These are bang for buck if youre intending on towing. Isuzu Trucks with the All Terrain Warrior upgrades are between 150k - 200k Likewise with Canter, Iveco and Hino. They have more carrying capacity than a 200-300 series Cruisers and Y62 Patrol and price for that matter and of course the top branded utes we have here. Definitely a win for the Chev 2500!
@robguz1007 you know I'll have to park across 3 parking spots and hopefully taking up a handicapped parking spots too. I personally don't mind these cars,I'll never own one myself but geez these cars attract a certain kind of operator.
Absolutely love the vehicle . I exhibit at most the the Agricultural field days across Australia and I’ve spoken to plenty of owners already . I hear Nothing but praise for this beast. The first thing most will say to me is : Don’t buy a RAM … Buy one of these .
It's absolutely a towing weapon, but at $170k you can buy a hilux/ranger and an around-town car and a little boat and campground fees and diesel and a ton of beers for a year.
@@blackpointer-oi9pg Fair so you do commercial work? So buy a commercial truck. Isuzu NPR for $85k (comes with a tipper), then another fun car, then a camper trailer......the list goes on
@bn8535 when your doing nearly 2000km a week the truck is hard on the body over time I have run the 4wd light rigid for years but now have permanent medical issues but the ram changed everything and the isuzu 4wd almost same price as 3500 ram horses for courses the 3500 does everything I need
@@bn8535 My 24 F450 King Ranch was only the equivalent of $150,000 AUD in the US ($98k US). I'm guessing that the conversion costs and taxes have a lot to do with the price of the 2500HDs in Australia.
You could tow a small town with that much torque. The 6.6 Diesel V8 is the star of the show. I'd definitely buy it. Yeah parking it around town will be a headache but all things considered, it's worth it.
I own a 2006 Silverado 2500hd 6.6 Duramax. I'm presently have a new frame installed. I absolutely love this vehicle. The new ones a awsome but way out of my pocket book.
Thought my 88k was a lot USA….wow mine is a high country……midnight edition….absolute love it!!!..my 6.2 LTZ scared me with the possibly dropping Valve as noted in the 20 trucks!!!
I can think of a few dozen reasons why it’s not better than a LC300. 1. Reliability 2. Warranty 3. Servicing Cost 4. Insurance cost 5. Availability of parts especially outback 6. Ease of parking 7. Ease of Driving 8. Ease to walk around 9. Availability of aftermarket products LAST BUT NOT LEAST - RESALE VALUE. No thanks Chevy 🤮
I am excited to see that Australia is finally getting into "serious" US pick-up trucks, but I think you are missing out by not getting to use all of the ability this truck has to offer. For example, in the US the Silverado 2500HD has an available option called the "Max Towing Package", which actually outfits the truck with a 1-ton (3500HD) frame, suspension and running gear for even more capacity/capability. Imagine being able to tow a 9000+ kg on the hitch or 10,000kg on a gooseneck/5th-wheel hitch in the bed with this truck...
Would be good to see standard testing info like 0-100 and 80-120 overtaking. Also your camera man needs to actually filming the things you’re talking about with the storage section. Looking at the storage bin lid shows the viewer nothing
The only one that can compete with this would be the F250. They Chevy is nice though, all that money and you're getting alot of goodies with it. And the best part it comes in Diesel.
ha ha they would've loved that test in Bradman's Ave, Maroochydore, streets there have barely enough space width with the shoulder parking on both sides. Then add cyclists!
@@--Nath-- the Government is. You are mistaken. Isuzu may have to leave Australia because of the Carbon offset/ net zero policies. Do some research please.
@@--Nath--yes he is, the tax hike on the Silverado will be about $70,000 - the aim is eliminate these vehicles (and Rangers, Hiluxes etc) from the market.
I struggle to believe that 14.5 l/100 km economy figure. Seem good frankly for this size vehicle. It’s all bit excessive. If your caravan is that big then maybe stay home.
are you jelous that you don't have a large caravan? I;ll give you a tip, that's not even a large caravan. BTW I have a GMC 3500 (which is even bigger than the Silverado) and tow a 38 foot 5th wheel.
