If you're looking for a truck to drive in St. Albans, Handy Chevrolet has a wide variety of pickups for sale or lease at competitive rates. Whether you want a truck for your commute to the office or a workhorse that can handle bulky towing or hauling tasks, we're sure to have a pickup that fits your needs. The new Chevy Silverado 1500 and Chevy Silverado 2500 HD are both capable trucks, but which one is best for you? We developed the following comparison to aid in your choice.
Performance
The new Chevy Silverado 1500 has precise steering that helps it drive and handle like a smaller vehicle. It also rides comfortably on paved streets in Burlington, especially when equipped with the standard 17-inch wheels. The new Chevy Silverado 2500 HD has light, numb steering and a wide turning radius that can make it more challenging to maneuver in tight spaces.
Towing and Hauling Capabilities
The new Chevy Silverado 2500 HD has brawny engines that enable it to tow and haul hefty loads. Swanton drivers who frequently pull trailers behind their trucks will appreciate that the Silverado 2500 HD can tow up to 22,500 pounds when properly equipped. It can also carry a payload of up to 3,689 pounds with the correct configuration. The Chevy Silverado 1500 can tow up to 13,300 pounds and has a max payload capacity of 2,260 pounds.
Technology
The new Chevy Silverado 1500 and the new Chevy Silverado 2500 HD have similar standard tech features. However, the Silverado 1500 comes with lane departure warning and lane-keeping assistance, which steers the truck back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker in Plattsburg. The Silverado 2500 HD comes with lane departure warning, but lane-keeping assistance is unavailable.
Test Drive a Chevy Silverado 1500 or a Silverado 2500 HD at Handy Chevrolet
The new Chevy Silverado 1500 has enough capability for most people, while also being easier to navigate through narrow lanes in St. Albans than the Silverado 2500 HD. However, the Silverado 2500 can tow and haul weightier loads. Your choice will come down to what you use your truck for. The team at Handy Chevrolet will gladly help you choose a pickup that suits you perfectly. Visit our dealership and test drive one soon.