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Summary
The Chevrolet Silverado is by far the best among full-size pickups. And it is the newest design from the Big Three Detroit manufacturers. The Silverado LT we drove is the smoothest, quietest, most civilized, best equipped, and most enjoyable pickup truck we've driven in many years. If you're shopping for a full-size pickup truck this year that you'll still want to be driving in 2009, check out the Silverado.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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1500 2WD: Short Box Regular Cab ($15,880); Short Box Extended Cab ($21,379); LS Short Box Extended Cab ($24,201); LT Long Box Extended Cab ($29,305); 1500 4WD: LS Short Box Regular Cab ($23,076); LT Long Box Extended Cab ($32,465);
2500 2WD: LS Long Box Regular Cab ($23,901); 2500 4WD: LT Short Box Extended Cab ($33,765) |
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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, ABS, traction control optional |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Basic Warranty:
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3 years/36,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Pontiac, Michigan; Fort Wayne, Indiana; Oshawa, Ontario, Canada |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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LT Short Box Extended Cab ($29,005) |
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Standard Equipment:
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(LT) ABS, air conditioning, power steering, power brakes, light package, tinted glass, tilt wheel, AM/FM/cassette/CD stereo, OnStar, rear defrost, anti-theft system, leather upholstery for front seats, six-way power heated seats with memory and power lumbar support, 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, trailer wire harness |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Destination Charge:
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690 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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29695 |
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Layout:
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rear-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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285 @ 5200 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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325 @ 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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16/20 |
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Wheelbase:
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143.5 |
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Length/width/height:
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227.6/78.5/71.2 |
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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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43.6 |
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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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38.4/61.5/33.7 |
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Cargo volume:
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Payload:
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1,911 |
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Towing capacity:
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11000 |
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Suspension, f:
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Independent |
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Suspension, r:
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live axle |
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Ground clearance:
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Curb weight:
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4289 |
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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 with ABS |
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Fuel capacity:
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26.0 |
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