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STINSAN3 Senior Enthusiast

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That sketch of the interior I did kinda like that better, especially where the window buttons were located.
Was there any Sierra's there?

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cobrajet84 Senior Enthusiast

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nice stuff so far thanks for the pics. I too really like the sketched interior. Any word on plans for colormatching options on the trucks? Is there anymore ground clearance stock from the current 900's?

Zane Senior Enthusiast

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There were no GMC's this trip, Chevrolet only program.

Colormatching?

 

Ground clearance.. no big change...just the air dam will make a difference.

Zane Senior Enthusiast

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Yes, I'm sure as easy as the 900s. With the new design, you may not want/have to.

RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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colormatching - like the current Z71 appearance pkg, grille is painted body colored not chrome.

Badbird2000 Enthusiast

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Thanks for the reporting and pictures. I am starting to like the new Chevy more and more! Cant wait to see one live and in person. At some point this old F150 will need replacing and can't wait to get back to a GM product!

 

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ChevyTech77 Senior Enthusiast

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Not weak..just harder to keep in V4. I liked the cooled seats but they are noisy and yes, have exhuast to the rear seat. Not sure it's hot air though.

The fabric lined wheel wells are to quiet things down when it is raining.

Again, you're the first to say that they are harder to keep in V4 mode. I have a close coworker that spent 5 days in both trucks and that's where my information is coming from.

 

Yes there are issues being reported from ctf evaluations.

 

Well aware of what they are there for. Buick and Caddy have had them for a while. Just not a fan of what they are going to look like and how well yet are going to hold up on say a farm truck. It's going too far on a pickup, IMO.

Zane Senior Enthusiast

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My experience is limited compared to your sources, I'm sure ChevyTech77. I only drove the Crew Cab 4x4, with the 4.3L. Obviously, the heaviest package.

 

I know you know this stuff, I'm just trying to explain for those who do not. It may not be obvious why there is fabric in the wheel wells. I also agree, mud and fabric don't mix, so it will be interesting to see how they hold up.

 

It was clear to me, after driving the 2014, that the goal was to make a truck that's more "car like". That said, the capability has not been diminished at all in the process.

MikeNH Senior Enthusiast

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What gears did these trucks have? I'm sure GM is out to impress with fuel economy but I couldn't care less about that so if these were neutered with 3.08 gears I'd be curious to see if the 3.42s make much difference. Like you said these are as heavy as heavy gets so its not a great judge of performance.

cobrajet84 Senior Enthusiast

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colormatching - like the current Z71 appearance pkg, grille is painted body colored not chrome.

yeah that's what I was thinking, but more so the mirror caps and door handles as it seems the only options right now are chrome or the black plastic on those two areas.

AgDoctor Senior Enthusiast

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Im curious of the mileage numbers and towing power of a Max trailering pkg crew cab 4X4 with the 5.3 and 3.73 gears VS. the 6.2 with regular 3.42 gears. Also, are the max trailering pkg's on this bodystyle required to have those small base pkg wheels like on the 900's. Hopefully not.

 

I hate that chrome trim on the doors, it is cheap looking.

DanMan_S Enthusiast

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Does the tapshift system work the same as before (ie, limits the gear range) or does it physically force a gear shift this time around (ie, a true manual mode like in the F150's).

 

Sorry to dig this up again, but any word on how the manual option works? I really like to be able to force the transmission to change gears when needed (Force an upshift or prevent a downshift).

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