Chevrolet Venture - Generation 1 (2001-2007)

CHEVROLET VENTURE (2001-2007)

This van isn't based on the Venture sold in North America, rather it is based from the Buick GL8 van sold in China. Early models have their seats configured for 10 people but a 2005 update reduced it to eight. After this van, no other similar vehicles were brought in.

See the overview of this Venture

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	LT Premium	LT	Venture/CT
Years Available	2005-2007	March 2003-2007	November 2001-2007
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	LW9 3.0 SOHC 12V V6	LW9 3.0 SOHC 12V V6	LW9 3.0 SOHC 12V V6
Horsepower	171hp @ 5,200rpm	171hp @ 5,200rpm	171hp @ 5,200rpm
Torque	345Nm @ 4,400rpm	345Nm @ 4,400rpm	345Nm @ 4,400rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	4-Speed Automatic	4-Speed Automatic	4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	77 Liters	77 Liters	77 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	5,114mm	5,114mm	5,114mm
Width	1,847mm	1,847mm	1,847mm
Height	1,729mm	1,729mm	1,729mm
Wheelbase	3,047mm	3,047mm	3,047mm
Curb Weight	1,853kg	1,853kg	1,853kg
Body Style	5 Door Van	5 Door Van	5 Door Van
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	7	7 or 10	7 or 10
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Coil Spring	Coil Spring	Coil Spring
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc
Tires	215/70 R15	215/70 R15	215/70 R15
Wheels	15 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	2	2	2
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Traction/Stability Control	None	None	None
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Adds: Reverse Parking Sensors	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	Front	Front
Other Exterior Features	Adds: None	Adds: Two Tone Paint, Roof Rails	Rear Wiper
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Urethane	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Leather	Fabric or Leather	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: None	Adds: Wood Panel on Center Console	50/50 Slide and Recline Second Row Seats
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Manual, Dual	Manual, Dual	Manual, Dual
Audio System	AM/FM/Cassette/CD/VCD with 7 Inch LCD Monitor	AM/FM/Cassette/6 CD and VCD (2003-2005) or AM/FM/Cassette/CD (2005-2007)	AM/FM/Cassette/CD
Speakers	6	6	6
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
NOTES		Became an 8 seater in 2005. Downgraded to fabric seats in 2005. 6 disc and VCD changer dropped in 2005.	Renamed to CT in 2005. Became an 8 seater in 2005.
RIVALS	Chrysler Town and Country, Hyundai Starex, Kia Carnival, Mitsubishi Spacegear, Nissan Serena, Toyota Previa