Autobloggreen Loves Them Some $45k Chevy Silverado Hybrid
Published: February 28th, 2009
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“For those who want to use as little gas as possible but still need the capabilities of a full-size pickup truck, the hybrid twins from General Motors will fit the bill nicely. So let the love affair continue.”
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@06M3S54B32 Consumer Reports? Really?
Lets see by,06M3S54B32s figuring.GM is now supported by people that remember ww11,the mentally challenged Americans.Oh yeah and rednecks Dude! I love the way you think.Keep writing and insuting,our market is growing with every comment.
06M3S54B32 "American cars are among the worst in the world" sigh... First of all, we're talking trucks, and it's fairly evident that American full-sized trucks are on top of their pile. I've driven and owned many myself, and I have driven more than a few (new) Tundras and Tacomas. Frankly, as I alluded to in my previous posts, the Tacoma is probably better than the Dakota and Ranger, but the Tundra just isn't as good as it's competition. Many of the awards that the Tundra earned came as a result of releasing their new (and yes, well done) truck towards the end of their competitor's product cycles. The quality difference is nothing compared to the option gap though, try shopping a Ford or Chevy online and you'll see just how many configurations are available. Toyota dosen't come even ballpark close. Citing CR leaves us almost nothing to talk about with regards to comparing useful information. Are you referring to their combined (ie useless) score? Is that really where you go to form opinions on cars? KixStart...the generator comment was based on previous GM hybrid trucks, which did have the ability (never even saw one in person). I'd agree it's really a gimick if you're running a real worksite, especially considering the price of generators and the fact that everyone who needs one probably owns several by now. I've never seen a true work truck shopped on a difference of 1 or 2 mpg (as 63CorvairSpyder mentioned) but I could imagine a non-professional builder or specialist contractor having a use for the electrical system.
45k for a silverado. if someone can afford the much for any car or truck... why would they care about how much gas it drinks? Anyone who quotes Consumer Reports is mentally challenged... Consumer Reports data is about as useful as saying my mothers fathers uncle once 20 years ago had an issue with his chevy pickup and that is why i wont buy one.