What is the Chevrolet Lumina APV?
The Lumina APV was Chevrolet’s family minivan, sold in the United States from 1990 to 1996. It shared the Lumina name with a sedan and coupe, but its tall, single-volume body was designed around passenger and cargo space.
Its smooth, sloping shape stood apart from more conventional minivans and earned it the “Dustbuster” nickname. APV stood for “All Purpose Vehicle.” Chevrolet revised the model and dropped the APV name for 1994, calling it the Lumina Minivan.
Generations and engines
The Lumina APV had one generation, from 1990 to 1996. Chevrolet offered petrol engines from 3.1 L to 3.8 L, while keeping the model’s minivan layout.
How economical is the Lumina APV?
United States EPA figures for 1990–1996 give a best combined rating of 19 MPG and a lowest listed consumption of 12.4 L/100 km. Canadian NRCan figures cover 1995–1996, with a lowest listed consumption of 12.2 L/100 km on the 5-cycle test. The EPA and Canadian 5-cycle procedures differ, so the figures are best understood within their respective markets.
Where was it sold?
The Lumina APV was sold in the United States, with Canadian NRCan figures covering 1995–1996. In both markets, it served as Chevrolet’s family minivan.
Questions and answers
When was the Chevrolet Lumina APV sold?
Its single generation ran from 1990 to 1996. Chevrolet called it the Lumina Minivan from 1994.
What engines did the Lumina APV have?
Its petrol engine range spanned 3.1 L to 3.8 L.
What is its best official fuel economy figure?
The best combined United States EPA rating is 19 MPG.
What is the Canadian consumption figure?
The lowest listed Canadian figure is 12.2 L/100 km on the NRCan 5-cycle test for 1995–1996.