Here are some facts about the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500:

• Engine

  The Silverado 1500 comes standard with a 4.3-liter EcoTec3 V6 engine that produces 285 horsepower and 305 lb-ft of torque. You can also opt for a 5.3-liter V8 engine that produces 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque, or a 6.2-liter V8 engine that produces 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque.

• The 6.2-liter V8 is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, while the other engines come with a six-speed automatic transmission.

• Drivetrain

  The Silverado 1500 is available with rear-wheel or four-wheel drive.

• The 3500HD with dual rear wheels can tow up to 20,000 pounds with a conventional trailer hitch, and up to 23,300 pounds with a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch.

• Features

  The Silverado 1500 comes with several features, including:

• 17-inch painted steel wheels

  Front air conditioning

  AM/FM/satellite-prep radio

  LCD monitor in the first row

  Cloth seat trim

  Driver lumbar support

  HD Radio™ SiriusXM® satellite radio

  Bose® audio system

  Enhanced Driver Alert package

• Exterior colors

  The Silverado 1500 is available in black, deep ocean blue metallic, graphite metallic, Havana metallic, red hot, silver ice metallic, and summit white.