An Improved Cutaway Van: The GMC Savana 3500 for 2003
The Savana 3500 Base is equipped with a General Motors 6.0 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Cutaway Van arena.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The Savana 3500 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 3500 is 224.10 inches long, 79.40 inches wide, and 81.60 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 135.00 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.
A powertrain guarantee is provided (36,000 miles/36 months), and a 36,000 mile, 36 month guarantee also comes with the GMC Savana 3500. This is average compared to the rest of the van market.
The GMC Savana 3500 lists at $23,255 when new. The dealer cost on the van was $20,348.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2003 Savana 3500 is a SFI system, running on CNG . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
The Savana 3500 Base received an fuel efficiency rating of 15 MPG driving in the city and 18 - 20 when it came to highway driving. The cng-powered Savana 3500 is a hybrid van.
What We Think of the GMC Savana 3500
The 2003 model year was very successful for the GMC Savana 3500. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.