General Motors Specialty Vehicles (GMSV) celebrates its 5000th Chevrolet Silverado changeover locally just weeks after opening a new dedicated right-hand drive remanufacturing facility in Dandenong, Victoria.
The larger facility, which officially opened in August, acts as a dedicated line for the production of popular American pickup trucks and, according to GMSV director Joanne Stogiannis, offers a more seamless operation.
“We are pleased to announce that the 5000th Silverado has just arrived after remanufacturing,” she said.
“The new dedicated remanufacturing facility will allow for improved flexibility and capacity, with a significant increase in the number of Silverados shipped.”
GMSV’s announcement comes just days after FCAI’s latest year-to-date figures were released, showing Australian buyers purchased 1971 Chevrolet vehicles, including 1347 Silverado and 431 Silverado variants. HD.
Ms. Stogiannis said: “This achievement coincides with GMSV’s second birthday, so it is a significant achievement for a new brand in Australia and New Zealand.
Despite its success, the Chevrolet Silverado range still outsold the Ram pick-up truck. Comparative figures show that RAM has sold 4232 examples of 1500, 530 examples of 2500 and 48 examples of 3500 full size until the end of October this year.
Ms. Stogiannis said the new facility in Dandenong was completed in time to prepare for the 2023 launch of the Silverado 1500 model range, which is expected to launch in the middle of next year and will include all-terrain vehicles. ZR2.
“We are confident that we will be in a position to better meet the expected demand associated with the launch of these new Silverado 1500s and the increasingly popular Silverado HD,” she said.
The Mexican-made Silverado 1500 is powered by Chevrolet’s 6.2-liter V8 LS3 engine, which produces a peak power of 313kW at 5600rpm and 624Nm at 4100rpm.
Equipped (as standard) with a 10-speed automatic transmission, the Silverado 1500 is said to have a combined cycle fuel consumption of 12.3 liters per 100km and CO2 emissions of 320 grams per kilometre.
Silverado 1500 LTZ variants (prices from $121,000 plus ORC) adopt some improvements as part of the MY23 . upgradeThese include a redesigned front end design, the addition of revised DRLs, and “significant” interior and technology upgrades, GMSV said.
The refreshed interior now features an electronic gearshift controller located on the center console, a 13.4-inch infotainment touchscreen, as well as a 12.3-inch configurable instrument panel.
Other highlights of the Silverado 1500 LTZ include 20-inch Sterling Silver alloy wheels with off-road tyres, Jet Black leather seats, adaptive cruise control and the Rearview Camera Mirror Integration Technology Package. , 15.0 inch color screen. monitor and camera overlooking the bed.
The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 starts at $121,000 plus ORC in the high-spec LTZ Premium with ZR2 trim from $124,000 plus ORC.
Ms. Stogiannis said demand for the Silverado in Australia and New Zealand “shows that enthusiasts have a significant desire for a full-size pickup truck powered by the latest V8 engine with impressive towing capacity and comfort.” roof for passengers”.
