The restyled Suburban 1500 LS is equipped with a 5.3-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors four-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2007 version.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Suburban 1500 comes equipped with 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.

Statistics

The dimensions of the Suburban 1500 LS are 79.10 inches wide by 222.40 inches long. It sits 76.80 inches off the ground. It seats a standard eight passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 130.00 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 100,000/60 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

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 system, running on FLEX . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The Suburban 1500 LS received a miles-per-gallon rating of fourteen in-city driving and nineteen when it came to highway driving. Being a flex-powered green truck, this was within normal parameters.

What We Think of the Chevrolet Suburban 1500

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 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 1500.

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