2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD LTZ

The 2017 Silverado 3500HD is Chevrolet's heavy-duty pickup, built for serious towing and hauling work. It drives with the heavy, planted feel you expect from a one-ton truck, and the steering is direct for something this size. Inside, the cabin is roomy and functional, with straightforward controls and plenty of space for a crew. Running costs are high, as you'd expect for a heavy-duty truck, but it's built to earn its keep. The LTZ adds leather upholstery, heated front seats, and a larger touchscreen over the LT, so it feels more like a work truck that doubles as a daily driver. Its 6.6L V8 makes 360 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic and four-wheel drive, so it pulls heavy loads without drama even on steep grades. You can option the LTZ with Chevy's Z71 off-road package, which adds hill descent control and skid plates for gravel-road job sites.