Chevrolet Uplander facts for kids
The Chevrolet Uplander was a type of family car called a minivan. It was made by Chevrolet, which is part of a big car company called General Motors (GM). The Uplander was sold from 2005 to 2009. It took the place of two older models, the Venture minivan and the Astro, which was more like a truck.
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What Was the Uplander?
The Chevrolet Uplander was designed to be a better family car than the models it replaced. It was a minivan, which means it had lots of space inside for people and things.
In 2005, some Uplander models had all-wheel drive (AWD). This meant power went to all four wheels, which could help with traction in bad weather. However, after 2005, GM stopped offering AWD for the Uplander. This was because the engine changed to a more powerful V6 engine, and GM said the all-wheel drive system couldn't handle the new engine's power.
How Safe Was It?
Safety is very important for family cars. The Uplander was tested by the IIHS. In one test, called the "offset test," it earned a "Good" rating. This test checks how well the car protects people in a front-end crash.
However, in side impact tests, the Uplander got a "Poor" rating if it didn't have side airbags. If it did have side airbags, its rating improved to "Acceptable."
Why Did They Stop Making It?
When the Uplander first came out, it sold pretty well, but not as well as popular minivans like the Honda Odyssey or Toyota Sienna. Over time, sales became poor.
In 2008, GM announced that the factory where the minivans were made, called Doraville Assembly, would close down. GM decided to focus more on making crossover SUVs, which are cars that mix features of SUVs and regular cars. They introduced a new vehicle called the Chevrolet Traverse instead of making more minivans like the Uplander.
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Chevrolet Uplander LS SWB
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Chevrolet Uplander LS LWB
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Chevrolet Uplander LS LWB (rear)
See also
In Spanish: Minivan U (General Motors) para niños
