Car Review: 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab

The 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab Review

Summary Review by Tess: Heavy Duty Performance and Durability

The HD in 2500HD stands for heavy duty, and that’s exactly what the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab delivers in workload and durability. While the full-size pickup truck market is overcrowded with worthy contenders, the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab offers buyers a winning combination of serious towing and hauling power along with a refined, comfortable interior for drivers and passengers at work or play.

Under the hood
Silverado buyers can choose between two outstanding engines. The 6.0-liter OHV V-8 gas engine features flex-fuel capability and delivers 360 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque to make it a solid performer in its class, but the 6.6-liter Duramax turbodiesel V-8 definitely takes towing power to the next step. This version provides 397 horses under the hood and a whopping 765 pound-feet of torque, more than enough to handle most routine towing needs. Properly equipped, the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab can tow up to 13,000 pounds and haul a payload of up to 3,347 pounds. Both engines are paired with either a rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive six-speed shiftable transmission. Safety features include hill startup control, electronic traction and stability controls, trailer sway control systems, and anti-lock brakes.

Inside the cabin
The 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab offers ample room for driver and passengers, even in the back seat of this hard-working pickup. The base Work Truck is relatively spartan with minimal features, but does boast a four-speaker stereo system with AM/FM radio. Upper trim levels include door locks, full power accessories, dual-zone climate control, remote starting and, for cold climates, heated leather bucket seats in the front row and a heated steering wheel. A rear seat entertainment system is also available for extended road trips.

On the road
The true test of any working truck is in its hauling and towing capacity and this is precisely where the 2012 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab shines. With more than six tons of towing power, the 2500HD Crew Cab can manage almost any task drivers can throw at it and still offer a comfortable, quiet ride in the well-designed and spacious passenger cabin.

Conclusions
Buyers have a number of choices in the full-size pickup truck marketplace, but the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab offers the features buyers want most along with exceptional towing capacity and performance on the road.

Details:
Engine: 6.0-liter OHV V-8 with flex-fuel capability
Horsepower & Torque: 360 hp/380 lb-ft
Transmission: RWD or 4WD six-speed shiftable automatic
Base MSRP: $32,830

Engine: 6.6-liter Duramax turbodiesel V-8
Horsepower & Torque: 397 hp/765 lb-ft
Transmission: RWD or 4WD six-speed shiftable transmission
Towing Capacity: 13,000 lbs
Max Payload: 3,347 lbs

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