Facts about the 1994 Chevrolet Lumina APV LS
There have been several award-winning vans from Chevrolet over the years, including the Chevrolet Lumina APV of 1994. There are two trim levels to the Lumina APV, including LS and Base. The LS version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 1993 the popular 3.1 liter Chevrolet has made this a popular choice for mini passenger van buyers nationwide.
1994 Chevrolet Lumina APV LS Specs
Standard equipment in the Lumina APV for 1993 and 1994 includes the 3.1 liter engine by General Motors, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twelve valves. A 3-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the Chevrolet engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Lumina APV.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Lumina APV uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and air in the rear.
The fuel system for the 1994 Lumina APV is a TBI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected TBI design.
Statistics
The dimensions of the Lumina APV LS are 73.90 inches wide by 191.50 inches long. It sits 65.70 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 3 doors. The wheelbase of 109.80 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $17,015 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 3-door Mini Passenger Van.
MPG Ratings
The 1994 Lumina APV gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is subpar for a mini passenger van van.
The vehicle is available in several colors.
What We Think of the Chevrolet Lumina APV
The 1994 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.
Yawn… Not much has changed since 1993 with this mini passenger van.
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No less than 5 of my friends have a Lumina APV. I can’t say more than two of them are happy with it…