1990-2005 Chevrolet Astro: Overview
Updated: 12/17/09
Reviews & Ratings
Pricing
Explore
Specifications & Safety
Related to Chevrolet Astro
Related Reviews
View Another Vehicle
Pros
- Antilock brakes
- Optional AWD traction
- Passenger and cargo room
- Trailer-towing capability
Cons
- Entry/exit
- Fuel economy
- Ride
Vehicle Highlights
Introduced for 1985, Chevrolet's rear-drive minivan and its GMC Safari counterpart are taller, tougher, and more trucklike than Dodge/Plymouth rivals (which are front drive). A properly equipped Astro could haul up to 6000 pounds. Five-passenger seating was standard, but Astros could be equipped to hold up to eight occupants. Starting in 1990, antilock brakes acted on all four wheels (front-disc/rear-drum). Full-time 4-wheel drive also arrived as an option for 1990. An extended-length body was added during the model year, with ten inches tacked onto the rear for nearly 19 extra cubic feet of cargo capacity.
Advertisement
Expert Ratings Summary (view detailed report)
| Category | Chevrolet Astro 2WD LS Rating | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 4 | |
| Fuel Economy | 3 | |
| Ride Quality | 3 | |
| Steering/Handling/Braking | 3 | |
| Quietness | 3 | |
| Controls/Materials | 6 | |
| Interior Room | 3 | |
| Room/Comfort (rear) | 6 | |
| Cargo Capacity | 10 | |
| Value within Class | 4 | |
| Total Score: | 45 |
Car Buying Resources
Search
Local Listings
Buying a
Used Car?
Used Car?
Start your research
with a CARFAX® Report
with a CARFAX® Report
No VIN Available?
Order a CARFAX®
Report Package
Report Package
