Our Review of the 2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LTZ
The Suburban 1500 LTZ is equipped with a General Motors 6.0 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.
The Suburban 1500 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The truck uses torsion bar and coil springs front and rear respectively.
Statistics
The dimensions of the Suburban 1500 LTZ are 78.90 inches wide by 219.30 inches long. It sits 75.40 inches off the ground. It seats a standard nine passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 130.00 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The standard warranty period for the Suburban 1500 is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sport utility market.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $41,465 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $36,697. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2006 Suburban 1500 is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
The 2006 Suburban 1500 gets 19 miles/gallon on the highway and only 15 in the city. This is below average for a sport utility truck.
Parting Shots
There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LTZ sold well in 2006. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a Suburban 1500.