2011 GMC Savana Review

For 2011, GMC Savana full size passenger van is offered in base LS and LT equipped. Regular length with 115 inches wheelbase is available in a half-ton 1500 2500 3500 plate and heavy, with seating for eight to 12 passengers. The extended version with its long wheelbase is 135 inches in the 3500 series, and can accommodate up to 15

Base LS models are modestly equipped and directed the fleet with 16 - or steel wheels 17-inch, 12-seat passenger-side swing doors, air conditioning front, vinyl upholstery, rubber coating and an AM / FM stereo.

LT trim will add style, comfort and services, such as the exterior chrome, remote keyless entry, rear air conditioning and heating, full power accessories, tilt steering, cruise control, cloth upholstery, full-length mats, visor vanity mirrors and ' auxiliary lighting.




2011 GMC Savana
2011 GMC Savana

Many of these features are also available on the LS. Savana Other options include aluminum alloy wheels, heated outside mirrors (with turn signal repeaters), a towing package, with seating for eight and 15, a sliding side door, a remote vehicle starter, power front seats, sound cold climate package, Bluetooth, and CD/MP3 USB port and satellite radio.

Engines and performance

The GMC Savana 2011 offers four different engines depending on the payload. The 1500 series features a 5.3-liter V8 with 310 hp and 334 lb-ft of torque, backed by a standard four-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive available.

2500 Rear-wheel drive only gets a standard 4.8-liter V8 with 280 horsepower and 295 lb.-ft. of torque. A 6.0-liter V8 generates 324 horsepower and 373 lb-ft of torque is optional. Both engines are mated to a six-speed automatic heavy. The 6.0-liter V8 is standard on rear-wheel drive models only 3,500 of the series, and a 6.6-liter turbodiesel V8 put out 260 hp and 525 lb-ft of torque is optional. The two 3500 series engines are also connected to a six-speed automatic transmission.




2011 GMC Savana
2011 GMC Savana
Security

GMC Savana passenger vans wheel disc brakes with standard ABS, stability control, traction control, OnStar communications and side curtain airbags for the first three rows of seats.

GMC Savana is not designed for the use of the new government, the most strenuous testing procedures in the 2011 crash, but 2010 votes (which are not comparable to the new test), was a perfect five stars for driver and front passenger, proof of 'impact.

Interior Design and Special Features

The interior of the GMC Savana is definitely aimed at the function over form. The controls are good and easy to use, but they can never win an award style. Since the position forward of the front seats of the front wheel bumps penetrate the footwell, reduces the space and comfort. Rear passengers fare better, optional 60/40-split driver-side doors, making access to the rear seats much easier.

Eight-passenger seating is standard on 1500 models, while 12 seats are included in 2500 and 3500 series trucks. A configuration of 15 seats available in the longer wheelbase 3500. The Express offers a single standard ceiling height, which limits the height as they enter or leave the back of the truck. The Sprinter offers a rival high-roof option that eliminates the inconvenience.




2011 GMC Savana
2011 GMC Savana interior
Driving Impressions

The Sprinter is a more agile driving behavior, even if nobody is buying these vehicles for their skills in the slalom. 2011 GMC Savana can keep up with a run of impressive: In the standard traction and stability control system helps keep you out of trouble, while the rack and pinion steering and coil-spring front suspension of many models to drive perfectly acceptable and management of a trade-off.

A wide range of engines allow you to customize your needs for power and acceleration up to a smaller V8 is lively and inspired confidence, with or without a heavy load. Savannah is generally pleasing performance, which is saying a lot for the full-size van.