Silverado vs Sahara – A listener asked me last week whether they should buy a Toyota LandCruiser or a Chevrolet Silverado.
The two models they were looking at are the LandCruiser Sahara ZX or the Silverado 1500 LTZ Premium
Now on a casual observation, these two vehicles are nothing alike. But dig deeper and you will find there are more similarities than you imagine.
They are both designed to transport 5 adults in comfort. Both often used to tow large trailers or horse floats etc.
Both have 4WD capability, but probably rarely used. And Both are capable of travelling large distances in comfort for the occupants.
However, on many aspect the Silverado will just push the LandCruiser behind a touch.
There is genuine room for five adults in the Silverado, much more than the LandCruiser.
The Silverado has more payload and will tow 4500 kg vs 3500 kg for the Sahara.
The Sahara has the benefit of an enclosed boot area, rather than a tub with cover.
Both are big vehicles, the Silverado is bigger, which can present problems in suburban car parks.
The Sahara has a 3.3 L V6 twin turbo diesel engine with 227 Kw of power and 700 Nm of torque. The Silverado has a 6.2 L V8 Petrol engine with 313 kW of power and 624 Nm of torque. It’s also a touch thirstier.
Pricing for the LandCruiser Sahara ZX is from around $147,000. Pricing for the Silverado 1500 Premium is from $130,500. Both are plus the usual costs.
There is a strong case for buyers to look at the Silverado as a premium family 4WD.
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I’m Rob Fraser
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