In 2007 Chevrolet released the Suburban 1500 Z71 to the truck-buying market. The Suburban 1500 came in four configurations: LS, LT, LTZ, and Z71. The Z71 configuration is powered by the 5.3-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 21 highway miles and 15 city. The Suburban 1500 competes in the Sport Utility market segment, in direct competition with Kia.

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 is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sport Utility arena.

Fuel is handled for the Suburban 1500 is a SFI design, running on FLEX fuel. The FLEX is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 31.00-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

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 rack-style configuration. The truck uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Vehicle Statistics

The Suburban 1500 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 listed retail price in 2007 (MSRP) was $37,000, with an invoice cost of $33,855. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

The standard warranty period for the Suburban 1500 is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 60 months or 100,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sport utility market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

Fuel Efficiency

The Suburban 1500 Z71 received a miles-per-gallon rating of fifteen in-city driving and twenty one when it came to long-distance. Being a flex-powered hybrid truck, this was exceptional.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Z71 sold well in 2007. 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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