2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 review: Should you buy Ram 1500, Ford F-150 or Toyota Tundra instead?

The 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has a BIG challenge ahead of it. No, seriously. It's the very definition of big. Until now, the full-size pick-up truck only had to worry about the Ram 1500 in Australia, but that's about to change. Yep, the Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra are coming soon.
All four American dual-cabs are built from factory in left-hand drive, before being exported to Australia, where they're 'remanufactured' to right-hand drive for local sales with approval and, more importantly, warranty coverage from their parent companies.
So, in preparation for the F-150 and Tundra's release, Chevrolet has updated the Silverado 1500 for model-year 2023. But has it done enough to keep it fresh in this highly competitive segment?
In this expert review, CarsGuide Contributing Journalist Dave Morley puts the Silverado 1500 through its paces on- and off-road to see if it's the one that deserves your hard-earned.
#Chevrolet #Silverado #review
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00:00 Intro
00:28 Pricing and features
01:23 Design
01:52 Practicality
03:28 Under the bonnet
03:55 Efficiency
04:23 On-road driving
05:18 Off-road driving
05:42 Safety
06:23 Ownership
06:57 Verdict
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[@TheTripleDubya]

In a country this size, it cracks me up that people think that these are too big. It’s not for you ? Fine, move along. City dwellers need to realise that this country is way bigger than your three nearest suburbs.

[@rodpalmer4652]

Exactly mate.

[@hughupton875]

If you ask a question in the video title you should probably answer it in the video

[@jtob5032]

Highway cruising for mine is around 10-11L/100km. I Actually got it into the 9s for a trip to Brisbane once. Around town its closer to 15 which is not bad for a truck this big.

[@mazdar100]

Mate, great job on this review. You covered everything that’s important. Cheers for the detail. I’ll be keeping an eye out for reviews from you from here on in.

[@Abu7929]

1500's aren't that big, short bed and single rear wheel. It's when you get to dual cab, long bed duallies that parking becomes tricky, but even then no big deal really you get used to it

[@rich7447]

Exactly. The size of the mirrors on these things makes parking pretty straight forward.

[@alfredogarciajr40]

I want to buy one in Australia just so I can have a right hand drive Silverado

[@vernonhampton6973]

As an American who lives in Australia, this is the best of both worlds for me, as I've owned Silverados before.

[@lunamaria1048]

I thought Australians would like the ZR2!

[@briandoty438]

Enjoyed the video. I always find it funny when someone talks about how big these trucks are and how hard they are to drive and park. 'Merica! 🤣 It's just normal for us. However, the price never seems to be normal. These full size trucks are almost unattainable for us regular folks anymore. The ZR2 is a pure off road vehicle. If you want to haul/tow, but still need 4wd, buy the Z71 or Trailboss. Both have higher capacities than the ZR2. Anyway, good content. 😉

[@user-rz6cy8py3x]

Откуда у этих двух большая мощность?

[@Isaac-muntz]

Well it is a full size truck even by US standards it's still big

[@Richard-sl8we]

Is this a car test (ie. objective) or a 'free' car advertisement from Cars Guide?

[@kuldeepD3R]

Very true ☝️

[@StephenFogarty2023]

Anyone buying one of these, who lives in a Metro area, will be fully aware of its size limitations. Sales of these and Ram etc, are booming. They are a fantastic vehicle for overlanding, and towing. That’s where the bulk of them are being used.

[@jedrzejgorski5437]

this is a size of smallest MB Sprinter. Somehow people also drive those in "metro areas".

[@PrimalPetersen]

It's expensive, but it's not overly big. If you have 3 kids, anything smaller is a freaking ballache.

[@Paradoxical124]

Best Utes hands down.

[@rich7447]

Entry level into the full-size segment. Only 232 inches long and 81 inches wide. The shortest F450 is 232 inches long and 96inches wide. F350/450 goes up to 266 inches (almost 3 feet longer).

[@electricdiesel1993]

Silverado ZR2 should have a supercharge motor just like the ZL1.

[@user-rz6cy8py3x]

Езжу по Москве и в дом загородом. Не чувствую никаких неудобств. Собираюсь на нем летом на побережье Черного моря прокатиться. В городе по дворам между домами камеры по кругу очень помогают. Отличный универсальный автомобиль!

[@PrimalPetersen]

My D40 4.0L was 20L/100km.

