The Digitally Reborn Chevrolet Avalanche RST Gets Its Only Chance to Shine

The best-selling nameplates for the entire year of 2023 were, of course, the Ford F-Series with approximately 751k, followed by the Chevrolet Silverado with over 543k vehicles and the Ram truck with approximately 445k models. According to the Q1 2024 count, Ford remained at the top even though it slipped 10% with around 153k units, and Chevrolet’s Silverado followed quickly with a 2.4% rise, around 130k. Obviously, the Silverado needs a little tweaking to outrun its all-time nemesis, right?

However, there’s a bug on the horizon — Ford has updated the best-selling F-150 for the 2024 model year with plenty of thoughtful updates, and the Super Duty is a new generation. Ram Trucks is also introducing a thoroughly refreshed 1500 series with subtle design upgrades and major technical changes as the V8 ditches the brand’s popular lineup, and instead, Ram relies on a V6 with eTorque, a 3.0-liter turbo inline-six. Hurricane models, including the Ramcharger extended range as well as the all-electric Ram 1500 REV.

Obviously, Chevy’s easiest way out of trouble would be to put the Silverado through a mid-cycle facelift, too. After all, they have already updated the 2025 Tahoe and Suburban cousins ​​with new styles and features. However, if you ask the creative world of the rumor mill about digital car content creators, there is another possible solution. Besides (finally) unveiling the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV RST on the market later this year during the summer season, they may also consider expanding the Silverado family with a reborn Avalanche model.

The idea comes from Jim, a virtual artist better known as sir 8 on social networks. He loves to tinker with all things CGI from the automotive scene and dreams of a Chevy Avalanche RST revival based on Chevy’s current model. This full-size pickup truck would be the direct successor to the original, built over two generations from 2001 to 2013. The best part is that it was never retired for so long that people completely forgot about it.

Along with it, Chevrolet may have a more stylish option for those in the dark about needing a Silverado workhorse or a Tahoe/Suburban family hauler. It’s a weird idea, but maybe it’s time for Chevy to think outside the box a little more if GM wants to overtake Ford and claim the title of America’s best-selling brand. So what do you think? Do you like this reborn Chevy Avalanche RST and believe it can succeed in the real world?