2019 Chevy Silverado 2.7T Review: Turbo Tradeoffs

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2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2.7T















Even though engine downsizing is a common trend among all types of vehicles of late, people still tend to associate full size pickup [/roadshow/trucks/ trucks] with big V8s. Six-cylinder engines have become more commonplace these days, with trucks like the Ford
F-150 and [/roadshow/reviews/2019-ram-1500-31169-review/ Ram 1500] offering solid six-pot options. But [/roadshow/make/chevrolet/ Chevrolet] is taking matters one step further.

The 2019 Silverado can be optioned with a 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine -- yes, a turbo-four in a 5,000-pound truck. Can this relatively tiny engine still handle full size pickup duties?
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Beneath that hood lurks a really tiny engine.

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Smooth engine, but not a stunner
The 2.7-liter engine is just one of many powertrain options available on the new chevy lift kit Silverado. We've already spent time with one of the [/roadshow/reviews/2019-chevrolet-silverado-review/ V8-powered versions], and recently got our first drive of the brand-new, [/products/2020-chevrolet-silverado-1500/ 3.0-liter diesel-powered truck].

















The 2.7T puts out 310 horsepower and 348 pound-feet of torque, mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. You can get the turbo engine on several Silverado trim levels, including the sporty-ish RST tester you see here.

















I'm pleasantly surprised by the turbo-four engine. The RST gets up and scoots fairly well and isn't afraid to rev its way up to redline to make the most of the engine's available power. Cruising down California's Interstate 5 freeway, I have no issues keeping pace with smaller vehicles in the fast lane. The transmission works seamlessly in the background, and smoothly handles heavy power requests, like while climbing the steep Grapevine as I head toward Los Angeles. The turbocharged Silverado RST has a Sport driving mode, but honestly, behind the wheel I can't really feel much of a difference from the standard mode.





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