[@collinsimmons7156]

So are you saying the range raptor and the ram and the new f150 are too big

[@Educalifa]

The sales of these will only really make sense in Australia when they bring the LZ0 engine option. 2024 ZR2 with that diesel engine would definitely be my pick over anything in the category. Well, unless they decide to bring us the Bison as well...

[@rich7447]

If you want a diesel in a Chevy get the 6.6L L5P Duramax.

[@Educalifa]

@@rich7447 No thanks... I have zero need for that plus the fuel economy on the LZ0 makes it a no brainer

[@rich7447]

@@Educalifa The reliability on the 3L Duramax engines has been nowhere close to the 6.6Ls. I wouldn't be surprised to see GM dump the 3L diesel since they are the only manufacturer that still offers a diesel in a 150/1500 in North America. The small diesels have a tough regulatory environment here.

[@Educalifa]

@@rich7447from what I've seen the LZ0 has been alright so far but it's early... time will tell

[@rich7447]

@@Educalifa Hopefully better than the other 3L diesels that we have seen. Here the bulk of the diesel market is made up of 6.6 Duramax, 6.7 Cummins and 6.7 Powerstroke.

[@griffinbremer3034]

Legit review

[@solid7468]

Since when do we have chevy in Australia?

[@vernonhampton6973]

Couple of years after Holden died...

[@Richard-sl8we]

They are imported to Australia and converted to RHD locally.

[@robinbanks610]

Seen these and rams “trying” to park in woolworths and Bunnings car parks🤣. Yep tow anything with ease for sure but we don’t have American roads or car parks😉. Man I have difficulty swinging the 79 dual cab in carparks! These things turning circle even worse……..

[@TyFenwick]

You do realize Australian roads and US roads are the same size right 😅 Semi’s drive in both countries 😂

[@jedrzejgorski5437]

Sure Hiaces H100 lwb don't park there...

[@onedayatatime4232]

The pay load is a joke

[@jackman2865]

That's the term dual cab Pick up

[@tomspooner9062]

I have a 2022 LTZ and I get mid 10 Ltr per 100kms.

[@stephenjohnston6623]

What RON fuel tank do I you run in it?

[@tomspooner9062]

95. I have used 91 (I am in NZ). It didn’t make a noticeable difference to be fair. I understand the diesel mentality, but after owning Nissan patrols, Landcruisers, Hilux Amarok and Ranger, I now have a Chev of towing and a Gladiator for off-roading. I think the vehicles we have traditionally used here like the hilux are pretty average to be honest. Not good on gas or tech and super short wheelbases that make them not that good on the road and terrible at towing.

[@stephenjohnston6623]

@@tomspooner9062 Thanks for that!. Good get some real-world info. I was in your Country on the South Island last month. A truly pristine and spectacular place.

[@wickedleeloopy2115]

If you need a big truck you may as well get a 2500 so you can tow & Carry a payload

[@rich7447]

If going diesel opt for a 3500 to maintain payload.

[@christianalvarez7799]

You look totally different to the old Motor Magazine days

[@mvnorsel6354]

Yes we all age, even horsepower can't turn back the clock.😅

[@mvnorsel6354]

I love watching people park these, there is usually a crowd just standing around for the entertainment😅.

[@kurisanisilinda]

😂😂😂😂

[@badabing6205]

No there isn’t, name 3 times you’ve seen a group of people gather to watch one of these park…I’ll wait

[@Boobtube.]

when women try and parallel park one, yea... but other than that, no, there is no crowd.

[@DD1214_]

On todays episode of “Things that didn’t happen.”

[@jedrzejgorski5437]

How about Hiace H300 lwb?

[@alphabravo3304]

Chevy are not asking for those prices at all, thats utter BS. The cost is in USD to AUD, plus import tax, plus the fact they take a factory built left hand drive and pull it apart and rebuild it to a RHD in Melbourne at Walkinshaw. There’s acres of these US trucks in Brisbane, sitting in transport yards as factory LHD vehicles waiting to be shipped to interstate and QLD based converters. Australians are robbed blind on all cars.

[@bbardy3924]

Well what is the point of this. It cant handle 4.5t Its like most utes overrated for actual towing. Its going to take up alot of area so why not buy a truck. For 120k plus im sure their are better options especially if you want to tow big heavy stuff. I think most of these utes will be people who have more money than sense. Most likely will be some boss that never gets his hands dirty but will tow something heavy once in a while. The real workers will be driving truck.The boss will show up in his brand new car brag about it then jump out and go sit in the office. Its like the ranger raptor it wont actually be used on site for work.

