Review Of 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid
Posted in Chevrolet Trucks, Truck Reviews on December 2, 2009
Introduction of 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid
The 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 priced at $38,340 – $47,820 is a hybrid edition that offers good fuel efficiency and imposing trailering capabilities. This full size pick up truck uses the dual mode hybrid technology. It is ideally designed for all the contractors who do a lot of driving or all those are considerate about the trucks reduced carbon prints and public image boosting. This hybrid edition is hot on wheels with GMC Sierra Hybrid edition.
What’s on offer?
The 2010 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid is now equipped with a revised optional navigation and audio system and also includes E85 compatibility for its V8 engine.
Silhouette
The 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid is a good looking truck a large bowtie grille that has been fitted on the front end. The vertically stacked headlamp elements and heavily flared front fenders offer a new look to this edition. This edition offers the choice to the buyer to highlight the cab glass and rocker panels with special Hybrid graphics. The front air dam is deeper and the truck comes with a tonneau cover to offer better aerodynamics.
Inside the cabin
The 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 hybrid is a work truck that has roomy interiors. The rear seats are also comfortable though the seatback angle is a bit upright. It is designed similar to the gasoline edition with somber black plastics and larger controls and door handles to make operations easier with gloves. . The switch gear does not emanate class. The interiors are spacious with ample space inside the cabin and can comfortably seat five or six passengers.
Features of 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid
The 2010 Chevy Silverado 1500 hybrid is available in two trims 1HY and 2 HY.
The base 1Hy edition features 18 inch alloy wheels, keyless entry, full power accessories, dual zone automatic climate control, towing preparation, a soft bed tonneau cover, cruise control, a leather wrapped steering wheels, Onstar,a six speaker CD/MP3 player with satellite radio and auxiliary audio controls and Bluetooth.
The 2HY adds luxury features fog lamps, a hard bed tonneau cover, a navigation system with real time traffic updates, a USB port , leather upholstery, auto dimming rearview mirror, floor mounted centre console, upgraded Bose system, rear audio controls, power adjustable pedals and power front bucket seats.
2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid Powertrain
The 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid is available in two wheel or four wheel drive options. It is powered by 6.0 liter V8 engine which combines with two 60 kilowatt electric motors generates 332 horsepower with combined power. It offers a towing capacity of 6,100 pounds which is similar to the 4.8 liter and 5.3 liter V8 engine.
This hybrid edition offers fuel economy of 21mpg city levels and 22 mpg highways AND 21 mpg combined on two wheel drive while the four wheel drive offers a fuel mileage of 20/20/20 mpg city /highway and combined.
2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid Safety
The 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid is equipped with standard safety features such as full length side curtain airbags, antilock disc brakes and OnStar.
During the various crash tests that were conducted to check the efficiency of this edition it scored a complete five star rating for its protection of occupants in frontal and side-impact collisions.
Conclusion
The 2010 Chevrolet Silverado is a dual mode hybrid technology full size pick up truck. The main advantages of this edition are it saves gallons of gas, it offers good gas mileage, and accelerates even on electric power. The main disadvantages that were noted are it is available only in one body style; dash board layout is not very operator friendly and is highly priced.
