The Detroit-based automaker today announced that the 2014 Silverado regular cab will start at $24,585, including a $995 destination freight charge, the same base price as the 2013 model. The 2014 GMC Sierra will have a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $25,085, including a destination charge of $995.
DETROIT- General Motors Co.’s new lineup of full-size pickup trucks will start at about $25,000.
The Detroit-based automaker today announced that the 2014 Silverado regular cab will start at $24,585, including a $995 destination freight charge -- the same base price as the 2013 model. The 2014 GMC Sierra will have a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $25,085, including the same destination charge.
“The 2014 Silverado is new from hood to hitch,” said Alan Batey, vice president, U.S. sales and service, in a statement. “When you combine the innovative features of the new Silverado with base pricing equivalent to 2013 models and standard scheduled maintenance, Silverado becomes a great choice for pickup customers, helping them save money when they buy – and when they drive.”
GM also announced the fuel economy for the trucks’ 5.3-liter EcoTec3 V8 engine. The two-wheel drive versions will achieve 19 combined miles per gallon – 16 city and 23 highway – and the 4x4 versions are rated at 18 mpg combined –16 city and 22 highway.
The 5.3-liter EcoTec3 V-8 is SAE certified at 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque, with more than 300 lb-ft of torque available from 2,000 to 5,600 rpm for responsive performance under a broad range of real-world conditions.
GM officials are expected to speak with media at noon today in more detail about the highly-anticipated full-size pickups.
Among the many updates to the Silverado and Sierra, are new, aerodynamic designs inside and out; quieter, more comfortable cabs; and three new, more fuel-efficient engines.
The all-new EcoTec3 engines were designed specifically for the needs of full-size truck customers, according to Reuss. The new engine family includes a 4.3-liter V6, 5.3-liter V8 and 6.2-liter V8.
GM did not release specifications on the 4.3-liter V6 or 6.2-liter V8. Final performance data and EPA estimates for these engines will be available in the coming months, according to officials.
All of the new engines include direct injection, cylinder deactivation that “seamlessly” switch to four-cylinder mode to improve efficiency;" and continuously variable valve timing and other technologies.
The cylinder deactivation -- featured in all the V6 and V8 engines -- changes the engine to four-cylinder mode to save fuel when full-power isn’t needed.
Double cab and crew cab models for each vehicle will add to the base pricing. Here’s a look at the starting prices:
2014 Silverado base MSRP:
- Regular cab: $24,585
- Double cab: $28,610
- Crew cab: $32,710
2014 Sierra base MSRP:
- Regular cab: $25,085
- Double cab: $29,110
- Crew cab: $33,210
The U.S. truck industry is significantly important to the Detroit Three for reputation, as well as the revenue side of things.
Led by an aging fleet, pent-up demand, a recovering housing market and new debuts, the U.S. full-size pickup truck market is expected to outpace the 14.5 percent sales growth of the entire auto industry through 2015, according toTrueCar.com.
GM sold 418,312 Silverados and 157,185 Sierras in 2012. The Silverado’s market share has remained between 25 percent and 29.2 percent since 2002, according to Edmunds.com.
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