Whether you're pulling a boat, camper or trailer, the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado not only has the towing capacity and power to handle just about any job, its sophisticated features, combined with a well-appointed cabin, can make a long road trip to a summer fun spot a lot less taxing.
Anyone who has struggled with backing up a trailer, myself included, can appreciate the Silverado's rear-view camera — it's the secret weapon at a busy boat ramp. The Silverado's trailer brake controller combined with trailer sway control further eases the task of towing, especially when your travel plans include highway speeds. Our test Silverado had a 7,000-pound towing capacity.
The truck, which topped out at just under $41,000, had a 5.3-liter V8 engine with FlexFuel capability. The pickup's combined fuel economy was 19 mpg. A base Silverado has a smaller, fuel-sipping 4.3-liter V6. For more power, Chevy offers a 6.2-liter V8, one of the largest powertrains found on a light pickup. Regardless of engine choice or trim package, a smooth six-speed automatic transmission is standard throughout the Silverado lineup.
Our test truck arrived with rear-wheel drive, which had me scratching my head a bit when you consider New England driving conditions. While great for fuel efficiency and overall driving performance, I imagine it would make winter driving challenging. Granted the Silverado is equipped with traction control to help maintain control in low-traction situations, but I still envision having to weigh down the bed over the rear axle to keep the truck tail in line over icy, snow-covered roads.
Despite the truck's size, the Silverado was easy to drive and fairly hassle-free to park, even in downtown Boston. Hydraulic body mounts helped to significantly reduce road noise. The truck's bench seats were large and comfortable. Power adjustable pedals were appreciated given the bench seating. We found plenty of room throughout the cabin for a day trip to the beach with our three children seated across the rear bench. They were content for the two-hour trip as they were able to keep their technology charged with multiple USB ports. We found the storage cubbies on the inside of the truck's large four doors useful for stowing drinks, snacks and reading materials. While I was able to stow some of my camera gear under the rear seats, the beach bags, coolers and boogie boards got thrown into the bed.
A power sliding rear window really increased the flow of fresh air when we decided to shut off the air conditioning. An easy lift and lower tailgate that prevented the gate from slamming down combined with a step cut into the bumper and handholds made bed access a cinch.
The 2014 Silverado represents a good choice for towing or as an alternative to a large SUV. A bed cap would be a must for my family to keep our garb out of the weather. I'd also go with four-wheel drive. The soon to be available safety features such as forward collision alert and lane departure warning are worth considering as well.
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