2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Performance

January 16th, 2025 by

2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
 

The 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 is always ready to take on a new project or adventure in Hudson, boasting powerful capabilities and several robust engine options. Should you opt for a Chevy Silverado 1500 diesel or gas engine? In this in-depth performance overview, we’ll compare everything from the basic engine specs to the Chevy Silverado 1500 mpg ratings, so you can confidently choose which powertrain is best for your Saugerties lifestyle. 

 

 

2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 Diesel & Gas Engine Options

Four engines are available across the 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 lineup, each providing exceptional horsepower and torque for the roads ahead. Explore all the Chevy Silverado 1500 diesel and gas engine specifications below to determine which best suits your demanding Windham lifestyle:

2.7L TurboMax™ Engine

  • 310 hp
  • 430 lb-ft of torque
  • 8-speed automatic transmission
  • Standard 2WD; available 4WD
  • Standard on the WT, Custom, Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST, and LT Trail Boss

5.3L EcoTec3 V8 Engine

  • 355 hp
  • 383 lb-ft of torque
  • 10-speed automatic transmission 
  • Standard 2WD; available 4WD
  • Standard on the LTZ and High Country
  • Available for the WT (Double Cab and Crew Cab), Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST, and LT Trail Boss

6.2L EcoTec3 V8 Engine

  • 420 hp
  • 460 lb-ft of torque
  • 10-speed automatic transmission 
  • Standard 4WD
  • Available for the RST (Crew Cab 4×4), LT Trail Boss, LTZ (4×4), ZR2, and High Country (4×4)

Duramax® 3.0L Turbo-Diesel Engine

  • 305 hp
  • 495 lb-ft of torque
  • 10-speed automatic transmission 
  • Standard 2WD; available 4WD
  • Standard on the ZR2
  • Available for the Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST, LT Trail Boss, LTZ, and High Country

2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 Tow Capacity

If you’re using your new Chevy Silverado 1500 to tow materials around the job site or your trailer to your favorite camping spot, you’ll find this Chevy pickup truck is more than capable. When properly equipped with the Max Trailering Package and either the Duramax® 3.0L Turbo-Diesel engine or the 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine, you can expect your 2025Chevy Silverado 1500 tow capacity to reach up to 13,300 pounds!

2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 Gas Mileage Ratings

While the Chevy Silverado 1500 tow capacity and engine specs are impressive, rising gas prices have more Kingston drivers considering fuel economy during their pickup purchase. Though the Chevy Silverado 1500 mpg ratings aren’t on the same level as its all-electric counterpart, you can still expect Chevy Silverado 1500 gas mileage ratings as high as 23 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway when properly equipped! See all the Chevy Silverado 1500 mpg ratings by engine and drivetrain below:

  • 2.7L TurboMax™ Engine (2WD): 18 mpg city / 21 mpg highway / 19 mpg combined
  • 2.7L TurboMax™ Engine (4WD): 17 mpg city / 20 mpg highway / 18 mpg combined
  • 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 Engine (2WD): 16 mpg city / 21 mpg highway / 18 mpg combined
  • 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 Engine (4WD): 16 mpg city / 19 mpg highway / 17 mpg combined
  • 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 Engine (4WD): 15 mpg city / 20 mpg highway / 17 mpg combined
  • 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 Engine in the ZR2 (4WD): 14 mpg city / 17 mpg highway / 15 mpg combined
  • Duramax® 3.0L Turbo-Diesel Engine (2WD): 23 mpg city / 29 mpg highway / 26 mpg combined
  • Duramax® 3.0L Turbo-Diesel Engine (4WD): 22 mpg city / 26 mpg highway / 24 mpg combined
  • Duramax® 3.0L Turbo-Diesel Engine in the ZR2 (4WD): 20 mpg city / 23 mpg highway / 21 mpg combined

Test-Drive a 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 in Catskill

So, do you prefer a Chevy Silverado 1500 diesel or gas engine? Whether you want the optimal Chevy Silverado 1500 mpg ratings achieved by the diesel engine or the high horsepower of a V8 engine, find your ideal truck at Sawyer Chevrolet, Inc.. Browse our new vehicle specials for helpful savings, and check out some Silverado accessories that can take your pickup to the next level.