Fuel Economy
14.1
L/100K
10.0
L/100K
Vehicle Dimensions (mm)
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WT Regular Cab SWB |
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| Fuel City | 14.1L/100K |
| Fuel Highway | 10.0L/100K |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Max Power | 145 KW 195 HP |
| Body Type | Pick-up |
| Number of Doors | 2 |
| Engine | 4.3l |
| Drive Wheels | Rear Wheel Drive |
2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid Road Test Review
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| All the capability of a full-size pickup truck with great fuel economy... that's the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid. (Photo: Canadian Auto Press) |
Why? Because Chevrolet is back, with build quality across all model lines that rivals Japanese and German brands. Sure, there are still a few models with too much plastic, but the difference these days is the plastic is of a much higher level of quality and the Japanese brand most likely to interest a full-size truck buyer is no better.
With a 40 percent bump in city fuel economy and 25 percent overall efficiency improvement, buying a Hybrid over a regular gasoline only powered Silverado makes sense.
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| Estimated fuel economy is 11.2 L/100 km in the city and 11.7 on the
highway! (Photo: Canadian Auto Press) |
The Silverado Hybrid’s excellent economy is derived from General Motor’s advanced Electrically Variable Transmission (EVT) and 300-volt nickel-metal hydride Energy Storage System (ESS), which work with the standard 6.0L V8 gasoline engine with active fuel management and late intake valve closing technology. GM’s hybrid technology system enables the Silverado to drive up to 50 km/h on
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| GM has one of the largest lineups of hybrid vehicles. (Photo: Canadian Auto Press) |
In the Silverado Hybrid, the hybrid system itself generates the electricity used to propel the vehicle. When the brakes are applied or the vehicle is coasting, the electric motors within the hybrid system create electricity and store it in the 300-volt battery. This stored energy moves the vehicle and the regenerative braking cycle is renewed.
The
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| With a 40% bump in city fuel economy and 25% overall efficiency improvement, buying the Silverado Hybrid makes sense. (Photo: Canadian Auto Press) |
As part of the vehicle’s emission control system, the ESS is warranted for eight years/160,000 km.
The Silverado Hybrid is offered in the crew cab body style on both two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive models. Each model is equipped with several standard, popular features, including StabiliTrak electronic stability control system, a locking rear axle and a trailer package.
On the
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| Smooth yet grippy, the Silverado Hybrid's low rolling resistance tires are "quiet-tuned." (Photo: Canadian Auto Press) |
Integration of the hybrid system on the Silverado is seamless – the battery pack is beneath the rear seat – and delivers a quiet driving experience. Contributors include a new exhaust system and resonator tuned for the 6.0L engine’s active fuel management operation; additional engine intake induction tuning for reduced interior noise and pleasing sound quality; low-rolling resistance, “quiet-tuned” tires; an electrically driven 300-volt air conditioning compressor that reduces vibration and allows the standard, tri-zone
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| The Silverado Hybrid's interior is surprisingly upscale. (Photo: Canadian Auto Press) |
Hybrid system power output is 332 horsepower, with a sizeable 367 pound-feet of torque available. This truck offers surprising acceleration, with ample power for day to day passing on highways.
Along with quietness, the Silverado Hybrid also delivers exceptional driving smoothness, thanks to specifically tuned shocks and a hydraulic body mount. Located on the passenger side of the chassis, the hydraulic mount provides a dramatic improvement in highway driving
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| It's not short on features. (Photo: Canadian Auto Press) |
My test Silverado was finished in blue with a beige leather interior, and included the “2HY” package which includes navigation with XM Satellite Radio with XM Nav Traffic, Bose audio system, leather seats, power adjustable pedals, and ultrasonic rear parking assist, among myriad standard features.
Pricing starts at $47,505 while the four-wheel drive model starts at $51,655. This is a feel-good buy that’s equally at home working hard at a construction site, or as a full sized commuter.
