GMSV has announced that this week’s Fieldays at Mystery Creek will see the debut of the new Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ Premium Tech Pack.

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 starts from $119,990 for the Trail Boss, with the Premium priced from $127,990.

“The Chevrolet Silverado is the perfect multi-purpose vehicle, offering unwavering dependability - whether hauling equipment or towing the boat for some well-earned time off,” said the General Manager of GMSV New Zealand, Matthew Taylor.

The Silverado 1500 LTZ Premium Tech Pack features a 6.2-litre EcoTec3 V8 petrol engine, which generates 313kW of power and 624Nm of torque with a tow-rating of up to 4.5-tonnes.

Silverado 1500 LTZ Premium Tech Pack offers a number of features to help with towing, including Trailer Sway Control, Hill Start Assist and Auto Grade Braking. There are also segment firsts like Trailer Theft Alert, Electric Parking and Brake Hookup Assist.

An innovative Drive Mode selector enables the performance of the Silverado to be adjusted to suit different needs and requirements.  Modes include Normal, Sport, Tow/Haul, Off-Road, Terrain and Snow/Ice.

It also comes standard with 13 camera views and they can make it easier to get hitched up, provide confidence while on the road, and even help manoeuvre into tight spots when ready to park.

The engine is coupled to a 10-speed automatic transmission with a column-mounted gearshift selector, which provides space for a large centre console capable of hiding away large and bulky items.

The vehicle’s Durabed tray is light, large and strong - featuring roll-formed high-strength steel, a 2.5-cubic metre cargo bed volume, 12 tie-down points, as well as the innovative power-up-and-down tailgate which can be operated remotely with the key fob.

GMSV is also expecting a run on orders for the C8 Corvette after it recently announced the recommended retail price for the highly sought-after Carbon Edition.

“The long wait is over, the books are open and our Dealers are ready to place orders,” said the Director of GMSV, Joanne Stogiannis.

“Excitement and anticipation have been building since the reveal of the C8 right-hand drive programme almost two years ago, even more so when we released recommended retail pricing for 2LT and 3LT models in late March.”

The Carbon Edition is exclusive to Australia and New Zealand and celebrates the long-awaited arrival of Corvette ‘Down Under.’  Only one of the limited production vehicles will be allocated to each GMSV Dealer. 

While the C8 Corvette starts at $154,990, the Carbon Edition is priced from $197,990.

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