The big story is a new turbocharged 2.7 L four - cylinder becoming the base engine for the volume LT and new
RST trims.
Standard on LT and
RST trims, the new engine delivers an SAE - certified 310 horsepower and 348 lb - ft of torque, for 22 percent more torque than the 4.3 L V - 6 it replaces.
In the Silverado, the four - cylinder replaces a 4.3 - litre V6 in the high - volume LT and
RST trims, the smaller engine's forced induction system helping it outpower the V6 with 310 hp and 348 lb - ft of torque versus 285 hp / 305 lb - ft.
Until now,
the RST trim on the Suburban was a purely cosmetic appearance package.
Chevrolet has
a RST trim for its larger Suburban, too, but it's relegated to appearance upgrades.
The new 2.7 L Turbo I - 4 L3B engine will be standard on the LT and
RST trim levels of the 2019 Silverado 1500, where it will be mated with an improved eight - speed automatic transmission.
The 4.3 L V6 will be the standard engine on the Custom and Work Truck versions of the Silverado 1500, while the new 2.7 L will be the standard engine on the LT and
RST trim levels.
Not exact matches
The
RST is an add - on to the LT or Premier
trim levels, and it comes with a body - color grille and door handles.
It's not necessarily a «blacked - out» look for the
RST package, as nearly as much of the chrome
trim has been replaced by body - colored pieces and gloss - black bits.
RST brings a street - performance appearance to the LT, with body - color
trim, full LED lighting (foglamps, headlamps and taillamps), and up to 22 - inch wheels with all - season tires.
It's paired with an eight - speed automatic transmission and will be standard on the new Silverado
RST and popular Silverado LT
trims — replacing a 4.3 - liter V - 6 that's rated at 285 hp and 305 pound - feet torque.
There is a new
RST package that offers 22 - inch gloss - black wheels and gloss - black
trim with unique badging.
For those looking for perhaps a little less people - hauling capability in exchange for a lower sticker price, Chevrolet has introduced the sub - $ 45,000 Tahoe Custom that is its new entry - level model, while the more enthusiast - grade
RST sports not only racy - looking black - out
trim bits, but ups the performance ante with a 6.2 - liter 420 - horsepower V8.
RST includes 22 - inch wheels, special
trim, and the option of a 6.2 - liter V8, Borla exhaust and Brembo front brakes.
Available on the Premier
trim, Tahoe
RST Edition offers the available Performance Package featuring a powerful 420 horsepower, 460 lb. - ft of torque, 6.2 L EcoTec3 V8 engine, Hyrdra - Matic ® 10 - speed automatic transmission and performance - calibrated Magnetic Ride Control ™ for a seamless blend of power and comfort.
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The
RST Edition is an appearance package for the LT and Premier
trims that adds blacked - out exterior pieces such as wheels and badging.
RST EDITION includes (SGK) 22» Gloss Black aluminum wheels with custom silver inserts, (P3H) front and rear black bowties, unique Gloss Black Sport grille with body - color surround, body - color door handles and headlamp accents, Black mirror caps, beltline moldings and roof rails and Black nameplate badging, ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM, REAR SEAT, BLU - RAY / DVD with remote control, overhead display, Wi - Fi wireless projection capability, two 2 - channel wireless digital headphones, auxiliary HDMI / MHL audio / video input and 2 USB ports, SEATING, FRONT BUCKET WITH PERFORATED LEATHER - APPOINTED HEATED AND VENTILATED SEAT CUSHIONS 12 - way power driver and passenger seat includes 6 - way power cushions, driver seat 2 - position memory Horsepower calculations based on
trim engine configuration.
RST EDITION includes (SGK) 22 Gloss Black aluminum wheels with custom silver inserts, (P3H) front and rear black bowties, unique Gloss Black Sport grille with body - color surround, body - color door handles and headlamp accents, Black mirror caps, beltline moldings and roof rails and Black nameplate badging, ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM, REAR SEAT, BLU - RAY / DVD with remote control, overhead display, Wi - Fi wireless projection capability, two 2 - channel wireless digital headphones, auxiliary HDMI / MHL audio / video input and 2 USB ports, SEATING, FRONT BUCKET WITH PERFORATED LEATHER - APPOINTED HEATED AND VENTILATED SEAT CUSHIONS 12 - way power driver and passenger seat includes 6 - way power cushions, driver seat 2 - position memory, 4 - way power lumbar control and power recline (STD), AUDIO SYSTEMHorsepower calculations based on
trim engine configuration.
Chevy will offer the 2.7 - liter turbo as standard on two
trims, the high - volume LT and
RST models.
It's paired with an eight - speed automatic transmission and will be standard on the new Silverado
RST and popular Silverado LT
trims — replacing a 4.3 - litre V - 6 that's rated at 285 hp and 305 pound - feet torque.
New for 2018 is the Rally Sport Truck or
RST special edition, which gives the Tahoe a street performance image with blacked - out
trim, a body - color grille surround and door handles.
The Tahoe
RST starts out with cosmetic changes that include ditching almost all chrome
trim in favour of a body - colour grille surround and door handles, and gloss black for the grille insert, mirror caps, roof rails, window
trim and badging.
Chevy will offer eight different Silverado
trims, including a new sporty - looking
RST model and new Trailboss model that includes a two - inch suspension lift with Ranchero shocks, 18 - inch wheels with Goodyear Duratrac off - road rubber, a locking rear differential and skid plates.
There is no sign of chrome
trim anywhere on the
RST.
Availability requirements and restrictions for the Suburban
RST package on the LT
trim level include:
That package is only available on the Premier -
trim Tahoe
RST, and it also includes a performance - tuned MagneRide suspension system, a 3.23 rear end (vs. a standard 3.08 rear), and a 10 - speed automatic transmission.
Assigned RPO code SCN, the Suburban
RST package is available on the LT and Premier
trim levels of the 2019 Suburban.
Availability requirements and restrictions for the Suburban
RST package on the Premier
trim level include:
Assigned RPO code WPK, the Tahoe
RST Performance Package is only available on the Premier (1LZ)
trim level and includes the Tahoe Rally Sport Truck (
RST) package.
I won't be surprised if
RST expands similarly to every Chevy that has a Denali
trim on the GMC version.
When you go Premier
trim and add the two
RST packages you can get into the
RST for $ 68,775, but that's still only spinning the rear wheels.
High Volume — For customers shopping in the heart of the truck market, the LT,
RST and LT Trail Boss
trims balance technology, efficiency and performance:
If you're already north of $ 70,000 with the Premier
trim and
RST special packages, there's no sense getting all stingy with the rest of the options.
As a modern top
trim vehicle, the Tahoe
RST includes all the safety gear you can think of.
As noted above,
trims that are equipped with the new
RST Performance package come fitted with a more powerful, 6.2 - liter V8 and 10 - speed automatic.
The
RST package is only available on the Tahoe's higher - range
trim levels, and the bottom line might be a little much for some family budgets.