Fuel economy & running costsGasoline

2012 GMCSavana 1500 2WD (Passenger)

Vans, Passenger Type · Rear-Wheel Drive · 5.3 L 8-cyl

14MPGcombined

13city

17highway

A year of fuel$4,800

CO₂ from the tailpipe634.8 g/mi

Figures from the EPA label (fueleconomy.gov), the same as on the car's window sticker.

See it on fueleconomy.gov

Against the 2,900 GMC cars

Combined MPG 14 MPGbest 32 · avg 17

Annual fuel cost $4,800best $900 · avg $4,328

Bars are scaled to the best in the list; the mark shows the list average. Lower is better for fuel cost; higher is better for the rest. All figures are the EPA's.

Summary

The 2012 GMC Savana 1500 2WD (Passenger) is a gasoline passenger van with rear-wheel drive, a 5.3 L eight-cylinder engine and a four-speed automatic transmission. It is listed as an FFV alternative-fuel type, and its EPA class is Vans, Passenger Type. Official fuel economy is 13 MPG in the city, 17 MPG on the highway and 14 MPG combined. The listed EPA annual fuel cost is $4,800, with tailpipe CO2 emissions of 634.79 g per mile. Savana Passenger is the base model. Buyers considering this configuration can use the MPG ratings and annual cost to assess its fuel use alongside its passenger-van body and powertrain details.

Who it is for

It suits buyers or operators looking for a passenger van with rear-wheel drive and an eight-cylinder engine. The fuel economy and annual fuel cost figures are relevant when evaluating running costs.

What is good

Passenger-type van
Rear-wheel drive
5.3 L eight-cylinder engine
FFV alternative-fuel type listed

What to know first

14 MPG combined fuel economy
13 MPG city fuel economy
$4,800 listed annual fuel cost
634.79 g/mile tailpipe CO2

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2012 GMC Savana 1500 2WD (Passenger): the full review

The Savana 1500 Passenger pairs rear-wheel drive with a 5.3 L eight-cylinder engine. Its listed combined economy is 14 MPG, and its EPA annual fuel cost is $4,800.

Overview

The 2012 GMC Savana 1500 2WD (Passenger) is a rear-wheel-drive passenger van with a 5.3-liter, eight-cylinder gasoline engine and a four-speed automatic transmission. It is classified by the EPA as a passenger van. Its fuel economy is 13 mpg in city driving, 17 mpg on the highway and 14 mpg combined.

This version is also identified as a flexible-fuel vehicle (FFV). The listed fuel type is gasoline; the FFV designation indicates an alternative-fuel capability, but the available details do not specify a separate fuel-economy figure for another fuel. EPA tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions are 634.79 grams per mile.

Key features

Passenger van body and EPA passenger-van classification
Rear-wheel drive
5.3-liter V8 engine
Four-speed automatic transmission
FFV designation

The available specifications identify the powertrain and basic vehicle category, but do not provide passenger capacity, cargo dimensions, equipment levels or safety features. Buyers comparing specific configurations should confirm those details for the vehicle under consideration.

Pricing

No purchase price is provided. The EPA-listed annual fuel cost is $4,800 USD. That figure is a fuel-cost estimate, not a total ownership-cost calculation; it does not include other expenses such as insurance, maintenance or repairs.

Platforms

Not applicable to this vehicle: the available information describes its engine, transmission and fuel economy, not business software or operating platforms.

Who it's for

The Savana 1500 Passenger may merit consideration by buyers who need a passenger van and are evaluating a gasoline-powered, rear-wheel-drive configuration. Its listed 14 mpg combined rating and $4,800 USD annual fuel cost make fuel use an important part of the ownership calculation. Fleets and other high-mileage operators can use those figures as a starting point, while accounting for their own routes and fuel expenses.

For shoppers comparing other GMC body styles, see the GMC cars list.

Pros and cons

Pros

Clear passenger-van classification and rear-wheel-drive layout.
EPA figures provide city, highway and combined fuel economy along with an annual fuel-cost estimate.
FFV designation is recorded alongside the gasoline fuel listing.

Cons

Fuel economy is 14 mpg combined, with 13 mpg city and 17 mpg highway.
The available specifications do not give passenger capacity, cargo measurements, features or a purchase price.
No separate economy figure for an alternative fuel is provided.

Alternatives

For buyers open to GMC crossovers and SUVs, the listed alternatives include the 2027 GMC Acadia AWD, 2027 GMC Acadia FWD, 2027 GMC Terrain AWD, 2027 GMC Terrain AWD Denali/AT4, 2027 GMC Terrain FWD and 2027 GMC Yukon 2WD. These are different vehicle types or model years; the information provided here does not support a direct comparison of their capabilities or running costs.

Verdict

The 2012 GMC Savana 1500 2WD (Passenger) is defined by a straightforward set of core specifications: passenger van body, rear-wheel drive, a 5.3-liter V8, four-speed automatic transmission and FFV designation. Its EPA-rated fuel economy is 14 mpg combined, and its listed annual fuel cost is $4,800 USD. Those figures help frame a running-cost comparison, but the available details are not enough to assess capacity, equipment or purchase value.