Improving on 1993’s Model: The 1994 Lumina APV Revisited
Chevrolet introduced the Lumina APV Base in late 1993 to regain its grip on the Mini Passenger Van market. There are 2 trim levels for the Lumina APV in 1994: . 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 Nissan.
Performance
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.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Lumina APV has 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 coil in the rear.
The fuel system for the 1994 Lumina APV is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 20.00 gallons.
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 listed retail price in 1994 (MSRP) was $17,015, with an invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a three-door Mini Passenger Van.
Fuel Efficiency
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-hybrid van, this was subpar.
In 1993 and 1994 the Lumina APV Base was availble in the exterior colors of several colors. Additional options were made available by the factory.
Conclusion
The 1994 model year was unsuccessful for the Chevrolet Lumina APV. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..