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1994 Chevrolet Lumina Euro 2dr Coupe Euro (STD is Estimated)
- Original MSRP:
- $16,875
- Vehicle Class:
- Mid-Size Cars
- Fuel Type:
- Regular unleaded
- MPG:
- 19 city / 29 hwy
1994 Chevrolet Lumina Euro Reviews
- Body Style: Coupe
- Vehicle Size: Midsize
- MSRP: $16875.00
- Mileage: 19
- Fuel Type: Regular unleaded
- Fuel Capacity: 16.50
- Horsepower:
- Seating Capacity:0
- Build Location: Oshawa, ON
Overview:
Through its first six years, Chevrolet's Lumina was a half-step behind the midsize sedan establishment-Ford Taurus, Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Mazda 626, Nissan Altima and Mitsubishi Galant.But with its first major redesign, the Lumina has closed the gap. The '95 Lumina employs the same basic chassis as its predecessor-in fact, the wheelbase is identical-but it sports all-new sheet metal, a redesigned interior and extensive suspension revisions.
The net is a car that's much more in step with its competitors, and perhaps even ahead in a couple of important areas-particularly the all-important dollar-value category.
The new line of Lumina sedans starts at $15,995, a price that includes a $525 destination charge. Compare that with a Camry, for example, and Lumina's got the advantage by a substantial margin. The Lumina's base price also undercuts the basic Ford Taurus', though not by as much.
And that basic Lumina. is no stripped down loss-leader. All Luminas include air conditioning, an AM/FM radio, power locks, automatic transmission and an anti-theft system as standard equipment.
We test-drove a Lumina LS, which is the upscale trim level for the sedan portion of the family. (Chevrolet has revived the Monte Carlo name for the Lumina coupes: the Monte Carlo LS and the hot-rod Monte Carlo Z34.)
In addition to the standard features of the basic Lurnina, our LS included anti-lock brakes (ABS), low-speed traction control, power windows, power mirrors, a remote keyless entry system and a premium CD system.
Our LS was powered by General Motors' corporate 3100 3. 1 -liter V6, which replaces the previous 3.1-liter V6 and puts an additional 20 hp under the hood. This is now the base Lumina engine there are no four-cylinder engines left in the line-up and the most powerful Lumina engine continues to be the 210-hp, 3.4-liter V6, a $960 option.
All Luminas include a four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive as standard equipment, the latest generation of GM's computer-controlled automatics that coordinate engine and shift management for nearly seamless operation. First the good news: We found very little to dislike about the the '94 Chevrolet Lumina Euro Sedan. In fact, some characteristics-including impressive power-train response and credentials-pleased our test team a bunch.
Now the bad news: There's little, if anything, about this front-wheel drive, four-door sedan that qualifies it for the leading edge of the midsize sedan category.
In keeping with Chevy tradition, the Lumina Euro Sedan presents the midsize shopper with good-to-excellent value. Our test vehicle had an MSRP of $18,432. In return, the Lumina Euro provided a responsive 3.1-liter V6, a smooth four-speed automatic transmission, an absolutely superb Delco/Bose AM/FM stereo and a host of power assists. The same price included one of the surest stopping four-wheel anti-lock braking systems we've tested, some nice interior touches and ample passenger and cargo room. It also included ride/hand1ing characteristics that put the Lurnina Euro Sedan on the threshold of the sporty category.
Still, this car left us with the feeling of being neither underwhelmed nor overwhelmed. In terms of materials technology and styling, Chevrolet obviously is still committed to setting itself apart in the minivan market. Its 1994 Lumina Minivan remains, to the best of our knowledge, the only offering in its class with an exterior composed largely of advanced, dent-resistant materials. Its bullet-like, severely sloped front end-shortened for '94 to appeal to a larger audience--still gives this minivan the appearance of one of Europe's high-speed trains.
It is also a vehicle that fancies itself as something of an automobile. The Lumina Minivan we tested did stand apart from its enormously successful Chrysler and Ford competitors, but the real surprise, unpleasant or otherwise, was that it didn't drive in accordance with how it looked. Instead of an agile, silky, car-like performance, we experienced the operating characteristics of a firm-riding, hardcore minivan-with handling capabilities to match.
