First Impressions of the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 for 2006
The 2006 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Z71 was introduced to compete in the sport utility market. The Z71 is a member of a series of five trim levels for the Suburban 1500 which include Base, 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 Toyota.
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Engine Specs
The Suburban 1500 Z71 is equipped with a General Motors 5.3 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.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the Suburban 1500 Z71 are 78.90 inches wide by 219.30 inches long. It sits a comfortable 75.40 inches off the ground. It seats a standard nine passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 130.00 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The listed retail price in 2006 (MSRP) was $41,465, with an invoice cost of $36,697. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2006 Suburban 1500 is a traditional SFI, running on FLEX 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 2006 Suburban 1500 gets 19 miles/gallon on the highway and only 15 in the city. This is exceptional for a sport utility truck.
Conclusion
There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Z71 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.