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2003 Chevrolet Suburban Review
The first choice in size extra large.
2003 Suburban Review Summary & Specifications
Chevrolet Suburban is a great vehicle for moving cargo, towing trailers, or hauling people. It's best when employed for all three of those things. The seats fold down for big cargo capacity. Get sleepy on a long trip and you can simply pull over and stretch out in back.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough |
| Model Lineup | 1500 LS 2WD ($36,305); 1500 LT 2WD ($39,615); 1500 LS 4WD ($39,105); 1500 LT 4WD ($42,415); 2500 LS 2WD ($37,905); 2500 LT 2WD ($41,215); 2500 LS 4WD ($40,805); 2500 LT 4WD ($44,115) |
| Engines (standard) | 5.3-liter ohv V8 |
| Engines (optional) | 285-hp 5.3-liter ohv V8; 320-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 with dual-level inflation, ABS with Electronic Brake Controller, LATCH child-seat anchors |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | side-impact airbags, stability control |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Janesville, Wisconsin; Silao, Mexico |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-950-2438 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.chevrolet.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 36305 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4WD LS ($39,105) |
| Standard Equipment | three-zone manual air conditioning, automatic headlamps, automatic door locks, child security rear doors locks, tilt steering wheel, three power outlets, air conditioning, AM/FM/CD stereo with eight speakers, 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, six-way power front seats, side-assist steps, fog lamps, rear window defogger, HomeLink Universal remote |
| Destination Charge | 790 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Trailer Package ($285) includes trailer hitch platform, wire harness connector, transmission oil cooler; reclining bucket seats ($1035) includes six-way power adjustment and center console; locking rear differential ($295); off-road skid plate package ($275) |
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| Price as Tested | 41785 |
| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 285 @ 5,200 |
| Torque | 325 @ 4,000 |
| Fuel Economy | 13/17 |
| Wheelbase | 130.0 in. |
| Length/Width/Height | 219.3/78.9/75.4 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 43.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 8 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.7/61.4/41.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.0/61.6/39.1 |
| Trunk Volume | 131.6 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 8,100 |
| Front Suspension | independent |
| Rear Suspension | live axle |
| Ground Clearance | 8.4 |
| Curb Weight | 5,219 |
| Stock Tires | P265/70R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 31.0 |
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