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RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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Refresh does not equal redesign

 

 

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TxTruckMan Senior Enthusiast

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i found this link today.

this may confirm suspicion the new sierra may actually get some HID headlights.

if they are making upgrades to the chevy, why not the GMC?

 

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/2016-chevrolet-silverado-gmc-sierra-light-duty-to-be-introduced-later-this-year-97007.html

 

I read the article you posted. It said nothing about HIDs. Only that the Silverado is getting refreshed headlights with LED DRLs. Nothing that spy pics haven't already pointed out.

RadoRage Enthusiast

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Yeah, the 2014 was a redesign this is a "refresh" or "update." If the headlights on the silverado get those LED daytime lights, maybe they will work in the 14-15s or work with like a grille/lights swap..

nadrojcote Senior Enthusiast

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Yeah, the 2014 was a redesign this is a "refresh" or "update." If the headlights on the silverado get those LED daytime lights, maybe they will work in the 14-15s or work with like a grille/lights swap..

So long as they dont change the fenders and bumpers too much, its speculated that they will be changing them to aluminum seeing how they are covered in the spy shots.

 

Personally I feel these trucks should have a plastic or aluminum front bumper, that big steel bumper is unnecessary weight.

galliher_nc Senior Enthusiast

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Yeah, the 2014 was a redesign this is a "refresh" or "update." If the headlights on the silverado get those LED daytime lights, maybe they will work in the 14-15s or work with like a grille/lights swap..

Correct, this is a Mid Cycle Refresh or MCE not a total redesign. There isn't going to be any new engines or transmission. Rumor is they'll be addressing some of the other complaints about the current model. Possibly some new tech features.

Luster Senior Enthusiast

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Correct, this is a Mid Cycle Refresh or MCE not a total redesign. There isn't going to be any new engines or transmission. Rumor is they'll be addressing some of the other complaints about the current model. Possibly some new tech features.

 

Agreed... GM has always done MCE's, sometimes 2 during a model's lifetime. Good marketing strategy for sales.

RadoRage Enthusiast

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Possibly some new tech features.

Yeah I read somewhere they're bringing apple CarPlay and android auto to the 2016s....not sure how GM handles their integrated tech but I hope someone figures out how to bring it to th 2014s.

Luster Senior Enthusiast

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I'm kinda pimped about the LED DRL's for the '16 Silverado.

 

Lookin' for an upgrade! :thumbs:

 

(the lights - not the truck) :)

El_Diablo_John Enthusiast

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The hood is already aluminum and from what I've heard thats the only thing that will be even with the refresh. Chevy is about to launch another add campaign against the F150 mainly using the aluminum as the striking point.

 

The grille and lights are the main changes. Custom sport will now be it's own trim instead of a package. The grille will look more like the current HD setup.

 

Android car play and apple auto will also be offered.

 

 

 

Basically GM wants to punch Ford in the mouth amidst slow sales for the new F150. Chevy alone beat Ford in full size truck sales last month for the first time in 13 years. The new F150 just isn't getting the job done when it comes to sales figures. GM's goal is to have the Silverado alone out sell the F150. This refresh was planned for 18 but with everything going on and these new goals within sight, GM has stepped up the refresh big time to help increase market share in a key time.

20L8TSierra24 Senior Enthusiast

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I'm kinda pimped about the LED DRL's for the '16 Silverado.

 

Lookin' for an upgrade! :thumbs:

 

(the lights - not the truck) :)

I won't have an issue selling ltz lights. I'll have a pair as soon as I can get my hands on em
fondupot Senior Enthusiast

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i found this link today.

this may confirm suspicion the new sierra may actually get some HID headlights.

if they are making upgrades to the chevy, why not the GMC?

 

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/2016-chevrolet-silverado-gmc-sierra-light-duty-to-be-introduced-later-this-year-97007.html

 

 

It says both the chevy and the gmc will be refreshed in the title of the article and the url too

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