The 2017 Chevrolet Silverado is a
straightforward, good-looking pickup that'll work in nearly every circumstance,
with any outfit. It's the buzz cut of full-size trucks. View more details after the cut...
The 2017 Chevrolet Silverado doubles as a
mobile office, daily driver, and work hauler for many people. It's very
comfortable in all three capacities and is even being used as a family sedan.
Its versatility begins and ends with the open bed in the back and spacious
in-cab room. Top trim trucks add luxury features such as large infotainment
displays and active sound cancellation.
The Silverado 1500 has earned fairly good
scores from federal testers for crash safety, and the IIHS has given it mostly
top "Good" scores in every category, except the small overlap crash
test.
A V-6 is standard in the Silverado, and a
pair of V-8s step up from there. The 4.3-liter V-6 is good for 285 horsepower
and 305 pound-feet of torque, and suitable for most jobs—even towing most
recreational toys. A 5.3-liter V-8 is the next pick and pushes the Silverado to
drag more than 11,500 pounds, if properly configured. Its 355 hp and 383 lb-ft
of torque will hit the sweet spot mentally for many buyers, and its not a bad
pick. A 6.2-liter V-8 sits atop the heap and can haul up to 12,500 pounds this year,
but its massive 420 hp and 450 lb-ft somewhat spoils the ride if it's not
carrying a load.
All trucks can be rear- or
four-wheel drive, with dozens of combinations possible between engine,
transmission, and axle ratios to maximize fuel economy or towing.
credit: thecarconnection
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