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42 OCTOBER 2014 ARBOR AGE www.arborage.com TRUCKS 2015 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD AND 3500HD The 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD are engineered to be stronger and smarter, delivering the capability heavy-duty truck customers demand, along with greater refinement and control for more comfort and confidence on the job and on the road. The new Silverado HDs offer more than 150 combinations of cabs, bed lengths, powertrains, drivetrains and axle ratios, enabling customers to buy exactly the right truck for their towing and hauling needs. Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD models are available in Work Truck (WT), LT and LTZ trims, and offered in regular cab, double cab and crew cab configurations (regular cab available only in WT and LT trims). The new double cab model replaces the previous extended cab and features forward-hinged rear doors, which allow easier access in tight parking spaces. The trucks are available with all-new, stronger 6'6"and 8' cargo boxes with standard CornerStep bumpers, EZ Lift-and-Lower tailgates, and other features that make cargo handling easier. The 2015 Silverado HD will be available with safety features such as Forward Collision Alert, Lane Departure Warning with an Active Safety Seat, and Front and Rear Park Assist. Head-curtain and seat-mounted side airbags are standard on 2500 and available on 3500 models. The cabs feature inlaid doors, which fit snugly into recesses in the body sides for reduced turbulence and wind rush. Combined with new triple door seals, the doors help create a quieter interior. The smallest details of the body, such as the roof and tailgate spoiler, were tuned in a wind tunnel to smooth airflow over the truck for reduced noise and improved aerodynamic efficiency. The new truck cab is stronger, as well, with nearly two-thirds of the cab structure made from high-strength steel for a confident feel and improved safety. The rear doors on crew- cab models are larger, and combined with revised seats, create approximately two inches more rear legroom and enable easier entry and exit for back seat passengers. Inside, the 2015 Silverado HDs receive the same updates as the 2014 Silverado 1500, including an upright instrument panel that puts important controls within easy reach, a six-gauge instrument cluster with driver information center, and multiple storage options tailored specifically to the needs of truck customers. The new Chevrolet MyLink, standard on LT and LTZ models, provides easy-to-use connectivity for the job site, with Natural Language Voice Recognition and enough ports and power outlets to support multiple devices. And through OnStar's new 4G LTE network (available September 2014), the Silverado HD trucks will be available with WiFi hot spot connectivity, which makes it easier to get work done at remote job sites. The foundation of the 2015 Silverado HD lineup is a family of fully boxed frames, which use large cross sections, hydroforming and high-strength steels in key areas. The stiffness of the frames contributes to improved handling and ride comfort, while the strength of the frames enhances payload and towing capability. The Silverado HDs employ an independent front suspension specifically engineered for HD pickup use. Torsion bars tailored to the weight ratings of the trucks, allow easier trim height adjustment to account for the weight of snowplows or other accessories. In the rear, asymmetrical leaf springs balance ride and load carrying, and improve control of axle hop. The sturdy chassis and heavy-duty suspensions contribute to greater payload and towing capabilities, compared to previous models: Maximum available payload is 7,374 pounds, up from 7,222 pounds. Maximum available conventional towing is 19,600 pounds with the available factory hitch — up from 18,000 pounds. Maximum available fifth-wheel towing is 23,200 pounds, up from 22,500 pounds. Pickup Trucks