Three of the Best Chevy Pickup Trucks for Summer

Chevy’s top pickup trucks let you enjoy the summer weather in style.

The weather is finally starting to warm up, and spring is the perfect time to go on long drives, explore the beauty of the great outdoors and enjoy some fresh air. Of course, the spring and summer seasons are even better when you’re enjoying them in a ride that can expertly handle the changing tides from frosty winter to fairer weather.

We’ve put together our list of the top three pickup trucks from Chevrolet that will help you enjoy summer to the fullest by allowing owners to add a power sunroof as an optional extra. More fresh air means a more enjoyable experience in the summer. PLus, it looks badass, too.

2017 Silverado 1500 2WD Crew Cab Short Box LTZ

The 2017 Silverado 1500 gets numerous changes over the previous model, and those upgrades make the pickup smarter and more comfortable to use every day. One thing that makes the 2WD Crew Cab Short Box LTZ perfect for summer is the option of adding a power sunroof for under a grand. Oh, and when you’re not looking up at the stars or the soaking in the rays, you also get to enjoy being able to tow 12,500 lbs. and surf the web.

2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 2WD Crew Cab, Standard Box LTZ

While the Silverado 1500 is more than enough truck for the majority of owners, those looking to tow the equivalent of four and a half cars while being cocooned in luxury need but only look upstream. The Silverado 2500HD, which is essentially a bigger, stronger, and more powerful version of the Silverado 1500, surprisingly offers consumers with a sunroof option. Why is this surprising? Partly because the Silverado 2500HD can tow up to 18,100 lbs. while boasting an engine that generates 910 lb-ft of torque. Having a sunroof not only lets the elements in, but also gets the driver closer to hearing the motor working. And who doesn’t love the sound of that?

2017 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD 2WD Standard Box High Country Single Rear Wheel

When you need to get some serious towing done, there’s only one way to go, and that’s with one-ton pickup trucks. These behemoths are purpose-built machines that are built to tow extremely large things with ease, sort of like taking as much candy as you want when homeowners leave big bowls of candy out on the doorstep on Halloween. It’s surprising, then, to see the Silverado 3500HD offer a sunroof as an optional extra when things like structural rigidity are at play when towing upwards of 23,300 lbs. A stiff body may be a necessity when towing that kind of weight, but getting to enjoy getting some fresh air through the roof in something as capable as the Silverado 3500HD is something that makes the experience even more special.

Finding the right pickup truck that can tow a large amount of cargo, while being fitted with enough creature comforts on the inside is difficult. Finding the same pickup truck with a sunroof is like finding a needle in a haystack. Except the bundle of hay is ablaze and the key is a marshmallow that’s burning down to a crisp. Luckily, Chevy offers a sunroof as an option on its full-size pickup trucks, allowing drivers to soak in some rays during the warmer summer months.