This is where many have
lost their lives, and towers above the jaw-dropping changes of the leaves
during New Hampshire Autumns. The Driving auto review team embarked on
the paved road with sinisterly high winds afoot, bringing along the trusty 2024 Chevy Silverado High Country we
all love so much. The visibility finally slipped away to nearly zero, and the
staff writer had to keep one eye continuously peeled on the cliffs. This Silverado
was equipped with the burly 6.2-liter V8, which cranks out 420 horsepower and
460 lb-ft of torque.
It held onto its
composure like a full-fledged champ, with third gear being a sweep spot for
ascent. Even with 4 adults on board, the truck made the 30-minute climb without
any issues, reminding this crew all at once just how much V8s rock. They spent
most of the time with the truck in Sport mode, with the active exhaust
growling nicely as a professional race truck would. During the six-hour drive
from Ottawa to New Hampshire, they enjoyed the benefits of the Dynamic Fuel
Management system, which will shut down up to 4 cylinders at a time if it's not
in the cards.
The truck's engine
control module makes the ultimate decision on what cylinders should be active
80 times each second. This truck has SO many traits that the hard-workin'
individual will greatly appreciate! There are handy box steps in the bumpers,
along with a very deep bed that's excellent for hauling all the tools. 12
standard tie-downs ensure that nothing flies off unexceptionally during the
journey. The camera system employs 8 different units to provide 14 separate
views.
All of these are shown on
the 13.4-inch center touchscreen, along with the very useful entire side of the
truck and trailer. The Silverado pulled this group's 2,000-lb payload
effortlessly, with hitch guidance and sway control proving their immediate
worth. The 22-inch wheels are fitting for a work truck, and the 4Auto setting
keeps a fitting handle on things while tackling demanding conditions. The crew
encountered a “100% confidence” level in GM's engineering after experiencing
zero wind noise in the cabin.
The adaptive dampers were
able to take on broken pavement with ease. GM's groundbreaking hands-free Super
Cruise technology is an excellent feature for navigating long journeys with
confidence. As the group used the 12.3-inch configurable diagonal instrument
cluster, they loved the depth, color brilliance, and clear display. While the
team was hauling with ease, they kept reinforcing just how much they enjoyed
the smooth torque! During their road trip, the truck behaved much better than
competing models equipped with smaller-displacement V6s.