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2007 CHEVROLET SILVERADO AND GMC SIERRA: BREAKING NEW GROUND WITH INDUSTRY’S BEST PICKUPS Best-in-class horsepower, towing capability and fuel economy extend GM’s legacy and heritage in full-size trucks 2007 PICKUPS AT A GLANCE Depth and breadth of lineup: Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra and Sierra Denali light-duty pickups Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra heavy-duty pickups Three cab styles: regular, extended and crew cab Three box lengths – short (5 foot 8 inches), standard (6 foot 6 inches) and long (8 foot) Eight diverse and efficient powertrain combinations Five distinct suspension packages, including one for maximum trailering capability Three Silverado trim levels; four Sierra trim levels, including exclusive Sierra Denali model Light-duty payload capacities from 1,564 pounds (709 kg) to 2,160 pounds (980 kg) Light-duty trailering capability from 4,300 pounds (1,948 kg) to segment-leading 10,500 pounds (4,763 kg) Light-duty models arrive in fourth quarter of 2006; heavy-duty models in first quarter of 2007 Distinctive exterior designs: All-new exterior designs with strong, confident appearance Brand-differentiated designs with unique front-end appearances including unique hoods, front fenders, grilles and headlamps, and differentiated taillamps and pickup box designs Refined appearance with tighter tolerances and reduced body gaps including 50-percent tighter gap between cab and box Sleeker, more aerodynamic 57-degree windshield angle Wider and lower stance New 170-degree-opening rear access doors on extended cab models Improved body-to-wheel proportions Family of larger 17-, 18- and 20-inch wheels Spacious and refined interiors: Two all-new, distinct and spacious interior designs with superior craftsmanship Pure pickup interior with unique instrument panel, seats, door panels, consoles, double glove boxes, trim and features on Silverado WT, LT and Sierra WT, SLE models Luxury-inspired interior with unique instrument panel, seats, console, glove box, door