Which truck is more your speed, the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT or the RST? Both Silverado trim models are excellent workhorses, offering a variety of powerful engine options. And both are nicely stocked with modern features. But choosing between them comes down to their differences. Let’s take a closer look at each of these full-size trucks.
Price
The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT and RST trim levels are close in price. Both the LT and RST are mid-grade models, though the RST adds a few extra features. The LT has the lower starting price, $49,300. The RST’s flashy upgrades hardly cost much more, however, starting at $51,800.
Configurations
When it comes to body style configurations, the LT is a little more flexible. You can choose between two cabin styles, the double and crew cabs. The double cabin comes with the standard, 6-foot-7-inch bed. You can pair the crew cab with either the standard or the short, 5-foot-10-inch bed.
The RST comes standard with a crew cabin and short bed. You can configure four-wheel drive RST models with a double cabin and standard bed or a crew cabin and standard bed.
Powertrain Options
The LT and double-cab versions of the RST come standard with a 2.7-liter turbocharged high-output four-cylinder engine (310 horsepower, 430 lb-ft of torque). Other RST models come standard with the 5.3-liter Ecotec3 V8 (355 hp, 383 lb-ft of torque), an engine that’s optional for the LT.
The Duramax 3.0-liter turbo-diesel inline six-cylinder engine (277 horsepower, 460 lb-ft of torque) is available for both the LT and the RST.
If you want more power, you’ll find it in the 6.2-liter Ecotec3 V8 engine (420 hp, 460 lb-ft). However, this engine is only optional for RST models.
Comfort, Tech, and Style Features
You’ll appreciate each truck’s long list of standard features. Smartphone-friendly infotainment systems are included on both Silverados. Creature comforts, like a power driver seat and a heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel, are also standard.
Both trucks:
- LED reflector headlamps
- LED signature daytime running lamps
- Front 40/20/40 split-bench seat
- 10-way power driver seat
- Heated driver and front passenger seats
- Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Chevrolet Infotainment 3 with 13.4-inch touchscreen
- 12.3-inch Driver Information Center
- Chevy Safety Assist package (forward collision mitigation, pedestrian detection, following distance indicator, lane-keeping system, IntelliBeam automatic high beams)
- Remote start
Compared to the RST, the LT has its own style, with chrome bumpers and unique wheels.
LT:
- 17-inch Bright Silver-painted aluminum wheels
- Chrome front and rear bumpers
- Chrome mirror caps
Meanwhile, the RST has a longer list of exterior features, with flashier wheels and an optional power sunroof. The RST is also bigger on utility. For example, its LED fog lamps and a rear window defogger come in handy on misty mornings.
RST:
- 18-inch Bright Silver-painted aluminum wheels
- LED fog lamps
- LED tail lamps
- Black-painted mirror caps
- Rear window defogger
- Optional power sunroof
The Right Truck for You
The 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT will appeal to drivers who like a flashy, chrome laden exterior and a slightly lower price tag. The Silverado 1500 RST is a better option for drivers who want a longer list of standard features at only a slightly higher price.