The Chevrolet Suburban 1500 LT for 2006
It is common to find buyers of the Chevrolet Suburban 1500 enthusiastic about their purchase. The Suburban 1500 has been one of the premier vehicles of the Chevrolet line for over ten years. It is an important truck and the 2006 model is no exception. The Chevrolet Suburban 1500 falls into the sport utility for the family category. The Suburban 1500 inspires brand loyalty, and it's not unusual to have a buyer purchase Chevrolets year after year
Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Engine Specs
The restyled Suburban 1500 LT 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.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering gear-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 torsion bar front springs and coil in the rear.
The fuel system for the 2006 Suburban 1500 is a SFI design, using FLEX fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 31.00 gallons.
Vehicle Statistics
The Suburban 1500 is 219.30 inches long, 78.90 inches wide, and 75.40 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 130.00 inches. It is able to seat 9 comfortably.
The standard warranty period for the Suburban 1500 is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sport utility market.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $41,465 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $36,697. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.
MPG Ratings
The Suburban 1500 LT received a miles-per-gallon rating of fifteen in-city driving and nineteen when it came to highway driving. Being a flex-powered green truck, this was exceptional.
The vehicle is available in Bermuda Blue Metallic, Black, Dark Blue Metallic, Dark Gray Metallic, Sandstone Metallic, Silver Birch Metallic, Sport Red Metallic, and Summit White.
We Think...
The 2005 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Suburban 1500. The 2006 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chevrolet hopes that the Suburban 1500 LT will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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