Interior
- Delayed/fade courtesy lights
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Service interval indicator
- Clock
- Load restraint: hooks
- Front seat center armrest
- Steering wheel ; includes tilting
adjustment - Cupholders in front row
- Air conditioning
- Fixed rear window
- Fuel consumption: city= 14.1 (L/100km);
highway= 10.0 (L/100km); combined= 12.3
(L/100km); vehicle range: 799 km / 496
miles - 4 speakers
- 12V in front
- Front reading lights
- Dashboard
- Tachometer
- Floor covering: plastic/rubber in
passenger compartment - Seat upholstery: vinyl
- Front seat: driver, passenger, center
40/20/40 split - Power steering
- Ventilation system
- Rear view mirror
- Other-integrated navigation system:
voice info - Seating: 3 seats
- Audio system with AM/FM radio
Exterior
- Straight side pickup bed
- Driver and passenger door mirror: black,
externally adjustable - Spare wheel: fullsize with steel rim
- Metallic paint
- Windshield wipers with variable
intermittent wipe - Doors: driver and passenger : front
hinged
Mechanical
- Rear-wheel drive
- Electronic traction control (via ABS &
engine management) - Fuel system: multi-point injection
- Independent front wishbone suspension
with stabilizer bar and coil springs,
rigid rear beam suspension with leaf
springs - Powertrain type : combustion
- 3.230:1 axle ratio
- Emissions data: CO2: 5,885 kg/yr
- Fuel: unleaded ( 87 octane)
- Transmission: 4-speed automatic ; incl.
shifter on column
Safety
- Immobilizer
- Headlight control with dusk sensor
- Front side curtain airbag
- Front side airbag
- 3-point height adjustable front seat
belts with pre-tensioners for driver,
3-point height adjustable front seat
belts with pre-tensioners for passenger,
3-point front seat belts for center - Electronic brake distribution
- Roll stability control
- ABS
- Headlights: halogen with complex surface
lens - Daytime running lights
- Intelligent driver front airbag,
intelligent passenger front airbag with
occupant sensors - 2 height adjustable head restraints for
front seats - Stability control
- Low tire pressure indicator
- 2 disc brakes (2 ventilated)
- Black front bumpers, chrome rear bumpers
Dimensions
- External dimensions: overall length
(mm): 5,222, overall width (mm): 2,031,
overall height (mm): 1,876, ground
clearance (mm): 215, wheelbase (mm):
3,023, front track (mm): 1,730, rear
track (mm): 1,702 and curb to curb
turning circle (mm): 12,100 - Cargo area dimensions: length (mm):
2,004, front width (mm): 1,586, width
between arches (mm): 1,286, height (mm):
553 and loading floor height (mm): 900 - 98 litre fuel tank
- Power: 195 HP @ 4,600 rpm; 260 ft lb of
torque @ 2,800 rpm - Front and rear steel wheels: 17"x 7.5" ;
includes partial wheel covers
- Internal dimensions: front headroom
(mm): 1,051, front hip room (mm): 1,588,
front leg room (mm): 1,049 and front
shoulder room (mm): 1,657 - Engine: 4.3L V 6 OHV ( 9.2 :1
compression ratio ; 2 valves per
cylinder) - Front and rear all-season tires with
black sidewall : 245/ 70/ " S " rated - Weights: gross vehicle weight rating
(kg): 2,903, curb weight (kg): 2,102,
gross trailer weight braked (kg): 4,127
and payload allowance (kg): 801
Misc
- Charges: Air Conditioning Tax $ 100.00
- Cellular phone
- Voice activating system includes phone
