First Impressions of the Chevrolet K1500 Suburban for 1997
Frequently you will discover that purchasers of the Chevrolet K1500 Suburban are quite excited about their purchase. The K1500 Suburban has held a position among the top of the K1500 Suburban line of truck for a very long time. It is a significant truck, and the 1997 model is no different. The Chevrolet K1500 Suburban comes under the heading of sport utility models that are exiciting.
1997 Chevrolet K1500 Suburban LS Specs
Standard equipment in the K1500 Suburban for 1996 and 1997 includes the 5.7 liter engine by General Motors, weighing in at 8 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the Vortec engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the K1500 Suburban.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The K1500 Suburban uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by torsion bar front springs and leaf in the rear.
For the 1997 K1500 Suburban, the fuel configuration is a electronic Central SFI, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 25.00 gallons.
Statistics
The dimensions of the K1500 Suburban LS are 77.50 inches wide by 189.80 inches long. It sits 76.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 111.00 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The listed retail price in 1997 (MSRP) was $19,054, with a dealer invoice cost of $17,244. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.
MPG Ratings
The K1500 Suburban LS received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid truck, this was within normal parameters.
In 1996 and 1997 the K1500 Suburban LS was availble in the exterior colors of several colors. Additional options were available as special orders from the factory.
What We Think of the Chevrolet K1500 Suburban
The 1996 model began the promise of the Chevrolet K1500 Suburban. The 1997 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 LS will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
I gotta admit I was looking at a Nissan, but is this better?
I have a K1500 Suburban in a color you don’t have listed… is there an error?
K1500 Suburban?