The Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid is a half-ton pickup truck that achieves better overall fuel economy than a gas-powered Silverado, but it can still pull a 6,100-pound trailer. Available exclusively in the crew-cab body style, the Silverado Hybrid can seat up to six people and is expected to use one-quarter less gas than a regular Silverado. New for 2013 There are no significant changes for 2013. Exterior In passing, the Silverado Hybrid doesn’t look much different from its gas-only sibling except for hybrid badges on the front fenders and the tailgate. Exterior features include:
Low-rolling-resistance tires
18-inch wheels
Deeper front air dam than regular Silverado
Standard tonneau cover
Available power tilt/sliding sunroof
Interior Depending on the Silverado Hybrid’s seating configuration, the crew cab can seat five or six people. Interior features include:
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Gauge tracks optimal fuel economy
Hybrid badge on tachometer
Available leather seats
Available navigation system
Available Bose premium stereo
Under the Hood The Silverado Hybrid’s 6.0-liter V-8 teams with GM’s Electrically Variable Transmission, which integrates two electric motors into the transmission housing. Those motors are powered by a 300-volt hybrid battery pack under the backseat. With this system, the truck can accelerate on electric power alone like the Toyota Prius and other hybrids.
The rear-wheel-drive Silverado Hybrid can tow up to 6,100 pounds, while the four-wheel-drive model can pull 5,900 pounds. Both figures trail the maximum ratings of the regular crew cab by significant margins. Additional mechanical features include:
