It was about 10 years ago or
It was about 10 years ago or so when I had predicted that the Mustang and Camaro would offer a turbo 4 cylinder, and I got tons of flack about the idea of a 4 cylinder Pony car, but they are here today and many buyers want the combination of lighter weight and decent fuel economy with good performance. The comparison that needs to be made for the Silverado is how does the turbo 4 compare to the outgoing N/A V6 in terms of drivability and economy? First off, 310HP, and 348TQ is a good amount of power that compares well to N/A V6s, and even base model V8s of the past, which could never muster that power AND 21-25MPG. So as a base engine, the turbo 4 looks like a good balance between, clean operation, good power, and decent fuel economy for a full sized truck. For me, the biggest argument against the turbo 4 in the Silverado is the upcoming turbo 3.0L inline 6 cylinder engine option. Which offers decent HP, far more torque, and potentially 32+ MPG in the same truck. As long as there isn't too much of a price premium for the turbo 6, and it can pass today's tight smog requirements, then it sounds like the best option for someone who wants an affordable full sized truck with good fuel economy. I'm not a big fan of the '20 Silverado's styling, especially the HD model's nose, but they do appear to offer some strong competition to the current line up of F150 and Ram pickup trucks out there.