Buyers of the Chevrolet K2500 Suburban are aware of the reputation of the truck they are purchasing. The K2500 Suburban has been one of the premier vehicles of the Chevrolet line for years. It is considered an institution of a truck and the 1992 model is no exception. The Chevrolet K2500 Suburban falls into the sport utility for the family category. People who purchase the K2500 Suburban have been doing so for the last few generations in a family. It is a constant that only gets better with age.

Performance

The K2500 Suburban Base is equipped with a General Motors 7.4 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

The fuel system for the 1992 K2500 Suburban is a TBI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected TBI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 20.00 gallons.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The K2500 Suburban has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. The truck uses torsion bar front springs and leaf in the rear.

K2500 Suburban Base Statistics

The K2500 Suburban is 194.20 inches long, 73.90 inches wide, and 65.70 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 109.80 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 1992 (MSRP) was $14,375, with an invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

The standard warranty period for the K2500 Suburban is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the sport utility market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

Fuel Efficiency

The K2500 Suburban Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of eighteen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was subpar.

In Summary

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet K2500 Suburban Base sold well in 1992. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a K2500 Suburban.

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