Ride quality is one area where the C/K Pickups score high marks. The relatively sophisticated suspension system of this line is good at smoothing out rough roads, even when there?s no load in the cargo bed. Toyota?s T100 may have a slight edge in this area, but not by much, and it simply can?t handle the kind of workloads of V8-powered American trucks.Our Silverado?s 5.7-liter V8 delivered very good punch for all-around driving, and it also delivered a muted but powerful exhaust note to go with it. This is a very satisfying sound to most pickup owners, and it seems to be unique to good ol? all-American over-head-valve V8 engines. Handling is another C/K strong suit. Ford?s limited production F-150 Lightning is the handling champ among full-size pickups, but for all-around agility in a regular production truck, our C1500 Silverado does very well. We were also impressed with the performance of the braking system, which includes 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) as a standard feature for 1995 across the board. That?s a big plus for the GM camp - it?s optional elsewhere. |
