2005 Chevrolet Astro

2005 Chevy Astro overview
Introduced in 1985 against the first Chrysler minivans compete, was the medium-sized truck-based Chevrolet Astro original participants in this market. It is available with either rear or all-wheel drive and is positioned between a genuine and full size van express Chevrolet minivan.

Vans come in a single basic version, but LS and LT option groups are offered. A two-seat cargo van remains available for commercial applications. Chevrolet offers also units that transformation can be modified by specialty chemicals manufacturer.

GMC Safari is almost identical to the Astro, but Chevrolet van sold better than his cousin, GMC, by a large margin. Both vans were less strongly against the sale, modern front-wheel drive minivans, and both went clearly back in the year 2003. For 2005, the introduction of a new Chevrolet Uplander minivan is that could attract customers who might otherwise have encouraged an Astro.

2005 Chevy Astro exterior
Length, produced in a single body rides the Astro a 111, 2-inch wheelbase, measures 189.8 inches long and stands a total 75 centimeters tall. A regular length of Dodge Caravan is almost as long as the Astro, while the Dodge Grand Caravan almost 11 inches longer. Optional steps ease and exit.

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.

2005 Chevy Astro Interior
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 bucket seats front 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 vans can be equipped with optional leather seats. With the second and third row of seats, removed, is 170.4 cubic feet cargo space.

2005 Chevy Astro Performance
A 4, 3 liter V-6 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. A 1764-pound payload have rear-driven passenger of Astro rating compared to a 1667-pound note 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.

2005 Chevy Astro Safety
All ABS brakes are standard four wheel disc. Side airbags are unavailable.

2005 Chevy Astro Driving impressions
On the size and the general feeling, the Astro and his cousin are more stripped-down express vans as enlarged minivans Safari. Despite improvements in the last models and an impressive load of comfort features, rear-wheel drive Astro inevitably to a more truck like sensation, to experience minivan as a man in a front-drive.

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.