Not Your Uncle’s C4500 Kodiak – The Chevrolet C4500 Kodiak for 2003
In 2003 Chevrolet released the C4500 Kodiak C4E042 to the medium duty-buying market. The C4500 Kodiak came in four configurations: C4C042, C4E042, C4U042, and C4V042. The C4E042 configuration is powered by the 6.6-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 23 highway miles and 17 city. The C4500 Kodiak competes in the Sedan market segment, in direct competition with Kia.
Engine Performance
The C4500 Kodiak C4E042 is equipped with a General Motors 6.6 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The Duramax engine is mated to a N/A 4-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.
The C4500 Kodiak uses drum-assisted brakes, with ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a -steering -style configuration. The medium duty uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
C4500 Kodiak C4E042 Statistics
The dimensions of the C4500 Kodiak C4E042 are 77.50 inches wide by 189.80 inches long. It sits a comfortable 75.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 111.20 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $22,050 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $19,955. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2003 C4500 Kodiak's normal fuel system runs on diesel. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection (MFI) style of design. The fuel tank holds 27.00 gallons.
The 2003 C4500 Kodiak gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is average for a sedan medium duty.
In Summary
There are several reasons why the Chevrolet C4500 Kodiak C4E042 sold well in 2003. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a C4500 Kodiak.
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