First Impressions of the Chevrolet K2500 Suburban for 1996
In 1996 Chevrolet released the K2500 Suburban Base to the truck-buying market. The K2500 Suburban came in three configurations: LT, LS, and Base. The Base configuration is powered by the 5.7-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 22 highway miles and 17 city. The K2500 Suburban competes in the Sport Utility market segment, in direct competition with Infiniti.
Chevrolet K2500 Suburban Engine Specs
The K2500 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 is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sport Utility arena.
The K2500 Suburban uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The truck uses torsion bar and leaf springs front and rear respectively.
Vehicle Statistics
The K2500 Suburban is 189.80 inches long, 77.50 inches wide, and 75.90 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 111.00 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $18,592 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel is handled for the K2500 Suburban is a Central SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 27.00-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.
The 1996 K2500 Suburban gets 22 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is exceptional for a sport utility truck.
Conclusion
The 1996 model year was telling year for the Chevrolet K2500 Suburban. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
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