2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2011 Fuel Efficient Pickup Truck
2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2011 Fuel Efficient Pickup Truck
The 2011 Chevy Silverado is a powerful full-size pick-up truck powered by a Vortec 5.3L V8 engine that generates 325 horsepower and 335 lb-ft of torque. It has an impressive EPA estimate of 21 mpg on the highway and 15 mpg in the city when running on gasoline, a fuel economy that no other full-size pick-up truck with a V8 engine can outdo.
The 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500 is very easy to customize to fit the requirements of a user because of the many configurations available. It is offered with four-wheel drive or two-wheel drive; with long, standard or short bed; with a crew, regular or extended cab and in LT, Work Truck and LTZ trims. Not considering all the available combinations, the 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500 is a full-size truck that is comfortable but has the capabilities of a truck that can move stuff with no fancy luxury package.
The 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500 is comfortable enough to be used as an everyday car but tough enough to be a real work vehicle. Its V8 engine and the available six-speed automatic transmission account for a smooth and refined ride. Handling is the Silverado’s strongest points. It is easy to drive with a crisp steering and very responsive brakes. Even on rough terrain, the Silverado 1500 maintains a smooth ride, smoother than its competitors. For long drives this macho truck is a driver’s best companion because of its quiet cabin and supple suspension. The truck’s stability is due to a rigid body structure coil-over shock front suspension and broader track.
The hauling capability of the 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500 differs according to box length, drive wheels and cab type. A regular cab model with a two-wheel drive and a long box can haul a maximum of 1,779 lbs. A crew cab Silverado with four-wheel drive is capable of hauling 1,928 lbs. its towing capability can reach up to 10,700 lbs depending on the equipment and model.
