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2007 chevrolet silverado 3500 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. All-new, the most car-like of the heavy-duty pickups. introductionthe new, 2007 chevy silverado hd completes the phase-in of chevrolet's redesigned full-size truck line, with new frame, engines, transmissions, interiors, and sheetmetal that requires no badge to tell it apart from a gmc. silverado hd pickups are about real work and serious play. The 2500-series is often used like a second car and charged with pulling the boat or trailer on weekends, while the 3500 usually sees hauling and pulling duty on a routine basis and tows the fifth-wheel rvs and six-horse trailers. And in the power department, the 6-liter gas v8 is the strongest standard engine, and the 6. 6-liter is the most powerful turbodiesel. The standard six-speed automatic one-ups the others' and only gm includes onstar. With close to 100 derivatives in cab/box/trim/drive choices and option sheets to fill a page, determining the right one requires due diligence and patience. Three cab styles are available, regular, extended, crew, along with two box sizes. Cab and chassis models, suitable for fitting a custom work or tow body on, are available. trim levels vary from vinyl-floored work truck models through lt to plush ltz, the latter using a unique interior design. the basic wt comes with six-speaker am/fm stereo, abs, air conditioning, tire pressure monitors, 40/20/40 vinyl front bench with armrest, and six-speed automatic with tow/haul mode and dual overdrives. lt versions are split in lt1 and lt2 by package. To a wt the lt adds auto-dimming mirror and compass, cruise control, driver lumbar, locking seat cushion storage, leather-wrapped steering wheel, electronic shift 4wd, and chrome wheel trim. At about $1800 the lt2 upgrade adds cloth upholstery, power-adjustable front seats, fog lamps, and audio controls on the steering wheel. top trim ltz includes an upscale dashboard design, bose audio system with subwoofer, locking differential, remote start, leather upholstery with 12-way power and heated seats in front, two-person driver memory, trailer package, 17-inch aluminum wheels, and heated windshield washer fluid system. the standard engine is a new iron-block 6-liter v-8 with variable valve timing and 353 hp; on models with gvwr greater than 10,000 pounds the engine is derated to 312 hp. The duramax diesel option, bumped slightly in power to 365 horses and 660 lb-ft of torque, remains optional, and emissions upgrades and sophistication have driven the charge past $8,000 7195 for the engine and $1200 for the required transmission). The 8. 1-liter big-block and all manual gearboxes have been dropped. variety characterizes the silverado option palette, with working gear such as integrated trailer brake controller, dual alternators on diesels, remote start, and snow plow prep package to luxury features like satellite radio, heated seats and a moonroof. Many options are interrelated so check everything carefully. safety equipment includes frontal airbags, front seat belt pretensioners (a first for hd pickups), abs, and onstar. walkaroundfor this new generation the chevy silverado and gmc sierra do not share near-identical appearance. Lamps and trim vary but so do fenders, boxes and the hood; mechanical bits are shared. Dual-rear-wheel pickups now have a hydroformed sheetmetal pickup box with integral overfenders and better paint finishing. with the big chrome crossbar and bow-tie logo it's immediately known as a chevrolet and maintains visual relationships to the 1500 silverado. The hood could have been drawn by a snowmobile designer, with upswept shelves at the sides ending in plastic trim louvers (that serve a vent function on diesels) and vortec (gas) or duramax (diesel) badging. Label the new look evolutionary refinement rather than a design revolution. useful new features include an optional tailgate lock and lift assist, dual-element towing mirrors, a cargo management system with multiple adjustable tie-down points (500 pounds per) and a wealth of dealer-supplied toolboxes, and a 2. 5-inch receiver hitch capable of towing 13,000 pounds on the top-rated models. the silverado hd matches up against other heavy-duty pickups in most dimensions as they all carry the proverbial 4x8 sheet of plywood flat in long-box models. Either level is a marked improvement over the previous generation, as even the faux wood trim is well-done and the cabin is squeak and rattle-free. for recreational towing the luxury version may be the choice, but the pickup level gives up nothing in build quality, function (it has a second glovebox, the luxury does not) nor appearance; we did note interior color has an effect on how inviting any version is. Seats are easily adjusted and supportive, with a split bench in back and bench with locking storage below or buckets in front. Those truckers who add myriad lights and accessories will note a lack of dedicated switch blanks while others will appreciate the cohesive design. the mid-size extended cab back seat is suited for smaller adults and kids, and for better access the side doors now swing 170 degrees for easier loading in tight locales. And the windows in those small doors now roll down (completely) for more comfort and venting options. The moonroof cover is a solid material on most trim levels, while the luxury version has a semi-transparent shade that might require a baseball cap in bright conditions. all controls are plainly laid out, the only possible nitpick being the number of similarly shaped and sized black buttons, some of which large-fingered individuals might find hard to push without hitting the adjacent one as well. Instrumentation is complete and responsive. The higher box sides haven't compromised rear visibility, and the new towing mirrors are a big improvement. driving impressionthe silverado hd makes marked gains in ride quality similar to those enjoyed by the new 1500 versions. Again, it is the most car-like of big pickup trucks. an hd silverado drives heavy, as in a solid feel and deliberate control inputs. It is confident empty or with a maximum load on board, and the added frame stiffness and body build quality mean there is much less sensation of a separate cab and box. Pogo-sticking or bobbing is dependent on road surface and wheelbase and ultimately hard to avoid everywhere, but such motions are now well-controlled and unlikely to redistribute improperly secured cargo. yet the hd is still a truck, designed to carry anywhere from a ton up, so the predominant cornering attitude is understeer, or push. Two, it tends to be a bit lighter up front, especially comparing a gas silverado to a v10 gas ford. Climate Control✔ AM/FM✔ Heated Seats✔ Cruise Control✔ Air Conditioning✔ Navigation System✔ Remote Start✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Aluminum Wheels
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