General Motors M platform (1985)
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GM M platform | |
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1996-2005 GMC Safari | |
Overview | |
Manufacturer | General Motors |
Production | 1985–2005 |
Assembly | Baltimore Assembly, Baltimore, Maryland |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Van |
Layout | Front engine, Rear-wheel drive / All-wheel drive |
Body style(s) | 3-door cargo van 3-door passenger van |
Related | GMT325 |
Powertrain | |
Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic 4-speed manual 5-speed manual |
Chronology | |
Successor | Chevrolet Uplander (Astro, passenger van) Chevrolet Traverse (Astro, passenger van) GMC Acadia (Safari, passenger van) Chevrolet City Express (Astro and Safari, cargo van) Chevrolet Express (Astro and Safari, both cargo and passenger) |
The GM M platform is a vehicle platform made by General Motors from 1985-2005
Vehicles[]
- 1985-2005 Chevrolet Astro
- 1985-2005 GMC Safari
Generations[]
1st generation[]
The Astro and Safari were introduced in 1985 as the first minivan from General Motors. While marketed as a response to the first-generation Chrysler minivans, GM adopted a rear-wheel-drive layout, sizing the Astro and Safari closely to the short-wheelbase Chevrolet G10 van. Similar to the Ford Aerostar, to reduce production costs, GM adapted light-truck powertrain components; engines and transmissions were sourced from the Chevrolet S-10, allowing for a towing capacity of up to 5,500 lb (2,500 kg).
Chevrolet Astro 1st generation
1st GMC Safari
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- General Motors platforms