2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab – Built for Truck Enthusiasts

Trucks | October 18, 2011

The 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab has a huge demand in the wide vehicle market and this Chevrolet model is more popular among truck enthusiasts. To grab the attention of the crowd, this 2012 model comes in several vibrant colors like black, imperial blue metallic, silver ice metallic, summit white, victory red, and blue granite metallic.

The interior portion is available in dark titanium cloth or vinyl upholstery. It runs smoothly on any type of bumpy streets due to the presence of upgraded steel wheels. It is available in two–different trims such as the Work Truck and LT.

The exterior area is equipped with Steel wheels, Fullsize non-matching spare tire, Vinyl floor covering, Chrome finish bumpers, P245/70R17 tires, Steel spare wheel, all season tires, Partial wheel covers, Variable intermittent wipers, Underbody mounted spare tire, and 17 x 7.5 inch wheel.

The cargo tie downs are present for hauling and towing purpose. The exterior portion has some optional features like Front License Plate Bracket, LT245/70R17 All-Terrain Blackwall Load Range C Tires, Camper-Style Manual Extending Exterior Mirrors, Solar-Ray Deep-Tinted Glass, and Rear-Window Electric Defogger.

The Work Truck trim of this 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab has powerful 4.3–liter overhead valves (OHV) 12–valves V6 engine that generates 260 lb–ft of torque at 2,800 rpm and 195 hp of energy at 4,600 rpm. According to the fuel EPA estimation, it achieves 15 mpg on city roads and 20 mpg on highways.

The LT trim is powered by the 4.8–liter OHV 16–valves V8 engine that produces 305 lb–ft of torque at 4,600 rpm and 302 hp of maximum energy at 5,600 rpm. As per the fuel EPA economy, it achieves 14 mpg on city streets and 19 mpg on highways.

Its Width is 79.9 inch and Height is 73.6 inch while Length is 205.6 inch. The Ground clearance is 7.7 inch and Front track is 68.1 inch while Rear track is 67.0 inch. The Wheel base of this Chevrolet automobile is 119.0 inch and Maximum towing capacity is 9100 lbs while Maximum payload is 1937 lbs. The Gross weight is 6400 lbs and Curb weight is 4463 lbs while turning circle is 39.7 ft. The top capacity of its fuel tank is 26.0 gallon.

This powerful engine is mated with standard 4-speed automatic transmission, Short and long arm front suspension, Solid live axle rear suspension, Front independent suspension, rear wheel drive, Brake hill holder, and Stabilizer bar stabilizer bar.

The safety system of this 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab model adds Engine immobilizer, Front seatbelt pretensioners, Child seat anchors, Front height adjustable headrests, Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation, 2 front headrests, Electronic brakeforce distribution, Ventilated front disc and rear drum brakes, Front head airbags, Daytime running lights, 4-wheel ABS, Dual front side-mounted airbags, Stability control, Dusk sensing headlamps, and Traction control.

Its list of features includes Front console with storage, 40-20-40 split bench front seats, Retained accessory power, Passenger vanity mirror, Cargo area light, Air conditioning, Cruise control, Cruise controls on steering wheel, Vinyl, Front door pockets, 12V front power outlet, Tilt-adjustable steering wheel, Front cupholders, Front reading lights, and Power steering.

To make your short or long distance journey full of fun, its entertainment panel includes mast antenna, AM/FM stereo system, Sirius XM satellite radio, adjustable speed–sensitive volume control, AM/FM in-dash single CD player, CD/MP3 playback stereo system, MP3 auxiliary audio input, radio data system, and 4-speakers.

The instrumentation panel has clock and tachometer. With the help of low fuel level warning system, driver can easily get the idea about its fuel level. It has some additional amenities pre–wired phone, OnStar telecommunications service an optional Auto-Dimming inside Rearview Mirror and Driver 6-Way Power Seat Adjuster.