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2001 Chevrolet Suburban Review
Bigger gets better.
2001 Suburban Review Summary & Specifications
We love the Suburban. It's a great vehicle for moving cargo, towing trailers, or hauling people. Get sleepy on a long trip and you can simply pull over and stretch out in back.While Ford's giant Excursion has taken the Suburban's long-held position as the largest sport-utility vehicle, it doesn't match the smooth ride and all-around utility of the 'Burb. Excursion is not a good choice if you're just moving people around. Suburban's greater maneuverability makes it a much more sensible choice for that role.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough, Editor-in-Chief |
| Model Lineup | 1500 models: 2WD ($25,291); LS 2WD ($32,714); LT 2WD ($37,233); 4WD ($28,837); LS 4WD ($36,260); LT 4WD ($40,779)
2500 models: 2500 2WD ($27,780); 2500 LS 2WD ($35,203); 2500 LT 2WD ($39,286); 2500 4WD ($30,780); 2500 LS 4WD ($38,203); 2500 LT 4WD ($42,286) |
| Engines (standard) | 5.3-liter ohv V8 |
| Engines (optional) | 285-hp 5.3-liter ohv V8; 300-hp 6.0-liter ohv V8; 340-hp 8.1-liter ohv V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic with tow/haul mode |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front air bags, dual front side-impact air bags, ABS with Electronic Brake Controller standard |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Janesville, Wisconsin; Silao, Mexicoz |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-950-2438 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.chevrolet.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 25921 |
| Model Tested MSRP | 1500 4WD LS ($36,260) |
| Standard Equipment | (LS) air conditioning, automatic headlamps, automatic door locks, child security rear doors locks, tilt steering wheel, three power outlets; LS adds air conditioning, AM/FM/CD stereo with nine speakers and subwoofer, cruise control with telltale, remote keyless entry with alarm, mirror with electronic compass and temperature readout, rear air conditioning and heater, leather-wrapped steering wheel, enhanced sunshades, power windows, machined cast aluminum wheels, dual power heated mirrors with ground illumination |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Trailer Package ($285) includes trailer hitch platform, wire harness connector, high capacity air cleaner, transmission oil cooler; reclining bucket seats ($855) includes six-way power adjustment and center console; Premium Ride Suspension ($366); running boards ($395); locking rear differential ($252); rear-seat audio controls ($165); off-road skid plate package ($95); front fog lamps ($85) |
| Destination Charge | 735 |
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| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 39493 |
| Horse Power | 285 @ 5200 |
| Torque | 325 @ 4000 |
| Fuel Economy | 14/16 |
| Wheelbase | 130.0 |
| Length/Width/Height | 219.3/78.8/75.4 |
| Track Front/Rear | 65.0/66.0 |
| Turning Radius | 42.3 |
| Seating Capacity | 8 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.7/61.4/41.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.0/61.6/39.1 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.6/49.2/36.1 |
| Trunk Volume | 138.4 |
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| Towing Capacity | 8600 |
| Front Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Suspension | live axle |
| Ground Clearance | 8.4 |
| Curb Weight | 5123 |
| Stock Tires | P265/70R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 33.0 |
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