First Impressions of the Chevrolet C2500 Suburban for 1999
The 1999 C2500 Suburban is an important vehicle to Chevrolet for the sport utility market segment. The Base is a member of a series of two trim levels for the C2500 Suburban which include Base and LS. The four-door truck with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Chevrolet. There is strong competition from vehicles from Kia.
Stop and Go
The C2500 Suburban Base is equipped with a General Motors 5.7 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The C2500 Suburban comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. The truck uses coil front springs and leaf in the rear.
Statistics
The dimensions of the C2500 Suburban Base are 77.50 inches wide by 189.80 inches long. It sits 75.20 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 111.20 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The listed retail price in 1999 (MSRP) was $22,125, with a dealer invoice cost of $20,023. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
The 1999 C2500 Suburban's standard fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected MFI style of design. The fuel capacity of the truck is 25.00 gallons.
The 1999 C2500 Suburban gets 20 miles/gallon on the highway and only 16 in the city. This is below average for a sport utility truck.
Parting Shots
There are several reasons why the Chevrolet C2500 Suburban Base sold well in 1999. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a C2500 Suburban.
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