Functional changes to the powertrain include reduced engine noise, better low-end torque for more pulling power, transmission refinements for smoother shifting, and revisions to the power steering to make the Safari easier to maneuver.
As we mentioned, the front end has been restyled for 1995. There's a new grille, new fenders, some detail changes along the sides, and a spoiler below the front bumper.
Higher trim levels also have flush-mounted aero-style headlamps, though the basic Safari continues with traditional sealed beams.
A nifty feature that's carried over into the '95 models is the optional Dutch door at the rear of the van. The standard Safari doors are vertical, opening outward from the middle. That's good for access, but the rear window frames join to create a central pillar that interferes with rearward vision when the doors are closed.
The Dutch door has three sections: a glass upper hatch that swings up, with two half-doors below. Neat.
Besides its extra length, the '95 Safari includes more standard features such as air conditioning, an AM/FM radio, a driver's airbag and 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS). GM deserves plenty of credit for this latter feature, a Safari standard since 1993. Even though ABS won't reduce stopping distances on dry pavement, it definitely helps maintain control in sudden stops on low-traction surfaces. Next Page