2003 Chevrolet Astro Van
Introduced in August 1984 for the 1985 model year, the midsize Chevy Astro and GMC Safari vans were larger than Chrysler's minivans, but smaller than conventional full size vans, aiming at commercial and fleet use. Passenger and cargo versions were offered, with the Astro and Safari RWD and having higher GVWR than minivans, offering up to 170.4 cubic feet volume. AWD was optional starting in 1990 and a standard air bag added for 1994. A 1995 restyle resulted with the short wheelbase models dropped and only the extended length vans offered. A interior refresh and dual airbags followed in 1996, standard daytime running lights for 1997, standard theft-deterrent system in 1998, AWD improvements with a new electronic transfer case for 1999, a larger fuel tank in 2000 and keyless entry and rear heater on cargo vans for 2002, followed by brake system improvements in 2003 with Dynamic Rear Proportioning (DRP).
Base 2003 Astro vans started at $23,690 suggested factory delivered retail price (FOB Baltimore) with AWD optional at $2,000.
Edmunds: www.edmunds.com/chevrolet/astro/2003/review
2003 Astro handbook: www.gm.com/content/dam/company/no_search/heritage-archive...
2003 Chevrolet Astro Van
Introduced in August 1984 for the 1985 model year, the midsize Chevy Astro and GMC Safari vans were larger than Chrysler's minivans, but smaller than conventional full size vans, aiming at commercial and fleet use. Passenger and cargo versions were offered, with the Astro and Safari RWD and having higher GVWR than minivans, offering up to 170.4 cubic feet volume. AWD was optional starting in 1990 and a standard air bag added for 1994. A 1995 restyle resulted with the short wheelbase models dropped and only the extended length vans offered. A interior refresh and dual airbags followed in 1996, standard daytime running lights for 1997, standard theft-deterrent system in 1998, AWD improvements with a new electronic transfer case for 1999, a larger fuel tank in 2000 and keyless entry and rear heater on cargo vans for 2002, followed by brake system improvements in 2003 with Dynamic Rear Proportioning (DRP).
Base 2003 Astro vans started at $23,690 suggested factory delivered retail price (FOB Baltimore) with AWD optional at $2,000.
Edmunds: www.edmunds.com/chevrolet/astro/2003/review
2003 Astro handbook: www.gm.com/content/dam/company/no_search/heritage-archive...