What Is It?
Chevrolet Cheyenne
What's Special About It?
Other than its futuristic styling, the Cheyenne stands out by virtue of its innovative side access doors which allow users to load and unload cargo from either end of the pickup box. Designed to address the fact that so many pickups are used for personal use, the Cheyenne's cargo bed also includes numerous storage drawers and tie-down points for storing and securing various types of cargo.
The entire bed itself is significantly lower thanks to an independent rear suspension that includes GM's latest Quadrasteer four-wheel steering technology. Up front, the long travel suspension setup employs aluminum alloy control arms and Fox remote reservoir coil-over shocks for maximum control in the most demanding off-road conditions. A supercharged 6.0-liter V8 provides a stout 500 horsepower and 580 pound-feet of torque while displacement-on-demand technology allows it to shut down cylinders in low-load situation for better mileage. The wheels measure 22 inches across and wear specially cut 35-inch BFGoodrich tires.
The interior is a mix of truck simplicity and concept vehicle luxury. The seats and headliner are covered in handcrafted leather while satin-finished aluminum adds some upscale cues. A drop-down access step assists drivers with getting in and out and there's even a two-piece glass panel sunroof to add to the feeling of spaciousness.
Why Should You Care?
As a whole the Cheyenne concept doesn't represent something we expect to see in showrooms anytime soon, but certain individual aspects may find their way into a production Silverado eventually. The side access cargo bed doors would be the most likely candidates if they can find a way to build them into the bed cost-effectively. — Ed Hellwig
Chevrolet Cheyenne
What's Special About It?
Other than its futuristic styling, the Cheyenne stands out by virtue of its innovative side access doors which allow users to load and unload cargo from either end of the pickup box. Designed to address the fact that so many pickups are used for personal use, the Cheyenne's cargo bed also includes numerous storage drawers and tie-down points for storing and securing various types of cargo.
The entire bed itself is significantly lower thanks to an independent rear suspension that includes GM's latest Quadrasteer four-wheel steering technology. Up front, the long travel suspension setup employs aluminum alloy control arms and Fox remote reservoir coil-over shocks for maximum control in the most demanding off-road conditions. A supercharged 6.0-liter V8 provides a stout 500 horsepower and 580 pound-feet of torque while displacement-on-demand technology allows it to shut down cylinders in low-load situation for better mileage. The wheels measure 22 inches across and wear specially cut 35-inch BFGoodrich tires.
The interior is a mix of truck simplicity and concept vehicle luxury. The seats and headliner are covered in handcrafted leather while satin-finished aluminum adds some upscale cues. A drop-down access step assists drivers with getting in and out and there's even a two-piece glass panel sunroof to add to the feeling of spaciousness.
Why Should You Care?
As a whole the Cheyenne concept doesn't represent something we expect to see in showrooms anytime soon, but certain individual aspects may find their way into a production Silverado eventually. The side access cargo bed doors would be the most likely candidates if they can find a way to build them into the bed cost-effectively. — Ed Hellwig
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