Chevy Silverado Rival to Ford Raptor Under Consideration
The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra are getting ready for their market launch but General Motors isn’t stopping to catch its breath just yet.
The American automaker is finding it harder to ignore the market that the Ford F-150 SVT Raptor has in a way created, and is mulling over the idea of building its own competitor with its new Silverado/Sierra. The enthusiast pickup market will be tough for Chevy to ignore and it could take two approaches in developing a rival: focus on off-road capability, or create a more performance-oriented variant similar to the 454 SS and GMC Syclone.
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As for the future of the new lineup, GM is exploring new methods of hybridization according to chief engineer Jeff Luke, perhaps hinting at a brake-energy regeneration system. The automaker confirmed there won’t be a follow up to its two-mode hybrid Silverado and Sierra. As for diesel offerings in the half-ton-truck segment, GM has no plans and will continue to simply offer diesel powerplants in its heavy-duty trucks that are currently being redesigned.
[Source: Car and Driver]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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