2001ChevroletVentureChevrolet Venture2001 Chevrolet Venture LSMinivanWagonFWDDoraville, GAA new grille and front fascia give the 2001 Venture an updated look, while a rear parking aid system helps keep extended wheelbase drivers from inadvertently updating the tail. OnStar is now standard on all models except the Value Van; a six-disc CD changer and fold-flat captain's chairs are available options on passenger models.Carlike ride and handling, power sliding doors, eight-passenger seating option, available in-van entertainment system.Uninspired styling, flimsy modular seats, interior fit and finish, coarse engine noise.It should be no surprise that Venture has surpassed previous Chevrolet minivan sales records, given the limited appeal of its mini-vac-shaped, plastic-bodied predecessor, the Lumina minivan. Developed in concert with GM's European Opel division, Venture enters its fifth model year wearing conservative, yet modern, sheetmetal capped by a revised front fascia. Looks aside, this minivan's appeal is measured by a number of standard, family-friendly features like a driver's side sliding door, four-wheel antilock brakes, side airbags, OnStar system (except ValueVan), and the ability to pull a 3,500-pound trailer. Additional available features include power sliding doors, modular seating, integrated child safety seats, and traction control. Value Van, base, LS, LT or Warner Bros. Edition versions are available. The Value Van includes seven-passenger bench seating, air conditioning, rear-seat heat ducts, a tilt steering wheel, and an AM/FM stereo. Base models add split-bench seating, map pockets, overhead consolette, particle and odor filter, cargo net, and rear window defogger. LS provides items like upgraded cloth upholstery, remote keyless entry, power windows, tinted glass, driver information center, cruise control, alloy wheels and cassette stereo. Pop for LT trim and you'll get a power driver's seat, second-row captain's chairs, rear audio controls and air conditioning, and a combination CD/cassette deck. Warner Bros. Edition vans are loaded with leather, an integrated child safety seat, modular bucket seating, and a three-mode audio and visual entertainment system that includes a VCP and overhead flip-down LCD screen. Choose a short or long wheelbase van with four doors. All Ventures come equipped with a 3.4-liter V6 that makes 185 horsepower and 210 foot-pounds of torque. A four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive transmits power to the front wheels. Standard P215/70R-15 tires have a big footprint for better roadholding. Designed to satisfy consumers on either side of the Atlantic Ocean, the Venture treats drivers with a communicative chassis, sharp steering, and almost nimble handling, all while providing room inside for up to eight passengers and a good amount of their belongings. Updates for 2001 include a new climate control system for improved interior comfort, an instrument panel cupholder, and an optional in-dash CD changer/player. A rear parking aid is available on extended length vans that audibly warns drivers when they are in close proximity to an object or person. Some carryover features worth noting are the optional dual-mode audio unit, which allows rear passengers to listen to a CD via headphones while front passengers catch traffic reports on the radio, and a load-leveling suspension complete with an auxiliary air hose. Yes, we like the Venture, and whether you prefer the Chevy flavor or the Pontiac (Montana) and Oldsmobile (Silhouette) versions of the same van, we think any of the three have the credentials to go toe-to-toe with Chrysler, Ford and Honda minivans. Dodge CaravanFord WindstarMazda MPVPontiac Montana336,000336,000336,0006100,000NANANA63.4 litersV6185 hp @ 5200 rpm210 ft-lbs. @ 4000 rpm127 cu.ft.1612 lbs.3500 lbs.186.9 in.72 in.67.4 in.3699 lbs.112 in.37.4 ft.NA39.9 in.39.3 in.NANANANA39.9 in.36.9 in.7StandardStandardNot AvailableStandardStandardOptionalNot AvailableRating = GoodRating = AverageVery GoodGoodPoorPoor20 gal.19 mpg / 26 mpg380 mi. / 520 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.$22,973$25,3857.35%$640N/A3% of the Total MSRPVALUE VAN 4DR PASSENGER VAN (4A): 3.4L V6 OHV SMPI 12-valve engine; 4-speed electronic OD automatic transmission with lock-up torque converter; 600 amp battery with run down protection; 105 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 semi-independent torsion suspension with anti-roll bar, rear coil springs; power rack-and-pinion steering; front disc/rear drum brakes with 4-wheel antilock brakes; 20 gal. capacity fuel tank; side impact bars; 4 doors with sliding left rear passenger door, sliding right rear passenger door, liftback rear cargo door; front and rear body-colored bumpers front with black rub strip, with black bumper insert, rear step bumper bumper; black bodyside molding; clearcoat monotone paint; aero-composite halogen fully auto headlamps with daytime running