Chevrolet Silverado wins NATOY, tows 10,500 pounds
The newly redesigned 2007 Chevrolet Silverado was named the North American Truck of the Year on Sunday at the opening of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The Silverado, which has also been named the Motor Trend 2007 Truck of the Year, is priced starting at $17,860, and is a stout rig for towing. Several engines are available, from the base 195-horsepower V6 to the Duramax turbodiesel V8. All engines come equipped with four-speed automatic transmissions with tow/haul mode. According to the Silverado website, the “ Tow/Haul mode enhances performance while pulling a trailer or hauling heavy loads. When activated, this feature reprograms the automatic transmission shift schedule and helps reduce throttle pedal activity by the driver while traveling over rolling terrain. A lighted icon on the instrument panel indicates when Tow/Haul mode has been activated.� Towing capacity of the Silverado maxes out at 10,500 pounds with the optional Max trailering package.
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The 2007 Chevy Silverado
