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Order a 2027 Silverado 1500 or Buy a 2026? Vehicle shown with available equipment. Image supplied by the manufacturer. The Short Version The all-new 2027 Silverado 1500 arrives at the end of 2026; you can reserve a build now. 2026 Silverados are on the ground in Bentonville today, often with incentives. Buy from stock if you need a truck now; reserve a 2027 if you want the redesign. Bring your loaded trailer weight and we will spec the right truck around it. There is a short window every few years when a truck buyer in Northwest Arkansas has two good options at once, and we are heading into it. The all-new 2027 Silverado 1500 is a ground-up redesign arriving at the end of 2026 and you can reserve one now, while the 2026 Silverados are still on the lot at George Nunnally Chevrolet in Bentonville with their own incentives. Whether you reserve the new one or buy off the ground comes down to how much you want the redesign versus how soon you need the truck. Here is how we talk it through with people who come in from Rogers, Springdale and Fayetteville. Buy from stock if you need a truck now Most people who need a truck need it for two or three specific things. If your list is "crew cab, four-wheel drive, tows a boat to Beaver Lake, seats the family," we can almost certainly hand you keys to a 2026 Silverado 1500 that does all of it this week. Buying from stock is faster, it usually carries an incentive, and you get to sit in the exact truck before you sign. If that is you, the 2026 Silverado 1500 guide is the place to start. Reserve a 2027 if the redesign is what you want Reserving makes sense when the new truck's changes are the reason you are buying. For 2027 that is a real list: two brand-new small-block V8s, a 5.7L and a 6.6L that Chevrolet calls the most powerful naturally-aspirated V8 in the half-ton class; a fully digital cockpit with a 16.3-inch screen; and available Super Cruise that keeps working while you tow. If a specific new engine or the redesigned interior is what you are after, reserve the build rather than waiting for the right one to land. The 2027 Silverado 1500 overview lays out the whole lineup, and the trim guide walks the seven trims from Work Truck to ZR2 and High Country. What actually changed for 2027 Enough that a 2026 spec sheet is not a 2027 spec sheet. The Silverado is all-new for 2027 — new styling, a new digital interior, a revised seven-trim lineup that renames the LT simply Silverado, and the two new V8s replacing the old 5.3L and 6.2L. Pricing, EPA fuel economy and final tow ratings are published by Chevrolet closer to the on-sale date, and we post each confirmed number the day it lands. The 2027 specs page tracks what is official as it firms up. None of that makes a 2026 a worse truck — it is still the one we can hand you keys to this week. The towing question worth settling up front If towing is why you are buying, get it right before you order. On a half-ton, the tow rating is set by engine, cab, bed and axle together, not by the badge on the tailgate, so two trucks that look alike can be rated differently. The 2027's official ratings publish at launch, and the Duramax diesel and new 6.6L V8 are the tow-focused engines. If you already know what your loaded boat or camper weighs, bring us that number and we will build the spec backwards from it. Our towing guide covers the Max Trailering package and the segment-exclusive Super Cruise hands-free trailering. The winter question nobody asks until January If you buy in the autumn, your truck's first season is an Ozark winter, and that is worth ten minutes of planning. I-49 gets treated through the freeze-thaw stretches and a truck parked outside collects that brine spray. The practical habit is washing the undercarriage through the salt season rather than waiting for spring. It is also worth setting up the service schedule early, especially if you tow — towing brings oil and driveline service forward. Our service and maintenance page covers what the truck needs and when. How to decide in one visit Come into George Nunnally Chevrolet at 2700 SE Moberly Ln in Bentonville, just off I-49. We will put you in a 2026 Silverado so the current truck is not an abstraction, walk you through what the 2027 redesign adds, and either write up a truck from stock or start your 2027 reservation. Either way you leave knowing which truck is yours. Call (479) 319-2494 or contact us to set it up. Still comparing the current truck? 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Quick answer: the 2026 Traverse as a tow vehicle The 2026 Chevrolet Traverse is rated at 5,000 pounds properly equipped, and the trailering equipment is standard on every trim rather than an option you hunt for. The 2.5L turbocharged four-cylinder makes 328 horsepower and 326 lb-ft on regular 87-octane unleaded, which is what makes that rating comfortable rather than theoretical. It still carries the family: seven seats standard, eight on the LT with the available second-row bench, and 22.9 cubic feet of cargo behind the third row. EPA estimates are 20 city / 26 highway / 22 combined in front-drive and 20 / 24 / 21 with all-wheel drive. The Traverse starts at $40,800 before a $1,995 destination charge. George Nunnally Chevrolet stocks them in Bentonville. Call (479) 319-2494. A 5,000-pound rating puts a lot of NWA weekends in reach of a 2026 Chevrolet Traverse: a small travel trailer, a teardrop or hybrid camper, a pair of side-by-sides on a utility trailer, or a boat. What it does not do is answer the second question, which is whether the same vehicle still works as the family car on Monday. Here is what the rating actually covers here, and what to check before you hitch