I have been thinking about adding a pick-up truck to my fleet. So earlier tonight, I went to the local Chevy dealer and test drove a 2014 SIlverado LT Crew Cab with the "short" 5'8" bed.
While I've always wanted a truck for its versatility, I have never been a truck enthusiast...so you are not going to find a long, detailed review.
With that said, I found the build quality to be excellent and the drivetrain to be superb. The six-speed auto, while a little busy, shifted smoothly and had a predictable shift pattern. The 5.3L, direct-injected V8 delivered plenty of power and the NVH was well-controlled. I should add that the engine takes Dexos 0w-20 and the transmission still has a dipstick.
In terms of on-road performance, the std-grade suspension was only slightly more bouncy than a car (fyi this is coming from someone who has never driven a truck before), and I found the ride quality to be surprisingly good. This truck did have the 18" GY Assurance CS Fuel Max tires, which may have helped its ride quality. Also, I found the highway road noise to be minimal - and get ready, much lower than my Prius!
Overall, I was VERY impressed by the truck as a whole. The driving experience, build quality and attention to the detail was impressive. I have not driven the F150 or the RAM, so I cannot make any comparisons, but I was very impressed by the SIlverado....and y'all know how picky I can be.
While I've always wanted a truck for its versatility, I have never been a truck enthusiast...so you are not going to find a long, detailed review.
With that said, I found the build quality to be excellent and the drivetrain to be superb. The six-speed auto, while a little busy, shifted smoothly and had a predictable shift pattern. The 5.3L, direct-injected V8 delivered plenty of power and the NVH was well-controlled. I should add that the engine takes Dexos 0w-20 and the transmission still has a dipstick.
In terms of on-road performance, the std-grade suspension was only slightly more bouncy than a car (fyi this is coming from someone who has never driven a truck before), and I found the ride quality to be surprisingly good. This truck did have the 18" GY Assurance CS Fuel Max tires, which may have helped its ride quality. Also, I found the highway road noise to be minimal - and get ready, much lower than my Prius!
Overall, I was VERY impressed by the truck as a whole. The driving experience, build quality and attention to the detail was impressive. I have not driven the F150 or the RAM, so I cannot make any comparisons, but I was very impressed by the SIlverado....and y'all know how picky I can be.
