Chevrolet states in its latest advertising campaigns that it is "A Legacy Built On Dependability." This is so true when you consider the Chevy truck. For the 2008 model year, there were three new truck models that Chevrolet brought to the market. The 3 models: Silverado, Avalanche and Colorado, have each in its own class shared the distinction of being the top-dog. Toughness is a big part of that. Check out Chevy auto parts online to see what is available.

Silverado's rock-solid chassis makes it a favorite choice of country tough guys. When you have to travel the bumpiest dirt roads in America with a large load in the bed, you want something that can get the job done. It has been said that Chevy owners are so confident of the durability of their trucks, that their Chevy truck would be a perfect inheritance for future generations to come. Chevy trucks are more durable overall and has a wide variety of features to make it the industry leader. With the power under the hood to get the job done, Silverado's powerful 6.6L V8 Turbo diesel can take on rugged terrain or smoothly haul a a large load down miles of interstate highway. Its versatile passenger cab can open an amazing 170 degree for easy access to cargo.

For a sport truck, you can't beat the power and towing capacity of an Avalanche. This particular truck has a midgate system that allows the pickup bed to reach into the backseat area. After the midgate is folded down, you could even use the rear bed as a comfortable sleeping quarter if necessary. Outdoor enthusiasts really love the sporty flexibility of this midgate feature. Mountaineers will love it, because they can put two tents in the truck bed without having to pitch a base camp tent.

Environmentally conscious truck drivers will love to have a fuel-saving truck that can also same performance. It helps that now you can find the Chevy's mid-sized truck running on a smaller 3. 5L I5 engine. Surprisingly enough, this particular truck was designed with the help of Isuzu automobile engineers. The truck sports a lot of great features that makes for a comfortable ride.

Trucks usually haul cargo in long trips so Chevrolet also made entertainment and information connectivity a top priority for new truck owners. In 2008 Chevy trucks, each were equipped with CD and MP3 capable entertainment packages. Also you will find a state-of-the-art RDS compatible radio system. The latest Avalanche model offers blue tooth, navigation radio, XM satellite, and OnStar. Everything you need to stay connected to the world.

Most of Chevy models now use General Motor's patented Active Fuel Management technology. Switching from 8 cylinder to a fuel-saving four cylinder mode, this technology helps increase the overall fuel savings of the truck by lessing the gasoline used while not under a heavy load. The truck's electronic system does this on the fly without manual intervention.

Chevrolet let the world know that it was dedicated to changing the status quo when it came to environmental issues and their trucks. They incorporated the latest E85 ethanol blended fuel technology into their latest truck models. There are many benefits to burning ethanol. Ethanol is much more efficient when it comes to the gases that come out the tailpipe when compared to gasoline made from refined petroleum only. Climate change is becoming an issue that the auto industry can no longer ignore and Chevrolet is truly creating an "American Revolution" in terms of changing the status quo in Detroit.

Chevy trucks these days are tough and environmentally friendly. It doesn't have to be one or the other. If you don't have a new Chevy truck, with cash for clunkers being popular, the time is right to try out the latest innovations in truck technology. Being tough and being smart are not different things, when it comes to buying a Chevy truck, they go hand in hand. Consider the new features and how it can improve your life... once you do that, you will be holding the keys to a new Chevy truck.