2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 6 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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CarGurus' Review for 2011 chevrolet silverado hybridSource: CarGurus
...You pay more, you get more. You’re certainly paying more with the Silverado Hybrid, |
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2012 chevrolet silverado 1500 hybrid Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...The unique transmission houses the electric motors along with three different planetary gearsets and four traditional clutches. It's complex to say the least, but simply put, it maximizes efficiency by adapting itself to current driving conditions. In Edmunds testing, a 4WD Silverado Hybrid took a leisurely 9.2 seconds to get from zero to 60 mph. By comparison, a regular V6-powered F-150 is a full second quicker, while its turbocharged V6 model does it in 6.5 seconds. The Hybrid's maximum tow rating is 6,100 pounds (5,900 pounds for 4WD), which is between 1,000 and 3,600 less than a Silverado... |
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2012 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid OverviewSource: CarGurus...heated power external mirrors with integrated turn signals, rear window defogger, premium 7-speaker Bose sound system with AM/FM radio, in-dash single CD/DVD player and subwoofer, USB ports, and 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels with all-season tires.As for safety features, all 2012 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid trims have seat-mounted front side airbags, thorax side impact head curtain side impact airbags, front head curtain side impact airbags, 4-wheel disc brakes with an antilock braking system with regenerative capability, tire pressure monitoring system, daytime running lights and StabiliTrak... |
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2011 chevrolet silverado 1500 hybrid Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...It's joined by two 60-kilowatt electric motors supplied by a nickel-metal hydride battery pack under the rear seat (warranted for eight years/100,000 miles). On its own, the V8 is rated at 332 hp and 367 pound-feet of torque. GM engineers say that combined output with the electric motors is 379 hp. The four-speed electrically variable transmission is a complex cross between a regular automatic and a CVT. In Edmunds testing, a 4WD Silverado Hybrid took a leisurely 9.2 seconds to get from zero to 60 mph. By comparison, a conventional 2WD Silverado powered by the 5.3-liter V8 makes the same dash... |
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2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Exterior features include: Low-rolling-resistance tires 18-inch wheels Deeper front air dam than regular Silverado Standard tonneau cover Interior Depending on the Silverado Hybrid's seating configuration, the crew cab can seat five or six people. Interior features include: Gauge tracks optimal fuel economy Hybrid badge on tachometer Optional navigation system Under the Hood The Silverado Hybrid's 6.0-liter V-8 teams with GM's Electrically Variable Transmission, which integrates two electric motors into the transmission housing. Those motors are powered by a 300-volt hybrid battery pack under... |
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2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...tires 18-inch wheels Deeper front air dam than regular Silverado Standard tonneau cover Interior Depending on the Silverado Hybrid's seating configuration, the crew cab can seat five or six people. Interior features include: Gauge tracks optimal fuel economy Hybrid badge on tachometer Optional navigation system Under the Hood The Silverado Hybrid's 6.0-liter V-8 teams with GM's Electrically Variable Transmission, which integrates two electric motors into the transmission housing. Those motors are powered by a 300-volt hybrid battery pack under the backseat. With this system, the truck can... |
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