THE HEAVY-HAULER’S DREAM MACHINE

edward loh

THE LAST TIME we did this, Chevy’s completely redesigned Silverado 1500 walked away with the TOTY calipers. Now that the Silverado Heavy Duty versions have received a similar extreme makeover, is the General poised for a repeat? Chevy makes a strong case with a broad and deep HD lineup, consisting of a three-quarter-ton 2500HD and one-ton 3500HD. Both are available in WT, LT, and LTZ trim and an impressive range of configurations, including three cab styles, three cargo-box styles, and five wheelbase lengths. Inside, two interior styles are offered—“Pure Pickup” and “Luxury Styled”—as well as two seating configurations, front bucket seats or a 40/20/40 split bench. The base engine is 6.0-liter gas V-8 making 353 horsepower and 373 pound-feet of torque, good enough to tow up to 12,900 pounds in a single…

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MotorTrend (Digital) - 1 Issue, February 2008

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