First Impressions of the Chevrolet K1500 Suburban for 1994
It is common to find buyers of the Chevrolet K1500 Suburban enthusiastic about their purchase. The K1500 Suburban has been one of the premier vehicles of the Chevrolet line for years. It is considered an institution of a truck and the 1994 model is no exception. The Chevrolet K1500 Suburban falls into the sport utility for the family category. The K1500 Suburban inspires brand loyalty, and it’s not unusual to have a buyer purchase Chevrolets year after year It is a constant that only gets better with age.
Chevrolet K1500 Suburban Engine Specs
The restyled K1500 Suburban Silverado is equipped with a General Motors 5.7-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 16 valves. The Chevrolet engine is paired with a General Motors 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.
The K1500 Suburban uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The truck uses torsion bar and leaf springs front and rear respectively.
Vehicle Statistics
The K1500 Suburban is 186.80 inches long, 77.50 inches wide, and 76.10 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 111.00 inches. It is able to seat 1 comfortably.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $16,064 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
For the 1994 K1500 Suburban, the fuel delivery system is a electronic TBI, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected TBI configuration. The gas tank holds 27.00 gallons.
The 1994 K1500 Suburban gets 22 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is exceptional for a sport utility truck.
We Think…
The 1993 model began the promise of the Chevrolet K1500 Suburban. The 1994 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chevrolet hopes that the K1500 Suburban Silverado will continue to be a profitable vehicle.