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2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 range updated with bigger payload
Chevrolet's latest Silverado 1500 update for New Zealand sees the American pickup gain a sizeable payload increase.
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2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
The new Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a ute available in New Zealand from $150,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Ltz Premium Tech Pack variant and topping out at $161,490 for the ZR2 variant.
There are 2 variants of the Silverado 1500 available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-2021.
The new 2026 Silverado 1500 is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
Engine options for the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 include 6.2L v8 (313kW/624Nm) and 6.2L v8 (313kW/624Nm). All variants feature 10-speed automatic with manual mode transmission. All variants feature 4x4.
- Retail Price
- $150,990 - $161,490†
- Transmission
- 10-speed auto
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4
- Fuel Type
- Premium Unleaded or Unleaded
- Body Types
- Pickup
- Powertrain Type
- Combustion
- Retail Price
- $150,990 - $161,490†
- Transmission
- 10-speed auto
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4
- Fuel Type
- Premium Unleaded or Unleaded
- Body Types
- Pickup
- Powertrain Type
- Combustion
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Chevrolet Silverado 1500
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Available Variants
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Ltz Premium Tech Pack and the most expensive being ZR2.
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Power to Weight
120.99 - 122.65 kW/t
51.98 kW/t
126.13 kW/t
Fuel Efficiency
12.8 L/100km
1.3 L/100km
12.8 L/100km
Vehicle Range
710 km
710 km
1,127 km
Warranty (Years)
5 years
3 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
3 - 5 years
1 year
4 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
3,300 kg
2,980 kg
4,495 kg
Gross Comb. Mass
6,851 - 7,160 kg
4,670 kg
12,474 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
4,128 - 4,500 kg
2,000 kg
4,500 kg
Approach Angle
21 - 31.8°
20°
32°
Departure Angle
21 - 23.3°
19.3°
27°
Ground Clearance Unladen
228 - 296 mm
206 mm
296 mm
Payload Capacity
713 - 748 kg
620 kg
1,365 kg
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Ltz Premium Tech Pack
2026
$150,990
ZR2
2026
$161,490
Year
2026
Engine Type
6.2L Combustion
Fuel
Premium Unleaded
Unleaded
Transmission
Automatic
Body Type
Pickup
Number of Doors
4 Doors
Drivetrain
4x4
Maximum Power
313 kW
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2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Dimensions
5,931 mm
2,086 mm
1,930 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,931 mm |
| Overall Width | 2,086 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,930 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,745 mm |
| Turning Circle | 14,300 mm |
| Load Capacity | 748 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is the Ltz Premium Tech Pack variant that starts from $150,990.
See all Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PricingThe most expensive Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is the ZR2 variant that starts from $161,490.
See all Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PricingThe best towing capacity of a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is offered by the Ltz Premium Tech Pack variant which can tow 4500 kg.
See all Chevrolet Silverado 1500 towing capacityThe largest Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is the ZR2 variant which measures 2074mm wide, 5931mm in length and sits 1991mm tall.
All variants of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 have a maximum power of 313kW and 624nm of torque.
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is built in Mexico and shipped to New Zealand.
The heaviest Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is the Ltz Premium Tech Pack variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 3300 kg.
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Unleaded.
† Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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