Chevy trucks have been branded over the years for being very tough trucks. Referred to in ads as being "Like a Rock," the public knows to expect a very durable pick-up truck from Chevrolet every year. For the 2008 model year, there were three new truck models that Chevrolet brought to the market. The 3 models: Silverado, Avalanche and Colorado, have each in its own class shared the distinction of being the top-dog. Toughness is a big part of that.
Dependability is key to tough guys who need to travel over rough terrain and the Chevy Silverado fills the bill. Bragging comes second nature to Chevy truck owners. Some even brag that their truck would be handed down for generations to come. Having engine sizes and chassis capacities to haul any load, these trucks have the towing capacity to get the job done. Silverado's powerful 6.6L V8Turbo diesel with a six-speed automatic transmission can take on any rough roads or terrain while also providing a smooth highway drive. Its versatile passenger cab can open an amazing 170 degree for easy access to cargo.
For a sport truck, you can't beat the power and towing capacity of an Avalanche. What sportier truck enthusiasts love about it is that it is so flexible. Most obvious is the innovative system to make the truck bed longer. What happens is that the rear seats fold down, rear glass removes, and the midgate system drops down. Essentially it turns it from a crew cab short bed to a two door long bed pickup. As you let down the midgate, the removable wall that separates the cabin from the bed, you will find that there is plenty of room for storage. You could even sleep there if you needed. Talk about a truck bed! For this reason, you will discover that the Avalanche is really an outdoor adventure vehicle ready to take you to mother nature's doorstep. It is very easy to slide two sleeping bags into the truck bed, so it eliminates the need to pitch a tent.
Environmentally conscious truck drivers will love to have a fuel-saving truck that can also same performance. The Chevy Colorado is now using a smaller 3.5L engine and still packing a nice punch. As a model co-developed with the Japanese manufacturer Isuzu, this pick-up truck has all the much sought after features such as durability, flexibility, comfort and power all rolled into one.
Because there are times when trucks have to go long distances with a load, it was a great idea by Chevrolet to make more options for entertainment and communications. Equipped with CD/MP3 entertainment and state-of-the-art Radio Data System compatible radio systems, Chevy outdoes itself. The latest Avalanche model offers blue tooth, navigation radio, XM satellite, and OnStar. Everything you need to stay connected to the world.
Most of Chevy models now use General Motor's patented Active Fuel Management technology. This innovative technology switches the engine from 8 cylinder to a more fuel efficient 4 cylinder mode for times when there is not much need for lots of power. The truck's electronic system does this on the fly without manual intervention.
An environmental statement made by Chevy's new truck line, is their new ability to burn cleaner E85 ethanol-blended fuel. Ethanol mix E85 is a cleaner burning fuel that releases less green house gases into the environment. Climate change is becoming an issue that the auto industry can no longer ignore and Chevrolet is truly creating an "American Revolution" in terms of changing the status quo in Detroit.
Chevy trucks these days are tough and environmentally friendly. It doesn't have to be one or the other. If you don't have a new Chevy truck, with cash for clunkers being popular, the time is right to try out the latest innovations in truck technology. Being tough and being smart are not different things, when it comes to buying a Chevy truck, they go hand in hand. Consider the new features and how it can improve your life... once you do that, you will be holding the keys to a new Chevy truck.
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