The Chevrolet Uplander was a minivan sold by the Chevrolet division of General Motorsf(GM)rom 2005-2009. The minivan replaced both the Venture minivan and the truck designed Astro. 2005 was the only model year for all-wheel drive this is due to the engine changing to a 3L V6 enging. GM said the AWD could not handle the torque. The Uplander was considered an imprpvement over its predecessor. It earned a Good in the IIHS' offset test and a Poor in side impact tests (without air bags, with air bags it earned an acceptable). While it was initially a decent seller compared to the Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna the Uplander's sales were poor. In 2008 GM announced that it would shut down Doraville Assembly which manufactured the minivans and decided to focus on crossover SUVs and introduced the Traverse.
Chevrolet Uplander
Questions and Answers
Q: What was the Chevrolet Uplander?
A: The Chevrolet Uplander was a minivan sold by the Chevrolet division of General Motors from 2005-2009.
Q: What did the Chevrolet Uplander replace?
A: The Chevrolet Uplander replaced both the Venture minivan and the truck designed Astro.
Q: Why was all-wheel drive only available in the 2005 model year?
A: All-wheel drive was only available in the 2005 model year due to the engine changing to a 3L V6 engine, and GM stated that the AWD could not handle the torque.
Q: Was the Uplander an improvement over its predecessor?
A: Yes, the Uplander was considered an improvement over its predecessor.
Q: How did the Uplander perform in safety tests?
A: The Uplander earned a Good in the IIHS' offset test and a Poor in side impact tests (without air bags, with air bags it earned an acceptable).
Q: How did the Uplander's sales compare to its competitors?
A: While it was initially a decent seller compared to the Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna, the Uplander's sales were poor.
Q: What led to the discontinuation of the Uplander?
A: In 2008, GM announced that it would shut down Doraville Assembly which manufactured the minivans and decided to focus on crossover SUVs and introduced the Traverse.