A Better 2006’s Model: The 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT
The 2007 Suburban 1500 is an important vehicle to Chevrolet for the sport utility market segment. The LT is a member of a series of four trim levels for the Suburban 1500 which include LS, LT, LTZ, and Z71. The four-door truck with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Chevrolet. There is strong competition from vehicles from Infiniti.
Engine Performance
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Engine Specs: The Suburban 1500 LT 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 LT Statistics
The dimensions of the Suburban 1500 LT 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 original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $37,000 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $33,855. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2007 Suburban 1500 is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 31.00 gallons.
The 2007 Suburban 1500 gets 21 miles/gallon on the highway and only 15 in the city. This is average for a sport utility truck.
In Summary
There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT sold well in 2007. 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.