The GMC Savana 1500 LS for 2009: Improving on 2008
It’s been our experience that you will discover that purchasers of the GMC Savana 1500 are quite enthusiastic about their purchase. The Savana 1500 has held a position among the top of the Savana 1500 line of van for more than a generation. GMC has reason to be proud; the GMC Savana 1500 comes under the heading of standard passenger van models that are exiciting.
Stop and Go
The restyled Savana 1500 LS is equipped with a 5.3-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors four-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2008 version.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Savana 1500 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and leaf in the rear.
Statistics
The Savana 1500 is inches long, inches wide, and inches high. It has a wheelbase of inches. It is able to seat several adults comfortably.
The retail price (MSRP) was an industry-low price when new. The dealer cost on the van was an industry-low price. This price was average compared to the industry average price for a 3-door Standard Passenger Van.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2009 Savana 1500 is a SFI design, using FLEX fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.
The 2009 Savana 1500 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is below average for a standard passenger van van.
What We Think of the GMC Savana 1500
In summation the 2009 GMC Savana 1500 LS was a pivotal vehicle. GMC responded to critisims about the 2008 Savana 1500 and made sweeping changes. The result is a great van and even better standard passenger van. Let’s hope the GMC Savana 1500 for 2009 is a sign of the future.