Not Your Father’s Suburban 2500 - The 2005 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 LT
There’s been a lot of talk about the Chevrolet Suburban 2500 for 2005. As a leading truck in the sport utility market the Suburban 2500 (and in this case specically the LT version) has maintained a high standard. The 4-door Suburban 2500 is especially appealing to broad audience, making it a perfect truck to help Chevrolet as a brand in general.
2005 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 LT Specs
Chevrolet Suburban 2500 Engine Specs: The Suburban 2500 LT comes outfitted with a Vortec 6.0 liter, 8-cylinder motor that uses 16 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is mated to a four-speed transmission by General Motors. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Chevrolet.
The Suburban 2500 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 leaf springs front and rear respectively.
For the 2005 Suburban 2500, the fuel configuration is a electronic SFI, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 31.00 gallons.
Statistics
The Suburban 2500 is 219.30 inches long, 78.90 inches wide, and 73.60 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 130.00 inches. It is able to seat 9 comfortably.
A powertrain guarantee is provided (36,000 miles/36 months), and a 36,000 mile, 36 month guarantee also comes with the Chevrolet Suburban 2500. This is average compared to the rest of the truck market.
The listed retail price in 2005 (MSRP) was $38,765, with a dealer invoice cost of $33,919. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.
MPG Ratings
The 2005 Suburban 2500 gets 19 miles/gallon on the highway and only 15 in the city. This is below average for a sport utility truck.
In 2004 and 2005 the Suburban 2500 LT was availble in the exterior colors of Bermuda Blue Metallic, Black, Dark Blue Metallic, Dark Gray Metallic, Sandstone Metallic, Silver Birch Metallic, Sport Red Metallic, and Summit White. Additional options were available as special orders from the factory.
What We Think of the Chevrolet Suburban 2500
There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Suburban 2500 LT sold well in 2005. 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.