The Lowdown: 2008 Chevrolet Suburban
By Jack Bregman
Introduction
The 2008 Suburban is manufactured in MEXICO for Chevrolet. It is Chevrolet's entry into the SPORT UTILITY 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $39,495 USD in 2008.
Suburban Dimensions
The 2008 Suburban has standard length of 222.40 inches and a width of 79.10 inches. The Suburban rides 76.80 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 9.10 inches. Front headroom is 41.10 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Suburban a radius of 45.30 inches. It uses 245/75R16 tires with a wheelbase of 130.00 inches.
Drivetrain
The Suburban comes standard with a 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a rear-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The Suburban's generous 6.0L V8 OHV 16V engine has been measured to get 14 miles/gallon city driving with a 39.00 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Suburban retails for $39,495 USD with a invoice price of $36,138 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of $900 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Vehicle Stability Control System. Suburban optional equipment may include Automatic Load-Leveling, Locking Differential, Electronic Parking Aid, First Aid Kit, Remote Ignition.
Exterior color choices include Black, Blue Granite Metallic, Deep Ruby Metallic, Dark Blue Metallic, Gold Mist Metallic, Graystone Metallic, Silver Birch Metallic, Summit White, White Diamond with interior choices of Ebony Cloth Interior, Light Cashmere/Ebony Cloth Interior, Light Titanium/Dark Titanium Cloth Interior. The Suburban seats 8 people with 41.30 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The regular warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also comes with a 60 month/100,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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