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Message: <blockquote data-quote="snow" data-source="post: 204003" data-attributes="member: 1056">Easy gents GM is not building an aluminum truck just a few body parts which they have ben doing since 2014 on p/u's,taco's and sub's.MIXED MATERIALS• Silverado 1500 strengthens its winning formula, building durability and corrosionresistance into every truck body and ensuring capability where it’s needed• Body structure consists of predominantly lightweight high-strength steel withaluminum hood, doors and tailgate to reduce weight compared to the currenttruck (see illustration, right)• Even with its bolder proportions, the all-new Silverado weighs up to 450 lbs. lessthan the current model1AERODYNAMICS• Exterior design and aerodynamics blend seamlessly in the next-gen Silverado toprovide a 7.5 percent improvement in Cd (drag coefficient) performance over thecurrent generation• Highlights include air curtains on the sides of the front fascia that channel airflowthrough the wheel wells to help reduce pressure• Airflow arcs over the tailgate to minimize drag in highway drivingINTERIOR SPACE• More headroom and shoulder room in the front seat compared to the current truck• More leg room for rear-seat passengers in the Crew Cab and better kneeclearance in Double Cabs compared to the current generation• Innovative storage solutions include an available rear underseat bin.Actually the light duty diesel was on the drawing board 5yrs ago and scraped when diesel fuel went to $5/gal here in the midwest....Also the 2.8 diesel in the colorado is a winner as well with a 7000lb towing capability.</blockquote>

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