lights, delay-off feature; driver's and passenger's manual black foldingoutside mirrors; 15" x 6" steel wheels; P215/70SR15 BSW touring A/S tires; compact steel spare wheel; air conditioning, rear heater/AC ducts; AM/FM stereo radio, clock, seek-scan, 4 speakers, window grid antenna; power door locks, child safety rear door locks, remote hatch/trunk release; 3 power accessory outlets, retained accessory power, front lighter element(s), smokers' package; instrumentation display includes water temperature gauge, trip odometer; warning indicators include oil pressure, battery, low oil level, low coolant, lights on, key in ignition, low fuel, door ajar, trunk ajar, brake fluid, turn signal on, service interval; driver's and passenger's front airbags, driver's and front passenger's seat mounted side airbags; ignition disable; tinted windows, manual 1/4 vent windows; variable intermittent front windshield wipers, sun visor strip; seating capacity of 7, front bucket seats with adjustable headrests, driver's seat and passenger's seats include 4-way adjustment;removable 60/40 folding 2nd row reclining split-bench seat with adjustable headrests, 1 rear child seat; removable 50/50 folding 3rd row reclining split-bench seat with adjustable headrest; front height adjustable seatbelts with pretensioners; cloth seats, cloth door trim insert with carpet lower, full cloth headliner, full color-keyed carpet floor covering; interior lights include dome light with fade, illuminated entry; steering wheel with tilt adjustment; dual vanity mirrors; day/night rearview mirror; locking glove box with light, front and rear cupholders, instrument panel covered bin, dashboard storage, interior concealed storage, 2 seat back storage pockets, driver's and passenger's door bins, rear door bins; carpeted cargo floor, cargo tie downs, cargo light, concealed cargo storage; argent grille, black side window moldings, black front windshield molding and black door handles.
PLUS/ PLUS EXTENDED 4DR PASSENGER VAN (4A) (in addition to or instead of VALUE VAN 4DR PASSENGER VAN (4A) equipment): 25 gal. capacity fuel tank (Extended); driver's and passenger's power remote black heated folding outside mirrors; air filter; radio data system, auto reverse cassette player, speed sensitive volume, performance speakers, auto equalizer, theft deterrent; power door locks with 2 stage unlock (Extended); cruise control; emergency S.O.S. (OnStar); ignition disable, tracker system; deep tinted windows with driver's 1-touch down, manual 1/4 vent windows; variable intermittent front windshield wipers, sun visor strip, fixed interval rear wiper, rear window defroster; removable 60/40 folding 2nd row seat reclining split-bench with adjustable headrests, 1 rear child seat, mounted yes; premium cloth seats, cloth door trim insert with carpet lower, full cloth headliner, full carpet floor covering with carpeted floor mats, deluxe sound insulation; interior lights include domelight with fade, front and rear reading lights; vanity mirrors; mini overhead console with storage, locking glove box with light, front and rear cupholders, instrument panel covered bin, dashboard storage, interior concealed storage, 2 seat back storage pockets, driver's and passenger's door bins, rear door bins, front underseat tray; carpeted cargo floor, carpeted cargo mats, cargo tie downs, cargo light, concealed cargo storage; chrome grille, black side window moldings, black front windshield molding and black door handles.
LS/ LS EXTENDED 4DR PASSENGER VAN (4A) (in addition to or instead of PLUS 4DR PASSENGER VAN (4A) equipment): Roof rack; single CD player, 4 performance speakers, auto equalizer, theft deterrent; power door locks with 2 stage unlock, remote keyless entry; instrumentation display includes compass, exterior temp, systems monitor, trip computer; full overhead console; dual illuminated vanity mirrors and carpeted cargo mats.
LT 4DR EXTENDED PASSENGER VAN (4A) (in addition to or instead of LS 4DR EXTENDED PASSENGER VAN (4A) equipment): Traction control; touring ride suspension, auto-leveling suspension; air conditioning, rear air conditioning with separate controls, air filter; dual media audio controls, single CD player; instrumentation display includes park distance control; driver's seat includes 6-way power adjustment, 8-way adjustment; removable 2nd row reclining captain seats with adjustable headrests, 1 rear child seat, cargo tray and rear air compressor.
WARNER BROS. EDITION 4DR EXTENDED PASSENGER VAN (4A) (in addition to or instead of LT 4DR EXTENDED PASSENGER VAN (4A) equipment): Comfort ride suspension; body-colored bumper insert; body-colored bodyside molding; clearcoat monotone paint with badging; cassette player, single CD player, rear controls, overhead flip-down LCD monitor, front console mounted VCP with remote control; seating capacity of 7; 50/50 fold into floor 3rd row bench seat with adjustable headrests, cloth-leather seats and leatherette door trim insert.