Toyota Tundra vs. Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Toyota Tundra
Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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| 4 | (17) | |
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| 2 | (2) | |
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| 5 | (7) | |
| 4 | (42) | |
| 3 | (23) | |
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Vehicle Comparison Rundown
The Chevy Silverado 1500 and the Toyota Tundra each has its own following, even though the Silverado outsells the Tundra at a 5-to-1 clip. Chevy fans would never consider a Toyota pickup, and Toyota loyalists would naturally choose the Tundra when the time came to buy a truck for themselves. But what about the rest of the buyers in the pickup truck market?
One of the major benefits that a high-volume truck manufacturer like Chevrolet has is the ability to make many more versions of a pickup. The Silverado 1500 has more trim levels, more options, more interior finishes and many more ways to personalize your truck.
Another issue to consider is the age of each truck’s platform. The Tundra has been around since 2007. The current Silverado debuted in 2014, with an all-new version arriving for 2019. The Silverado is a much fresher vehicle. Another benefit the Silverado offers is best-in-class towing capability.
This comparison is somewhat one-sided for non-loyalists. The Chevy Silverado 1500 is a newer design, with more possibilities to design it exactly the way you want. And if towing is important to you, the Silverado is the smart choice.