The Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS for 2005
A lot has been said about the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 for 2005. As Chevrolet's entry in the sport utility market the Suburban 1500 (and in this case specically the LS version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 4-door Suburban 1500 is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect truck to help Chevrolet as a brand in general.
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Engine Specs
The restyled Suburban 1500 LS is equipped with a General Motors 5.3-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 16 valves. The Vortec engine is paired with a General Motors 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.
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 gear-style configuration. The truck uses torsion bar and coil springs front and rear respectively.
Suburban 1500 LS Statistics
The Suburban 1500 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.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $38,765 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $33,919. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2005 Suburban 1500 is a SFI design, running on FLEX fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 31.00 gallons.
The 2005 Suburban 1500 gets 19 miles/gallon on the highway and only 15 in the city. This is exceptional for a sport utility truck.
Conclusion
There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LS 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 1500.
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