up. The Traverse research hub has the full set of pages. See Every 2026 Traverse in Stock How much can a Traverse actually pull? 5,000 pounds, properly equipped. That figure holds across the lineup because the trailering equipment is standard on every trim, so it is not a number that depends on which box you ticked at order time. The engine is what makes it usable. The 2.5L turbocharged four makes 328 horsepower and 326 lb-ft, and torque is the part that matters on a hill with a trailer behind you. The specifications page has the full numbers, and the model overview is the plain-language version of the whole car. What a 5,000-pound rating covers in NWA More than most families need. A single-axle travel trailer, a teardrop or a hybrid pop-up sits well inside it, as does a ski boat on a single-axle trailer, and either one gets to Beaver Lake or a campsite at Hobbs State Park without drama. Devil's Den is the harder run, because the I-49 grades south of Fayetteville are the real test of any tow vehicle in this region. The honest planning number is not the trailer's dry weight, it is the loaded weight with water, gear and bikes on the back. Build in the margin and a Traverse handles a Northwest Arkansas camping season comfortably. If your trailer is a dual-axle bunkhouse and the loaded number is climbing past the rating, the Traverse versus Tahoe comparison is the right next read, because that is the step up this market usually makes. Do you need to option anything? For the tow rating itself, no. Trailering equipment is standard across the range, which is unusual in this class and worth knowing before you start pricing packages on a rival. What is worth optioning is what makes the miles easier. Super Cruise, the hands-free driver assistance system, is standard on the High Country and RS and available on the LT and Z71 through the Enhanced Driving Package, and a long haul down the interstate is exactly where you notice it. The trim levels page shows what each rung includes. What towing means for people and gear This is where a three-row earns its place over a truck. The Traverse seats seven as standard and eight on the LT with the available second-row bench, and it holds 22.9 cubic feet behind the third row, 56.6 behind the second and 98 cubic feet with both rows folded. That is a full family plus a week of camping kit, before the trailer is even attached. Weight still has to be watched: GVWR is 6,173 pounds and an LT front-drive weighs 4,504 pounds at the curb, which leaves roughly 1,669 pounds for people, cargo and trailer tongue weight combined. That is the number that quietly decides how much you can pack. The cargo and seating page breaks the space down row by row. Which Traverse suits a towing family in NWA? The LT is the volume answer and the only trim that seats eight, opening at $40,800 before the $1,995 destination charge. The Z71 adds all-wheel drive as standard, 18-inch all-terrain wheels and 7.8 inches of ground clearance against the standard 6.8, which is the trim for gravel campground approaches. The RS and High Country are the equipment-led rungs and bring Super Cruise as standard. Cross-shopping? The Traverse versus GMC Acadia comparison covers the closest relative, and the Traverse versus Equinox page is the one to read if you are still deciding whether you need a third row at all. Browse Traverse LT and Z71 Stock Schedule a Test Drive Hitching up in NWA Bring the trailer and we will weigh the real question with you. We are at 2700 SE Moberly Ln, a couple of minutes off I-49, and the run south from here is the same road your camper will see, so a test drive tells you more than a spec sheet does. The 39-foot turning circle is the other thing to try in our lot, because campground loops are tighter than interstates. Ownership questions are worth asking on the day: the maintenance schedule covers service intervals, and towing does change how often some of them come around. When you are ready, value your trade or get pre-approved. 2026 Traverse towing questions How much can a 2026 Chevrolet Traverse tow? 5,000 pounds, properly equipped, and the trailering equipment is standard on every trim. What engine does it use? A 2.5L turbocharged four-cylinder rated 328 horsepower and 326 lb-ft, running on regular 87-octane unleaded. Does towing change with all-wheel drive? The rating is 5,000 pounds properly equipped across the lineup. All-wheel drive is standard on the Z71 and available elsewhere, and it changes EPA estimates to 20 city / 24 highway / 21 combined against 20 / 26 / 22 in front-drive. How many people does it seat? Seven as standard, and eight on the LT with the available second-row bench. The Z71, RS and High Country seat seven. How much cargo is there with a full house? 22.9 cubic feet behind the third row, 56.6 behind the second, and 98 cubic feet with both rear rows folded. Which trim has the most ground clearance? The Z71, at 7.8 inches against the 6.8 inches standard elsewhere, and it comes with all-wheel drive and 18-inch all-terrain wheels. Is Super Cruise available? Yes. It is standard on the High Country and RS, and available on the LT and Z71 through the Enhanced Driving Package. How big is the Traverse to park and store? 204.5 inches long on a 121.0-inch wheelbase, 79.6 inches wide without mirrors and 69.6 inches tall, with a 39.0-foot turning circle. Where do I get a question answered that is not here? The Traverse FAQ page covers the common ones, or call (479) 319-2494 with your trailer's loaded weight and we will talk it through. Pricing is starting MSRP and excludes tax, title, license and dealer fees; the destination freight charge is stated separately and the dealer sets the final price. Trailering figures are maximums for a properly equipped vehicle and vary by configuration and equipment. Fuel-economy figures are EPA estimates and will vary with driving. George Nunnally Chevrolet · 2700 SE Moberly Ln, Bentonville, AR 72712 · (479) 319-2494

