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.