For a family that wants to save on gasoline consumption but still have the durability and usefulness of a pickup, I highly recommend giving a hybrid truck a serious look. As a young married couple with a new baby in the house we needed a vehicle that would provide the safety bubble around our child, as well as provide us with ability to take trips and excursions a young couple would take for fun. Understanding that the majority of my life in the city would be spent in traffic jams, the fact that this hybrid truck shuts the gas engine down and moves the transmission to the hybrid battery is very comforting knowing that my time moving slowly through traffic would not be eating through my gas budget. Spacious and durable, I was able to take it on several long distance trips to other states with plenty of gear that did not need to be placed on the roof. Well built, in six years with regular maintenance I have yet to have a major engine problem. The "Economy" gauge on the dash allows me a visual reminder to adjust my driving habits in the moment, if my gas efficiency is foremost in mind.

My favorite thing about my 2016 Silverado is the size. I previously drove a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze and felt like I was sitting on the ground. It was very noisy, and you could feel every bump or rock in the road. With the Silverado I get a quiet and smooth ride. It comes with a larger screen for the MyLink radio function, but less goofy options like my Cruze had. I love that there is plenty of room in this truck for me, my husband, and two kids. It's great that their knees don't get smashed into the front seats and drive us crazy. Another great addition to newer Silverado's is the extra step added to the rear bumper for short people who need to get into the bed of the truck. There are a ton of buttons on this vehicle, and, even after reading the entire owners manual, I still don't know what most of them do.

This truck can do it all without breaking the bank on fuel. It has a 6.0 V8 motor as well as a hybrid battery. The truck is estimated at 20-21 mpg for city and highway.