1996 Chevrolet Lumina Van/APV

Chevy Lumina Minivan. A 3 to 4-litre V6 good for 180 HP replaces standard and optional engine from last year. Air conditioning, seven passengers in the cabin and an electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission as standard.

Not quite as dramatic or futuristic looks, than it was earlier, Chevy front-drive minivan sheer never really the sales-leading Dodge Voyager they Caravan and Plymouth, and prove to be the current playback of these two Champs unbeatable. Like the similar - but expensive - Oldsmobile silhouette and the Pontiac Trans sport, the oddly shaped Lumina never really stop in the market place caught.

Fibre glass-like plastic body parts, connected with steel - space frame, mean no worry of rust. The acceleration is outstanding not only from the State but at the merge and transfer with the new standard 180-HORSEPOWER, 3, 4-liter V6 engine. The Lumina Minivan is much faster than you would expect. Up shifting are fast and hard to see with the electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission.

Driving with the Lumina minivan takes some getting used to. Most drivers do not see can the front-end for parking, and even after they are used, the large, steep windscreen seems odd every time upon entering. Even if the additional columns do not hamper windshield much of the prospect of large can triangular slices on the side in bad weather, missing wipers and defrosters.

Inmates enjoy comfortable seating and a comfortable ride--a bit float boat shapes and sometimes, but more like a ship that is securely moored. The shocks van, competently, almost glide past on a lot of them. For a vehicle of its size and weight the Lumina with some maneuvers shipping. Driver airbag and anti-lock braking system are standard. Traction assist is optional. In accordance with the family Chevy seats are focus, integral available. The space is minimal, unless actually folded seats or even better removed. A small glove box is by many auxiliary storage spots, including a dashboard slot offset.
 
New to the basic list for 1996 is air conditioning, seven passengers in the cabin, and a high-quality acoustic package. Advanced maintenance plans for the new 3, 4 L v-6 makes it easier owning a Lumina Minivan.

Chrysler is still the standard of comparison, but the GM minis are stronger as each contender. And most people quickly to this huge front window to get used to - comfort, ease of use: man could ask little more on a long journey. In the next fall is a new Chevrolet minivan debuts, the so-called venture. It will be built of steel, is rather conservative and an appealing styling sport, and will provide a left sliding door. Finally, Chevy dealers have a minivan that can compete head to head with the Chrysler vans. We recommend you to wait that extra 12 months.