2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Classic Review (continued)
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Summary

Reprieved for one final season, the Chevy Silverado Classic offers a lower-cost alternative to buyers interested in the bottom line. Roomy cabins, comfortable seats, a comfortable ride, and powerful engines make the Silverado a great work truck. The Hybrid option promises lower operating costs under certain conditions. A well-equipped LT Crew Cab can serve as a reasonable alternative to a family-size SUV.

NewCarTestDrive.com editor Mitch McCullough is based in Los Angeles.

(Source: New Cars Test Drive)

Model Line Overview

Model Lineup:	Chevrolet Silverado Classic 1500 2WD SWB Reg Cab ($15,840); 2WD SWB Ext Cab ($21,465); LS 2WD LWB Ext Cab ($25,915); LT 2WD LWB Ext Cab ($27,135); LS 4WD SWB Ext Cab ($27,250); LT 4WD LWB Ext Cab ($29,580); SS ($33,280); LT 4WD Crew Cab ($31,465)
Engines:	4.8-liter ohv 16-valve V8
Transmissions:	4-speed automatic
Saftey Equipment (standard):	dual-stage front airbags, four-wheel ABS with dynamic rear proportioning
Saftey Equipment (optional):	traction control
Basic Warranty:	3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled In:	Pontiac, Michigan; Flint, Michigan; Fort Wayne, Indiana; Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

Specifications As Tested

Model Tested (MSRP):	Chevy Silverado Classic 1500 LS 2WD Standard Box Extended Cab ($23,940)
Standard Equipment:	automatic transmission; power steering; chrome front bumper; chrome rear step bumper; solar-ray light tinted glass; front air dam; cargo area lamps; recovery hooks; swing-out rear quarter windows; daytime running lights w/automatic exterior lamp control; intermittent wet-arm windshield wipers w/pulse washers; manual dual-zone air conditioning; AM/FM/CD audio w/seek-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, speed-compensated volume & RDS; electric rear-window defogger, driver information center; instrument panel w/speedometer, odometer w/trip odometer, voltmeter, tachometer, fuel level, engine temp & oil pressure gauges; illuminated entry feature; center fold-down armrest w/storage; assist handles (3); cupholders (4); dual front padded visors w/cloth trim, extenders & driver-side pocket; passenger side vanity mirror; cruise control; 12-volt accessory outlets (2); front 40/20/40 split-bench seat w/driver & passenger manual reclining & adjustable outboard head restraints; front seat storage pockets; folding, full-width rear bench seat; custom cloth upholstery; tilt steering column; Passlock theft deterrent system
Options As Tested (MSRP):	Vortec 4800 V8 ($945); high capacity air cleaner ($25): power programmable door locks ($162); power windows and mirrors ($738); overhead mini console w/map lights;($55); remote keyless entry w/2 transmitters, panic button & content theft alarm ($170)
Destination Charge:	900
Gas Guzzler Tax:
Price As Tested (MSRP):	26935
Layout:	rear-wheel drive
Horsepower (hp @ rpm):	285 @ 5200
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):	295 @ 4000
Transmission:	4-speed automatic
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:	16/20
Wheelbase:	143.5
Length/width/height:	227.4/78.5/71.2
Track, f/r:	65.0/66.0
Turning circle:	46.6
Seating capacity:	6
Head/hip/leg room, f:	41.0/63.9/41.3
Head/hip/leg room, m:
Head/hip/leg room, r:	38.4/61.4/33.7
Cargo volume:
Payload:	1573
Towing capacity:	6000
Suspension, f:	independent, upper and lower control arms, coil springs, gas-pressurized shocks, anti-roll bar
Suspension, r:	live axle, two-stage semi-elliptic leaf springs, gas-pressurized shocks
Ground clearance:	8.0
Curb weight:	4627
Tires:	P245/70R17
Brakes, f/r:	disc/drum with ABS, Dynamic Rear Proportioning
Fuel capacity:	26.0