2000ChevroletLuminaChevrolet Lumina2000 Chevrolet Lumina SedanSedanSedanFWDOshawa, Ontario, CanadaBase models receive additional standard equipment, while the standard 3.1-liter V6 gets more power and torque. The sporty LTZ and upscale LS models are dropped. This is the final year for the Lumina.Low price, six-passenger seating availability, good crashworthiness.Rapidly aging platform, unrefined powertrain, rental car ambiance and appearance.While in college, one of our staffers attended the 1989 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The 1990 Chevrolet Lumina was displayed at the show in coupe and sedan form, and this young man thought the vehicle was some kind of funky, ill-conceived concept car, like those oddly shaped safetymobiles created during the 1970s. Few showgoers even seemed to notice the silly silver Luminas as he inspected the angular styling - all the while wondering if GM had missed the boat on Ford's success with the Taurus. When the Lumina hit the streets for the 1990 model year, he couldn't help but chuckle every time one passed him on the street. Amazingly, the Lumina went on to become a bestseller, due in part to strong fleet sales. These days, a different Lumina occupies Chevy showrooms. Chevy engineers claim the current-generation Lumina is the result of intensive consumer clinics, and that the car was designed in accordance with the research findings. A vast improvement over the first-generation model, the current Lumina offers an ergonomically correct, straightforward dashboard. The exterior shape is modern, but somewhat dull. Styling was not a strong issue among sedan buyers, a point well proven by the popularity of the previous-generation Lumina. Fortunately, Chevy saw fit to give the Lumina a tidy, attractive look that is marred only by a somewhat characterless and protruding proboscis. Inside, seats could use more support and firmer padding. Controls, however, are easy to see and use, and fabrics are treated with Scotchgard to repel the occasional Dairy Queen spill. Lumina can be equipped with GM's OnStar Mobile Communications system, which uses a cellular phone and global positioning satellite to pinpoint the car's location for emergency purposes. The system can also be used to get directions when the driver is lost, or book reservations with a restaurant or an airline. This is the final year for the Lumina. For 2000, the model lineup is trimmed to a single entry. That base model receives added standard equipment like a rear window defroster, power windows, a cargo net, and an uplevel sound system. Options include an appearance package with alloy wheels, CD player and nicer cloth upholstery. The 3.1-liter V6 gains power and torque, helping to fill the void left by the departure of the 200-horse, 3.8-liter V6 on the options list. Upscale LS and sporty LTZ trims have been discontinued. With a competent car and a pricing structure that undercuts Ford and Chrysler, Chevy's 2000 Lumina offers a blend of function and value that many Americans might find appealing - at the rental counter. Dodge IntrepidFord TaurusHonda AccordToyota Camry336,000336,000336,0006100,0009.6 sec.139 ft.0.7763.1 litersV6175 hp @ 5200 rpm190 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm200.9 in.72.5 in.54.8 in.3330 lbs.107.5 in.38.4 in.37.4 in.58.4 in.58.4 in.55.4 in.55.3 in.42.4 in.36.6 in.15.5 cu.ft.OptionalStandardNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableNot AvailableRating = GoodRating = Very GoodGoodAverageGoodMarginal16.6 gal.20 mpg / 29 mpg332 mi. / 481 mi.Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not.$17,284$18,8907.35%$600N/A3% of the Total MSRPLUMINA (4A): 3.1L V6 OHV SMPI 12-valve engine; 4-speed electronic OD automatic transmission with lock-up torque converter; 600 amp battery; 100 amp alternator; front-wheel drive, 3.29 axle ratio; stainless steel exhaust; comfort ride suspension, front independent strut suspension with anti-roll bar, front coil springs, rear independent strut suspension with anti-roll bar, rear coil springs; power rack-and-pinion steering; front disc/rear drum brakes; 16.6 gal. capacity fuel tank; side impact bars; front and rear body-colored bumpers with chrome bumper insert; body-colored bodyside molding with chrome bodyside insert; monotone paint; aero-composite halogen fully auto headlamps with daytime running lights; additional exterior lights include underhood light; driver's and passenger's power remote black outside mirrors; 15" x 6" steel wheels; P205/70SR15 touring BSW tires; compact steel spare wheel; air conditioning, rear heat ducts; AM/FM stereo radio, clock, seek-scan, auto-reversecassette player, 4 performance speakers, auto equalizer, theft deterrent, and fixed antenna; cruise control; power door locks, child safety rear door locks; 1 power accessory outlet, driver's foot rest, smokers' package; instrumentation display includes water temperature gauge, trip odometer; warning indicators include oil pressure, water temp, battery, low oil level, low coolant, lights on, key in ignition, service interval; driver's and passenger's front airbags; ignition disable; tinted windows, power front and rear windows with driver's 1-touch down; variable intermittent front windshield wipers, sun visor strip, rear window defroster; seating capacity of 6, 60/40 split-bench front seat with adjustable headrests, center armrest with storage, driver's and passenger's seats include 4-way adjustment; rear bench seat; front height adjustable seatbelts; cloth seats, cloth door trim insert, full cloth headliner, full carpet floor covering; interior lights include dome light with fade,front reading lights; steering wheel with tilt adjustment; vanity mirrors; day/night rearview mirror; locking glove box with light, front cupholder, 2 seat back storage pockets, driver's and passenger's door bins; carpeted cargo floor, cargo light; body-colored grille, chrome side window moldings, black front windshield molding, black rear window molding and body-colored door handles.