went through refreshes for 2013 and as for Tundra, they'll never be a real player in the market.

 

 

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Well it sounds like there will be a totally new 4.3, which is interesting. If those HP numbers are right, GM will be class leading.

 

 

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What are the HP numbers of the 2014 Ford, dodge & Toy?

 

Well as of right now I'm basing it off of 2013 numbers. They could easily bump theirs to stay competitive, I had not considered that.

 

 

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I thought you were compairing the 2014 models.

 

While they might change, I kind of doubt it- both Ford and Ram went through refreshes for 2013 and as for Tundra, they'll never be a real player in the market.

 

 

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Why wont the tundra ever be a real player in the half ton market ? If i remember when Toyota or Nissan (dont know witch one) came out with that truck it seemed to be a pretty good truck . They are both good companies and I assume they can put out a good product.
MikeNH Senior Enthusiast

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Well it sounds like there will be a totally new 4.3, which is interesting. If those HP numbers are right, GM will be class leading.

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

 

What are the HP numbers of the 2014 Ford, dodge & Toy?

 

Well as of right now I'm basing it off of 2013 numbers. They could easily bump theirs to stay competitive, I had not considered that.

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

 

I thought you were compairing the 2014 models.

 

While they might change, I kind of doubt it- both Ford and Ram went through refreshes for 2013 and as for Tundra, they'll never be a real player in the market.

 

 

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Why wont the tundra ever be a real player in the half ton market ? If i remember when Toyota or Nissan (dont know witch one) came out with that truck it seemed to be a pretty good truck . They are both good companies and I assume they can put out a good product.

 

I think a big part is brand loyalty. There are a lot of people who drive a GM/Ford/Ram because their daddy and his daddy did. You won't find that with Toyota, at least not with trucks. I read back when the current Tundra came out dealers had only limited/popular inventory on hand, treating it like a Camry. Whereas with the domestics, large dealers might have a couple hundred on hand in everything from basic as basic gets to top trim. The ability to customize a truck options wise has degraded some in recent years but you still have more choice in a domestic truck than any other passenger vehicle. That and especially with something so American as a full size truck, I think people are reluctant to buy from an import brand.

 

 

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If the 6.2 comes with AFM this time, a tune would fix that issue.

I just can't wait.

 

 

A tune can turn it off but a tune can't remove the parts that make up the system, which is where the problems with AFM have been, when they've occurred. I've had no issues with my two rides that have had AFM.

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I'm really looking forward to seeing these and the specs on them.

2018GMC Senior Enthusiast

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I assume you will be able to order in April? And when can you actually drive your new truck?

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