CARBARN | Chevrolet Silverado HD (2012) | The 2012 Chevrolet Silverado HD builds on the award-winning foundation created for 2011," said Rick Spina, vehicle line executive. Thanks to a major update for 2011, the Silverado HD won a number of awards and Competitions, including 2011 Motor Trend Truck of the Year. Silverado HD also performed well in Several head-to-head tests conducted by the media Such as PickupTrucks.com 's "Rumble in the Rockies."
Four new exterior colors: Silver Ice Metallic, Mocha Steel Metallic, Carbon Flash Metallic and Graystone have been added. Two new interior color combinations are available: Dark Titanium / Light Titanium and Dark Cashmere / Light Cashmere. For dual rear wheel 3500HD models, a new polished forged aluminum wheel is standard on LTZ models Silverado HD's Greater capability for 2012 comes from its strategic enhancements incorporated into the chassis. Updates to the trailer hitch receiver (available in the fourth quarter), for example, enable the increase of in conventional towing pounds from 17.000 to 18.000 pounds for 2011.
Chevrolet offers 10 2500HD models and eight single-and dual-rear-wheel 3500HD models, including the regular cab, extended cab and crew-cab body styles Offered in 2WD and 4WD. All share key architectural and performance features, including: Fully-boxed, high-strength-steel frames Available 6.6L Duramax diesel engine delivers 397 horsepower and 765 pound-feet of torque and B20 biodiesel capability 36-gallon fuel tank and engine efficiency to enable up to 680 miles (1.090 km) the between fill-ups with the 6.6L Duramax turbo-diesel Smart exhaust brake feature provides Greater control on grades and reduced brake pad wear An array of standard and available control features, including Trailer Sway Control, integrated trailer brake control, hill start assist, automatic grade braking, intelligent brake assist, and large brakes. For 2012, the Silverado HD offers a number of technical features That Enhance the capability of the truck for Both work and recreation, including a new navigation radio.
For-work sites, Chevy WiFi offers instant access to online ordering sites, municipal sites with building permits and building code information and more. Silverado HD also offers comprehensive, confidence and control features.
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