Engine: 3.9-liter ohv 12-valve V6 with vvt

Engine Options: 240-hp 3.9-liter ohv V6 with vvt

Transmission: 4-speed automatic

Transmission Options: 4-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: StabiliTrak electronic stability control system, ABS, daylight running lamps, OnStar tele aid system

Optional Safety Equipment: front and second-row side-impact air bags

Basic Warranty: 3 years/50,000 miles

Assembled In: Doraville, Georgia

Model Tested: Chevrolet Uplander LT LWB ($27,405)

Standard Equipment: air conditioning, rear air conditioning, second-row captain's chairs w/armrests, power windows, power rear vent windows, power locks, remote keyless entry, cruise control, tilt steering, AM/FM/CD/MP3 system, power driver's seat, overhead rail system, DVD entertainment system with two infrared headphone sets, OnStar tele-aid system with one-year subscription, antilock brakes, front-row side-impact airbags, power sliding passenger-side rear door, rear window defroster and wiper, brushed aluminum roof rails, carpeted floor mats

Options as Tested: Premium Seating Package ($1,350) includes leather surfaces for first and second row, power front passenger seat and front seat heaters; six-CD changer ($295); Preferred Equipment Package 2LT ($1,945) includes rear parking assist, driver side power sliding door, dual second-row side-impact airbags, deluxe instrumentation w/driver information center, leather-wrapped steering wheel w/audio controls, brushed aluminum sport luggage rack w/side rails, dual zone manual air conditioning, removable overhead storage console, color-key carpeted floor mats all rows; XM satellite radio hardware ($199); Cargo Convenience Center rear storage bins ($385) remote starter ($190); two additional infrared headphones ($75); second-row utility tray ($75)

Destination Charge: 765

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: front-wheel drive

Horsepower: 240 @ 6000

Torque: 240 @ 4800

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 17/25

Wheelbase: 121.1 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 204.0/72.0/72.0 inches

Track Front/Rear: 62.4/62.9 inches

Turning Cycle: 41.0 feet

Seating Capacity: 7 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 39.8/NA/39.9 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: 38.9/NA/38.9 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 38.2/NA/36.2 inches

Trunk Volume: 136.5 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent, MacPherson struts, L-shaped lower control arms, coil springs,

Ground Clearance: 5.5 inches

Curb Weight: 4470 pounds

Towing Capacity: 3500 pounds

Tires: P225/60R17 Continental all-season

Brakes: disc/disc with four-wheel ABS

Fuel Capacity: 25.0 Gallons