Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD will offer a factory-backed fifth-wheel hitch that raises braked towing capacity from 4500kg to 8000kg, arriving in Australia Q3 2026 priced from $18,000. The Silverado becomes the only truck offering factory-integrated 8000kg towing—competitors achieve similar capacity only through aftermarket upgrades. The fully ADR-compliant package combines air brakes, electronic controls, and head-up display warnings integrated during right-hand drive conversion, illustrating the regulatory and engineering complexity driving OEMs to move towing capabilities from dealer installations into factory production.
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