The RS is the trim most 2027 Equinox shoppers here are driving off in. The 2027 Chevrolet Equinox RS starts at $33,900 before destination, runs the 1.5L Turbo four with 175 horsepower and an eight-speed automatic, and returns an EPA-estimated 27 mpg combined with front-wheel drive. It is the blacked-out version of the Equinox, and it is the trim we stock deepest right now. If you are shopping in Rogers, Springdale or Fayetteville and you want an Equinox you can drive home this week rather than order and wait, the RS is the one to come and look at. Here is what is on the ground, what the trim actually gives you over the LT, and who it suits. If you want the whole model first, the 2027 Equinox overview covers both powertrains in one read. Quick Answer 2027 Equinox RS from $33,900 before a $1,995 destination charge 1.5L Turbo, 175 hp, eight-speed automatic 25 city / 29 highway / 27 combined mpg, front-wheel drive All-wheel drive adds $2,000 The RS is the deepest-stocked 2027 Equinox trim on our lot What is in stock Most of the 2027 Equinox inventory on our lot is RS, with LT alongside it. That matters if you are cross-shopping in Springdale or Fayetteville, because it means colour and equipment choice rather than a single car and a take-it-or-leave-it conversation. Every one runs the same 1.5L Turbo four at 175 horsepower with the eight-speed automatic, and that eight-speed is a 2027 change worth knowing: it is now standard on front-wheel drive as well as all-wheel drive. Front-wheel drive is standard; all-wheel drive is a $2,000 option, and the full specifications carry every figure with its source. Browse what is on the lot on the Equinox inventory page. What the RS does well It looks considerably more expensive than it is. Black mirrors, black moldings, black emblems and black badging, a flat-bottom steering wheel, standard 19-inch wheels with 20-inch machined wheels available, and an available two-tone black roof. Park one next to a base compact SUV and the difference reads from across the lot. Cargo is unchanged at 29.8 cubic feet behind the rear seats and 63.5 folded, which the cargo and interior guide turns into what actually fits. Underneath, it is the sensible Equinox everyone already knows. Heated front seats and a heated steering wheel are standard, as is the 11.3-inch touchscreen with Google built-in. More than 15 standard driver assistance features come along, including the six-feature Chevy Safety Assist package, which is the set that does the work on the I-49 stop-and-go between Rogers and Fayetteville; the technology and safety guide goes through each one. 400 miles of range on a 14.8-gallon tank means the Springdale commute goes most of two weeks between fill-ups. Honest trade-offs The RS is a styling trim, not a capability trim. The engine, transmission and towing are identical to the LT, so if you want more than 175 horsepower, no Equinox trim gives it to you. Towing is 1,500 pounds properly equipped across the range, and running costs are the same too, which the maintenance schedule lays out. The ACTIV costs exactly the same $33,900 and spends the money differently, on all-terrain tires and a uniquely tuned suspension. If your weekends involve gravel county roads or a boat ramp rather than pavement, take a look at that one instead. And 19- or 20-inch wheels ride firmer than smaller ones do. If you are also weighing the electric one, gas vs EV settles that honestly. The full trim comparison puts all six 2027 configurations side by side. Who this configuration is for Buy the RS if you want the sharpest-looking Equinox on the school run in Rogers or Springdale, you are covering paved miles rather than gravel, and you want heated seats, a heated wheel and the big screen without stepping into a bigger, thirstier SUV. More questions are answered on the Equinox FAQ page. Look at the ACTIV instead if your driving includes unpaved surfaces, or the LT at $33,900 less the styling package if the look is not what you are paying for. Add the $2,000 all-wheel drive if the Ozark ice storms are a yearly worry; EPA combined moves from 27 to 26 mpg. See it, drive it We are at 2700 SE Moberly Ln in Bentonville, a short run up I-49 from Rogers, Springdale and Fayetteville, and an easy drive from Siloam Springs. Come and drive an RS back to back with an ACTIV; the two are the same price and settling that question takes about twenty minutes. Call (479) 319-2494, browse 2027 Equinox inventory, get pre-approved before you come in, or book a test drive. Everything we have published on the model sits in the 2027 Equinox research hub. Frequently asked questions How much is a 2027 Chevy Equinox RS? From $33,900 before a $1,995 destination charge, or $35,900 with all-wheel drive. What is the difference between the Equinox RS and LT? Styling, not mechanics. The RS adds black exterior trim, a flat-bottom steering wheel, 19-inch wheels with a 20-inch option and standard roof rails. Both use the same 175-horsepower 1.5L Turbo and eight-speed automatic. What gas mileage does the 2027 Equinox RS get? An EPA-estimated 25 mpg city, 29 highway and 27 combined with front-wheel drive, and 26 combined with all-wheel drive. Do you have 2027 Equinox models in stock near Rogers? Yes, and the RS is the trim we hold deepest. Check current stock on the Equinox inventory page or call (479) 319-2494. Can I finance a 2027 Equinox before I visit? Yes. Get pre-approved online in a few minutes and arrive knowing your terms. The payment calculator will model a term and a down payment.