Truck of the Year for 1993: The Chevrolet K1500 Suburban
The K1500 Suburban Base is equipped with a General Motors 5.7 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Chevrolet engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sport Utility arena.
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 dimensions of the K1500 Suburban Base are 77.00 inches wide by 186.80 inches long. It sits a comfortable 76.20 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 111.00 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The standard warranty period for the K1500 Suburban is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the sport utility market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $15,995 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
The fuel system for the 1993 K1500 Suburban is a TBI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected TBI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 27.00 gallons.
The 1993 K1500 Suburban gets 21 miles/gallon on the highway and only 16 in the city. This is exceptional for a sport utility truck.
Conclusion
There are several reasons why the Chevrolet K1500 Suburban Base sold well in 1993. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a K1500 Suburban.
My spouse purchased mine for the 5.7 liter engine. Plus the 4-gear tranny.