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Summary
The Chevrolet Silverado is by far the best among the newest generation of full-size pickups from the Big 3, perhaps because it is the newest design.The Silverado LT we drove is the smoothest, quietest, most civilized, best equipped, and most enjoyable pickup truck we've ever driven. The new Chevy Silverado ranges from $15,995 for a two-wheel-drive regular cab base-trim model to about $31,365 for a four-wheel-drive 3-door extended cab in LT trim. (All prices include $640 destination charge.) All offer a smooth, quiet ride and quality feel. The base V6 model offers the same smooth, quiet ride and quality feel. If you're shopping for pickup truck this year that you'll still want to be driving in 2008, check out this Silverado. That is, if the conservative clothing doesn't put you off.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Engines:
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5.3-liter ohv V8 |
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Transmissions:
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4-speed automatic |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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Dual airbags |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/50,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Lansing, Michigan |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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LT Extended Cab |
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Standard Equipment:
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(LT Extended Cab) ABS, air conditioning, power steering, power brakes, light package, tinted glass, tilt wheel, alloy wheels, AM/FM/cassette/CD stereo, rear defrost, anti-theft system, leather power lumbar heated seats, overhead console, floor console, cruise control, remote locking/security system, electrochromic mirror with compass, leather-wrapped steering wheel, folding power heated chrome mirrors, cast aluminum wheels, trailering wire harness |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Destination Charge:
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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22000 |
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Layout:
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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270 @ 5000 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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315 @ 4000 |
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Transmission:
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4-speed automatic |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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13/NA |
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Wheelbase:
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143.5 |
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Length/width/height:
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227.6/78.5/74.0 |
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Track, f/r:
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65.0/66.0 |
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Turning circle:
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Seating capacity:
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5 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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41.0/61.4/41.3 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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Cargo volume:
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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8200 |
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Suspension, f:
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Independent |
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Suspension, r:
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Solid axle |
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Ground clearance:
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Curb weight:
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4780 |
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Tires:
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P255/70R-16 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc |
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Fuel capacity:
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26.0 |
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