2021 Chevy Silverado 1500 comes with revamped styling, increased towing capabilities, and an updated features list. You can choose between eight trims: WT, Custom, Custom Trail Boss, LT, RST, LT Trail Boss LTZ, and High Country. We are going to compare the Custom Trail Boss and the LT trim.
Silverado Custom Trail Boss
The Trail Boss equips the Custom with the look and capability of an off-road truck. It is available exclusively with four-wheel drive, Z71 off-road suspension package with a 2-inch factory lift, 18-inch wheels with all-terrain tires and an automatic locking rear differential. A heavy-duty air filter and a two-speed transfer case is also added. The Custom Trail Boss looks identical to the Custom trim’s cabin, with cloth upholstery and carpeted floors. Inside features include power windows and door locks, remote start, a Wi-Fi hotspot, satellite radio, a rear-seat reminder, a six-speaker audio system, a 7-inch touchscreen, and cruise control. Standard safety features include a rearview camera and Teen Driver, with several available that include adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, head-up display, lane change alert, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. Outside you will be featured with LED bed lighting, front tow hooks, power and heated side mirrors, and a power-locking tailgate. On this trim you will have the option for Double Cab or Crew Cab, with seating for up to six people and a 6 foot 7-inch or 5 feet 10-inch bed. It starts out with a base engine of 285 horsepower and 305-pound-feet of torque on a 4.2-liter V6. Available on the Custom Trail Boss is a 6.2-liter V8 with 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque, and 435 horsepower and 469 pound-feet of torque with the Performance package. Also available on all trims is a 5.3-liter V8 with 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque. Starting price of the Custom Trail Boss is $41,700.
Silverado LT
The LT doesn’t include the Custom Trail Boss off-road add-ons, but starts with the Custom trim’s features. The LT comes standard with a turbocharged 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission. It also offers a 3.0-liter turbo-diesel engine that will give you 277 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque and is paired with a 10-speed automatic. This engine will tow up to 9,500 pounds. It is standard with 18-inch alloy wheels, but 20-inch wheels are also an option. The LT gains LED headlights, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, and an 8-inch touchscreen. The same driver assist safety features are present from previous trims, but it also is available with front and rear park assist. Starting price is $40,300 for the Double Cab and $42,700 for the Crew Cab models.
Conclusion
The Silverado Custom Trail Boss and LT trims are part of Silverado’s great line up and offer many great features, as well as performance. The Custom Trail Boss is built for the off-road and the LT is a step above with its conveniences and added features.