Insight Into the Chevrolet Lumina APV for 1995
The 1995 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 3.8 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 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 coil in the rear.
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 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 standard fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected MFI style of design. The fuel capacity of the van is 20.00 gallons.
The Lumina APV LS received a miles-per-gallon rating of nineteen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid van, this was within normal parameters.
Parting Shots
The 1995 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.