by Gabrielle DeSantis

Fans of Chevy Silverado pickups have been waiting for a revised front end since it came out in 2019. Universally panned, what added to its woes was an interior that was no match for the Ram pickup; also new in 2019. While 2022 Silverado interior shots have leaked here and there, we have not gotten a look at the new front, until now. So, is this new fascia better than the previous model’s?

The leaked 2022 Silverado image shows an improved front end

An image seen in an official GM parts catalog shows essentially what you see above so it is no independent guess; this is it. It was captured by GM-Trucks.com. This is definitely an improvement, and here’s why.

The signature “sideburn” feature was like a silly flag of sheet metal that cut up the front end. Fussy and visually awkward, it was not integrated but rather choppy. The new front hasn’t eliminated the sideburns but instead integrated them in a more prominent fashion with a new body-color filler. The headlights are still a sinister slit but have been moved above the design line rather than below as on the current Silverado. 

That gave more room to heighten the sideburn and give it a more integrated look. It also looks like the headlights have been pulled back into the fenders a bit more, allowing the grille to be more massive. Or, more truck-like if you wish. So, it is better integrated overall, and it cleans up the black graphic grille assembly. 

Chevy looks to have eliminated the arbitrary design line for this revised 2022 Silverado

The arbitrary design line below the beltline looks like it might, thankfully, be gone. Yes, random design lines and sculpturing are all the rage, but this change makes for a better design. The current design feature looks like the proverbial “one designer did the front half and another the back, then they mushed it together.”

And the way the wheel openings have been styled gives the fenders a more pronounced bulge. That’s something we like about the Ford Raptor and Ram TRX. Finally, the new undercut in the lower quarters aids in accentuating those bulges. 

Chevy plans on keeping the current model as the 2022 “LTD”

While Chevy ramps up production of this newer design, it is keeping the current one through 2022 as the Silverado LTD. This will help keep the assembly line rolling which Chevy desperately needs to do with COVID and microchip downtime. Internally, the revised Silverado will be called a 2022i model. 

We will also be seeing a ZR2 model, with an L87 V8, a two-inch lift, meaty Goodyear DuraTrac tires, Multimatic DSSV dampers, and larger bumper openings. Also, the new GM VIP electrical system better handles the semi-autonomous drive system. 

So, lots of changes are set to debut this Thursday for the new 2022 Silverado. Motorbiscuit will bring you the highlights then.

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by Gabrielle DeSantis

As long as Lego keeps producing fantastic car and truck sets, we will keep talking about them. We are constantly looking for anything from the Swedish plastic brick company that we would love to spend an afternoon building. We already have quite the backlog building up between the McLaren Senna GTR set, the new Speed Champions sets, and the Lamborghini Sian set.

That is one of the problems with being an AFOL (Adult Fan Of Lego); we are always looking at new sets before even building the ones we already picked up! Recently, we came across something that instantly earned a spot at the top of our Lego backlog. We may need to start visiting a support group.

Lego Technic Ford F-150 Raptor Truck now available

One of the first things that surprised us about this Lego Technic Ford F-150 Raptor set is that Lego was relatively quiet about its arrival. Generally speaking, when Lego releases a new vehicle Technic set licensed from an OEM, there is some type of collaborative announcement between Lego and the brand they are working with. Those announcements usually involve the Lego team building a life-sized version of the vehicle released as a set.

This time that does not seem to be the case. If we had to speculate, we think perhaps Ford did not want to draw much attention to the Ford F-150 Raptor at the moment since their efforts are focused on the new Ford F-150 Lightning EV truck instead. Perhaps there may be a Lego Technic Ford F-150 Lightning in the future? For now, we get to start with this bright orange F-150 Raptor instead. There are quite a few details to go over, so let’s dig into them.

Lego Technic Ford F-150 Raptor details

As previously mentioned, the Lego Technic Ford F-150 Raptor comes in a bright orange color meant to emulate the “Code Orange” paint available on the Raptor from the factory. The hue on the real-life truck is a bit darker than its Lego counterpart, but we’re talking about plastic versus metal here, so we can’t expect everything to translate with 100% accuracy.

The set is comprised of 1,379 individual pieces, which certainly is not a small amount, but there are a few Lego Technic vehicle sets that are much larger. When complete the Lego Technic Ford F-150 Raptor measures 6 inches high, 16.5 inches long, and 7 inches wide. At those measurements, this model is definitely going to take up a decent chunk of desk space, but we doubt anyone who buys this set will mind.

Features and functions

All four doors open on this model and the truck bed, which adds to the display possibilities. There are working suspension components at each wheel so that this model can take a little bit of weight in the back, or it can be propped up on objects to simulate rock climbing.

The front wheels can be turned via a knob on the top of the truck cab. We admit that breaks the immersion a bit, but at this scale, reaching in with fingers to turn the steering wheel on the model could be a pain. 

One of the most impressive details is the working V6 engine with pistons that move if the truck is pushed.

Eager fans will have to wait a while before they build their very own miniature Ford F-150 Raptor, as this set does not release until October 1st, 2021. However, it can be pre-ordered right now on Lego’s website.

We might pre-order it when we find some space that isn’t already taken by another Lego set. 

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