Chevrolet Astro
The Chevrolet Astro (and its sibling GMC Safari) was a Minivan that was built by Chevrolet from 1985 to 2005 to rival the Dodge Caravan/Plymouth Voyager twin models and the Japanese Toyota Van. The Astro had two generation and was manufactured by General Motors. The Astro offered two variations a passenger van and a cargo van it also offered optional AWD. The Astro was assembled at the Baltimore Assembly in Baltimore, Maryland. The Astro was discontinued in 2005 because General Motors thought that they were not selling as well as they used to. The Astro was replaced by the Chevrolet Uplander, Chevrolet Traverse and the Chevrolet City Express.
| Chevrolet Astro | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | General Motors |
| Production | 1985–2005 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Minivan |
| Body style | 3-door van |
| Platform | M-body |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Chevrolet Uplander Chevrolet Traverse Chevrolet City Express GMC Acadia (Safari) |
Chevrolet Astro Media
1989 GMC Safari SLX photographed in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada.
1989 GMC Safari SLX photographed in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada.
1991-1994 GMC Safari SLE XT (extended body)
1990-1992 Chevrolet Astro with Sport Package
1996-2005 GMC Safari photographed in Largo, Maryland, USA.
1995-2000 Chevrolet Astro Cargo Van
1998 Chevrolet Astro base model, showing standard sealed beam headlights
Second generation Chevrolet Astro rear
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