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2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid Overview
After last year’s success woith the Tahoe Hybrid, the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid bursts onto the fuel-efficient vehicles scene with the automaker’s well-received two-mode hybrid drivetrain for increased ride and drive ease.
The Silverado 1500 Hybrid is only offered in a crew cab body style, with two- or four-wheel drive. Its 6.0-liter 332-horsepower V-8 engine is married to GM's Electrically Variable Transmission (EVT), which integrates two electric motors into the transmission compartment. Those motors generate power from a 300-volt hybrid battery pack located underneath the backseat. With this system, the truck showcases a unique driving characteristic -- the ability to accelerate on electric power alone – something drivers would expect from a smaller vehicle like the Toyota Prius, but not from a from a full-size truck.
Aiming to consume one-quarter less fuel to compete with the likes of non-hybrids like the Dodge Ram, Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra, the Silverado 1500 Hybrid carries the automaker’s exclusive Active Fuel Management system, giving it the ability to run on as low as an economical V-4 power when the full V-8 isn't truly needed. Additional energy-saving measures include cylinder deactivation and regenerative braking. All this allows for superb fuel economy in its class at 20-21 MPG city and 20-22 MPG highway.
The Silverado 1500 Hybrid sports a maximum towing capacity of up to 6,100 pounds and also exhibits interior features such as electric-assist power steering and exterior ones like low rolling resistance tires to help further gas mileage. Standard safety features on display include four-wheel disc anti-lock brakes, front and side curtain airbags, electronic stability control and tire pressure monitoring.
Displaying the excellence that has made its sibling a leading mainstay in the full-size truck class, the 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid doesn’t look any different, but drivers will notice a slightly different ride and more money in their wallet at the pump.
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4 Styles Available
Other model years that fit your criteria:
2010
2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid 2HY 4x4 Crew Cab 143.5 in. WB
Exterior Colors: Black, Gray, Red, Blue, Silver, White
Interior Colors: Black, Beige, Gray
MSRP: $47,305
MPG:
20 city
/
20 hwy
Engine: V-8
Transmission:
Automatic, Continuously Variable, Auto Manual
Seats: 5
2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid 1HY 4x4 Crew Cab 143.5 in. WB
Exterior Colors: Black, Gray, Red, Blue, Silver, White
Interior Colors: Black, Beige, Gray
MSRP: $41,170
MPG:
20 city
/
20 hwy
Engine: V-8
Transmission:
Automatic, Continuously Variable, Auto Manual
Seats: 6
2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid 2HY 4x2 Crew Cab 143.5 in. WB
Exterior Colors: Black, Gray, Red, Blue, Silver, White
Interior Colors: Black, Beige, Gray
MSRP: $44,155
MPG:
21 city
/
22 hwy
Engine: V-8
Transmission:
Automatic, Continuously Variable, Auto Manual
Seats: 5
2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Hybrid 1HY 4x2 Crew Cab 143.5 in. WB
Exterior Colors: Black, Gray, Red, Blue, Silver, White
Interior Colors: Black, Beige, Gray
MSRP: $38,020
MPG:
21 city
/
22 hwy
Engine: V-8
Transmission:
Automatic, Continuously Variable, Auto Manual
Seats: 6
What We Like:
- 21 mpg city estimate is 40% better than standard Silverado
- Estimated cruising range of 500 miles (4x2)
- Standard tonneau cover to help highway mileage
What We Don't Like:
- Can only tow 6,100 pounds
- No power outlet in cargo bed
- Only available as crew cab
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