Body style: Van
Segment: Large MPV
Production years: 2013, 2014, 2015
The Savana 1500 was the classic utility van that proved to be successful as an MPV as well. With room for up to 8 passengers, it was also used as a fleet vehicle, shuttle, or limousine vehicles.
The car's origin dated back in 1976 and the basic vehicle remained the same. It was built on a ladder-chassis, with a solid axle in the back and independent front suspension. It was available with 2- or 4-wheel-drive.
The 2013 Savana 1500 was available with a slightly redesigned front fascia. The big headlights were positioned high so they were protected in the event of a minor parking crashes. A big, sliding, door was available on the right side, to ease the access inside the vehicle. Twin-doors on hinges were placed in the rear.
Inside, the Savana 1500 offered room for 8 passengers as standard, with two trim levels: LS and LT. For the front passengers, the former three passengers bench-seat was deleted and only the two individual seats were offered. The classic dashboard was big, high, and flat as in most of the utility vans. But when compared to that, the passenger version had new amenities on it. From the multiple-zone climate control system to the new audio system which includes CD/MP3, a USB port, and SiriusXM satellite radio.
Two Vortec engines were available for the Savana 1500 lineup: a 195-hp 4.3-liter V6 available on the rear-wheel-drive cargo van only and a 310-hp E85 FlexFuel 5.3-liter V8 fitted as standard for the passenger version. The only transmission offered was the 4-speed Hydra-Matic.
ENGINE SPECS - 4.3L V6 MFI (2WD) | |
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Cylinders: | 6 |
Displacement: | 4293 cm3 |
Power: | 145 KW @ 4600 RPM 198 HP @ 4600 RPM 194 BHP @ 4600 RPM |
Torque: | 260 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 353 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated discs |
Rear: | Discs |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 224.1 in (5692 mm) |
Width: | 79.2 in (2012 mm) |
Height: | 82.6 in (2098 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 135 in (3429 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.1 in (180 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4919 lbs (2231 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 7300 lbs (3311 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 15 mpg US (15.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 5.3L V8 SFI (2WD) | |
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Cylinders: | 6 |
Displacement: | 4293 cm3 |
Power: | 145 KW @ 4600 RPM 198 HP @ 4600 RPM 194 BHP @ 4600 RPM |
Torque: | 260 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 353 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated discs |
Rear: | Discs |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 224.1 in (5692 mm) |
Width: | 79.2 in (2012 mm) |
Height: | 82.6 in (2098 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 135 in (3429 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.1 in (180 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4919 lbs (2231 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 7300 lbs (3311 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13 mpg US (18.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 5.3L V8 SFI (4WD) | |
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Cylinders: | 6 |
Displacement: | 4293 cm3 |
Power: | 145 KW @ 4600 RPM 198 HP @ 4600 RPM 194 BHP @ 4600 RPM |
Torque: | 260 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 353 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated discs |
Rear: | Discs |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 224.1 in (5692 mm) |
Width: | 79.2 in (2012 mm) |
Height: | 82.6 in (2098 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 135 in (3429 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 7.1 in (180 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5284 lbs (2397 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 7300 lbs (3311 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13 mpg US (18.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |