The medium-sized truck Chevrolet Astro was introduced in 1985 as a rival to the first front-wheel drive of Chrysler minivans, original participants in this market. Still available with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive between Chevrolet Astro -front-drive venture minivan and its full size rear-wheel drive Express is positioned.
Last year, the Astro minivan standard received all-wheel disc brakes. Newly designed 16-inch alloy wheels went on the LS and LT models passenger; these trim designations are actually option groups. Included a new lower cost base model.
Up on new standard 16-inch wheels, nothing for the model year has changed in 2004. In addition to passenger models, a two-seat cargo van remains available for commercial applications.
GMC Safari is almost identical to the Astro, but Chevrolet van sold better than his cousin, GMC, by a large margin. Neither less strongly against the sale, modern front-drive was minivans.
2004 Chevy Astro Exterior
Produced in a single body length, the Astro rides a 111, 2-inch wheelbase and measures 189.8 inches long overall. A regular length of Dodge Caravan is almost as long as the Astro, while the Dodge Grand Caravan almost 11 inches longer. Optionally, steps and alleviate withdrawal in the Astro.
A sliding door is installed only on the passenger side, and flip-up rear cargo doors are standard. Dutch doors with a swing-up rear window after above and twin out doors swing on the bottom are optional. A rear window defroster is included with the Dutch door Setup.
2004 Chevy Astro interior
Astro vans are equipped with a height-adjustable steering wheel, cruise control and power Windows, locks and mirrors. Eight passengers in the cabin consist of two front bucket and two rows of three seats in place. An optional seven-speed passenger configuration for the LT provides two second row bucket seats instead of the Bank; the LT can optionally have leather seats. With the second and third row of seats, removed, is 170.4 cubic feet cargo space.
2004 Chevy Astro Performance
A 4, 3-liter V-6 engine produces 190 horsepower. The four speed automatic transmission is equipped with a tow / haul mode, the layer plans changed when transporting heavy loads. A passenger, rear-wheel drive model can pull up to 5,400 £, while the cargo van of able is £ 5.700. Drag all-wheel-drive Astro offer trailer loads, the 200 to 300 pounds are low. Passenger Astro have a 1764-pound payload rating compared to 1667 £ for all 4WD models.
Optional four-wheel drive usually sends full power to the rear wheels. When the wheel slip occurs, begins delivers the system power to the front wheels, until the Astro is able to regain traction.
2004 Chevy Astro Safety
All ABS brakes are standard four wheel disc. Side airbags are unavailable.
2004 Chevy Astro Driving impressions
Both in terms of size and overall driving experience, the Astro and his cousin are more stripped-down express vans as enlarged venture minivans Safari. Despite improvements in the current models and a load of comfort features, rear-wheel drive Astro inevitably to a more truck like sensation to experience as you in a front-drive venture or his rivals. A workable compromise may be the Astro for ample transport service and a spacious cargo area. But for the daily driving, most people would be more comfortable in a conventional front-wheel drive minivan.
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