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There have been several award-winning trucks from Chevrolet over the years, including the Chevrolet Suburban 2500 of 2008. There are two trim levels to the Suburban 2500, including LT and LS. The LS version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2007 the popular 6.0 liter Vortec has made this a popular choice for sport utility buyers nationwide.

2008 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 LS Specs

The restyled Suburban 2500 LS is equipped with a 6.0-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors six-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2007 version.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The Suburban 2500 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by torsion bar front springs and leaf in the rear.

The fuel system for the 2008 Suburban 2500 is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

Statistics

The Suburban 2500 is 222.40 inches long, 79.10 inches wide, and 76.80 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 130.00 inches. It is able to seat 8 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the Suburban 2500 is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 60 months or 100,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sport utility market.

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.

MPG Ratings

The Suburban 2500 LS received a miles-per-gallon rating of fourteen in-city driving and nineteen when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid truck, this was within normal parameters.

In 2007 and 2008 the Suburban 2500 LS was availble in the exterior colors of Black, Blue Granite Metallic, Deep Ruby Metallic, Dark Blue Metallic, Gold Mist Metallic, Graystone Metallic, Silver Birch Metallic, Summit White, and White Diamond. Additional options were available as special orders from the factory.

Parting Shots

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Suburban 2500 LS sold well in 2008. 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 2500.

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