2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71

Since the late 90s the Chevrolet Silverado has carried the torch for Chevy’s full-size pickup offering, having gained a well deserved status as one of the best selling pickups in the US.

Thriving as it enters its 6th year in its current generation, the Silverado continues to provide appealing features that keep customers coming back year after year.

One trim that’s always exciting is the Z71, an offroad, no holds barred trim that turns the silverado into a mammoth-sized funhaver. The Z71 is a treat to behold, and in this article, we’ll be taking a deep dive into the rugged features that make the 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71 perfect for tough terrain.

Key Takeaways:

• The Silverado’s great handling is carried over to the Z71.
• Keeping things simple, but fresh is the motto for the 2025 motto, as it packs on some new updates that help it stand out from the crowd.
• The tech has received a lot of praise from sites like Edmunds this year.

What does Z71 mean on a Chevy Silverado?

Good question! The Z71 is an optional off-road package for the Silverado available on trims sporting the quick, powerful V8 engine option. It’s a fun addition available starting on the LT, and it’s an affordable way to add a kick of off road versatility to your Silverado without splurging on a trim like the ZR2.

How much does a 2025 Silverado 1500 cost?

It depends! The starting price of the Silverado this year is at around $37,645 according to Motortrend. To unlock the Z71, you’ll need to start at the $48,745 LT trim, where it becomes available up to the High Country trim. Not satisfied with the off road capabilities of the Z71? Additionally available in the Silverado lineup is the ZR2, a no holds barred offroader that’s more than perfect for extended camping trips, or even tackling a few trails here and there. But for those needing something more on the practical end, the Z71 is the Silverado for you.

A full list of the trims available for the Silverado, for those curious, reads as:

• Work Truck – $37,645
• Custom – $44,245
• LT – $48,745
• RST – $52,145
• Custom Trail Boss – $52,445
• LT Trail Boss – $59,445
• LTZ – $59,695
• High Country – $64,695
• ZR2 – $70,995

How many miles per gallon does a 5.3 get in 2025?

The 5.3 liter V8 that comes with the Silverado Z71 is rated up to 16 MPG city and around 22 mpg highway according to Car and Driver. Interestingly enough, in their extensive test program, they found that the V8 was actually more efficient than the Inline four, putting it at around the middle of the road for the Silverado’s engine offerings in terms of fuel efficiency. For more information about the Silverado’s fuel economy, visit the EPA’s website.

Summary

The Silverado Z71 is a fun off-roader capable of hitting the trails while saving you money off the lot and at the pump. With the V8 more than pulling its weight in terms of horsepower, it provides a happy medium for sensible buyers who are looking for a rugged pickup that they can depend on in any terrain. Stop by Raceway Chevrolet to get behind the wheel of this off-road champ today.