Spied! The Next-Gen 2027 Chevy Silverado Will Offer This Old-School Truck Body Style
Car and Driver
March 2, 2026
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The 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 will continue to offer an old-school body style, as confirmed by recent spy photos showing a regular cab configuration on an entry-level Work Truck (WT) trim. While many modern pickups feature four doors, the two-door cab remains popular among tradespeople and fleet operators, leading Chevy to keep this classic design alive for its next generation. The new Silverado is expected to debut later in 2023, with styling cues inspired by GM’s leaked patent images.
The photos reveal a camouflaged test mule with a regular cab and a standard 6.6-foot cargo bed, similar to the current model. Chevy is also upgrading the WT’s features, including LED daytime running lights and improved headlights, which were previously reserved for higher trim levels. The grille design has been updated, featuring an egg-crate-like mesh instead of the blocky “CHEVROLET” lettering seen on earlier models. Additionally, the base model will likely retain its signature steel wheels.
While powertrain details for the 2027 Silverado are not yet confirmed, the current WT offers a choice between a 310-hp turbo four-cylinder engine and a 355-hp 5.3-liter V-8, both paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and available in rear- or all
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Originally published on Car and Driver on 3/2/2026