blazerdude20 Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 https://www.motortrend.com/news/first-look-2027-chevrolet-silverado-v8s-tech “Chevrolet’s biggest news for the 2027 Silverado is the return of both the 350-cubic-inch (5.7-liter) and 400-cubic-inch (6.6-liter) small-block V-8s. These replace the 5.3- and 6.2-liter Gen V engines from the 2026 model. The last time we saw a 5.7-liter in a full-size Chevrolet was 1999, in the final year of the C/K series, while the 6.6-liter was last seen in the third-generation C/K in 1980. But these aren’t old-school Chevy small-blocks as they are built on the new Gen VI GM small-block V-8 architecture that debuted with the 2027 Corvette.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 (edited) It's a cleaner look than the outgoing model. The interior looks nice......though am I the only one that doesn't understand what the passenger screens are for? can you actually watch videos on them? And then what, they take over the vehicle sound system? There are rumors F-150 will get one too, I just don't fully understand the purpose, especially with everyone having a phone and headphones nowadays... Edited June 16 by rmc523 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 It's an improvement over the current model, and the interior looks decent. Do they really need 6.6L in a half ton? With the numbers Ford gets out of the 5.0L and it's old architecture, surely GM could do something with smaller displacement. Maybe they're just playing to their faithful "bigger is better" crowd I guess? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Handler Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 Much better. It looks leaner than the current generation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 I'm surprised it doesn't have a hybrid option "yet". The F-150 Powerboost (with Pro Power Onboard) will continue with minimal competition (for now). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader 10 Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 2 hours ago, fordmantpw said: It's an improvement over the current model, and the interior looks decent. Do they really need 6.6L in a half ton? With the numbers Ford gets out of the 5.0L and it's old architecture, surely GM could do something with smaller displacement. Maybe they're just playing to their faithful "bigger is better" crowd I guess? Although the 5.0 is smaller in displacement vs the Chevy V-8, it is a much bigger engine physically. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Ford offer the 6.8 or even 7.3 OHV in the next gen F150. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherminator98 Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 Is it me or do the headlights just look awful? Rest of it is fine 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 54 minutes ago, Trader 10 said: Although the 5.0 is smaller in displacement vs the Chevy V-8, it is a much bigger engine physically. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Ford offer the 6.8 or even 7.3 OHV in the next gen F150. Both of those are heavy, iron block engines. I don't see them showing up. I think Ford has shown that 5L is big enough in a half ton. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 Looks like the wheel wells are getting back to a bit of a squared off look.... 2027 2026 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader 10 Posted June 16 Share Posted June 16 1 hour ago, fordmantpw said: Both of those are heavy, iron block engines. I don't see them showing up. I think Ford has shown that 5L is big enough in a half ton. The 6.8 weighs about 85 lbs more than the 5.0. I imagine an aluminum version would weigh about the same. Ford will need to respond to the GM 6.6 as it is rumored to put out 475 hp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 24 minutes ago, Trader 10 said: The 6.8 weighs about 85 lbs more than the 5.0. I imagine an aluminum version would weigh about the same. Ford will need to respond to the GM 6.6 as it is rumored to put out 475 hp. Maybe, but the F-150 Powerboost puts out 420 horsepower and 578 lb-ft of torque and probably gets notably better MPG. It will be interesting to see what GM publishes for the torque specs on these new V8 engines. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTL2017 Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 No hybrid? That’s surprising tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 14 hours ago, twintornados said: Looks like the wheel wells are getting back to a bit of a squared off look.... 2027 2026 They look about the same to me, there's just trim around the opening now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazerdude20 Posted June 17 Author Share Posted June 17 (edited) Quote The High Country is also the first Silverado to have a panoramic sunroof, something its competitors have offered for years. This new generation also introduces a Multi-Flex center console with nearly 25 liters of cargo space that apes the F-150's desktop-like work surface. