2009 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid: "A no-compromises truck"

[vncj96]

It may be a drop in towing but the average person needs no where near the 10,500 of the regular silverado, its a truck for the person that says they "NEED" a truck to pull there runabout boat once a month, so in that regards no there isnt a comprimise, and it still has great performance.

[4wdaaron]

low rolling resistance tires = crappy ride

[FenwickHockey65]

I want a diesel Avalanche.

[jlt0x]

It is truely great that the truck has the 6.0L V8 w/cyl deactivation, Stabilitrak, and the trailer pack...but what if I don't want all those features. Give me the 2-mode transmission w/3.6L V6, AWD, no navigation, no leather, standard wheels, etc. Can I get the Silverado Hybrid in a "stripped-down" package? With all the extra do-dads gone, I bet the fuel consumption would go up a few mpg & the price may be more reasonable.

[K-1]

Originally Posted by jlt0x

With all the extra do-dads gone, I bet the fuel consumption would go up a few mpg & the price may be more reasonable.

Not likely. Those extra "do-dads" are there so it looks like you're getting value. In reality, they throw those on to hide the true cost of the hybrid system. The extra goodies are effectively zero-cost to the manufacturer. Do you really think a Nav system costs anywhere close to $2k to install? Or $800 for a sunroof? That's all markup.

[VMax2007]

Originally Posted by detroitGT

I have an 08 Sierra Z71 with the 5.3L. I average 18.5mpg -it is mostly highway 15mi each way (but not all) and I do not drive aggressively. I went 430 miles on a tank when I recently relocated from Detroit to Charlotte. So I am not seeing any great perks about these full size hybrids. The slight increase of Hybrids over regular gasoline engines is so ridiculous and is certainly not worth the increased vehicle cost. Yea, you get a tax break...but really, is it worth it?

These hybrids are not aimed at the consumer who does mostly HWY driving. They're aimed at city driving, where the mileage is increased from about 13-14 MPG to 20 MPGs. THAT is significant.