Chevy introduces 4 cylinder 2.7T engine for 2019 Silverado

Very interesting. GM truck buyers tend to be more conservative and like V8 engines so it will be interesting to see how this is receivedz

All the Ford bashing in their commercials and yet they're copying them.

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

I wonder how modern trucks compare to older ones with regards to weight. All sorts of safety equipment, bulked up bodies, 20” rims, etc.

So Ford has a 2.7 V6 Ecoboost and Chevy has a 2.7 4 Cylinder Turbo? Interesting.

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I wonder how modern trucks compare to older ones with regards to weight. All sorts of safety equipment, bulked up bodies, 20” rims, etc.

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Another thing that has changed,is transmissions with more speeds.

It allows them to be built with lower differential ratios,to compensate for taking off with the added weight,and still get pretty good gas mileage.

If you have enough gears,you can do almost anything.

The 2.7L 4-cyl Toyota used in trucks was one of the most reliable engines ever (behind the 22R and RE of course)

When I owned my business we got the 2.7 L eco boost on a fleet deal. We towed 6x12 8ft high trailers that avg 3,000 lbs to 4,000 lbs. They did fine. I drove one for two years and for the majority of stuff I did it was great. I even towed a 21 ft progator bass boat and 17ft ranger bass boat no problems. I towed my 21 progator from BR to California delta on business trip and back no issues.

Now my personal truck is an F150 with 5.0 v8.
2.7 advantage - large fuel fuel tank going 800 miles on a tank of gas, great gas mileage, and 2.7 gets up quicker in sport driving mode.

V8 advantage- I think simple will last longer which cannot prove as 2.7 has not been around that long.
It will tow alittle more. I am old school like that rumble of the V8.

GM is trying to raise it gas mileage standards on the Silverado line. Most people just drive around town, haul a few things for weekend projects, and tow small trailer or boat occasionally. This will appeal to those people along with less expensive price tag for fleet vehicles or the consumer.

I’ve always said Chevy should bring back the 4.8L and put a turbo or supercharger on it. Rather than go large-displacement for the number of cylinders plus forced induction, why not go small displacement for number of cylinders with forced induction? I bet they would sell like crazy.

All of this is to meet the Obama mandated 50mpg standard for 2025. Trump is pushing back on this. Call your Congressman or send them an email.

Soon you may not be able to buy a full sized truck with a V8. And a Canyon or Ranger will be the new normal.