The Chevrolet Astro was a rear-wheel drive minivan introduced by Chevrolet in 1985 to rival domestic (American) competitors the Dodge Caravan/Plymouth Voyager twins and the Japanese Toyota Van. Also sharing the Astro's truck-based platform was its sibling, the GMC Safari. In addition to standard passenger uses, the vans were also available as cargo vans, and converters used them as the basis for small conversion vans.

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  • The Chevrolet Astro was a rear-wheel drive minivan introduced by Chevrolet in 1985 to rival domestic (American) competitors the Dodge Caravan/Plymouth Voyager twins and the Japanese Toyota Van. Also sharing the Astro's truck-based platform was its sibling, the GMC Safari. In addition to standard passenger uses, the vans were also available as cargo vans, and converters used them as the basis for small conversion vans. Both Pontiac and GMC have used the Safari nameplate; Pontiac used the nameplate on several of its station wagon models from 1955 through 1989. The two Safaris, both Pontiac and GMC, were on the market together from 1985 through 1989. The Astro model name had been used previously for the unrelated Chevrolet Astro 1 Concept car, first shown at the New York Autoshow of 1967. While the Astro was referred to as a minivan, it was sized between the Chevrolet Venture/Lumina APV unibody minivan and the full-size Chevy Van/Express. Similar to the Ford Aerostar, it was based on a traditional truck frame. Due to their truck-based platform, the Astro and Safari could pull 5,500 lb with proper equipment. AWD models could tow up to 5,000 lb when properly equipped. This is opposed to car-based, front-wheel drive minivans; most of which are limited to a 3,500 pound towing capacity. Initial advertising boasted that it was a vehicle that will "make you realize that life is too big for a minivan", referring to the Chrysler minivans. Engines options ranged from 145 to 190 hp V6 engine, depending on options and/or model year. The van seated up to 8 passengers. In addition to being sold in North America, the Chevrolet Astro was exported to Japan, where the van enjoys a cult following. In 2005, to celebrate the last year of Astro production, Chevrolet of Japan offered a limited edition run of the final production models. The Astro's popularity in Japan comes even though it was only offered in left-hand drive. (en)
  • シボレー・アストロ (Chevrolet Astro) は、アメリカ合衆国の自動車メーカーゼネラルモーターズがシボレーブランドで販売したミニバンである。1985年から2005年にかけて生産された。 (ja)
  • Chevrolet Astro även kallad GMC Safari är en minivan tillverkad av General Motors 1985 till 2005 i olika utföranden. Chevrolet Astro och GMC Safari var GM:s svar på Chrysler Voyager (Chrysler Town & Country i USA) och dess systermodeller Dodge Caravan och Plymouth Voyager. Alla motorer var längsmonterade och drev bakhjulen via stel bakaxel, som tillval fanns även AWD .År 2005 ersattes modellen delvis av Chevrolet Uplander. (sv)
  • O Chevrolet Astro é uma minivan da Chevrolet. (pt)
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  • GMC Safari (en)
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  • 3-door van (en)
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  • Chevrolet Astro (en)
  • First generation (en)
  • Second generation (en)
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  • 1985–1994 (en)
  • 1985–2005 (en)
  • 1995–2005 (en)
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  • The Chevrolet Astro was a rear-wheel drive minivan introduced by Chevrolet in 1985 to rival domestic (American) competitors the Dodge Caravan/Plymouth Voyager twins and the Japanese Toyota Van. Also sharing the Astro's truck-based platform was its sibling, the GMC Safari. In addition to standard passenger uses, the vans were also available as cargo vans, and converters used them as the basis for small conversion vans. (en)
  • シボレー・アストロ (Chevrolet Astro) は、アメリカ合衆国の自動車メーカーゼネラルモーターズがシボレーブランドで販売したミニバンである。1985年から2005年にかけて生産された。 (ja)
  • Chevrolet Astro även kallad GMC Safari är en minivan tillverkad av General Motors 1985 till 2005 i olika utföranden. Chevrolet Astro och GMC Safari var GM:s svar på Chrysler Voyager (Chrysler Town & Country i USA) och dess systermodeller Dodge Caravan och Plymouth Voyager. (sv)
  • O Chevrolet Astro é uma minivan da Chevrolet. (pt)
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  • Chevrolet Astro (en)
  • シボレー・アストロ (ja)
  • Chevrolet Astro/GMC Safari (sv)
  • Chevrolet Astro (pt)
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  • Chevrolet Astro
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