Sunday, 26 February 2012
2012 Chevrolet Silverado HD REVIEW
2012 Chevrolet Silverado HD REVIEW - The Chevrolet Silverado HD is a great choice for those who need a solid work truck or tow vehicle. If you have the cash and the inclination to spend on options, the Silverado HD can be downright luxurious. Though "HD" has become common parlance, rest assured that the HD part of Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD does not, in fact, involve a television. In this case we're talking the old-fashioned meaning of HD: "Heavy Duty." The 2500HD is a true workhorse meant for big-league power, towing and hauling capabilities.
Although previously the name of a trim level on the old C/K pickup, Silverado became Chevy's full-size truck name in 1999. "HD," meanwhile, was applied in 2001 for heavy-duty versions of the regular-strength 2500. (Previously, HD had also been a trim level rather than a dedicated model.) Sound confusing? Well it is, and it all makes for a convoluted model history that rivals that of Dark Ages French royalty. Even for 2007, there were two 2500HDs on sale: an all-new redesigned model and the previous-generation 2500HD, which was being sold as the "Classic."
Chevrolet accomplished its goal of giving the 2011 Silverado HD best-in-class capability. In terms of hauling and towing, it is a virtual tie with the Ford Super Duty. The Silverado offers strong engines and pleasant road manners, but it lags behind the competition in terms of interior ambience and gadgets.
