It took five long days, hundreds of miles and more caffeine than we can admit, but after days of watching a commercial photo shoot from afar, our photographer finally got a chance to photograph the new 2007 Chevrolet Silverado as it sprinted out of a car carrier and ran through a car wash. The camera-ready Crew Cab was decked out in the Z71 off-road package, and wearing brochure-red paint.
Riding on the GMT900 platform, the Silverado's introduction comes after that of the full-size SUVs, and until now, the new truck has been very well hidden behind yards of black vinyl. Although this was originally scheduled to arrive as a 2008 model, Chevrolet has been working at a fast pace and the Silverado will likely make its debut this fall, with production starting as early as October. And, as one can clearly see, this is no Tahoe clone: it offers a unique look including stacked headlamps, which separate the trucks from the SUVs.
We're a bit surprised that the Silverado doesn't have some of the signature styling from the 2003 Cheyenne Concept, such as the wraparound glass at the back of the cab. But we think consumers will be pleasantly surprised with both the styling and car-like refinement that the Silverado is said to have. This Silverado, for example, is equipped with a roof rack and back-up sensors.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado |
Photos: Chris Doane for Brenda Priddy & Co.
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