Which is not to say that the Chevy Lumina Minivan didn't provide the convenient creature comforts, ample passenger and cargo capacity, and other amenities that minivan buyers demand. Considering our test vehicle's final MSRP of $23,136, it well should.
That price reflects a nearly endless list of options: seven-passenger seating with built-in child seats, a 3.8-liter V6 engine, complete power assists including a six-way driver's seat and one-touch side-door opener, an AM/FM stereo with a CD player, front/rear air conditioning and loads more.
Still, we were surprised that the Lumina's suspension and steering refinements fell a bit short of this vehicle's decidedly unique composition and styling.
There's a lot of generic GM in the Lumina's new look, but it's hard not to see this as an improvement. Chevrolet designers have rounded off the Lurnina's hard edges, giving it a smoother, more contemporary appearance all around.
There's also more Lumina in general. The new sedan is longer, which means there's more of it protruding beyond the front and rear axles. Even though most of the increased length is at the rear of the car, this sense of excess overhang is most apparent up front.
The new Lumina is also a tad wider than the old, with a wider track, so the wheels extend to the edges of the wheel wells. This gives the car a more aggressive stance than some current GM products, and also adds a subtle improvement to straight-line stability.
Besides helping to bring the Lumina's styling up-to-date, the flowing lines, flush-mounted glass and sloping hood line conspire to provide improved aerodynamic efficiency. Although this isn't measurable in terms of fuel economy-EPA projections are a respectable 19 mpg in the city, 29 on the highway, same as the previous Lumina-it does contribute to the new Lumina's most striking improvement: reduced interior noise. In profile, our test Lumina Euro presented a slippery aerodynamic look, highlighted by a long, sloping hood that dropped a good six inches from windshield to grille heights, front and rear wraparound plastic air dams and a nifty little spoiler draped on the trunk lid. Was it a functional spoiler?
Perhaps not. It was a nice styling touch, though.
But wait a minute - haven't we seen this basic look before? You bet. This new Lumina Euro bears an uncanny resemblance to the Ford Taurus and the flock of import sedans that dominated the midsize category five to seven years ago. The result? The Lumina Euro fits in, but it certainly doesn't stand out.
Returning to the positive, Chevy stylists and paint specialists have created an eye-pleasing combination of fit, finish and exterior trim as evidenced by our test vehicle. The deep Garnet Red finish appeared to be without flaw. The color match between sheet metal components such as fenders and plastic components such as air dams approached perfection.
Front/rear bumper and side trim consisted of a black vinyl strip and centered color strip that married perfectly with the exterior paint. The side trim also appeared to provide excellent door protection. Headlight and taillight configurations were large, almost oversized, and integrated with true wraparound side marker assemblies to give this car a highly visible night profile.
Sleek and functional black vinyl sport mirrors, recessed black door handles and vast expanses of front and side glass cornplete this sedan's well-coordinated but familiar styling statement. The aluminum wheel covers provide a successful counterpoint to the overall exterior scheme. In short, there was a lot to like, but nothing took our collective breath away. Ignore the front end of the '94 Levy Lumina Minivan and the rest adds up to just another clean, good-looking vehicle. But we simply couldn't 1 ore that front end. The severely raked windshield and radically sloped hood combined with a massive front bumper to give the vehicle a modern and distinctive profile.
Completing the front-end treatment were contoured headlamp/cornering lamp assemblies and a gracefully curved air scoop under the leading edge of the bumper. It was an unusual look compared with most other minivans. Even the Star Trek-styled aluminum wheels reflected Chevy's effort to set this minivan apart from its competitors.
Dent- and scratch-resistant composite materials form the Lumina Minivan's exceptionally clean side view. There was no side protective molding or trim on our test vehicle. Chevy designers were obviously convinced that with the high-strength outer panels, bodyside molding would be unnecessary. We hope they were right.
Another unusual styling technique was the way the large, wraparound taillight assemblies were situated high on the rear roof pillars. They, too, contributed to this vehicle's unique look.
However, the Lumina looked more like its competitors from the rear, where its flat liftgate and vinyl-covered step bumper were in typical minivan style.
Color match between our two-toned Adriatic Blue and Gray Metallic test vehicle's composite, vinyl and metal components was flawless. Overall, fit-and-finish was excellent.
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