There's an incredible amount of choice for pickup truck buyers right now, and one of the first models most people will think of is the Chevrolet Silverado. This legendary truck line has been with us since 1998. If the Silverado 1500 isn’t powerful enough for your needs, you’ll want to consider the the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, the next step up in the range. The Silverado 2500HD is an increasingly popular choice with buyers at the Chevrolet dealer in Sandpoint. Heavy-duty pickups are no longer just for work, so let's take a look at why the appeal of the 2500HD continues to grow.

Some people choose pickups instead of large sedans or SUVs these days because of the added versatility and capability they offer. However, others select them because they like the idea of a pickup, and because they look great when they see them outside a dealership like Chevrolet Sandpoint. When it comes to styling, especially exterior styling, the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is right up there with the best. It's big and bold, with just the right amount of chrome highlights. It looks just the way we expect a full-size pickup truck to look, and that's a pretty good starting place for any manufacturer.

The automotive experts at Kelley Blue Book gave the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD high marks, writing: “If you’re looking for big pulling power in a full-size heavy-duty truck featuring somewhat reserved styling and a strong history of durability, the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD and 3500 HD trucks are sure to please.”

The 2500HD is offered in four trim levels, starting with the WT (which very appropriately stands for "work truck"). From there, the lineup continues upward to the LT, the LTZ and the top-of-the-line High Country. Although the WT is the work-focused model in the family, it's certainly not as short on features as many of its rivals.

The standard engine under the hood of the Chevy 2500HD is a 6.0-liter V8 developing 360 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque. There’s also an optional 6.6-liter Duramax turbodiesel V8 producing 445 hp and a massive 910 lb-ft of torque. Both engines are connected to a six-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive is standard, but four-wheel drive is an available option across the range.

While some competitors omit power windows from their entry-level models to get the MSRP as low as possible, Chevy includes these types of items as standard equipment. Even workman will think twice about a new truck with manual windows today, so Chevrolet gives buyers all the modern essentials right from the base trim.

As well as those power windows all around, the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD WT also comes with standard 17-inch wheels, vinyl seats, a rearview camera, single-zone climate control with air conditioning, and a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system and Bluetooth.

When properly configured, the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD is rated to tow up to a maximum of 15,400 pounds, with a maximum payload rating of 3,276 pounds.