Powerful, comfortable, maneuverable, attractive and safe, the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is the ideal modern full-size pickup. This new model comes with an improved design and comprehensive list of safety equipment.

The ‘08 Chevy Silverado 1500 has better interior, top quality materials and stronger build capacity. It also has a more attractive frame and redesigned steering coupled with soft tuned suspension that provides better handling and a more comfortable ride.

This impressive new model is a half-ton full-size pickup truck available in three styles consisting of standard cab, extended cab and crew cab. Standard cabs may come with a standard bed of 6-foot, 6-inch or with a long 8-foot bed. Meanwhile, extended cabs can have a short 5-foot, 8-inch standard or long bed. Midlevel LT trims of regular cabs include air-conditioning, a trip computer, OnStar telematics, vinyl seating, a 40/20/40- split front bench seat, a CD/MP3 player with an auxiliary jack, satellite radio, and tilt steering wheel. On the other hand, 1LT provides you with cruise control, cloth seating with adjustable driver lumbar, full power accessories, keyless entry, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. However, 2LT trim gives you alloy wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control, front bucket seats and steering-wheel-mounted audio controls. LTZ models add rain-sensing wipers, a Bose audio system with six-disc CD changer, leather seating, remote engine start, dash design with wood or metallic accents, 12-way power and heated front seats and rear audio controls.

The Silverado 1500 have four available engines. Midlevel LT has a 4.3-liter V6 generating 195 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque. This may also be upgraded to a 4.8-liter V8 with 295 horsepower and 305 lb-ft of torque or a 5.3-liter V8 with 315 hp and 338 lb-ft of torque. Meanwhile, the LTZ has 5.3-liter engine or you may opt for a 6.0-liter V8 that gives 367 hp and 375 lb-ft of torque.

Safety features include antilock brakes, stability control with roll-mitigating technology, side curtain airbags and adjustable pedals. The 2008 Chevy Silverado garnered a five-star rating for protection of front occupants in head-on collisions.

The 2008 Chevrolet Silverado guarantees comfort, protection, and quality road performance, making it one of the best pickup trucks for the whole family to enjoy.