@@Ozgrade3 no i don’t understand why people like to haul a home around. I prefer camping and am not a fan of caravan parks. Camper trailer I understand. Isn’t it about going to locations that are special away from your normal life …off the beaten track ?
I hear that about all brands the unreliability it depends on who you are listening to Their all made to make them money bottom line My brand has been great so far
When you’re hauling ass across the U.S. towing upwards of a 20,000 lb. fifth wheel nothing else can handle it. Whether it be GM, Ford, or RAM. I’ve owned them all and it’s just personal preference as all get it done.
@@GAlan-nn6mu Absolutely correct. Each manufacturers offering has their pros and cons, but there isn't a bad truck among them. I recently moved from Ram to Ford specifically because Ford was the only one offering a wide track front end in a pickup.
I just purchased one absolutely amazing lovely to drive
These are bang for buck if youre intending on towing. Isuzu Trucks with the All Terrain Warrior upgrades are between 150k - 200k
Likewise with Canter, Iveco and Hino.
They have more carrying capacity than a 200-300 series Cruisers and Y62 Patrol and price for that matter and of course the top branded utes we have here. Definitely a win for the Chev 2500!
This would be perfect vehicle to tow my jetski around.
💯 then parking on top of a protected dune would suit me👌🏽 don't forget to leave your rubbish behind 😊
@robguz1007 you know I'll have to park across 3 parking spots and hopefully taking up a handicapped parking spots too. I personally don't mind these cars,I'll never own one myself but geez these cars attract a certain kind of operator.
You can tow a jetski with a car
Absolutely love the vehicle .
I exhibit at most the the Agricultural field days across Australia and I’ve spoken to plenty of owners already .
I hear Nothing but praise for this beast.
The first thing most will say to me is :
Don’t buy a RAM … Buy one of these .
I'm buying tattslotto and powerball tonight 😂😂
It's absolutely a towing weapon, but at $170k you can buy a hilux/ranger and an around-town car and a little boat and campground fees and diesel and a ton of beers for a year.
I have a 4 ton boat and excavator the hilux doesn't work
@@blackpointer-oi9pg Fair so you do commercial work? So buy a commercial truck. Isuzu NPR for $85k (comes with a tipper), then another fun car, then a camper trailer......the list goes on
@bn8535 when your doing nearly 2000km a week the truck is hard on the body over time I have run the 4wd light rigid for years but now have permanent medical issues but the ram changed everything and the isuzu 4wd almost same price as 3500 ram horses for courses the 3500 does everything I need
@@blackpointer-oi9pg Fair enough. Just saying this $170k yank tank is bad value, but if what you have is works for you then it's all good.
@@bn8535 My 24 F450 King Ranch was only the equivalent of $150,000 AUD in the US ($98k US). I'm guessing that the conversion costs and taxes have a lot to do with the price of the 2500HDs in Australia.
I got cutoff last week in my Silverado 1500, time to trade it in for one of these
You could tow a small town with that much torque.
The 6.6 Diesel V8 is the star of the show. I'd definitely buy it.
Yeah parking it around town will be a headache but all things considered, it's worth it.
I own a 2006 Silverado 2500hd 6.6 Duramax. I'm presently have a new frame installed. I absolutely love this vehicle. The new ones a awsome but way out of my pocket book.
Thought my 88k was a lot USA….wow mine is a high country……midnight edition….absolute love it!!!..my 6.2 LTZ scared me with the possibly dropping Valve as noted in the 20 trucks!!!
Thanks for sharing. I reckon this big truck has a better value for money than the Toyota LC300. Why? Because this truck offers a bus's engine!!!
I can think of a few dozen reasons why it’s not better than a LC300.
1. Reliability
2. Warranty
3. Servicing Cost
4. Insurance cost
5. Availability of parts especially outback
6. Ease of parking
7. Ease of
Driving
8. Ease to walk around
9. Availability of aftermarket products
LAST BUT NOT LEAST - RESALE VALUE.
