The restyled Suburban 1500 Z71 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 2005 version.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The Suburban 1500 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by torsion bar front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The dimensions of the Suburban 1500 Z71 are 78.90 inches wide by 219.30 inches long. It sits 75.40 inches off the ground. It seats a standard nine 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 36,000/36 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The listed retail price in 2006 (MSRP) was $41,465, with a dealer invoice cost of $36,697. This price is in line with 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 below average for a sport utility truck.

Parting Shots

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.

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