[@rich7447]

For 4.5 metric ton I would go for a 2500. If diesel a 3500 because the 6.6 Duramax/6.7 Cummins and 6.7 Powerstroke are all heavy.

[@lobsterwhisperer7932]

128 grand for a work ute? who has that kind of money.

[@JogBird]

these are luxury personal vehicles in usa

[@danetaylor-dv1gm]

People who can't wait for a landcruiser

[@tempestv8]

That's hardly a big caravan that would necessitate an American truck like the Silverado.

[@zonie1953]

Questions from a yank . Do you have Chevy dealers there now to buy and service them ? And where are these assembled ?

[@jmpersonal2402]

We tow big trailers up and down the Pacific Highway... We have used an old VW V10... We have another Touareg, a V8; but boats grow in size and weight, so we also have a Tundra - Big and thirsty, and frankly, not that popular... A monster that can be scary driving across inner-city link roads - stopping when some thoughtless doofus brakes, the old heart can skip a beat! I cannot work it out, sorry Toyota but the Tundra is not as "sorted" as the American trucks.

[@rich7447]

The Tundra isn't very big. I have driven a lifted Ram 2500 through Washington DC and Manhattan many times. No big deal.

[@majeedtaouk3038]

We (Australia) invented the Ute. Now we are importing and converting them.

[@user-uf8og2bh4e]

American Made Pick up Truck

[@person.X.]

I was in Vietnam recently and saw a farmer towing a trailer with three of his cows in it. He was using a Honda 125cc scooter. The Americans (and apparently now the Australians) use these ridiculous trucks to take their groceries home from the supermarket. No wonder the Vietnamese kicked American and Australian arse.

[@raymonds7492]

……ok bro

[@gregwilliams5891]

Stupid vehicle when people buy them to drive in city’s, try parking this thing in the local shopping centre

[@jedrzejgorski5437]

hiaces h100 lwb do that all the time, don't they?

[@rich7447]

These are no more difficult to drive in a city than a sedan.

[@TyFenwick]

To bad chev bent in half at mint 400 ! 😂😂😂 X2 raptors now done baja 1000 and drove home.

[@cressida00]

Too big,too thirsty ,payload limited. Too big for tight off road tracks.Great if you tow a huge horse float or car trailer daily.

[@jedrzejgorski5437]

size of a hiace h300 lwb

[@boyd3382]

Nice truck BUT way overpriced

[@benny332]

Should be an inconvenience fee for owners of these monstrosities. Such an obnoxious waste of money and resources.

[@Richard-sl8we]

100% agreed, just ridiculous.

[@seadoomania]

Sounds like your playing with it

[@Boobtube.]

say's the person who pays others to ship things to them.

[@jedrzejgorski5437]

This is exactly the size of Hiace H300 lwb. People who complain about this size are pretty moronick and ignorant.

[@rich7447]

It's not your money. Let the guy paying for it decide what he wants to drive.

[@haroondeen1520]

I can't believe it doesn't have adaptive cruise 👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽

[@DennisMerwood-xk8wp]

Using metric units to describe these American vehicles drives me crazy!

[@Isaac-muntz]

How so

[@DennisMerwood-xk8wp]

@@Isaac-muntz Americans do not use sillymeters Issac. We use the proper measuring system.

[@Isaac-muntz]

@@DennisMerwood-xk8wp sure buddy sure whatever helps you sleep better ;)

[@froggy0162]

@@DennisMerwood-xk8wpThe US is metric - all your whacky feet and pounds etc are defined in metric. And these things are built in metric - you won’t be using an imperial spanner on one 😂

[@DennisMerwood-xk8wp]

@@froggy0162 You have no clue what you are talking about froggy! Explain to this Certified Mechanical Engineer what you mean by "all your whacky feet and pounds etc are defined in metric". LOL - clueless! The Boeing 747 is built in those wacky feet and pounds. All wrenches used to service Boeing aircraft are imperial. All of the Worlds commercial airliners, even the French built ones, use the following: Feet for height. Knots for airspeed (Nautical Miles/Hour). Nautical Miles or feet for distance. Statue Miles or feet for weather visibility. Inches of Mercury for altimeter settings. Pounds for the fuel quantity on the aircraft. Pounds/hour for fuel flow. Gallons to order/purchase fuel.

[@tractorfixrable]

It’s only a 1500. That’s just a grocery getter. If you want a real truck my Ford F350 tremor is a real truck

[@andrewmatyear5212]

Captain obvious , pointless drivel.