We liked the Lumina’s overall roominess and seating comfort. Once inside one advantage one advantage of the van’s unique front-end styling was made apparent to us: The vast windshield put us high up over the road to provide an impressive sensation. Interior FeaturesĮntry through any of the Lumina Minivan’s oversized doors was scrunch-free. However, the Lumina looked more like its competitors from the rear, where its flat liftgate and vinyl-covered step bumper were in typical minivan style.Ĭolor match between our two-toned Adriatic Blue and Gray Metallic test vehicle’s composite, vinyl and metal components was flawless. They, too, contributed to this vehicle’s unique look. We hope they were right.Īnother unusual styling technique was the way the large, wraparound taillight assemblies were situated high on the rear roof pillars. Chevy designers were obviously convinced that with the high-strength outer panels, bodyside molding would be unnecessary. There was no side protective molding or trim on our test vehicle. Even the Star Trek-styled aluminum wheels reflected Chevy’s effort to set this minivan apart from its competitors.ĭent- and scratch-resistant composite materials form the Lumina Minivan’s exceptionally clean side view. It was an unusual look compared with most other minivans. The severely raked windshield and radically sloped hood combined with a massive front bumper to give the vehicle a modern and distinctive profile.Ĭompleting the front-end treatment were contoured headlamp/cornering lamp assemblies and a gracefully curved air scoop under the leading edge of the bumper. But we simply couldn’t 1 ore that front end.
Ignore the front end of the ’94 Levy Lumina Minivan and the rest adds up to just another clean, good-looking vehicle. Still, we were surprised that the Lumina’s suspension and steering refinements fell a bit short of this vehicle’s decidedly unique composition and styling. That price reflects a nearly endless list of options: seven-passenger seating with built-in child seats, a 3.8-liter V6 engine, complete power assists including a six-way driver’s seat and one-touch side-door opener, an AM/FM stereo with a CD player, front/rear air conditioning and loads more. Considering our test vehicle’s final MSRP of $23,136, it well should. Which is not to say that the Chevy Lumina Minivan didn’t provide the convenient creature comforts, ample passenger and cargo capacity, and other amenities that minivan buyers demand. Instead of an agile, silky, car-like performance, we experienced the operating characteristics of a firm-riding, hardcore minivan-with handling capabilities to match. The Lumina Minivan we tested did stand apart from its enormously successful Chrysler and Ford competitors, but the real surprise, unpleasant or otherwise, was that it didn’t drive in accordance with how it looked. It is also a vehicle that fancies itself as something of an automobile.
Its bullet-like, severely sloped front end-shortened for ’94 to appeal to a larger audience–still gives this minivan the appearance of one of Europe’s high-speed trains. Its 1994 Lumina Minivan remains, to the best of our knowledge, the only offering in its class with an exterior composed largely of advanced, dent-resistant materials. In terms of materials technology and styling, Chevrolet obviously is still committed to setting itself apart in the minivan market.
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