Note: This interior review was created when the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 was new.
Interior: | 8.4 |
The 2011 Chevrolet Silverado has a well-built and comfortable interior. Buyers can choose from two basic interior packages. The base Work Truck (WT), or "pure pickup" interior has few features but durable materials that are easy to clean, making it a good choice for buyers who care more about capability than luxury. Chevy also offers a Luxury Truck (LT) or "luxury inspired" interior, which has the option of luxury accents like leather seating and a Bose stereo. Both basic interior packages can be enhanced with individual options as well as option packages, though some reviewers say the competition offers more bells and whistles in its interiors.
Reviewers are generally impressed with the seating in the Silverado, though many feel that the backseat of the Extended Cab model, which doesn't have a full-size backseat, leaves a lot to be desired. The Crew Cab model's full-size backseat receives better reviews. Silverado buyers can choose from bench or bucket front seats. In either case, reviewers say that the front seats are comfortable.
Because of the number of trim levels and option packages offered on the Silverado, it's possible to have a pure workday interior or a near-luxury experience. No matter what interior set up or features are chosen, reviewers agree that the interior is well-laid-out and solidly built.
Though the base WT model comes with only an AM/FM stereo, upgraded entertainment options are also available. The 1LT trim has an upgraded AM/FM stereo with MP3 compatible CD player and an auxiliary input jack, and the top-of-the-line LTZ model has an in-dash six-disc CD changer with auxiliary input jack and a Bose speaker system. An optional rear-seat DVD player is also available on the Silverado. Though options can quickly inflate the Silverado's price, and aren't always available on the base trims, many of the Silverado's optional features, like a remote starter, are reviewer favorites.
Interior cargo space in the 2011 Chevrolet Silverado depends on the type of cab you get and the various interior options. While Regular Cab models suffer from lack of interior storage options, reviewers like the Crew Cab's extra storage space -- the backseats flip up, giving you an almost-flat load floor for larger items, like flat-screen TVs, you might not want in the bed. Storage space for smaller items is available, but depends on the trim and interior packages that buyers select.
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