Since 2015, the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Sierra have dominated the mid-size pickup truck segment in the United States. Toyota’s Tacoma may have shared a bit of the limelight, but it’s nowhere near the level of the other two.
In recent years, however, the Ford Ranger and Jeep Gladiator have posed tough competition against its predecessors in the industry. Both have solid sales numbers and it’s becoming a source of worry for Chevrolet, whose aging twin truck models are not due for a refresh until at least 2023.
To somehow keep their customers loyal, and possibly attract more before the release of the next-generation Colorado and Sierra, General Motors is giving both models a limited update.
According to reports, GM is giving the trucks new grilles and adding minor interior tweaks.
As for why the brand won’t give the models a complete upgrade instead, insiders believe it’s because GM doesn’t see the aging twins still being competitive in the market.
Additionally, the next generation of the Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra are reportedly going to be part of an all-new global platform. Hence, it makes sense for GM to wait until the platform is ready before launching an upgraded Silverado and Sierra.
The upcoming front fascia and cabin updates on both trucks will coincide with the brand’s mid-cycle enhancement that will also see updates on other parts of the trucks as well as their exteriors.
Among the expected upgrades is the rumored addition of the MultiPro tailgate on the Silverado, which is currently only available on the Sierra.
The updates on the trucks are expected for release sometime in 2021 or 2022.
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