2007 Chevy Silverado Named MotorTrend Truck of the Year!!

[wolverine]

The redesigned Chevrolet Silverado was named 2007 truck of the year by Motor Trend magazine, an award that could increase already strong sales of the popular vehicle.

The truck beat out three other General Motors Corp. contenders: the Chevrolet Avalanche, Cadillac Escalade EXT and GMC Sierra. The Ford Explorer Sport Trac was also eligible for the title.

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[giagastormer]

Anyone actually surprised?

[BigAls87Z28]

GET THE HECK OUT OF HERE!!! 4L70E IS THE WINNAR!!!
Who needs 6spd autos and T badges?!?! This is a very big surprise to me.

[SuperSS27]

WhoopEEE!!!!!!

honestly though, who didn't see this coming?

[cadillacpimpin]

the toyota wasnt in the running?

[PsychoBueller]

The competition was the Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra, Cadillac Escalade EXT, and Ford Explorer Sport-Trac. THis is very clearly a setup for next year when they can crown the Toyota Tundra truck of the century.

[jon21]

Wow....cool! I heard it on the radio this morning on the way to work. Wonders if the new 2007 Tundra was on the contenders list?

[BigAls87Z28]

Gunna be funny when a 2007 Tundra wins 2008 Truck of the year, eh?

[5.3Avalanche]

FOR RELEASE: 2006-12-19 CONTACTS
Chevy Silverado named 2007 Motor Trend Truck of the Year




Press Kit


DETROIT, Mich. - Today, Motor Trend magazine bestowed its prestigious "Truck of the Year" award on the all-new 2007 Chevy Silverado.
"We feel the new Silverado represents the best of the best in the competitive pickup truck segment," said Ed Peper, Chevrolet general manager. "Years of work have gone into every element of this vehicle. It's great to receive this recognition from such a respected publication. It provides great reinforcement and encouragement for our entire Chevy team, and our employees from our design studios to engineering centers, and assembly plants to dealerships - this is a great win."
This is the third time since 1999 the Silverado has received this coveted award, making it the only three-time winner in the 18-year history of the award.
"This firmly establishes Silverado in the leadership position among all pickups," Peper added.
The all-new truck incorporates new exterior and interior designs, powertrain, chassis and safety systems. The fourth generation of the legendary small-block V-8 engine family is the power behind the new pickup, delivering segment-leading horsepower and fuel economy. This makes it the only full-size pickup with over 300 hp and a combined fuel economy rating of more than 20 mpg. Silverado also offers the widest range of truck configurations with three cab sizes, three bed lengths and two distinct interiors to fit every customer's needs.
Motor Trend Editor In Chief Angus MacKenzie praised the new Silverado for offering "...traditional values people want in a pick-up - it's rugged, durable and versatile, but it's also stylish and comfortable...and it's done a great job in maintaining the Silverado's reputation for value."
As the new truck hits the market, customers are responding. Silverado, already the top-selling Chevrolet model, saw its sales increase 18% in November over the same month last year, and that trend is expected to grow as the new trucks fully penetrate the market. This will keep Chevy's 4,100 dealers humming through the holiday season and into 2007.
The new truck is assembled with quality and pride by our United Auto Workers and Canadian Auto Workers partners at five North American locations: Fort Wayne, Indiana; Pontiac, Michigan; Flint, Michigan; Silao, Mexico and Oshawa, Ontario, Canada.
More information on the all-new Silverado can be found at GM Media Online at http://media.gm.com.
About Chevrolet
Chevrolet is America's No. 1-selling automotive brand. With the largest dealer network in the United States, Chevy is the leader in full-size trucks and the leader in sales of vehicles priced $35,000 and above. Chevrolet delivers more-than-expected value in every vehicle category, offering cars and trucks priced from $9,995 to $78,175. Chevy delivers expressive design, spirited performance and great value with standard features usually found only on more expensive vehicles.

CONTACT(S):
Brian Goebel
Chevrolet Communications
Phone: (313) 665-8049
E-mail: brian.goebel@gm.com

Terry Rhadigan
Chevrolet Communications
Phone: (313) 667-9181
E-mail: terrence.rhadigan@gm.com


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[cadillacpimpin]

but isnt the tundra supposed to be released by that time. it sounds to me like toyota didnt want to go up againsnt the new 900s

[Xeper]

Sweet!

[nadepalma]

AH, great! Good to see that Chevy wins the crown this year. Was the Tundra eligible for this year? If so, then it's another feather in Chevy's cap that it beat it out!

[traumadog]

Originally Posted by nadepalma

AH, great! Good to see that Chevy wins the crown this year. Was the Tundra eligible for this year? If so, then it's another feather in Chevy's cap that it beat it out!

Technically, no. MT's requirements are that the truck be available for sale January 1, 2007. The Tundra isn't on sale & won't be until late Jan/early Feb & won't qualify for that reason, even though Toyota will be calling it an '07.

[member12]

I wonder if the new Tundra being a 2007 model (for epa fuel efficiency) will have an effect on next year's rankings.

I hope by then GM has the six speeds and 6.2L engine out.....

[throwback]

Originally Posted by traumadog

Technically, no. MT's requirements are that the truck be available for sale January 1, 2007. The Tundra isn't on sale & won't be until late Jan/early Feb & won't qualify for that reason, even though Toyota will be calling it an '07.

Too bad. I would have liked the Toyota to be included so Chevy could beat them head to head. I guess Toyota will win next year. I'm sure there will be lots of head to head comparisons in the next few months, it should be interesting.