2012 Chevrolet Silverado Preview

Mechanically, the Chevrolet Silverado, the new model year intact. Chevrolet instead refreshes the grille and bumper, updates of the GPS / navigation system, CD-based maps on the hard disk, and offers a range of packages which appear, the Custom Sport Truck package, Chevy trucks '45e celebrates birthday. Several new exterior and interior color combinations are now available. Dealer-installed options now Autonet Wi-Fi system that allows Internet to 150 meters around the 2012 Chevy Silverado.

Towing and payload remains the best in its class at the time of this article, the Chevrolet Silverado able to tow 23,000 pounds in a ton fifth wheel, conventional towing at 18,000 pounds and payload capacity of 7215 lbs. StabiliTrak now includes Trailer Sway Control and Hill Start Assist.

Body style: Pickup

Engines: 4.3-liter V-6, 4.8-liter V-8, 5.3-liter V-8, 6.0-liter V-8, 6.2-liter V-8, 6.6-liter V-8

Transmissions: four-speed automatic, six-speed automatic

Models: Chevrolet Silverado WT, Chevrolet Silverado LT, Chevrolet Silverado LTZ, Chevrolet Silverado LTZ, Chevrolet Silverado XFE, Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid

Besides the new GPS navigation system, the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado get two new appearance packages. The White Diamond Edition, offered on the 2012 Chevy Silverado LT and LTZ models add exclusive Diamond White Tricoat exterior paint and chrome mirror caps and door handles. LT models get side moldings with chrome accents, while the LTZ version adds the Z60 high-performance suspension package, touring tires, 20-inch chrome wheels and chrome exhaust tip and hook. Custom Sport Truck, rake tion back to the original 1967 truck, including 5.3-liter V-8, heavy-duty towing package, 20-inch wheels, chrome door handles and EZ-lift locking tailgate. Chevrolet throws in four new exterior color choices - Silver Ice Metallic, Mocha Steel Metallic, Carbon Flash Metallic and Graystone - and two new interior color combos: Dark Titanium / Light Titanium and Dark Cashmere / Light Cashmere.

The Z71 Off-Road Appearance Package is available on LT and LTZ extended properly equipped and crew cab models. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ models can now be optioned with heated / cooled front seats. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 models now come standard with cruise control and a spare slot.

There are no significant exterior and interior styling changes to the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. Chevy Silverado LS and LT models have a chrome border around the new chrome grille, lower bumper painted silver, and the new 20-inch chrome wheels fit. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ models remain a body-color surround use their rosters. Four new exterior colors - Silver Ice Metallic, Mocha Steel Metallic, Carbon Flash Metallic and Graystone - are available with two new appearance packages with different looks and combinations.

The Z71 Off-Road Appearance Package available for the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado and includes many features, including front and rear Rancho shocks, 18-inch wheels with on / off-road tires, fog lamps, bold graphics and Z71. Note the Z71 Off-Road Appearance Package is available on LT and LTZ extended cab and crew cab models equipped with the Z71 suspension.

There are no striking changes in the interior of the Chevrolet Silverado, which is still very utilitarian, especially in the Chevy Silverado WT model. Chevrolet now offers two new interior color combinations - Dark Titanium / Light Titanium and Dark Cashmere / Light Cashmere - for the model year. Optional heated and cooled seats are now available on the LTZ models, while all 2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 models come standard with cruise control and a spare slot.

The 2012 Chevrolet Silverado drives like a small truck, much of this because the box frame, an extra cross beams and redesigned suspension of 2011. All these changes make the 2012 Chevy Silverado easier to drive straight on, turn navigation, and more livable on a daily basis over the competition. Cabin noise is well muted for this segment and the seats are comfortable. Brakes are somewhat mushy feel, but they are strong. In well-equipped Chevrolet Silverado 1500 models, the cruise grade braking feature in the transmission uses engine braking to assist in reducing the wear on brakes.

All 2012 Chevrolet Silverado pickup trucks are equipped with anti-lock brakes, standard dual front, side impact curtain airbags, seat-mounted side airbags and. StabiliTrak stability control now includes Trailer Sway Control, which the Silverado and trailer remains the right path, and Hill Start Assist, which prevents any roll-backs when going up a hill or other slope. Other safety features include optional rear parking assist (which uses ultrasonic waves to sense vehicles around and behind the Silverado), and OnStar, which can call for help when an emergency.

Chevrolet Silverado WT: 15 mpg city / 20 mpg highway

Chevrolet Silverado LS: 15 mpg city / 20 mpg highway

Chevrolet Silverado LT: 14 mpg city / 19 mpg highway

Chevrolet Silverado LTZ: 15 mpg city / 21 mpg highway

Chevrolet Silverado XFE: 15 mpg city / 22 mpg highway

Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid: 20 mpg city / 23 mpg highway

Chevrolet Silverado HD: N/A