2002
Chevrolet Astro Van reviews and buying guide.
2002 Chevrolet Astro
The 2002 Chevrolet Astro
continues to be unmatched in the minivan segment in
terms of cargo capacity, towing capability and comfortable
eight-passenger seating.
"The 2002 Chevrolet
Astro’s incomparable room and strength make it
a natural for carrying kids’ soccer teams or towing
boats," said Astro Brand Manager Dave Kanous. "Four-wheel
antilock brakes, a standard Vortec 4300 V6 and all-wheel
drive keep Astro true to its claim as a dependable Chevy
Truck."
The 2002 Chevrolet Astro
comes standard with a Vortec 4300 V6 mated to a four-speed
automatic overdrive transmission. The V6 engine provides
190 horsepower with 250 lb-ft of torque for easy passing
and towing. Astro’s gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR) ranges from 3915 to 4593 pounds, and payload
capacity goes from 1667 to 1764 pounds. The typical
active Chevrolet Astro owner appreciates the vehicle’s
5500-pound maximum trailer weight rating (5900 pounds
for cargo van).
Refinements for the
2002 Chevrolet Astro
Refinements to 2002 Chevrolet
Astro include smoother operation, more convenience and
better aesthetics. Adding multi-port fuel injection
to Astro’s standard 4.3-liter V6 engine makes engine
operation smoother and longer lasting. The need for
an exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system has been eliminated
due to improvements in the catalytic converter’s
oxygen sensor and computer calibrations. A new synthetic
rear axle lubricant reduces axle operating temperatures
during towing and hauling for increased seal performance
and axle bearing life.
Refinements have also
been made to the popular commercial cargo van. Remote
keyless entry is available on cargo vans with power
door locks and windows, as well as a rear heater and
gray cloth seats.
Popular equipment packages
Astro is available in
standard LS trim, with LT trim and cargo van options.
Standard features include AM/FM stereo with compact
disc player, power door locks, windows and power mirrors,
remote keyless entry, four-wheel antilock brakes, cruise
control, and chrome-clad steel wheels.
The LT trim adds even
more refinement to the standard Astro. The trim can
include rear air conditioning and heat, special cloth
seats, rear Dutch cargo doors with liftglass and rear-window
defogger, and brushed 15-inch aluminum wheels.
Safety and security features
Whether on the job or
with the family, it protects its passengers and cargo
with extensive safety and security features: standard
driver and front passenger air bags, child security
sliding door, battery rundown protection and PASSlock
theft-deterrent system. A lockout provision prevents
the driver door from locking if the key is inadvertently
left in the ignition.
An optional all-wheel-drive
system operates in rear-wheel drive until the system
senses rear-wheel slippage; it then transfers torque
to the front axle to help regain traction.
These features make it
ideal for active, outdoor-oriented families or commercial
applications that demand plenty of power and capacity.
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