2013 Chevy Silverado 1500 Concept

Whether or not you know vans or not, the Chevrolet Silverado is probably going a well-recognized automobile; in a huge swath of variations, it is the software of alternative for those who have to get things done. From sport vans to hybrids, and up off-street rigs and heavy-responsibility fashions, the Silverado 1500 nonetheless stacks up nicely in opposition to rivals-it doesn't matter what the priority.

The one exception might be styling; with no important changes to its exterior or interior-save just a few minor touches-since the 2007 model year, when this technology made its debut-the 2012 Chevrolet. It still appears prefer it means enterprise (or pleasure, to truck folks), however with the introduction of a refreshed Ram 1500 lineup this year, the Silverado is now by far probably the most dated design of the Huge Three trucks.

For 2013 there are not any main modifications to the 2013

2013 Chevy Silverado 1500 lineup; it nonetheless takes on the Ford F-a hundred and fifty, Ram 1500, and the carefully associated GMC Sierra 1500. Just as earlier than, there's no lack of fashions and construct combinations. Chevy's full-size trucks are available a form to suit practically each doable form of truck user, from boot-sporting Texas hipsters to tie-wearing urban commercial architects-and every little thing in between. Consumers can decide into considered one of three physique styles, and one of two interior designs; from amongst four gas engines and two automatic transmissions, or one fuel-electrical drivetrain; and from bed lengths ranging from the smallest 5'-eight" bed on Crew Cabs and Hybrids, to the 6-6" mattress on all versions save for the Hybrid, to the 8' mattress offered on all versions besides the Hybrid.

The powertrains provided in the Silverado are still competitive-except for the bottom 195-horsepower, 4.three-liter V-6, which we might only advocate to fleet buyers. At the base level if you would like a V-eight is the flex-gas, 302-hp 4.eight-liter; it is completely ample however comes with a four-velocity automatic transmission. A flex-gas 5.3-liter V-8 with 315 hp is available in more mainstream versions, and it's outfitted with fuel-saving cylinder deactivation in some models; and on the prime quality, a 6.2-liter, 403-hp, flex-gasoline V-eight within the Silverado LTZ. The 5.3-liter is our alternative of the gas-only Silverados: it has ample energy for almost every want, and comes with only a slight fuel-mileage penalty over the fundamental V-6.

Though the 2013 Chevy Silverado Hybrid 1500 has not been a top vendor by any means, GM is continuous to offer it, and its 20-mpg city, 23 highway EPA ratings actually make them sensible picks. The Silverado Hybrid is quite completely different from the other Silverado fashions, because of a two-mode hybrid powertrain that pairs an aluminum-alloy 6.0-liter V-8 with cylinder deactivation and variable valve timing, to an electrically variable transmission (EVT) with four mounted-ratio gears and two electric motor/generators, as well as a nickel-metal-hydride 300-volt battery pack. All collectively, these items mix to produce 332 horsepower and 367 pound-feet of torque. Despite its extra heft, the Silverado Hybrid can tow 6,100 pounds with 2WD, or 5,900 pounds with computerized twin-range 4-wheel drive, and it performs about in addition to 5.3-liter normal variations-although steering isn't quite as responsive.

The lavish, upgraded cabin materials of the 2013 Dodge Ram vans are going to be powerful to beat, but the Silverado's cabin does nicely with the fundamentals. Front house is ample, and although the bucket seats could possibly be extra supportive for longer trips, we'd nonetheless opt for them over the flat entrance bench for personal use. On Crew Cab Silverados, the rear seat is placed excessive, stadium-type, and is break up 60/forty so it may be folded down for more carrying house, however the rear seatback is sort of vertical, making it uncomfortable for longer trips. Build high quality is tight, and normally the inside is hushed and refined.

A flexible set of models, options, and options, in addition to powertrains and body kinds remains to be on the root of the Silverado's appeal. In some way it is a model that not solely appeals to work-truck consumers but additionally those searching for an expensive commuter machine or long-distance towing rig. GM's OnStar telematics system comes standard, and gives navigation help or emergency providers (by subscription, after a yr), while cruise control and Bluetooth connectivity aren't on the usual-function list.