One area that everyone will agree on is the back-seat area in the crew cab models, which offers significantly improved room and comfort. And both interior designs are attractive but, as you might guess, the up-level LTZ will be a hit with the suburban set, while others might favor the more functional traditional truck treatment. Both instrument panels are mounted lower and farther forward for an increased feeling of spaciousness and visibility. The WT and LT trim levels feature the "pure pickup" interior that features larger controls and a double glovebox, while the LTZ trim level features the same "luxury-inspired" interior that is also used in Chevrolet’s LTZ-trim full-size sport utilities, Tahoe and Suburban. Interior Comfortīecause the Silverado was part of an extensive reworking of both full-size pickups and full-size SUVs, it features two distinct interiors. Chevrolet has made its StabiliTrak electronic stability control system standard on crew cab models, and it is available on extended cab models as an option. Power delivery with each V8 engine we tested was more than ample, and we were impressed with the smooth delivery of power through the electronically-controlled Hydra-Matic automatic transmission. For those who’d like to tow their houses behind their trucks a 6.0-liter 367-horsepower aluminum block V8 is available as well. While the available 4.3-liter V6 could probably get most jobs done, the Silverado can also be equipped with a variety of V8 engines, most with 5.3-liter displacement. We found it hard to choose between the "pure pickup" interior and the "luxury-inspired" interior, because both were handsome and functional. Our lengthy test drive took us over rough, washboard gravel roads, yet the Silverado’s cabin remained quiet and composed. The new platform includes a fully boxed frame (for more chassis stiffness), coil-over-shock front suspension and rack-and-pinion steering, and the result is a surprisingly maneuverable and comfortable vehicle. Because it rides on the new GM full-size truck platform, the Chevrolet Silverado offers a markedly better ride-and-handling combination than its predecessor.