Van of the Year for 1994: The Chevrolet Lumina APV
The 1994 Lumina APV is an important vehicle to Chevrolet for the mini passenger van market segment. The Base 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 Hyundai.
Chevrolet Lumina APV Engine Specs
Chevrolet Lumina APV Engine Specs: The Lumina APV Base comes outfitted with a Chevrolet 3.1 liter, 6-cylinder motor that uses 12 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is teamed up with a Hydra-Matic 3-speed transaxle. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style 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 air springs front and rear respectively.
The fuel system for the 1994 Lumina APV is a TBI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected TBI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 20.00 gallons.
Vehicle 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.
A powertrain warranty is provided (50,000* miles/36* months), and a 50,000* mile, 60* month guarantee also comes with the Chevrolet Lumina APV. This is standard for the price range.
The listed retail price in 1994 (MSRP) was $17,015, with an invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is above average of 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-green van, this was exceptional.
The vehicle is available in several colors.
Conclusion
The 1993 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Lumina APV. The 1994 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.
I saw the recent news about Chevrolets and their reliability. I personally would check out web sites like edmunds.com and others before I made a choice of a van like the Lumina APV.