The restyled C7500 Kodiak C7C042 is equipped with a 7.8-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The engine is mated to a N/A four-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2004 version.

The C7500 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.

Vehicle Statistics

The C7500 Kodiak is 189.80 inches long, 77.50 inches wide, and 75.00 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 111.20 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the C7500 Kodiak is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36 months or 36,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sedan market.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $22,930 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $20,752. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2005 C7500 Kodiak is a OEM system, running on DIESEL . The fuel is controlled by an system and is a fuel-injected design. The 27.00-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

The 2005 C7500 Kodiak gets 21 miles/gallon on the highway and only 16 in the city. This is subpar for a sedan medium duty.

We Think...

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet C7500 Kodiak C7C042 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 C7500 Kodiak.

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