The GMC Savana 2500 Base for 2003: Improving on 2002
In 2003 GMC released the Savana 2500 Base to the van-buying market. The Savana 2500 came in two configurations: Base and SLE. The Base configuration is powered by the 6.0-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 18 - 20 highway miles and 15 city. The Savana 2500 competes in the Extended Cargo Van market segment, in direct competition with Toyota.
Performance
The Savana 2500 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 configuration has proven to be a successful design for GMC.
The fuel system for the 2003 Savana 2500 is a traditional SFI, running on CNG fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 31.00 gallons.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Savana 2500 has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The van uses coil front springs and leaf in the rear.
Savana 2500 Base Statistics
The Savana 2500 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.
The listed retail price in 2003 (MSRP) was $23,255, with an invoice cost of $20,348. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a three-door Extended Cargo Van.
The standard warranty period for the Savana 2500 is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the extended cargo van market.
Fuel Efficiency
The Savana 2500 Base received an fuel efficiency rating of 15 MPG driving in the city and 18 - 20 when it came to distance driving. The cng-powered Savana 2500 is a hybrid van.
In Summary
Considering all factors the 2003 GMC Savana 2500 Base was a rowsing. GMC responded to critisims about the 2002 Savana 2500 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.
My mom bought a GMC Savana 2500 last year. So far so good…
There’s no doubt that GMC is up to it’s old tricks with the Savana 2500? I’m hoping next year’s example is improved.
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