See also Chevrolet Astra of Latin America

The Chevrolet Astro is a Chevrolet Mid-sized Van introduced in 1985 to rival domestic (U.S.) competitors which consisted of Chrysler's Caravan and Ford's Aerostar. Also sharing the platform with the Astro is its sibling at GMC, the Safari. General Motors announced in 2004 that the Safari and Astro will be discontinued in 2005, and the Baltimore, Maryland assembly plant where both are built will be closed.

The Astro and the Safari both have popular followings with modifiers, especially in California. Modifications are both street and offroad, and many owners prefer to replace the V6 motor with a smallblock V8 motor.

Engines:

• 1985-1986 2500 2.5 L (151 in³) I4
• 1985 4300 4.3 L (262 in³) V6
• 1988-1990 2500 2.5 L (151 in³) I4
• 1990-2004 4300 4.3 L (262 in³) V6

References to Chevy Astro: The Chevy Astro is named as a Moonbeam in Grand Theft Auto 3, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.

Related Links

www.astro-safari.com