Drivers who require a truck with the stability and traction of four-wheel-drive and a large, well-equipped cab, can opt for the 2008 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTZ Extended Cab SB (Short Box) 4WD. The truck features a four-door design, seats up to five, and offers 53 cubic feet of cargo space in its rear bed.
The LTZ's Extended Cab offers heated, reclining custom leather front bucket seats with 10-way power adjustment and driver's-seat memory. The center console between the front seats holds up to 20 liters of gear. If drivers require additional cargo space, they can flip up the split-bench rear seat when it's not occupied.
Other standard features for the 1500 LTZ Extended Cab SB 4WD include a remote vehicle starter system, a Bose sound system, a heated windshield-wiper fluid system, heated exterior mirrors, and heavy-duty trailering equipment.
A 315-horsepower, 5.3-liter V8 engine powers the LTZ Extended Cab SB 4WD. The engine comes equipped with Active Fuel Management, which helps conserve fuel by deactivating four of the engine's eight cylinders when extra power is not required, such as at cruising speeds.
Drivers who require more power can opt for a 367-horsepower, 6.0-liter Vortec V8 engine, while those seeking better fuel economy can choose a 315-horsepower, 5.3-liter FlexFuel Vortec V8 engine, which runs on E85, a blend of up to 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline.
The LTZ's V8 engine links to a four-speed Hydra-Matic automatic, which has a Tow/Haul mode and a Tap Up/Tap Down shift control lever attached to the steering column. The shift control enables the driver to manually shift up or down, depending on cargo and driving conditions.
The Chevy Silverado 1500 LTZ Extended Cab SB 4WD gets positive marks from drivers and reviewers for its acceleration, smooth ride, and handling. However, some note that the rear seat in the extended cab trims can be tight for long-legged adults.
