Van of the Year for 1992: The Chevrolet Lumina APV
A lot has been said about the Chevrolet Lumina APV for 1992. As Chevrolet’s entry in the mini passenger van market the Lumina APV (and in this case specically the Base version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 3-door Lumina APV is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect van to help Chevrolet as a brand in general.
Performance
The Lumina APV Base is equipped with a General Motors 3.1 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The Chevrolet engine is mated to a Hydra-Matic 3-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.
The fuel system for the 1992 Lumina APV is a traditional TBI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected TBI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 20.00 gallons.
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 air in the rear.
Lumina APV Base Statistics
The dimensions of the Lumina APV Base are 73.90 inches wide by 194.20 inches long. It sits a comfortable 65.70 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 3 doors. The wheelbase of 109.80 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $15,570 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.
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.
Fuel Efficiency
The 1992 Lumina APV gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is exceptional for a mini passenger van van.
Conclusion
The 1991 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Lumina APV. The 1992 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.
Has anyone put any big-time kilometers on this? Just need to know…
Man, I disagree with the OP about the Lumina APV. My father had similar experiences. Thanks for the post!