No thanks Chevy 🤮
I am excited to see that Australia is finally getting into "serious" US pick-up trucks, but I think you are missing out by not getting to use all of the ability this truck has to offer. For example, in the US the Silverado 2500HD has an available option called the "Max Towing Package", which actually outfits the truck with a 1-ton (3500HD) frame, suspension and running gear for even more capacity/capability. Imagine being able to tow a 9000+ kg on the hitch or 10,000kg on a gooseneck/5th-wheel hitch in the bed with this truck...
I look forward to seeing one on Mt Speculation Track!
Definitely a rig worth buying for towing caravans....not like those toy Thai utes.
Merica!!!
Would be good to see standard testing info like 0-100 and 80-120 overtaking. Also your camera man needs to actually filming the things you’re talking about with the storage section. Looking at the storage bin lid shows the viewer nothing
Where can I buy this monster in Queensland?
At any GMSV dealer if you search online for locations.
@@patrickflaherty3253 THX! I HAVE CHECKED 3 OF THEM IN BRISBANE, BUT FIND THE PRICE IS AROUND10% MORE THAN WHAT YOU SHOWED IN THE SHORTS.
The only one that can compete with this would be the F250.
They Chevy is nice though, all that money and you're getting alot of goodies with it. And the best part it comes in Diesel.
Not (officially) available in Australia
Man, whats with that side step? The Aussie's put wings on the bed.
ha ha they would've loved that test in Bradman's Ave, Maroochydore, streets there have barely enough space width with the shoulder parking on both sides. Then add cyclists!
So imagine trying to park the thing in a driveway in somewhere like Sunshine Cove 🤣.
Nice truck , would have one if I could afford it.
AUS car prices are insane
Here in Aus its sem-me not sem-i 5:45
the more of these here the better and the f150 is half this size
That's a short bed (6.75'). It's not even the biggest version of the 2500HD.
Difficult to justify the $60-70k cost for the RHD conversion alone..
Just put on a set of 35s on for offroading 👍👍👍👍
Don’t worry everyone. With Albo’s Net Zero policies, this manufacturer will be leaving “The Building “ very shortly.
That would be a good thing, although Albo isn't proposing any such thing, sadly.
@@--Nath-- the Government is. You are mistaken. Isuzu may have to leave Australia because of the Carbon offset/ net zero policies. Do some research please.
@@c.s2001 Tesla said they were lying. Is Elon a liar?
@@--Nath--yes he is, the tax hike on the Silverado will be about $70,000 - the aim is eliminate these vehicles (and Rangers, Hiluxes etc) from the market.
Rubbish in the US
I struggle to believe that 14.5 l/100 km economy figure. Seem good frankly for this size vehicle. It’s all bit excessive. If your caravan is that big then maybe stay home.
are you jelous that you don't have a large caravan? I;ll give you a tip, that's not even a large caravan. BTW I have a GMC 3500 (which is even bigger than the Silverado) and tow a 38 foot 5th wheel.
@@Ozgrade3 no i don’t understand why people like to haul a home around. I prefer camping and am not a fan of caravan parks. Camper trailer I understand. Isn’t it about going to locations that are special away from your normal life …off the beaten track ?
That works out to 16 mpg which is what I get out of the much bigger F450.
Agree, it's too high & will drop to mid 12s once it's run in.
@@Ozgrade3 not jealous.. I don’t see the appeal of that at all.
Chevrolet for 163K ? No thank you... One of the most unreliable brand in the whole world...
I hear that about all brands the unreliability it depends on who you are listening to
Their all made to make them money bottom line
My brand has been great so far
When you’re hauling ass across the U.S. towing upwards of a 20,000 lb. fifth wheel nothing else can handle it. Whether it be GM, Ford, or RAM. I’ve owned them all and it’s just personal preference as all get it done.
@@GAlan-nn6mu Absolutely correct. Each manufacturers offering has their pros and cons, but there isn't a bad truck among them. I recently moved from Ram to Ford specifically because Ford was the only one offering a wide track front end in a pickup.
I’ve only heard good things from people who have owned them. Haven’t heard one say they don’t absolutely love it.
Wel you’re wrong