| Stats |
| Doors/Seats: 3/8 |
| HP/Torque: 190/250 |
| Manual/Auto: Std/No |
| Forced Inj.: No |
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FWD/RWD: No/No AWD/4WD: Std/No |
| MPG City: 14 |
| MPG Hwy: 17 |
| Invoice: $23249.45 |
| Retail: $25690 |
Well-known manufacturing and marketing efforts were important in pushing the Chevrolet Astro Passenger to the top in 2003. The Astro Passenger's success in our country lies in its skill to accurately meet the expectations of consumers seeking a comfortable car that becomes the new watershed vehicle in bolder styling, and better highway gas mileage. Stacked hostile its elementary rivals, the Astro Passenger makes for a superior all-around 4WD Minivans. Overall [[year]] was a bright spot for the 4WD Minivans. The few bugs were ironed out as the year came to a conclusion. 4WD Minivanss are most often heavier and seat four (or five) full-size people.
Astro Passenger Overview
The Astro Passenger also comes with bolder styling, upgraded stereo and a sport-tuned suspension to keep it glued to the road. A four-speed automatic is optional. The gas mileage of this vehicle is far lower than what was stated on the sticker.
Redesigned Interior
Chevrolet has spent considerable time on just the seats in the Astro Passenger's luxury interior. Both the front and rear seats are comfortable and roomy, and the trunk has a generous 14.4 cubic foot capacity. Some options usually not found in this models include longer-lasting tires, improved sound system and a better winter handling system.
Fun or Flop on the Road?
Seating, while comfortable, tends to be a bit low making it difficult to see over the dash. Chevrolet says the chassis has been altered to give a smoother ride without adversely affecting handling. Thanks to increased wheel travel, the ride is smoother, and it's further enhanced with premium shock absorbers and rear sway bars. The brakes are strong and easy to modulate.
Summary of 2003 for the Chevrolet Astro Passenger
- Heated mirrors and DRLs were previously available only on Astro Passengers sold in Canada.
- Chevrolet made the decision to continue this generation of Astro Passenger an extra year.
- Premature tire wear was a concern to some future buyers. It was never addressed by Chevrolet.
- Gas mileage improvements with the new V6 Cylinder Engine reached 14 for the first time.
