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economist suntribune wheels thursday aug 15 2002 13 mm what better choice new extended service monday wednesday to friday730 am tuesday 730 am iturday 900 am hyundai vi7markham ennedy 905948 hyundai hours 600 pm 800 pm 500 pm esi chevrolet is at it again it seems like just yesterday actually it has been four years that the silverado was updated but here we are in the midst of yet another makeover that involves visual updating refinement technological enhancements and more v8 horsepower than any other standardduty pickup out there millions of buyers will be watching as this distinctly styled beauty rolls into dealer ships and you can be assured that both ford and dodge will be paying astute atten tion too despite the onslaught of assorted su vs minivans luxury cruisers and everyday momandpop sedans over the past decade the north american pickup truck remains steadfastly atop the automotive pinnacle for general motors the silverado is the corpo rations best selling vehicle and a huge profit generator that rakes in the loot by the um truck full with sales and marketshare on the upswing chevy is banking on its new pick up to continue doing what it does best- keep current bowtiebuyers happy bring new converts to the fold and maintain its hard- won category leadership to accomplish these goals the division is counting on a combination of high style and leadingedge technology backed up with a familiar and impressive array of bruteforce engines the newlook silverado closely copies the chiseled frontend of chevys avalanche truckute that arrived partway into 2001 it also bears a more than passing similarityto both the trailblazer suv and fullsize 03 express van its a shape that transmits a sense of ruggedness purpose and power all completely appropriate sentiments consider ing the various tasks it is asked to tackle but the silverado is more than just a toughlooking customer it also offers better handling and greater maneuverability when equipped with quadrasteer this optional fourwheel steering system which was intro duced last year is more widely available for 2003 you can get it on any 1500series extendedcab shortbox as well as on the 1 500 heavyduty fourdoor crew cab mod els at high speeds the rear wheels on quadrasteerequipped silverados turn in the same direction as the front wheels adding stability for manoeuvres such as changing lanes on a busy freeway at low speeds the rear wheels steer opposite the front thereby shortening turning radius according to chevrolet parking is not only easier but any one using one of its rigs as a tow vehicle will find backing up much easier silverados interior accoutrements have also been attended to with new seats instru ment panel and dualzone climate control for the first time on a pickup a range of bose audio systems are available as is a panasonic dvd player for crew cab models mindful of the hazard associated with airbags and children a passengersensing system auto matically disables the airbag if someone smaller than an adult is riding in front keeping the allpurpose silverado on the move is a choice of six powerplants all car ryovers from 2002 that range from a 200- horsepower 43litre v6 all the way up to a king kongsized 340horsepower 81 litre v8 included in the mix is gms 66litre duramax turbodiesel v8 worth 300 horse power and an equally impressive 520 ibft of torque at just 1 800 rpm however theres more in store on the performance front early in calendar 2003 chevrolet will unleash the silverado ss complete with allwheel drive 20inch wheels and goodyear eagle tires custom interior and a highoutput 340horse 60litre v8 matched to a fourspeed automatic trans mission the ss will be a throwback to the el camino trucksters of the late 1 960s and early 70s only the silverado version will be more comfortable more capable with allwheel drive and obviously offer a bigger payload of course being a truck the new silverado comes in a mindnumbing variety of permutations including half- and three- quarterton capacities short- or longbox beds fleetside or sportside styling two- or fourwheel drive and regular extendedcab and crew cab sizes combine this with the available enginetransmission and colour variations and youll probably need more than a few hours of careful study before deciding how you want chevrolet to build the pickup of your dreams whatever the final result your personal silverado will contain more style and fea tures than ever before plus the power to take care of just about virtually task you demand of it guaranteed to turn heads take flight in retro elegance complete with removable hardtop stk 219782 799 48 month month lease limited production 6 spd 170 hp dual stage intake tubular header variable cam timing tuned suspension 17 wheels 5 yr 1 00000 km warranty more stk 295224 48 month month lease arrive in euro style comfort silky smoth 252 hp dohc v8 alpine sport heated leather interior wood leather steering wheel 4 yr 80000 kms complimentary maintenance 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