The Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LTZ for 2008: Improving on 2007
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Engine Specs: The Suburban 1500 LTZ comes outfitted with a Vortec 6.0 liter, 8-cylinder motor that uses 16 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is teamed up with a General Motors 4-speed transmission. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Chevrolet.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Suburban 1500 has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The truck uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Suburban 1500 LTZ Statistics
The dimensions of the Suburban 1500 LTZ are 79.10 inches wide by 222.40 inches long. It sits a comfortable 76.80 inches off the ground. It seats a standard eight passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 130.00 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The standard warranty period for the Suburban 1500 is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 60 months or 100,000 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 $39,495 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $36,138. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2008 Suburban 1500 is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 39.00 gallons.
The 2008 Suburban 1500 gets 19 miles/gallon on the highway and only 14 in the city. This is average for a sport utility truck.
In Summary
The 2007 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The 2008 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 Suburban 1500 LTZ will continue to be a profitable vehicle.