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The 1993 Lumina APV is an important vehicle to Chevrolet for the mini passenger van market segment. The LS is a member of a series of two trim levels for the Lumina APV which include LS and Base. The three-door van with its front-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Chevrolet. There is strong competition from vehicles from Kia.

Stop and Go

The Lumina APV LS is equipped with a General Motors 3.1 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The Chevrolet engine is mated to a Hydra-Matic 3-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Lumina APV comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. The van uses coil front springs and air in the rear.

Statistics

The Lumina APV is 194.20 inches long, 73.90 inches wide, and 65.70 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 109.80 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $15,895 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 3-door Mini Passenger Van.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1993 Lumina APV is a TBI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected TBI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 20.00 gallons.

The 1993 Lumina APV gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is below average for a mini passenger van van.

Parting Shots

The 1993 model year was very successful for the Chevrolet Lumina APV. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the LS version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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