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Long-Term Wrap-Up: 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid | | Powertrain/Chassis | | Drivetrain layout | Front engine, 4WD | | Engine type | 90° V-8, cast-iron block, alum heads | | Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cyl | | Displacement | 325.2 cu in/5328 cc | | Compression ratio | 9.5:1 | | Power (SAE net) | 295 hp @ 5200 rpm | | Torque (SAE net) | 330 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | | Weight to power | 17.8 lb/hp | | Transmission | 4-speed automatic | | Axle/final/low ratios | 3.73:1 / 2.61:1 / 2.72:1 | | Suspension, front; rear | Control arms, torsion bars, anti-roll bar; liveaxle, leaf springs | | Steering ratio | 14.2:1 | | Turns | lock-to-lock 3.0 | | Brakes, f;r | 12.0-in vented discs; 12.8-in disc, ABS | | Wheels | 16 x 7.0-in cast alum | | Tires | 245/75R16 109S M+S, Goodyear Wrangler ST | | Dimensions | | Wheelbase | 143.5 in | | Track, f/r | 65.0 / 66.0 in | | Length x width x height | 227.6 x 78.5 x 73.9 in | | Turning circle | 47.3 ft | | Curb weight | 5250 lb (mfr) | | Weight dist, f/r | 59 / 41 % | | Payload capacity | 1400 lb | | Towing capacity | 8400 lb | | Seating capacity | 5 | | Headroom, f/r | 41.0 / 38.4 in | | Legroom, f/r | 41.3 / 33.7 in | | Shoulder room, f/r | 65.2 / 66.3 in | | Pickup box, L x W x H | 78.7 x 64.8 x 19.5 in | | Width bet. wheelhouses | 50.0 in | | Test Data | Acceleration to mph| 0-30 | 2.6 sec | | 0-40 | 3.9 | | 0-50 | 5.9 | | 0-60 | 8.2 | | 0-70 | 10.6 | | 0-80 | 14.8 | | 0-90 | 20.1 | | Quarter mile | 15.8 sec @ 84.2 mph | | Braking, 60-0 mph | 138 ft | | 600-ft slalom | 56.7 mph avg | | Lateral acceleration | 0.69 g avg | | Top gear revs @ 60 mph | 1800 rpm | | Consumer Info | | Base price | $31,045 | | Price as tested | $37,743 | | Stability/traction control | No / no | | Airbags | Dual front | | Basic warranty | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | | Powertrain warranty | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | | Roadside assistance | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | | Fuel capacity | 26.0 gal | | EPA city/hwy econ | 17 / 19 mpg | | MT fuel economy | 15.5 mpg | | Recommended fuel | Regular unleaded | | From The Logbook | Chevy is cramming too many features into one vehicle. Difficult to call this a "hybrid" when Toyota and Honda are defining the terms. The power flow seems to surge and wobble. This is, in reality, a stop/start feature and should not be badged a hybrid.
Matt StoneAre we really supposed to relearn how to drive a vehicle at stop signs or on hills? The rollback is unnerving, not to mention what it must look like if you're in the car behind it. I pay $38K and I have to drive this truck differently from every other one sold?
John Matthius So many cool benefits, but not sure it's enough. Can't help but think if this option package were more about practical solutions, running power tools, blenders, and camping lights, it would be more interesting to truck guys. As it is, not invisible enough and not "Green" enough to be called a hybrid.
Mark Williams I like the engine shutoff at lights--makes me feel like I'm not contributing to the L.A. smog problem. Plus, the test team has a place to run their laptops at the track and the photogs can charge batteries.
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