2007 Chevrolet Uplander Review Summary & Specs
LS Passenger Minivan
Base model gets more powerful engine.
Summary & Specs
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The Chevrolet Uplander is sold on the basis of its value. Fit, finish and build quality rank with the best in the class. Uplander is easily Chevrolet's best minivan yet. Its styling doesn't do much for us, and it falls short when it comes to ride and handling. However, the big 3.9-liter V6 delivers strong acceleration performance.
J.P. Vettraino filed this NewCarTestDrive.com report from Detroit.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Minivans |
| Editor |
J.P. Vettraino |
| Model Lineup |
Chevrolet Uplander LS ($20,205); Uplander LS LWB ($23,208); Uplander LT LWB ($27,405) |
| Engines (standard) |
3.9-liter ohv 12-valve V6 with vvt |
| Transmissions (standard) |
4-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) |
240-hp 3.9-liter ohv V6 with vvt |
| Transmissions (optional) |
4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
StabiliTrak electronic stability control system, ABS, daylight running lamps, OnStar tele aid system |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
front and second-row side-impact air bags |
| Basic Warranty |
3 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Doraville, Georgia |
| Manufacturer Phone |
800-862-4389 |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.chevrolet.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$20,205 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
Chevrolet Uplander LT LWB ($27,405) |
| Standard Equipment |
air conditioning, rear air conditioning, second-row captain's chairs w/armrests, power windows, power rear vent windows, power locks, remote keyless entry, cruise control, tilt steering, AM/FM/CD/MP3 system, power driver's seat, overhead rail system, DVD entertainment system with two infrared headphone sets, OnStar tele-aid system with one-year subscription, antilock brakes, front-row side-impact airbags, power sliding passenger-side rear door, rear window defroster and wiper, brushed aluminum roof rails, carpeted floor mats |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
Premium Seating Package ($1,350) includes leather surfaces for first and second row, power front passenger seat and front seat heaters; six-CD changer ($295); Preferred Equipment Package 2LT ($1,945) includes rear parking assist, driver side power sliding door, dual second-row side-impact airbags, deluxe instrumentation w/driver information center, leather-wrapped steering wheel w/audio controls, brushed aluminum sport luggage rack w/side rails, dual zone manual air conditioning, removable overhead storage console, color-key carpeted floor mats all rows; XM satellite radio hardware ($199); Cargo Convenience Center rear storage bins ($385) remote starter ($190); two additional infrared headphones ($75); second-row utility tray ($75) |
| Destination Charge |
765 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Layout |
front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested |
$32,684 |
| Horse Power |
240 @ 6000 |
| Torque |
240 @ 4800 |
| Fuel Economy |
17/25 |
| Wheelbase |
121.1 |
| Length/Width/Height |
204.0/72.0/72.0 |
| Track Front/Rear |
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| Turning Radius |
41.0 |
| Seating Capacity |
7 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
39.8/NA/39.9 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
38.9/NA/38.9 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
38.2/NA/36.2 |
| Trunk Volume |
136.5 |
| Payload |
|
| Towing Capacity |
3500 |
| Front Suspension |
independent, MacPherson struts, L-shaped lower control arms, coil springs, |
| Rear Suspension |
twist-beam axle on trailing arms, coil springs |
| Ground Clearance |
5.5 |
| Curb Weight |
4470 |
| Stock Tires |
P225/60R17 Continental all-season |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/disc with four-wheel ABS |
| Fuel Capacity |
25.0 |