2025 Chevrolet Silverado Crew LT Trailboss 4WD: Powered By A Factory Lift

Highlight: Chevy offers two V8 powertrains. 

 

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $71,900 (Base Work Truck 2WD -MSRP: $45,195) 

 

Seating Capacity: 5 passenger seating 

 

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; automatic emergency braking; a forward collision alert system; a front pedestrian braking system; a lane keep assist system; automatic high beams; a teen driving mode system; a tire pressure system; cargo bed with LED lighting; and OnStar

 

Standard Equipment (Trailboss 4WD): 20-inch black gloss wheels; all terrain tires; raised hood with styled black inserts;a black grille; automatic locking rear differential; auto track two-speed transfer; Z71 off-road package with a two inch lift (eg. skid plats, monotube shocks, hill descent control and a heavy duty air filter); stability track with trailer sway; 13-inch touchscreen with Google bulit-in; remote bed release; a push button ignition starter; a dual zone climate control system; a power driver's seat; front bucket cloth seats; a heated steering wheel; all-weather floor liners; corner step rear bumpers; cargo area lighting; power tailgate release; and red recovery hooks

 

Options: LT Trail Boss Premium Package: universal home remote; rear sliding power window; hitch guidance with hitch view; trailering app; a Bose premium sound system; surround vision; trailering camera provisions; trailering blind zone alert; front and rear park assist perimeter lighting; leather package; rear split folding bech seat; seatback and underneath storage; spray on bedliner; rear wheelhouse liners with assist step and tonneau value; front bucket seat with center console; a multiplex tailgate; an active exhaust system; rear axle; a convenience package; 20-inch black gloss paint; and aluminum wheels 

 

Other Trim Levels: 

Custom Trail Boss

RST

LT

Custom

High Country

ZR2

Standard Audio On Test Vehicle: a 6-speaker AM/FM/SiriusXM   

 

Android/Apple CarPlay: Available 

 

Bluetooth Connectivity: Standard 

 

USB Connectivity: Standard 

 

Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty: 3 years or 36,000 miles 

 

Powertrain Warranty: 5 years or 60,000 miles 

 

Standard Engine/Horsepower: 6.2-liter, 8-cylinder /420-hp (hybrid test model) 

 

Recommended Fuel: Regular 

 

Standard Fuel Mileage -6.2-liter, 8-cylider: 15-city/20-hwy 

 

Towing Capacity: 9,300

 

What’s New: With the exception of new colors and 20-inch wheels, the Chevy is a carryover model. 

 

Why:  

20-inch black paint wheel available

 

An electrified model is available (non Trailboss)

A diesel engine is available 

A powerful V8 (in our test model) 

An enhance dealer exhaust system is available

A host of cameras available to guide the truck to the trailer 

A power trailering mirrors available

Wireless charging available

A variety of bed sizes 

A multi operational tailgate 

Side steps in bumper 

Storage cargo door in rear spilt folding seat and underneath the seats 

LT Trail Boss, a factory lifted truck 

A host of driving aids

Leather seats available

An easy-to-use infotainment system

A power moonroof is available

Radar active cruise control available

A bed view camera is available

A heated steering wheel

Front bucket seats

Roomy and easily carries up to five occupants

But:  

 

No hybrid powertrain 

Toyota offers a truck with a 3-inch lift; Chevy is only 2-inches. 

Toyota’s 6-cylinder max hybrid produces more horsepower than both of Chevy’s V8 powertrains 

Trailboss only available in a CrewCab

Hands-free trailering available with Super Cruise Hands Free driving system is not available on the Trailboss

A trailer tie pressure monitoring system is not available on Trailboss

No safety alert seat

Verdict:  Before adding on features, the factory-lifted Chevrolet Trail Boss we tested with the short bed, listed for $61,000. This rugged utility truck, with its raised hood and 2-inch lifted factory suspension riding on 21-inch black alloy wheels, screams its capable of playing on or off-road, but with style and class.

However, unlike some truck with a lifted suspension, this truck is designed for the narrow city streets and parking spaces, too. In fact, while the easy-to-drive vehicle is one of the king of the roads, we were able to use our test truck for a night out out on the town attending a world- class jazz concert.

The roomy 5-seater Trailboss, which can be outfitted with a host of powertrains, including a diesel, is available in with a short or standard bed. Our test model was equipped with Chevrolet's 6.2-liter, 8-cylinder engine, which effortlessly pushed out over 420-horsepower.

While Chevrolet touts one of two of the V8s it offers as being the most powerful 8-sylinder in the light truck segment, ironically, Toyota offers the Tundra 6-cylinder, when equipped with its hybrid max powertrain with more horsepower. Not only does the Toyota offer more horsepower, a 3-inch lifted suspension, but better fuel economy, too. Go figure! T

Yet, the Chevrolet outsells the Toyota hands over fist; and it doesn't seem as overbearing as the Tundra. As we noted, the Silverado is easier to navigate, the infotainment system is user friendly and the interior layout exudes a more polished look.

Furthermore, our test truck with the highly content LT trim, was accessorized with such features as leather, a radar activated cruise control system and a power release multi-controlled tailgate. And lastly our factory lifted truck was designed for hauling and towing, too. Although vehicles like the Tundra out tows the Chevrolet, our test model was still capable of getting the work done.

Competition: Ford F-150 Raptor and Toyota Tundra i-Force Max Hybrid 4x4