Strong engine and impressive towing and payload carrying abilities
Unintuitive control layout with small buttons
New bi-fuel engine option
Excellent ride quality compared to rivals
Expensive options list
No other significant changes for 2013
Impressively well-built and silent cabin
Specs & Features
$31,730
price
360 hp @ 5400 rpm
horsepower
380 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm
torque
TBD
transmission
6.0L 8cyl 6A
engine
-
basic warranty
Overview
Part of the fullsize pickup truck segment, the 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Regular Cab competes with the GMC Sierra 2500HD Regular Cab, the RAM 2500 Regular Cab, and the Ford F-250 SuperDuty Regular Cab. A base price of MSRP of $29,550 gets you a 6.0L V8 engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission. Despite the price going up to $33,180, this single powertrain is found in both trims. This engine produces 360 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque, achieving a 0-60 of 7.5 seconds, and is offered as both RWD and 4WD. You could also opt for the bi-fuel option of the same engine which when running on CNG drops the power output to 301 horsepower and 333 lb-ft of torque. That said, the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Regular Cab offers a single 8’2” bed with a maximum payload capacity of 3,670 pounds. It also offers a maximum towing capacity of 13,000 pounds. You can also equip the Silverado 2500HD Regular Cab with a diesel engine which has an engine output of 397 horsepower.
Buying Advice
The 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Regular Cab is a comfy truck with a strong powertrain under the hood offered in multiple trims. Among them, we recommend getting the higher-end LT trim that offers superior value for money. It comes equipped with features including keyless entry, cruise control, cloth seats with a locking storage console, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and driver-side lumbar adjustments.
