Truck of the Year for 1995: The Chevrolet K2500 Suburban LT

There have been several award-winning trucks from Chevrolet over the years, including the Chevrolet K2500 Suburban of 1995. There are three trim levels to the K2500 Suburban, including LT, LS, and Base. The LT version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 1994 the popular 7.4 liter has made this a popular choice for sport utility buyers nationwide.

1995 Chevrolet K2500 Suburban LT Specs

The restyled K2500 Suburban LT is equipped with a 7.4-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a General Motors four-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1994 version.

The fuel system for the 1995 K2500 Suburban is a TBI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected TBI design.

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

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 5 comfortably.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $20,588 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.

The standard warranty period for the K2500 Suburban is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the sport utility market.

Fuel Efficiency

The K2500 Suburban LT received a miles-per-gallon rating of fifteen in-city driving and nineteen when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid truck, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

The 1994 model began the promise of the Chevrolet K2500 Suburban. The 1995 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chevrolet hopes that the K2500 Suburban LT will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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