The Silverado 1500 Classic Hybrid is equipped with a General Motors 5.3 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

The Silverado 1500 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The truck uses coil and leaf springs front and rear respectively.

Silverado 1500 Classic Hybrid Statistics

The dimensions of the Silverado 1500 Classic Hybrid are 79.90 inches wide by 205.60 inches long. It sits a comfortable 73.60 inches off the ground. It seats a standard three passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 119.00 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 100,000/60 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The listed retail price in 2007 (MSRP) was $23,510, with an invoice cost of $21,512. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Extended Cab Pickup.

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel is handled for the Silverado 1500 is a SFI design, running on ELECTRIC/GAS fuel. The ELECTRIC/GAS is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 26.00 gallons.

The 2007 Silverado 1500 gets 20 - 22 miles/gallon on the highway and only 16 in the city. This is average for a extended cab pickup truck.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic Hybrid sold well in 2007. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a Silverado 1500.

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