Compare The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT vs High Country - Austin, TX

2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT vs 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 High Country

The latest Chevrolet Silverado is the most advanced in the truck's history. It has max trailering of 13,300 pounds, can carry a payload of 2,260 pounds, and gives drivers an impressive 495 lb-ft of torque to work with. Not all Silverado 1500 trims are built alike, though. The LT Silverado 1500 will be very different from the High Country Silverado 1500, if not in performance, then certainly in appearance and interior luxuries.

Performance

LT and High Country trims both come with different engine/transmission combinations. The High Country boasts a standard 10-speed automatic transmission with electronic precision shift, while the LT comes with an 8-speed automatic transmission. LT trims have a standard TurboMax engine rated at 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque. The mighty High Country has a standard 5.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine rated at 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque. Only the High Country offers the option for the Silverado 1500's 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine (420 horsepower/460 lb-ft of torque).

Appearance

The Silverado 1500 LT is an excellent value as the third trim in the truck's lineup, but it will lack the High Country's exterior intimidation factor. High Country trims feature standard 18" Gloss Black AEV wheels, LED headlamps, body-color rear bumper, and chrome door handles. LT trims also get nice features, such as a chrome front bumper, an EX Lift assist power lock and release tailgate, and heated power outside mirrors. Both trims come with LED lighting for the cargo bed.

Features

Few trucks out there are as nice as the Silverado 1500. This feature-packed truck is designed to be beautiful on the inside and out. The interior features of the LT and High Country will drastically differ. High Country trims get a Bose premium sound system, rear carpeted floor mats, a front center console, and perforated leather seats. For its design, the LT comes with a 6-speaker audio system, dual-zone automatic climate control, and cloth seat trim. The Silverado 1500 can be outfitted for comfort and value, or it can be outfitted fully with a High Country trim. Our sales experts can show off the features of both the LT and High Country so that you know which one offers what you really want.

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