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2004 Chevrolet Astro Road Test
Date Published: 11/23/08
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Our road test for the 2004 Chevrolet Astro includes a full evaluation of the
2004 Chevrolet Astro from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and
handling performance for the 2004 Chevrolet Astro, but also interior cabin
and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the
2004 Chevrolet Astro help you decide if a 2004 Chevrolet Astro is right for
you.
2004 Chevrolet Astro Road Test
| Pros | Cons |
| Passenger and cargo room | Fuel economy |
| Trailer-towing capability | Entry/exit |
| Ride | |
Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings
Acceleration
Torquey V6, smooth transmission for sufficient acceleration and passing response. Body-on-frame design allows 5800-lb towing capacity vs. 3500 lb or less for most front-drive minivans.
| 2WD LS | AWD LS | Class Average |
| 4 | 4 | 4.6 |
Torquey V6, smooth transmission for sufficient acceleration and passing response. Body-on-frame design allows 5800-lb towing capacity vs. 3500 lb or less for most front-drive minivans.
Fuel Economy
Don't expect to average more than 15 mpg--even less with AWD. Uses regular-grade fuel.
| 2WD LS | AWD LS | Class Average |
| 3 | 3 | 4 |
Don't expect to average more than 15 mpg--even less with AWD. Uses regular-grade fuel.
Ride Quality
Firmer than most front-drive minivans on smooth roads. Some pounding and pitching on rough pavement.
| 2WD LS | AWD LS | Class Average |
| 3 | 3 | 5.7 |
Firmer than most front-drive minivans on smooth roads. Some pounding and pitching on rough pavement.
Steering/Handling/Braking
More maneuverable and agile than a full-size van, but far less carlike than front-drive minivans. Steering response surprisingly good.
| 2WD LS | AWD LS | Class Average |
| 3 | 3 | 4.6 |
More maneuverable and agile than a full-size van, but far less carlike than front-drive minivans. Steering response surprisingly good.
Quietness
More road and wind noise than sleeker car-based minivans, but not objectionable given the boxy body design.
| 2WD LS | AWD LS | Class Average |
| 3 | 3 | 5.2 |
More road and wind noise than sleeker car-based minivans, but not objectionable given the boxy body design.
Controls
Unobstructed gauges. Mostly accessible, smooth-working switchgear. Optional audio system with separate rear channel is great for kids, but no DVD entertainment available. Cabin decor dull even in dressed-up models.
| 2WD LS | AWD LS | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 6.1 |
Unobstructed gauges. Mostly accessible, smooth-working switchgear. Optional audio system with separate rear channel is great for kids, but no DVD entertainment available. Cabin decor dull even in dressed-up models.
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)
Entry/exit hampered by a tall step-in and surprisingly slim thresholds. Uncomfortably narrow footwells, but plenty of head room. Seats firm, chairlike.
| 2WD LS | AWD LS | Class Average |
| 3 | 3 | 6.2 |
Entry/exit hampered by a tall step-in and surprisingly slim thresholds. Uncomfortably narrow footwells, but plenty of head room. Seats firm, chairlike.
Room/Comfort (rear)
Fine head and leg room, but 2nd- and 3rd-row seats heavier, harder to remove than those in GM's front-drive minivans. Lack of left-side sliding door a demerit.
| 2WD LS | AWD LS | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 6.9 |
Fine head and leg room, but 2nd- and 3rd-row seats heavier, harder to remove than those in GM's front-drive minivans. Lack of left-side sliding door a demerit.
Cargo Room
Tight with all seats in place. Unlike side-by-side rear doors, Dutch doors give unobstructed rear view, plus the convenience of lift-open glass and available defroster.
| 2WD LS | AWD LS | Class Average |
| 10 | 10 | 9.3 |
Tight with all seats in place. Unlike side-by-side rear doors, Dutch doors give unobstructed rear view, plus the convenience of lift-open glass and available defroster.
Value within Class
Astro and Safari are oriented mainly to cargo hauling and light-duty towing. For passenger use, a front-drive minivan is the better all-around choice.
| 2WD LS | AWD LS | Class Average |
| 3 | 3 | 6.2 |
Astro and Safari are oriented mainly to cargo hauling and light-duty towing. For passenger use, a front-drive minivan is the better all-around choice.
Total Score
| 2WD LS | AWD LS | Class Average |
| 44 | 44 | 58.8 |
Scores for all Minivans
| Low Score | 44 | |
| Average Score | 58 | |
| High Score | 70 |
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