First Impressions of the Chevrolet Lumina APV for 1992
Chevrolet introduced the Lumina APV CL in late 1991 to regain its grip on the Mini Passenger Van market. There are 2 trim levels for the Lumina APV in 1992: . With three doors and spacious seating for five, the front-wheel drive Lumina APV makes a statement. There is plenty of competition in the Mini Passenger Van market, including strong offerings from Infiniti.
1992 Chevrolet Lumina APV CL Specs
Chevrolet Lumina APV Engine Specs: The Lumina APV CL comes outfitted with a Chevrolet 3.1 liter, 6-cylinder motor that uses 12 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is mated to a three-speed transaxle by Hydra-Matic. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Chevrolet.
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 1992 Lumina APV is a TBI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected TBI design.
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 standard warranty period for the Lumina APV is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the mini passenger van market.
The listed retail price in 1992 (MSRP) was $15,570, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a three-door Mini Passenger Van.
MPG Ratings
The 1992 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.
The vehicle is available in several colors.
Parting Shots
There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Lumina APV CL sold well in 1992. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a Lumina APV.