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|Transmission = Allison 1000 HS Series <br> Allison 1000 RDS Rugged Duty Series <br> Allison 1000 EVS Series <br> Allison 2350 HS/RDS Series
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|Engine = 6.6 litre Duramax Diesel V8<br>8.1 litre Vortec V8
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|Power = 325 hp @ N/A rpm <br>450 lb-ft of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm<br><br> 300 hp @ N/A rpm<br> 520 lb-ft of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm (optional)<br><br> 330 hp @ N/A rpm<br>620 lb-ft of [[torque]] @ N/A rpm (optional)
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|Similar = [[Ford]] F-550 thru Ford F-750
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[[GMC]] TopKick 4500 thru 8500
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The [[Chevrolet]] Kodiak Medium Duty Truck Competes in a Large Commercial Truck arena with challengers from [[International Harvester]],[[Ford]],[[Freightliner]],and [[Peterbilt]].
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|Engine: Duramax Diesel 6.6L V8 <br> Engine: Vortec 8.1L V8 <br> Engine: Duramax Diesel 6.6L
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300 hp and 520 lb.-ft. of torque (optional)
330 hp and 620 lb.-ft. of torque (optional)}}}
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===Recent Changes===  
===Recent Changes===  
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The Kodiak was redesigned in 2003.


===Styles and Major Options===
===Styles and Major Options===
Certain [[automobile|vehicles]] come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options should be mentioned here.  
the main styles of the [[Chevrolet]] kodiak are,C4500(Regular or Crew Cab),C5500(Regular or Crew Cab),C6500(Regular Cab only),C7500(Regular Cab only),C8500,and a C8500 Tandem axle model.Options include air brakes,power windows,chromed steel bumpers,102" wide manual folding heated mirrors,keyless entry,and tinted windows.A special edition [[Cinch]] western hauler was also made in a Crew cab 4500 bodystyle.


===Pricing===
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===Gas Mileage===
===Gas Mileage===
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As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:
As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:


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===Engine and Transmission===
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The [[Chevrolet]] Kodiak C4500 series is avalible with a 325 horsepower Vortec 8.1L Gasoline engine capable of 450ft lbs of torque.
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Optional engines are a 300 horsepower [[Duramax]] 6.6 Turbo [[Diesel]] good for 520ft lbs of [[Torque]],or a 6.6 [[Duramax]] rated at 330 horsepower and 620ft lbs of torque.Allison 1000 series 6spd automatic is standard on 4500 models.
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===Reliability===
===Reliability===
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===Safety===
===Safety===
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The Chevrolet Kodiak comes avalible with a Backup alarm,Daytime running lamps,and driver airbag.


===Photos===
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===Colors===
===Colors===
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Exterior,
Summit white,
Yellow,
Dark blue,
Victory red.


===Main Competitors===
===Main Competitors===
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[[Ford]] F650 and F750 medium duty [[truck]]s.


==Hybrid Models==
==Hybrid Models==
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If there are any features of this [[automobile|vehicle]] that sets it apart from other [[automobile|vehicles]] in its class, then mention those ''unique attributes'' here.
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==Interior==
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==Resale Values==
==Resale Values==
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==Criticisms==
==Criticisms==
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==External Links==
==External Links==
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*[http://www.chevrolet.com/mediumduty/kodiak/ Official Chevrolet Kodiak Homepage]
 
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Chevy-kodiak-c4500.jpg
Chevrolet Kodiak
Chevrolet
aka Chevrolet 4500 thru 8500
Production produced from when to when+total units made (optional)
Class Medium Duty Truck
Body Style how many doors+how many seats+what type of body
Length length - type here
Width Width - type here
Height Height - type here
Wheelbase wheelbase - type here
Weight Weight - you get the point
Transmission Allison 1000 HS Series
Allison 1000 RDS Rugged Duty Series
Allison 1000 EVS Series
Allison 2350 HS/RDS Series
Engine 6.6 litre Duramax Diesel V8
8.1 litre Vortec V8
Power 325 hp @ N/A rpm
450 lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm

300 hp @ N/A rpm
520 lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm (optional)

330 hp @ N/A rpm
620 lb-ft of torque @ N/A rpm (optional)
Similar Ford F-550 thru Ford F-750

GMC TopKick 4500 thru 8500

Designer Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)

The Chevrolet Kodiak Medium Duty Truck Competes in a Large Commercial Truck arena with challengers from International Harvester,Ford,Freightliner,and Peterbilt.

Recent Changes

The Kodiak was redesigned in 2003.

Styles and Major Options

the main styles of the Chevrolet kodiak are,C4500(Regular or Crew Cab),C5500(Regular or Crew Cab),C6500(Regular Cab only),C7500(Regular Cab only),C8500,and a C8500 Tandem axle model.Options include air brakes,power windows,chromed steel bumpers,102" wide manual folding heated mirrors,keyless entry,and tinted windows.A special edition Cinch western hauler was also made in a Crew cab 4500 bodystyle.

Pricing

Add more fields as necessary.

MODEL Trims
Trim1 Trim2 Trim3 Trim4
MSRP
$Price1 $Price2 $Price3 $Price4
Invoice
$Price1 $Price2 $Price3 $Price4

Gas Mileage

Add more fields as necessary.

As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

Trim
Trim1 Trim2 Trim3 Trim4
MPG
c/h c/h c/h c/h

Engine and Transmission

The Chevrolet Kodiak C4500 series is avalible with a 325 horsepower Vortec 8.1L Gasoline engine capable of 450ft lbs of torque. Optional engines are a 300 horsepower Duramax 6.6 Turbo Diesel good for 520ft lbs of Torque,or a 6.6 Duramax rated at 330 horsepower and 620ft lbs of torque.Allison 1000 series 6spd automatic is standard on 4500 models.

Performance

Please make sure to write information of the vehicle's performance in a third-person point of view. This section should include information about the car's acceleration figures, handling, braking, etc.

If using information gathered from Road Test articles from a reputable automotive source, then please make sure to cite the quote.

Reliability

Warranty options and scheduled maintainence information should be mentioned here.

Safety

The Chevrolet Kodiak comes avalible with a Backup alarm,Daytime running lamps,and driver airbag.

Photos

Add Photos of the vehicle here.

Please make sure not to use copyrighted photos.

Colors

Exterior, Summit white, Yellow, Dark blue, Victory red.

Main Competitors

Ford F650 and F750 medium duty trucks.

Hybrid Models

If there are hybrid versions of this vehicle manufactured, then please elaborate a little bit on it here.

Unique Attributes

If there are any features of this vehicle that sets it apart from other vehicles in its class, then mention those unique attributes here.

Interior

This section should include information on the interior's design, build quality, ergonomics, space (head and legroom, front and rear), features, stowage compartments and overall comfortability and livability. Add pictures wherever applicable and keep information in a third-person point of view.

Resale Values

Add more fields as necessary.

<MODEL> Year
Year X Year X-2 Year X-3 Year X-4
Resale Value
$ $ $ $

Criticisms

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Generations

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Current Generation: (YYYY–present)

Fifth generation (YYYY–YYYY)

Fourth generation (YYYY–YYYY)

Third generation (YYYY–YYYY)

Second generation (YYYY–YYYY)

First Generation/Origins (YYYY–YYYY)

Worldwide

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Design quirks and oddities

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Awards

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See Also

Template:Chevrolet

External Links

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