The First Impressions of the GMC Savana 1500 for 2008
A lot has been said about the GMC Savana 1500 for 2008. As GMC’s entry in the standard passenger van market the Savana 1500 (and in this case specically the LS version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 3-door Savana 1500 is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect van to help GMC as a brand in general.
Performance
GMC Savana 1500 Engine Specs: The Savana 1500 LS comes outfitted with a Vortec 5.3 liter, 8-cylinder motor that uses 16 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is teamed up with a General Motors 4-speed transmission. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for GMC.
The Savana 1500 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The van uses coil and leaf springs front and rear respectively.
Fuel is handled for the Savana 1500 is a SFI design, running on FLEX fuel. The FLEX is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 31.00 gallons.
Savana 1500 LS Statistics
135.00 of wheelbase allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers. It sits a comfortable 81.60 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 3 doors. The dimensions of the Savana 1500 LS are 224.10 inches long by 79.40 inches wide.
The standard warranty period for the Savana 1500 is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 60 months or 100,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the standard passenger van market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.
The GMC Savana 1500 lists at $23,575 when new. The dealer cost on the van was $21,571.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2008 Savana 1500 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is average for a standard passenger van van.
In 2007 and 2008 the Savana 1500 LS was availble in the exterior colors of Deep Blue Metallic, Fire Red, Onyx Black, Polo Green Metallic, Sand Beige Metallic, Silver Birch Metallic, Sport Red Metallic, Steel Gray Metallic, and Summit White. Additional options were made available by the factory.
In Summary
Considering all factors the 2008 GMC Savana 1500 LS was a rowsing. GMC responded to critisims about the 2007 Savana 1500 and made drastic changes. The result is better than the sum of its parts. Look for more from GMC along these lines in the future.