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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Its big, powerful, and bold and so much fun to drive. Alongside that its immensely practical as a towing and work truck.

Well Chevrolet have updated the model for 2025.

This includes:

• Updated exterior styling with
• More colours
• Blacked out front and rear bumpers and rated red recovery hooks.
• And stunning 20-inch-high gloss black alloys.

Inside

Its huge with

• leather-appointed seating that’s heated and ventilated in the front and heated in the rear!
• electric front seats
• A heated leather steering wheel,
• a powered sunroof

A sizeable 25.7 inches of screens cover both the infotainment and driver information, while Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and a seven-speaker Bose® Premium Sound System provide the driving soundtrack.

What also is music to the ears is the exhaust rumble from the .6-litre Duramax Turbo Diesel V8 engine, producing a total 350kW of power and 1322Nm of torque.

Priced from $166,500 plus the usual costs its actually excellent value.

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• RAM 2500 Yellowstone Special Edition
• RAM 2500 Sport 4WD PickUp 2019 Review

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This is the more adventurous version of the two models offered and we drove the LTZ the week before.

is Aimed at the off-road enthusiast, The Silverado ZR2 looks the part. With raised suspension, big mud terrain tyres and for its size impressive approach and departure angles.

At its heart is the impressive 6.2L V8 Hemi pumping out 313kW of power and peak torque of 624Nm. This is combined with a 10 Sp AT with external cooler and a two-speed transfer case with push button controls to select between two- and four-wheel drive.

The ZR2 has both front and rear diff locks that are manually selected.

One interesting feature is that the rear diff lock can be selected in 2WD and I did just that when I dug it deep in sand, on purpose, in 2WD.

Sitting in the Silverado ZR2 is every bit as comfortable and luxurious as a Toyota LandCruiser GR Sport. And that’s an interesting comparison as the Silverado ZR2 comes in some $6500 cheaper.

It has more internal room, more tow capacity, more payload and as much luxury and comfort, maybe even more.

This is why I love American Pickup trucks so much.

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The mid-size pickup truck market is growing recently.

RAM 1500 is the obvious choice. However, Harrison F Trucks do an excellent F150 conversion. Toyota Tundra and Nissan Titan may be coming soon.

Ford is introducing the factory backed F150 early next year.

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The 1500 LTZ Premium is designed for buyers that may be looking at one of the full-size 4WD wagons.

Inside it dwarfs any large 4WD or SUV with enough room for my 190cm frame to sit in the back seat and my knees don’t touch the back of the front seat.

It has the luxury of a premium SUV as well.

With a long wheelbase and large tub, its actually well proportioned. It also looks smaller than it is. It does feel big in suburban car parks though.

Performance comes from a  6.2L V8 pumping out 313kW of power and peak torque of 624Nm. While those figures are impressive, there is a lot to haul around. The engine management system will shut down cylinders when not needed to maximise fuel economy. Apparently, it will go down to 2 cylinders when appropriate.

Its thirsty around town but will cruise happily on the freeway. Most people who buy these Pickup trucks usually are wanting to tow something heavy. That’s where they excel.

The Chevrolet Silverado LTZ Premium is priced from $130,500 plus the usual costs and you get a lot for that money.

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The mid-size pickup truck market is growing recently.

RAM 1500 is the obvious choice. However, Harrison F Trucks do an excellent F150 conversion. Toyota Tundra and Nissan Titan may be coming soon.

Ford is introducing the factory backed F150 early next year.

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Its BIG.

The story can be told by the numbers. And those numbers are BIG.

Let’s start with the size, its nearly 6.4m long with a wheelbase of a bit over 4.0 metres. It stands a touch over 2.0m tall and 2.2m wide. That doesn’t include the mirrors.

The turning circle is a massive at 16.1 m.

This usually means that underground carparks are a BIG NO. Even in suburban shopping centre car parks you find yourself heading for the far corner to have some room.

The engine is a whopping 6.6L V8 Turbo diesel. This has available some 350kW of power and 1,322, yes you heard that right 1,322 Nm of torque. It comes with a 10 speed AT and is capable of towing 4500kg.

The cargo bed is over 2 metres long and 1.8m metres wide. The payload can be optioned up to a massive 1386kg with a GVM of 5148kg.

Inside its like a luxury SUV with more room than almost anything else on the market.

Yes, the Chevrolet Silverado HD LTZ is big, but I absolutely love it

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Instead of the Silverado HD LTZ, buyers could also look at:

Larger Pickup trucks are rare in Australia.

Buyers could look at RAM 2500, Ford F250. Or move to 4X4 Trucks like the Hino 300 4X4, or Fuso Canter 4X4. Or Isuzu NLR Series  

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Priced from $163,000 plus the usual costs it isn’t cheap, but then again it will tow 4500kg and sit five people in spacious comfort.

It looks imposing and at almost 6.4m in length its no wonder. That does pose problems in normal suburban streets and car parks, but outback or on boat ramps not so much. What it does allow is plenty of room inside.

Its also impressively comfortable and well laid out. Remember these are normal passenger pickup truck in America.

The Silverado has a 6.6 litre turbocharged V8 diesel engine with 350 kilowatts of power and a massive 1322 Newton metres of torque. It has a four-wheel drive, on demand system, a two-speed transfer case, driving through a 10 speed automatic gearbox.

All that power and torque allows for spirited driver engagement but there is a price to pay at the petrol bowser. Its can use some 20L/100K around town or towing .

While it is ideal for towing and outback touring, it can be a little big for more rugged off road adventures. Its capable but not really designed for the tight forest trails or rock hopping.

Overall the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD is a welcome addition to the choices buyers have for larger towing needs.

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