Getting 23 Miles a Gallon: The Chevrolet Lumina APV for 1995
The Lumina APV Base is equipped with a General Motors 3.8 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The Buick engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.
The Lumina APV uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are drum. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The van uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
Lumina APV Base Statistics
The Lumina APV is 191.50 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. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the mini passenger van market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $17,595 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 1995 Lumina APV’s normal fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection (MFI) style of design. The fuel tank holds 20.00 gallons.
The Lumina APV Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of nineteen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green van, this was subpar.
In Summary
The 1994 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Lumina APV. The 1995 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chevrolet hopes that the Lumina APV Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
Sweet ride. two trim levels is cool.
Tommy
nice article. I hope you can explain your experiences with the Lumina APV?
Lumina APV?