What kind of engine does a 2008 Chevy Suburban have?

Chevrolet offers two 5.3-liter V-8s and two 6.0-liter V-8s in the Suburban lineup. Under the hood of 1500-series two-wheel-drive (2WD) models is an iron-block, aluminum-head 5.3-liter V-8 that makes 320 horsepower.

What kind of engine does a Chevy Suburban have?

With no kids or cargo, my driving was atypical of what most owners will experience. The 320-horsepower, 5.3-liter V-8 engine in the Suburban I tested was really a pleasure with such little weight onboard. It moved the SUV with authority and made it easy to merge into highway traffic or pass in the left lane.

How big is the Chevy Suburban two wheel drive?

That feel for the Suburban’s size is an intangible measure of how easy this SUV is to live with, and it’s something that gets lost in long lists of performance specs. Speaking of performance specs, when properly equipped the two-wheel-drive Suburban with the 5.3-liter V-8 and 4.10 axle ratio can tow up to 8,100 pounds.

How many seats does a Chevy Suburban have?

The second row is a 60/40-split bench, and the third row can be designed to hold two or three passengers. If you routinely shuttle a soccer team, it allows for seven passengers plus the driver, instead of many other SUVs’ six-plus-one setup. A front bench seat is also available, bumping total seating capacity to nine.

When was the last year the Chevy Suburban was made?

Editor’s note: This review was written in April 2008 about the 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. Little of substance has changed with this year’s model. To see what’s new for 2009, click here, or check out a side-by-side comparison of the two model years.

What kind of engine does a Suburban 1500 have?

A new 6.0-liter V8 is optional, with an aluminum block and heads and variable valve timing, making 366 horsepower and 380 pound-feet. The 2500 models come with a different 6.0-liter engine, with an iron block. The 2500 uses Hydroboost brakes, a stiffer suspension with leaf springs in the rear, and 16-inch truck tires.

What kind of transmission did the Chevy Suburban have?

This model generation was based on the Chevrolet Advance Design series of pickups. Beginning in 1953, the Hydra-Matic 4-speed automatic transmission was available in GMC models and in the 1954 model year Chevrolet Suburbans.

What’s the difference between the 2007 and 2008 Suburban?

The Suburban was completely redesigned for 2007, and there are no significant changes for 2008. This latest-generation Suburban represents a major improvement over pre-2007 models. The windshield of this latest generation is raked for better aerodynamics, and the chrome has been swept off the side.

What are the features of the Chevrolet Suburban?

Enhanced Driver Alert Package includes (UEU) Forward Collision Alert, (TQ5) IntelliBeam headlamps, (UHY) Automatic Emergency Braking, (UHX) Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning and Safety Alert Seat (When (Y66) Adaptive Cruise Control – Advanced is ordered, RPO Code (Y86) will be removed.