2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 price and specs: ZR2 more expensive without equipment changes

The price of the flagship Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ZR2 has risen by $3500 for 2025, with no update to specifications to justify the price increase.

Now priced at $141,500 before on-road costs, the rise matches the increase to the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, which is now $166,500 and features a new exterior look.

However, Chevrolet's entry-level Silverado 1500 LTZ Premium remains retains its $130,500 plus on-road costs RRP for 2025.

General Motors Specialty Vehicles (GMSV) has confirmed no equipment changes for the 2025 model year.

This means standard equipment remains static with 18-inch gloss-black wheels wrapped in all-terrain tyres, front and rear electronic locking differentials, lifted suspension, and beefed-up underbody protection.

This differentiates it from the Silverado 1500 LTZ Premium, which has 20-inch wheels and a separate look.

The ZR2 also features a 13.4-inch infotainment touchscreen, a colour head-up display, and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster shared with the LTZ Premium.

The full list of specifications can be found below.

As before, the Silverado 1500 ZR2 is powered by a 6.2-litre petrol V8, punching out 313kW/624Nm to all four wheels via a 10-speed automatic transmission.

A maximum braked towing capacity of 4200kg is offered, down from the 4500kg of the 1500 LTZ Premium and rivals like the Ford F-150 and Ram 1500.

• Silverado 1500 LTZ Premium – $130,500
• Silverado 1500 ZR2 – $141,500 (up $3500)

Note: All prices above exclude on-road costs.

• 13.4-inch infotainment touchscreen
• 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
• 20-inch silver alloy wheels with all-terrain tyres
• Black leather upholstery
• Colour head-up display
• Digital rear-view mirror
• 'Bed View' camera
• Adaptive cruise control
• Electronic gear shifter

• 18-inch gloss black wheels
• 33-inch mud-terrain tyres
• Front and rear electronic locking differentials
• Multimatic DSSV dampers
• High-approach steel front bumper
• ZR2-specific wheel arch flares
• Gloss black raised bonnet insert
• Black chrome grille with Chevrolet 'flow-tie' badge
• Black and 'Graystone' leather-appointed interior with black trim

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