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery after all. Still, since every Silverado has a column shifter, there's no traditional gear lever to get in the way. Chevy didn't get carried away with the touch-button trend, either, graciously keeping physical knobs for the volume settings and the climate system. And trucks equipped with GM's Super Cruise semi-autonomous drive mode enjoy bragging rights because it's the only system that works while towing a trailer. (Max towing figures and payload ratings are coming later.) I wish the F-150 would go back to a column shifter. The console shifter is just eating space that could be additional storage or cup holders. Edited June 17 by blazerdude20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-dubz Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 On 6/16/2026 at 12:46 PM, rmc523 said: It's a cleaner look than the outgoing model. The interior looks nice......though am I the only one that doesn't understand what the passenger screens are for? can you actually watch videos on them? And then what, they take over the vehicle sound system? There are rumors F-150 will get one too, I just don't fully understand the purpose, especially with everyone having a phone and headphones nowadays... Looks like Chevy did the same thing as ford with an “evolution” of the design. I’d be hard pressed to know it was a newer model without seeing it next to an old one. More screens equals more opportunities for gm to charge subscriptions. Wanna watch YouTube or Netflix? Your gonna need to pay for for that in car WiFi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted June 17 Share Posted June 17 Looks like the 2027 Silverado still supports Apple Carplay (and I assume Android Auto). Last I read GM will continue to support them for the "foreseeable future" according to their statements. I'm predicting that GM will quietly walk away from their plans to eliminate Carplay (and Android Auto). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 13 hours ago, T-dubz said: Looks like Chevy did the same thing as ford with an “evolution” of the design. I’d be hard pressed to know it was a newer model without seeing it next to an old one. More screens equals more opportunities for gm to charge subscriptions. Wanna watch YouTube or Netflix? Your gonna need to pay for for that in car WiFi. Yeah, I looked more closely at the cab (from the few images they released) and it does appear it's a new cab, but it's hard to tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorpsychology Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 On 6/16/2026 at 4:57 PM, Sherminator98 said: Is it me or do the headlights just look awful? Rest of it is fine 10-4. Mitsubishi Outlander school of design. If it ain't broke, fix it until it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 You know, this is the first image of the new Silverado that I've seen..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 Everything looks pretty good except that grille. They just can"t make a good looking grille to save their life_ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 On 6/17/2026 at 11:28 AM, blazerdude20 said: I wish the F-150 would go back to a column shifter. The console shifter is just eating space that could be additional storage or cup holders. While I like the aesthetics of the console shifter and a place to rest my hand this is a true statement. The Superduty I had used the column shifter and in the end I didn’t miss the console shifter. It really is unnecessary and taking up space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 28 minutes ago, tbone said: While I like the aesthetics of the console shifter and a place to rest my hand this is a true statement. The Superduty I had used the column shifter and in the end I didn’t miss the console shifter. It really is unnecessary and taking up space. I still prefer the console shifter. It holds the mode and gear selector buttons and there is plenty of room for cupholders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 (edited) 1 hour ago, akirby said: I still prefer the console shifter. It holds the mode and gear selector buttons and there is plenty of room for cupholders. I do wish my Super Duty had the console shifter for the gear selector buttons as it's kind of a pain on the column shifter. I use the buttons to lock out and unlock 10th gear quite a bit when towing, so it would be nice if it was right at my hand. But, I do like having 4 cup holders. One for water and one for coffee for each of us, as that's pretty normal on long travel days. I don't know which I would pick if I had to choose...probably the 4 cup holders, so I guess I'm complaining for nothing. lol Edited July 24 by fordmantpw 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbone Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 30 minutes ago, fordmantpw said: I do wish my Super Duty had the console shifter for the gear selector buttons as it's kind of a pain on the column shifter. I use the buttons to lock out and unlock 10th gear quite a bit when towing, so it would be nice if it was right at my hand. But, I do like having 4 cup holders. One for water and one for coffee for each of us, as that's pretty normal on long travel days. I don't know which I would pick if I had to choose...probably the 4 cup holders, so I guess I'm complaining for nothing. lo I do get these points, as my truck has paddle shifters. I think this is a solvable problem by adding some controls to the steering wheel or maybe in a convenient location near the right hand on the center console that doesn’t take up as much space as a console shifter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted July 24 Share Posted July 24 2 hours ago, fordmantpw said: I do wish my Super Duty had the console shifter for the gear selector buttons as it's kind of a pain on the column shifter. I use the buttons to lock out and unlock 10th gear quite a bit when towing, so it would be nice if it was right at my hand. But, I do like having 4 cup holders. One for water and one for coffee for each of us, as that's pretty normal on long travel days. I don't know which I would pick if I had to choose...probably the 4 cup holders, so I guess I'm complaining for nothing. lol I still have 4 cupholders. There are 2 on the rear of the console. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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