Compare Chevy Truck Models at Longbine Autoplaza
Compare Chevy Trucks at Longbine Auto Plaza in Emporia, KS
Chevrolet has a longstanding reputation for building rugged, durable trucks that can handle anything from towing a boat to the lake to getting a lot done on your construction site. The Chevy truck lineup includes everything from the mid-size Colorado to the full-size Chevy Silverado 1500 and graduates to heavy-duty trucks like the Chevy Silverado 2500 HD. To help you decide which Chevy truck is right for you, here's a an overview of the new Chevrolet trucks we have available at Longbine Auto Plaza in Emporia, KS.
The Chevy Colorado
- Starting MSRP: $33,600
- Dimensions: 213 inches long, 78 inches wide, 82 inches high
- Seats: 5
- Passenger Volume: 103.7 cubic feet
- Max towing capacity: 7,700 pounds
- Max payload capacity: 1,836 pounds
- Horsepower: 308
The Colorado is available in multiple trim levels including the Work Truck, LT, Z71 and ZR2. Four-wheel drive is standard on the off-road ZR2 and it's an option on the other models. Engine choices include a 2.5-liter four-cylinder that generates 200 horsepower, a 3.6-liter V6 with 308 horsepower and a torque-rich, fuel-efficient Duramax® 2.8-liter four-cylinder turbodiesel with a muscular 369 pound-feet of torque.
Not along ago, the Chevy Colorado was honored as the MotorTrend Truck of the Year, partly because of its stellar off-road capability. The Chevy Colorado has a maximum towing capacity of 7,700 pounds, which is the best in its class, and it can carry almost 50 cubic feet of cargo. It's the right solution for Council Grove, KS owners who are doing weekend projects or lighter-duty service.
The Chevy Silverado 1500
- Starting MSRP: $57,100
- Dimensions: 210.9 inches long, 81.1 inches wide, 75.8 inches high
- Seats: 6
- Passenger Volume: 139 cubic feet
- Max towing capacity: 13,300 pounds
- Max payload capacity: 2,280 pounds
- Horsepower: 420
The Silverado 1500 is the sweet spot of the Chevy truck lineup. The Silverado 1500 delivers more power than the Colorado, including as much as 495 pound-feet of torque, along with more towing capability, at up to 13,300 pounds, and more cargo capacity, with nearly 63 cubic feet. Engine choices for Manhattan, KS buyers include a 2.7-liter turbo, a 5.3-liter V8, a potent 6.2-liter V8 and a 3.0 liter Duramax® turbodiesel. Chevy Silverado 1500 regular cab models give you a choice of standard or long beds. Double cab configurations are available exclusively with a standard bed and crew cabs are available as either short or standard beds.
Performance in the Chevy Silverado 1500
If you put a high priority on off-road capability, the Silverado 1500 Trail Boss is an outstanding choice, thanks to its 2.0-inch lift and beefy tires. The new Chevy Silverado 1500 ZR2 is an even more capable off-road pickup, equipped with front and rear locking differentials and 33-inch tires. The maximum towing capacity in the 2025 Chevy Silverado with the 6.2-liter V8 engine is 13,300 pounds and that's enough to surpass the 2025 Ram 1500 by 1,700 pounds. The Silverado 1500 with the 5.3-liter V8 provides a maximum towing capacity of 11,500 pounds.
The Chevy Silverado 1500 can haul of payload of up to 2,280 pounds. The highest level of fuel efficiency is available with the Duramax® turbo diesel engine, giving you an amazing 33 MPG on Kansas highways.
Chevy Silverado 2500 HD
- Starting MSRP: $47,500
- Dimensions: 266 inches long, 82 inches wide, 80 inches high
- Seats: 6
- Passenger Volume: 104.5 cubic feet
- Max towing capacity: 22,000 pounds
- Max payload capacity: 3,689 pounds
- Horsepower: 470
Our new Chevy Silverado 2500 HD trucks are an awesome choice if you tow heavy trailers or haul heavy equipment on a regular basis. The Silverado 2500 HD operates with a standard gas-powered 6.6-liter V8 that can deploy 401 horsepower along with 464 pound-feet of torque. You can move up to the available Duramax® diesel 6.6-liter V8 and you'll be in charge of 470 horsepower and 970 pound-feet of torque. The gas engine is the standard unit on the 2500 HD, so if you need the additional power of the turbo-diesel, the extra investment will be worth it.
Towing and payload in the Chevy Silverado 2500
Gasoline-powered Chevy Silverado 2500 HD trucks give you a maximum towing capacity of 22,000 pounds and with the Duramax® turbo-diesel engine, the 2500 HD will deliver a maximum payload of 3,689 pounds.
Comparing exterior size: Silverado 1500 vs. 2500 HD
The Chevy Silverado 2500 HD looks like a larger, stronger version of the Chevy Silverado 1500. The Silverado 2500 requires a bigger investment than the Chevy Silverado 1500 but it gives you outstanding capability. Take a look at our current online inventory of new Chevy trucks and see them in action at Longbine Auto Plaza in Emporia, KS.
The Chevy Silverado 3500 HD
The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD is a heavy-duty truck that delivers exceptional strength, advanced technology, and a range of features that can help you tackle major league jobs. It offers two very capable engine options. The standard 6.6-liter V8 can generate 401 horsepower plus 464 pound-feet of torque. You can getthe available Duramax® diesel 6.6-liter V8 and be in charge of 470-horsepower and 970 pound-feet of torque. With the Duramax® diesel the Chevy Silverado 3500 HD truck can tow an awesome maximum of 36,000 pounds.That makes it one of the most powerful diesel engines in its class. We're ready to showcase all these outstanding Chevy trucks at Longbine Auto Plaza in Emporia, KS.
1Dealer Discount applied to everyone. Courtesy transport vehicles may have higher mileage than other new vehicles.
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Longbine Auto Plaza
3012 US-50
Emporia, KS 66801
- Sales: (620) 765-4277
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