and naviagtion system
- Delivery/freight charge: $ 1,450.00
- SUV specifics approach angle (degrees):
14.6 and departure angle (degrees): 25.0 - Telematics : includes engine shut down
(J004) Standard Black Paint
Black paint
Excludes: [J005] Standard Gloss Paint
(J005) Standard Gloss Paint
Gloss paint
Excludes: [J004] Standard Black Paint
(GU6) Axle: 3.42
3.420:1 axle ratio
Excludes: [GT4] Axle: 3.73 And [GU4] Axle: 3.08
(GT4) Axle: 3.73
3.730:1 axle ratio
Excludes: [GU6] Axle: 3.42 And [GU4] Axle: 3.08
(G80) Differential Lock
Rear mechanical limited slip differential
(Z85) Suspension Package, Handling/Trailering
Heavy duty suspension
(K47) Air Cleaner: High Capacity
(K34) Electronic Cruise Control
Cruise control Multi-function steering wheel ; includes tilting adjustment
(**B) Cloth Trim
Seat upholstery: cloth Front seat: driver
Excludes: [88V] Dark Titanium Vinyl
(AJ1) Deep Tinted Glass
Privacy glass on rear Privacy tinted glass on rear
(DF2) Mirrors: Camper Type
Recreational door mirrors
(V76) Recovery Hooks
(SAF) Spare Tire Lock
(TRW) Lamp Provision for Cab Roof
(K05) Engine Block Heater
Block heater
(MYC) Trans: 6-Speed Heavy Duty Automatic
Transmission: 6-speed Heavy duty engine cooling system Auxiliary transmission cooler Auxiliary oil cooler
(B30) Floor Carpet
Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment Plastic/rubber floor mats
(C49) Defogger: Rear Window
Rear window with defroster
(L20) Vortec 4.8L V8 SFI Engine
Engine: 4.8L V 8 OHV with VVT ( 8.8 :1 compression ratio ; 2 valves per cylinder) Power: 302 HP @ 5,600 rpm; 305 ft lb of torque @ 4,600 rpm Fuel: unleaded ( 87 octane) and/or E85
Excludes: [LMG] Vortec 5.3L V8 Engine with Active Fuel Management
(QXR) Tires: P245/70R-17 BSW All Terrain
Front and rear tires with black sidewall : 245/ 70/ " S " rated
(US8) Radio: AM/FM Stereo/CD/MP3
Audio system with AM/FM radio, CD player (reads MP3) ; includes RDS , speed adjustable Audio Connectivity: AUX jack
Excludes: [U2K] XM Satellite Radio
(PDD) Convenience Package
Remote keyless power locks Illuminated entry system
(U2K) XM Satellite Radio
Audio system with AM/FM/satellite radio If: [PDD] Convenience Package New Price 260.00:
Excludes: [US8] Radio: AM/FM Stereo/CD/MP3
(GU4) Axle: 3.08
3.080:1 axle ratio
Excludes: [GU6] Axle: 3.42 And [GT4] Axle: 3.73
(PEB) Bluetooth for Phone
Wireless connection: Bluetooth Leather multi-function steering wheel ; includes tilting adjustment Remote audio controls: steering wheel mounted
(K5L) Heavy Duty Cooling Package
Auxiliary transmission cooler Auxiliary oil cooler Heavy duty engine cooling system
Excludes: [Z82] Trailering Special Equipment: H.D.
(Z82) Trailering Special Equipment: H.D.
Trailer towing preparation includes: trailer hitch and removable Auxiliary transmission cooler If: [MYC] Trans: 6-Speed Heavy Duty Automatic New Price 335.00:
Excludes: [K5L] Heavy Duty Cooling Package
(JL1) Trailer Brake Control
(LMG) Vortec 5.3L V8 Engine with Active Fuel Management
Engine: 5.3L V 8 OHV with VVT ( 9.5 :1 compression ratio ; 2 valves per cylinder) Power: 326 HP @ 5,300 rpm; 348 ft lb of torque @ 4,400 rpm Cylinder shutdown: # of cylinders: 4
Excludes: [L20] Vortec 4.8L V8 SFI Engine
(PCX) LS Package
Front and rear steel chrome wheels: 17"x 7.5" Chrome grille Trim level: LS
